Jump to Content

Join the Eldernet community to save and share.

Get in touch

Updated: 2 Jul 2026

Request information or make a specific enquiry.

About Moana House & Village

Moana House & Village offers independent retirement living in Whangamatā, set among mature landscaped gardens with a peaceful semi-rural outlook. The village includes two-bedroom duplex-style units designed for comfort, convenience and peace of mind, with residential care available on site should needs change.

Residents enjoy the privacy of their own home, while being close to local amenities, clubs, cafés, restaurants, golf, bowls and community activities. View the available properties below or contact the team to arrange a visit.

  • Mature landscaped gardens with a peaceful semi-rural outlook
  • Two-bedroom duplex-style units designed for independent living
  • Residential care available on site should needs change

Why choose Moana House & Village

Beautiful-Gardens icon Beautiful Gardens
Rural-Outlook icon Rural Outlook
Rest-Home-Hospital icon Onsite Aged Care

Village Options

These two-bedroom duplex-style units at Willson Gardens are designed for independent living in a peaceful Whangamatā setting. Each unit includes two double bedrooms, an internal-access garage, central heating, accessible bathroom features and good storage. The units sit among mature landscaped gardens, with community amenities nearby and residential care available on site should needs change.

View available properties
  • Mature garden setting
  • Internal-access garage
  • Accessible bathroom

These one-bedroom serviced apartments are attached to the Moana House inpatient facility and may suit people who want more support while retaining their own private space. Each apartment includes a bedroom, ensuite and small living/kitchen area, with residential care and support close by if needed.

View available properties
  • Bedroom with ensuite
  • Living/kitchen area
  • Support close by

Available Properties

353 Tairua Road, Whangamata, Whangamatā

$649,000

2Bedrooms 1Bathrooms 1Car

For more information or to view any of our properties please contact Deborah Padfield General Manager

Village Features & Services

Moana House & Village offers a range of services, facilities and features for residents. To learn more about retirement village living, or if you want to learn more about key terms and concepts, explore our Knowledge Lab.

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Physiotherapist

Occupational Therapist

Diversional Therapist

Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor

Activities Co-ordinator

Meals - Available On-site

Home Help - External Provider

Registered Nurse

Nursing Care

Dietitian

Speech Therapist

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

Languages Spoken

Other Details

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations

Denominations/Faiths represented

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

Social/Recreational Programme

24 Hour Security

Emergency Call System

Newsletter

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Transport Available

Gardens

Other details

Click on a feature or service to see more information.

National Certificate in Diversional Therapy

Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Other Key Information

Have a look here for answers to some common questions. If you don’t find the answers you need, please get in touch with Moana House & Village.

Special features

Quality Residential and Community services offering a continuum of care. Please feel free to contact us at any time.

Willson Gardens Residential Units are fully equipped to your needs plus having the benefits that are provided by a rest home that is regarded as one of the best in the country if you need them. Close to golf courses, bowling greens, croquet and endless hobbyist clubs. Beautiful rural views from your unit and bush walks close at hand. Each unit comes complete with wheelchair accessible shower, safety railings, non slip floors and 24 hour medical emergency button. Each centrally heated unit has 2 double bedrooms, single internal entry garage.

Interests & activities

We have a mini bus and car. Residents in the retirement village are encouraged to contact the office during the week if they wish to be taken down town. Dependent on time frames it may be appropriate that a taxi is used for the return home.
Church services weekly are held in Moana House. Games afternoon, Housie, cards (five hundred, mah-jong or as residents desire. Bus trips. Age Concern and RSA visits. We have regular pianist, music and visiting entertainers. Daily motivational and exercise programme. Weekly Garden Club activity for enthusiasts. Email service available. There is considerable community support and integration.

Location

353 Tairua Road, Whangamata, Whangamatā 3620

Public Transport

3.00 km

Shops

3.00 km

Transport available

Parks

3.00 km

Library

3.00 km

Transport available or books obtained

To find out more about Moana House & Village or to book a viewing get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Deborah Padfield

Owner

Trust

Agent's Details

Deborah Padfield General Manager

  • Moana House Trust
  • 353 Tairua Rd,
  • Whangamata

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Covenant Trustee Services Ltd

  • Covenant Trustee Services Ltd
  • Level 18, 48 Emily Place, Auckland P O Box 4243, Shortland Street
  • Auckland

Solicitor's Details

Anthony Harper Jenny Baldwin Partner Retirement Villages

  • Anthony Harper
  • Level 8 66 Wyndham Street P O Box 2646 Auckland 1140
  • Auckland

Did you know you can save retirement villages to view later or share with friends and family?

Join the Eldernet community to save and share.

Eldernet Knowledge Lab

The Eldernet Group is here to support older New Zealanders and their whānau with trusted, independent information to help them make informed decisions. Through our Knowledge Lab, you’ll find expert insights on retirement village living, finances and more.

What is an ORA?

Buying into a village is different to purchasing a house.

Read more
At what age am I eligible for a Retirement Village?

Find out when you can move in.

Read more
What are the costs of entering a village?

And what are the ongoing costs once you're in?

Read more
Mythbusting - Retirement Villages are a rip-off

Why it’s considered a worthwhile investment.

Read more