Our stunning lakes, rolling green hills, beautiful forests and easy commute to Hamilton, Auckland and Tauranga make for a great lifestyle and work-life balance. We have schools, colleges and one of the country’s largest tertiary education providers here, as well as a hospital and many recreational facilities.
There are so many ways to enjoy the great outdoors from golf and fly fishing to mountain biking and water sports. Or you can hop in the car and take an easy drive to the ski fields on Mt Ruapehu, nearby lakes or your choice of beaches on both coasts. It’s close to most of the North Island’s major cities - both Hamilton and Tauranga are an hour's commute away.
You'll find affordable homes and a thriving community in Tokoroa! With house prices just over $400k.
There are plenty of eateries to cater to your taste buds, and the town boasts a heated community pool, a library, leisure center, skatepark, and courts for netball, basketball, and tennis. Outdoor enthusiasts will love exploring the Waikato River Trails, Cougar Park mountain-biking tracks, and beautiful lakes.
Tīrau is known for its good climate, and there are plenty of ways to enjoy all that fresh air. There’s an 18 hole golf course, outdoor pool, tennis courts plus all the activities on and alongside the nearby Waikato River. Tīrau is incredibly central, with State Highway 1 running through it. Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga are all within an hour’s drive, making Tīrau a great place to live if you work in one of those nearby centres but prefer a quieter home life for you and your family.
The dairy and timber industries are thriving in Putāruru and bring with them lots of local employment opportunities. Fonterra’s Lichfield plant, for example, is the largest milk drier and cheese manufacturer in Australasia. The town has five schools catering for new entrants through to year 15. Hamilton, Rotorua and Tauranga are less than an hour’s drive away, making it an easy commute to the main centres.
Arapuni may be small in size, but it’s big in character. Love space? You’ll love Arapuni. Executive homes and charming villas with large sections have an average price of just $625,000. If a lifestyle block is more your thing, then you’ll find plenty of choices in the surrounding countryside. The area is great if your passion runs towards biking, with heaps of places to ride and explore along the Waikato River Trails. The Suspension Bridge provides a thrilling view of the Waikato River and the Arapuni Power Station.
