36 Waikaraka Drive West, Te Puna, Western Bay Of Plenty

Slow down, breathe deeply, enjoy life

Set on 1.25ha in highly desirable Te Puna near Tauranga City, this private harbour-front property offers a lifestyle shaped by nature, tranquillity and the freedom to live differently.

Morning sun reaches across established gardens towards the eastern harbour, while ponds, mature trees and abundant birdlife create a wonderfully peaceful environment.

The extensively modernised home combines character with contemporary comfort, featuring warm timber floors, double glazing and a fireplace, with open-plan living flowing naturally to expansive Vitex decking and the landscape beyond.

For those dreaming of growing their own food, pursuing creative passions, slowing down and becoming more self-sufficient, this is a property where home and land work beautifully together.

Key features:

•1.25ha of private, park-like grounds
•Harbour frontage with captivating eastern harbour views
•Extensively modernised home throughout with appropriate consent
•Double glazing, new cladding and roof, fully insulated to modern standards
•Three bedrooms, separate office and two bathrooms
•Separate laundry and toilet
•Modern kitchen with stone benchtop and splashback
•Spacious, sun-filled open-plan living connecting seamlessly with expansive decking
•Timber flooring and quality carpet, fireplace and ducted air conditioning
•Three rain-sensor skylights
•Mature fruit trees and productive vegetable gardens
•Established trees and plantings attracting birdlife
•Ponds and charming walkways
•Separate art studio with power and water, ideal for creative pursuits
•Lined double garage
•Rustic wood and tool sheds
•Space to grow, create and embrace greater self-sufficiency
•Minutes from Waitui Reserve boat ramp, fantastic schools and Te Puna Village
•Convenient to Tauranga while feeling wonderfully removed from city life

Properties offering this depth of quiet privacy, natural beauty and connection with the harbour are increasingly difficult to find.

Contact us to arrange your private viewing and experience 36 Waikaraka Drive West for yourself.

Where life moves at nature's pace.

(Sold by Auction on 30 September 2026, 1pm - unless sold prior)
(All measurements are more or less.)