A strategically positioned bare land site on the southern fringe of Whangārei has been brought to market, offering developers and owner-occupiers an opportunity to secure a prime lot in one of Northland’s most connected growth corridors.

Bayleys Commercial in the North director Nigel Ingham is marketing the freehold property at Lot 3, Smeaton Drive in Raumanga for sale by deadline, closing at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 (unless sold prior), alongside colleague Henry Napier.

Ingham says the elevated 5,132sqm (more or less) site is located just 450 metres from State Highway 1, and only four kilometres from Whangārei’s CBD – placing it at the gateway to key economic infrastructure including Northport, Whangārei Airport, and the region’s core industrial precincts.

“This is a premium industrial development site in a location where opportunities to purchase land are increasingly scant. Whangārei continues to benefit from investment interest in freight, logistics, and primary industries, and this site is well-aligned to support businesses that require excellent transport connectivity, high visibility, and a resilient development platform.”

Zoned Light Industrial under the Whangārei District Plan, the property allows for a broad range of uses including manufacturing, distribution, processing, warehousing, storage and associated office functions.

Ingham says this flexibility and manageable scale make the landholding an ideal position for businesses seeking to establish a purpose-built operational base or developers targeting quality tenants in a tightening market.

“The site features a gentle gradient sloping northward, with a flatter eastern portion well suited to development. It is serviced by three-phase high-voltage power, an attractive feature for energy-intensive operations, and informal vehicle access is already in place via Smeaton Drive.

“Importantly, the site is located outside identified tsunami and flood zones, offering long-term resilience and development confidence, factors that are increasing top-of-mind for investors and developers,” he says.

The property’s eastern boundary fronts State Highway 1, providing direct access and high visibility to passing traffic. It also sits alongside national trade retailer Bunnings Warehouse, offering proximity to an established commercial hub and access to a well-established residential catchment.

Bayleys Commercial in the North director Henry Napier says increased competition for industrial space nationally has sharpened buyers' focus on regional hubs, which offer affordability, infrastructure alignment, and scale compared to major centres.

“Whangārei is increasingly viewed as a rewarding development play, supported by strong population growth, central government investment, and ongoing interest in Northport as a future gateway for imports and exports.

“The subject property’s offering to market is well-timed to meet demand for quality industrial land in regional centres with strategic advantages.

“With realistic vendor expectations and a location that ticks all the boxes - zoning flexibility, access to infrastructure, an immediate local catchment, and long-term development security - this site presents a smart acquisition for investors and developers focused on long-term value.”