Listing Reference #4997 . Listed: 06 Feb 2026
FOR SALE – 4.97 ha (12.28 acres) West Coast Lifestyle Land or Commercial Location near Rapahoe Beach (Whitebaiting Beach) | Easy commute to Greymouth | 1/2h from Punakaiki
Attractive 4.97 hectares (12.28 acres) of West Coast land, well located between Runanga and Rapahoe, just down the road from Greymouth, with direct frontage along Seven Mile Road / State Highway 6.
The property offers an excellent balance of privacy and natural surroundings, making it well suited for a lifestyle block, future residential development, or a low-impact commercial enterprise (subject to council approval).
Location Highlights:
Approx. 11 km from Greymouth town centre
Approx. 2 km from Rapahoe Beach, the South Island’s favourite whitebaiting location
Easy access via State Highway 6
On the coast side, near the beach, river, bush, and town amenities
Land & Features:
Elevated plateau / hill suitable for building.
Sufficient size and layout to support potential subdivision into 4 large sections (subject to consent)
The portion of land abutting State Highway 6 has great potential for a small business, catering to locals / national tourists / international tourists pulling over on their way to Rapahoe beach, Rapahoe Campground, Punakaiki and the Buller District.
Approximately 40% of the lower land consists of marsh / wetland (Raupō swamp), providing ecological value and natural separation
Rail line crosses the frontage portion of the property; one train per day
Elevated land sits beyond the rail corridor, providing separation from the highway
Access to be formed off State Highway 6 / Seven Mile Road, beneath an existing rail bridge
Easements and rights of way are in place and favourable to the owner
Price:
$93,000 – priced to sell
Approximately 60% of current Capital Value (CV $156,000)
Motivated vendor — reasonable offers considered.
Additional Information:
Full legal description, maps, and supporting documents available on request. Boundary shown in orange is not official survey and is an approximation.
Self-viewing welcome — walking boots recommended.
Park safely off the highway and walk onto the land.
📍 Coordinates: 42°23'24.0"S 171°14'58.6"E
Owner is overseas in U.S. Sale to be handled through a New Zealand solicitor and local title company using the standard Sale & Purchase Agreement.
Enquiries welcome via email, include phone number for return call.
Sea views. Native bush.
Some frontage on State Highway 6..
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