| If you are considering purchasing rural property in | | | | are plenty of rivers where salmon can be found, |
| Timaru and have been looking at farm sales in the | | | | so having a rod and a fishing license is a perfect |
| Timaru area, you'll already have an idea of what | | | | excuse to head off if you've got all the fencing |
| type of farm you want. The land in this region of | | | | done and the sheep moved. |
| New Zealand is suitable for a diverse range of | | | | Farms for sale in Timaru can often include |
| farm types, and you'll be able to find anything | | | | pockets of native bush, particularly if they are in |
| from small holdings (including lifestyle blocks) to | | | | the hills. Hunting is a popular pastime in this area, |
| the large station type sized farms that roam the | | | | with some secret spots only accessible by |
| hills in this area of central and south Canterbury | | | | helicopter. |
| stretching down to Otago. | | | | This area of New Zealand includes child safe |
| While you are of course firmly focussed on the | | | | beaches. The water may be a little brisk, but |
| type of property you want, it is helpful to also | | | | there are plenty of hot days to enjoy the water |
| consider what else is good about this part of New | | | | over the summer season. Caroline Bay is |
| Zealand for both you and your family. | | | | particularly lovely, and hosts an annual festival that |
| Timaru itself is thriving and growing at a fast rate. | | | | is fun for the whole family. |
| Local real estate agencies can show you a range | | | | There are a range of schools surrounding the |
| of properties and farms for sale. Timaru has just | | | | main centre that are still open, though many opt |
| fewer than thirty thousand residents, who enjoy | | | | to send their children into town for their schooling. |
| the close community feel. It's around one and a | | | | These schools have a good reputation nationally. |
| half hours drive to Christchurch if you need to | | | | When looking at farms sales in Timaru, to get an |
| make a "big smoke" visit, though everything you | | | | idea of which area is best for you, take a little |
| need should be found in the local town. | | | | time to investigate what is on offer in and around |
| The great outdoors is a huge draw card to | | | | the popular areas. You may discover that these |
| residents, including its close proximity to Mt Cook | | | | amenities are important to you too, and use this |
| and other smaller ski fields for winter fun. There | | | | to help when selecting a property of your own. |