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The most expensive homes in New Zealand (June 2026)
Take a peek at some of New Zealand's most exclusive homes.
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Take a peek at New Zealand's most exclusive properties, from a private island in the Hauraki Gulf to sprawling estates in Queenstown and Auckland. The list features architect-designed masterpieces with luxury features like home cinemas, tennis courts, and private boat ramps.
Data shows Auckland dominates the ultra-prime market, with Herne Bay and Takapuna as key hotspots. The article also recaps 2025's biggest sales, including a Herne Bay clifftop home that sold for a record $35 million.
1. Private Island Paradise – Asking price $69M
2.Remuera Grandeur — HomesEstimate $28.8M–$33.9M
3. Absolute Waterfront, North Shore — HomesEstimate $26.7M–$29.9M
4. Saint Heliers Clifftop — HomesEstimate $24.1M–$26.9M
5. The Lakefront Showpiece — HomesEstimate $22M–$24.6M
6. The Paritai Drive Estate — CV: $24,000,000
7. Arrowtown Architectural Sanctuary – HomesEstimate $20.3M - $23.6M
8. Takapuna Beachfront with a Boatshed — HomesEstimate $17.8M–$19.9M
9. An Alpine Icon Above Glenorchy — HomesEstimate $17.7M–$20.4M
10. The Herne Bay Beachfront — HomesEstimate $17.6M–$19.7M
Honourable mention: The rest of the ultra-prime listings
What the data shows
80% of the top 20 most expensive homes listed nationally are in Auckland.
Herne Bay and Takapuna alone account for 7 of 16 Auckland listings. Together, they're worth an estimated $120M+.
Remuera, Saint Heliers, Ōrākei, Devonport, and Parnell round out Auckland's ultra-prime suburbs, with 2-3 listings each in the $10M–$15M range.
18 of the top 20 properties either sit on water or overlook it. Island, harbour, or lake—New Zealand's ultra-prime market has one clear obsession.
The most expensive homes sold in New Zealand in 2025
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