​Located in the heart of the Waikato, Ruru Downs has everything you need to Live Better.  Situated in Putaruru, you get all the benefits of country living, combined with small town charm. Enjoy heading in to town to catch up with friends at one of Putaruru's many delightful cafes.  Sample some award winning cheese from Over the Moon, and enjoy some freshly baked bread from Bella Pane, while picking up your meat from our friendly butchers at Moos, Baas, and Oinks! Putaruru provides the benefits of having it all, but still being local enough for you to know everyone's name.  Conveniently located one hour from Hamilton and Tauranga, and only two hours to Auckland, Ruru Downs really is in the centre of it all. Enjoy the country living, with easy access to the bigger centres.  Nature lovers have an abundance of choice at Ruru Downs, with the subdivision backing on to the picturesque A L Mason reserve. A L Mason Reserve provides the perfect summer picnic spot, local swimming hole included, and connects up to the local river walks, with walking tracks suitable for all ages. A 10 minute drive will get you to the famous Blue Springs Walkway, a moderate 4km walk through the Waikato Countryside, while further afield you can access Maungatautari Sanctuary Mountain, New Zealand's largest fenced eco-sanctuary, and Wairere Falls, the tallest waterfall in the North Island!