Live in the city or a busy township in New Zealand and feel a bit smothered and in need of lifestyle change? If you think you fit into this category then you might like to consider moving into the country.

Many people grow up in areas surrounded by houses and people. After a while this form of lifestyle tends to grow on you and the thought of a complete change in scenery often never enters the mind. However for a number of people, there is a common curiosity about whether the grass is actually greener on the other side.

Do animals interest you? Are you looking at bringing up a family? Craving for some more space, less noise and cleaner air? If so, then investigating the farming sector may be a logical decision.

In New Zealand in particular, farms certainly are worlds away from the hustle and bustle of cities and the relatively highly populated townships. Dairy farms in New Zealand are hot property, especially in areas such as the Waikato, Wairarapa and the West Coast. If you are keen on living a settled life and are fond of milking cows, then a dairy farm could be the option for you.

Finding a dairy farm for sale in New Zealand is not as easy as it used to be, but as people get older and have made their mark in the industry, more and more dairy farms are becoming available.

For many people, leaving behind the convenient amenities can be a hard pill to swallow. However, it’s not all doom and gloom, especially in the Waikato, which is a short distance from many self-catering townships, as well as the bright lights of Hamilton. Living on a dairy farm in the Waikato gives you the best of both worlds. You get to enjoy the freedom and excellent earnings that a dairy farm offers, plus you can escape back to civilisation at a moment’s notice. Finding a dairy farm for sale in New Zealand that fits in with your budget and lifestyle requirements can vary greatly depending on the area you choose.

In the Waikato you are surrounded by the beautiful flat countryside and in many parts of it, you are about an hour’s drive to the coastline and about a 2 hour’s drive to the thriving city of Auckland.

If it’s outside of the Waikato that is more your cup of tea, then you’ll have lots to choose from in both the North and South Island of New Zealand. You’ll find various climates in a variety of landscapes.

Once you find a dairy farm for sale in New Zealand, you may well hold onto it until you retire, by which stage you may contemplate passing on the operations to family, or perhaps cash in altogether and settle back in the city, or in a secluded location with just a couple of dogs and a handful of chickens. The choice is yours.