Lifestyle blocks provide the perfect opportunity to try out new projects, so why not look at supplying honey and becoming a beekeeper. If you have ever wanted to be a commercial beekeeper then here is everything you could possibly need.
This 106.8678 ha (approx. 260 acre) block is 13 km north of Paparoa and 45 km south of Whangarei. It is approximately 30% pasture and divided into two paddocks. There are potential building platforms with panoramic rural and bush views.
This block gives possibilities for a great lifestyle, firewood contracting, bee-keeping, permaculture, tree-planting, and has some grazing potential.
150 hives, most are 2 brood boxes, with 1-2 honey boxes per hive with drawn comb. Thermo treated wood boxes (tunicliffes) and hive doctor bases. All hives have feeders, queen excluders and various additional boxes some with new frames. Full list available on request. All gear 1-2 years old.
11 apiary sites spread out across the property, all year accessibility to hive sites set throughout the bush. Tracks will accommodate a ute or tractor for honey collection. Strong hives ready to split and expand the hive numbers this Spring.