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Rahimoana Pool Waitangi view
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Somewhere between Seven Stars and Heaven

Country New Zealand

Perched high above the historic village of Russell, Rahimoana occupies its own private headland—44 acres of native bush, ocean frontage, and complete seclusion, suspended between sky and sea.

What sets it apart is an extraordinary sense of scale and privacy. With over a kilometre of coastline and its own private beach, it feels less like a villa and more like a private estate—one where the Bay of Islands becomes part of your horizon. From this vantage point, uninterrupted 300-degree views unfold across ocean, islands, and shifting skies, with both sunrise and sunset held within the same sweeping panorama.

Architecturally, Rahimoana has a striking, sculptural presence. A copper roof appears to float above walls of glass, dissolving the boundary between interior and landscape so the villa becomes inseparable from its setting. Throughout, there is a sense of careful composition—space, light, and materiality amplifying the natural drama beyond.

Seclusion here is complete, with exclusive use of the headland complemented by fully serviced villa living, including a private chef and tailored experiences. From the infinity pool overlooking the ocean to the private beach below, everything is oriented outward—toward the horizon, the rhythm of the water, and the changing light across the Bay.

Rahimoana feels singular—not only for its scale, but for how completely it belongs to its landscape.

There is a sense of arrival here that is difficult to replicate: a private headland, bound by ocean, where architecture, light, and outlook come together in a way that feels both dramatic and deeply serene.

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