Wonderful Winton... A great place to live
With a no rush philosophy, easy free parking, no traffic lights, great local service, a supportive community, excellent schooling options and sports clubs for all ages, Winton really does have it all.
An amazing town with a population of approx. 2500, located in the heart of rural Southland, Winton has fantastic local businesses, great shopping, and friendly locals.
The township with is treelined streets and friendly faces is thriving community with a huge network of rural districts. Surprisingly, it experiences a different climate from that of Invercargill and is often remarkably warmer than its neighbors to the south.
Winton is spoilt for choice with excellent pre and primary schools and the highly regarded Central Southland College.
Situated on the Invercargill-Queenstown highway, travelers find Winton a handy refreshment stop with a host of character cafés and friendly pubs to enjoy.
With a picturesque backdrop that includes the Takitimu mountain range, Spring Hills, and Forest Hill, you can be assured there is plenty to offer the outdoor enthusiast as well and a lot of rural scenes to soak up that change throughout the seasons.
If you fancy a stroll, the Winton Rotary trail is a very popular track consisting of 9km of native bush, local farmland, and Winton’s stream. It is a part of the heritage trail that takes in historic treasures built by the region’s European pioneers. The walkway is walk/ cycle/ pram and wheelchair friendly.
Winton offers an array of medical services, accommodation, automotive services, engineering, farm supplies and services, fashion shops, food and beverage businesses, gift shops, health and fitness, hire equipment, legal services, personal services, a wide range of retail and trades stores, - free internet is available at the library.
Winton is a family-oriented township with good amenities, beautifully maintained gardens, quiet neighborhood’s and a community spirit that is second-to-none, Winton is an idyllic paradise that is a destination worth considering when purchasing your new home.