The Ultimate Eco-Retreat - Chevalier Cove

A rare opportunity to own a piece of New Zealand's much sought after Coastal Real Estate. This waterfront property is unparralled for privacy and seclusion.

4.41 hectares (10.9 acres) with boundaries adjoining Brodies Creek and the ocean expanses of Doubtless Bay (600m riparian boundary) and nestled into vast forest and conservation reserves with excellent building sites and uninterrupted ocean views. A haven for New Zealand's finest seafoods and spectacular fishing and diving. Absolute privacy, this is the ultimate eco retreat. The sparkling waters of Brodies Creek and ocean expanse are enhanced by large pohutakawa and a variety of coastal faunas. The Department of Conservation confirm that the adjacent reserves have substantial ecological value in terms of their birdlife (kukapa, category 3 threatened species, kiwi etc.), fauna and vegetation with many rare examples.

This coastal property is situated on the southern enclosing headland of Doubtless Bay on the Karikari Peninsula between Tokerau Beach and the mouth of Brodies Creek (Kauhoehoe Stream). Absolute waterfront, a rare find.

Access to the property is only by sea or air, ensuring privacy and seclusion. By helicopter from either Kerikeri or Kaitaia it is approximately 20 minutes. Alternatively Knuckle Point is a 20 minute boat ride from Mangonui, a charming fishing village in Doubtless Bay. 

History
The Brodies Creek area of Knuckle Point is historically significant and is best known as the first landing place in New Zealand, of French explorer Jean Francios-Marie de Surville in December 1769. The French called this Chevalier Cove. Many of his crew were suffering from scurvy with barely enough able bodied sailors to man the ship. His excursions ashore were cautious and limited. The French filled their water casks there and 2 of 3 anchors lost during a storm from the vessel St Jean Baptiste were recovered by divers in the outer bay in 1974. The name Brodies Creek was penned in 1839 when Walter Brodie, the son of Reverend Dr Brodie, Chaplain to King George IV, purchased surrounding property. Brodie planted what is now a historic orange tree on the property reputed to be the largest in the world (Clarke McKenna: 111).