Treasure Hunt – Callas’ and Kauri at Ruakaka

Situated minutes from the coastal community of Ruakaka, this 21ha level property is currently utilized as a large Calla Lilly operation and a cattle finishing unit. The deep sandy peat loam makes an ideal growing medium for the 11,500m2 of beds of Calla Lillies and approx. 500m2 of beds of Gloriosa Lillies with the rest of the land dominated by red clover pasture. The soil type is also ideally suited for high yielding horticulture or agriculture cropping and pasture production. Centrally positioned on the Western boundary, is an American style barn dwelling comprising general storage and accommodation. The accommodation includes two bedrooms, open plan living and dining, bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities. Built in 2007, it has a solid concrete base with board and batten cladding, aluminium joinery and coloursteel roofing.

Four 30,000 litre tanks are used to store town water supply and irrigate the horticulture area whilst a fifth tank stores rainwater catchment to supply the dwelling. Access to the property is by way of a shared driveway and good post and batten fencing surrounds the property.

Hidden beneath the peaty loam is perhaps this properties best kept secret Swamp Kauri! Swept from the hills of Ruakaka some 55,000 years ago and encased in peat soil, these gigantic trees have been preserved for centuries waiting to be discovered. Their solid wood is highly sought after and the large straight trunks make ideal milling. Only four trees have so far been pulled up. Join the treasure hunt! See how many more of this forest you can find!

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