The building industry is usually one of the first to suffer during a recession. Many people sit tight on existing properties and few are willing to risk further debt to build a new home. Builders tend to move to cities where there is work, leaving behind smaller towns and districts. However, during the last few years Taupo has continued to attract new house builders, and with its ever increasing population the area has proven that some small towns can buck the national trend. This article discusses three reasons why Taupo continues to grow both in population size and economically.
Outdoor Activities
There are an unlimited amount of outdoor activities available in Taupo. From mountain biking to skiing, everything is an easy walk, ride or car trip away. During the summer months the lake is the obvious draw card. With its safe swimming beaches, temperate water, and sheer size, the lake offers all water lovers numerous options for leisure activities. Trout fishing, water skiing and wake-boarding, boating, yachting, kayaking, swimming etc, many of these sports can be done all year round.
Road cycling and mountain biking is another big draw card for the area. Numerous tracks have been made through forestry and around the lake, giving mountain bike lovers all grades of track and providing some stunning scenery along the way. Road cyclists are also able to enjoy quiet rural roads, and keen cyclists have a number of cycling events throughout the year.
Hiking and walking are also provided for with fantastic lake and bush tracks throughout the area. The Tongariro National Park is only a short one hour drive away, home to the Tongariro Crossing - one of the top scenic walking tracks in the world. The National Park also has snow in winter, and is the main skiing destination for the North Island. As building is a physical job many house builders are by nature 'outdoor people' who like to enjoy outdoor activities.
Shopping & Dining
Taupo has numerous cafes and restaurants, some award winning, covering all culinary tastes. Rather than struggling for business like so many small towns, the café scene has grown in the last 12 months with two new premises opening and more planned for the coming year.
The shopping precinct has also seen significant development in the last year. The local Council has spent a lot of money on beautification in the main town centre, with pedestrian friendly streets, new trees and seating installed. Many people now travel out of city centres such as Hamilton to enjoy the shopping environment that Taupo has to offer. New boutique shops are opening their doors and owner operator stores in the town enjoy on going local support.
Events
Thousands of people every year are attracted by the numerous events held in Taupo. For example there is the annual Ironman event, the Lake Taupo cycle challenge, Oxfam 100km trail walk, V8 supercars, the Great Lake Relay, summer concerts, annual winter festival and mountain bike racing - just to name a few. These types of events are brilliant at showcasing exactly why Taupo is a fantastic place to live and work. Many ฝากขายคอนโด of those visitors attending events are attracted to the lifestyle and scenery Taupo has to offer, and end up choosing to live there.
In addition to shopping and leisure activities, the area continues to attract new business and self employed workers. In addition, the economic development arm of the Council are constantly working to attract new industry into the town, striving to keep Taupo the thriving town that it is.
These factors combined are the reason why Taupo continues to prosper and grow. And house builders are in demand to cater for the increasing population attracted to the area.
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