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Welcome to Bayleys Waikato
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Bayleys Waikato is a full service real estate agency marketing farms and lifestyle property in the Waikato region, which offers some of New Zealand's most beautiful and productive farm land. If you have a farm for sale in the Waikato talk to our experienced, knowledgeable real estate agents who understand the New Zealand farming industry and aim to maximize the value of your rural real estate assets.
Tired of traffic jams and the city rat race? Leave it behind! From majestic Country estates to tranquil beach or waterfront baches, large and small farms, industrial land, river side residences and investment properties, the Waikato has a property to suit every lifestyle.
The Waikato region of New Zealand is on the western side of the North Island, South of Auckland’s Bombay Hills. Home to nearly 360,000 people this diverse region includes a broad stretch of coastline and rolling farm lands.
The Waikato River is the longest in New Zealand and provides much of the life-force to this thriving farming region, especially vast agricultural landscapes, and generates a large quantity of New Zealand’s clean, green energy through hydro power.
The main centre in the region is Hamilton, which is New Zealand’s fourth largest metropolitan area. Centrally located, approximately 90 minutes from Auckland, Tauranga and Rotorua. Hamilton has grown to become a diverse city with a variety of industries. The Waikato River runs through Hamilton that is abundant in cafes and restaurants. Approximately 25,000 students attend the University of Waikato and the Waikato Institute of technology. Scientific research undertaken at the Ruakura Research Centre helps secure the countries agricultural edge.
International, National and Local level spectator sports are very popular in Hamilton, including Rugby Union at Waikato Stadium, Cricket a Seddon Park, Netball at Mystery Creek, Hockey at Hamilton Lake Domain, Rowing on Waikato River, Polo at Kihikihi and the new Hamilton 400 V8 street race, all widely attended. Other major attractions from the city include Hamilton Gardens, an alternative to traditional botanical gardens; the annual Balloons Over Waikato Festival, where hot air balloon enthusiasts arrive from all over the world to participate; and the annual National Agriculture Fielddays.
The Waikato Region is surrounded by numerous provincial towns, including:
Raglan: A harbor town offering plenty of outdoor entertainment, both on land and in the sea. Located on the West Coast, Raglan was the best and largest left surf breaks in the southern hemisphere, black sand beaches, tranquil harbor, and spectacular views from Mount Kario. With a laid back lifestyle, Raglan is popular for Kayaking, Kayak Surfing, Tramping and Paragliding and the town has a growing café, music and art culture.
Cambridge: “Town of trees and champions” greet visitors through a stunning tree lined entrance. An historic town, with its remarkable village green road, St Andrews Church, Cambridge is a restful town offering Art Galleries, Antique Stores, New Zealand Equine stars walk of fame and a popular farmers market.
Matamata: This rural town is set at the base of the scenic Kaimai Rangers, with a thoroughbred and dairy farming heritage. More famously known as ‘Hobbiton’ a Matamata farm was the site of the ‘Hobbiton’ set in New Zealand director Peter Jackson’s films “The Lord of the Rings”
The Waikato Region has a mild climate with moderate rainfall ensuring excellent growing conditions year round. The maximum temperature averages 24 degrees Celsius in February and 13.5 degrees Celsius in July.
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