The Landing is the existing concrete hardstand area and will become the coastal gateway to Hobsonville Point. It will include a new ferry wharf from which a ferry service to the CBD is planned from 2011 and large boats, built at Yard 37, will be launched at The Landing.

It will be a vibrant busy place, with cafes, restaurants, public spaces and community facilities. From The Landing residents and visitors will be able to explore the Hobsonville Point coast via a 4km coastal walk and cycle way. Several of the character air force buildings will be retained and given a new use.

Historically The Landing was the launching and landing place for flying boats, including Sunderland and Catalina planes.

Resource consents for the coastal structures have been applied for from the Auckland Regional and Waitakere City Councils in October 2009. Work is currently underway on the more detailed planning of the land based activities at The Landing and in the neighbouring Sunderland Precinct.