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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

About Awatere Retirement Village

NEW APARTMENTS - Final Stage - Stage 3 Available Now.

Nestled near Milne Park and the banks of the Waikato River, you can enjoy that perfect balance of city and suburban living.
Handy to highways and arterial routes, and with public transport outside the gate, it’s a breeze for friends and family to visit, or to take you out to local shopping centres or eateries.

There is something for everyone at Awatere – with established 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and beautiful brand-new 2 and 2+ bedroom apartments available now. Whether you’re looking to downsize to a cosy oasis, or searching for something with space for when the grandkids visit, Awatere caters to a range of lifestyles and budgets.

Our brand-new apartments incorporate quality finishes and features to make everyday living easy and enjoyable.
An open-plan design and a modern kitchen make the living spaces ideal for entertaining, and you’re tech-ready with connections for SKY, internet, phone, as well as a security panel to communicate with and give access to visitors. All 2 or 2+ bedroom apartments feature a luxurious master ensuite, as well as a separate guest toilet, with some options including two full bathrooms.

A heat pump and double-glazing ensure comfort no matter the season, and with a 6 Homestar Built rating, our apartments our apartments were built with energy efficiency top of mind.

Our stunning community centre which boasts a gym, café, cinema, library, bar, crafts room, lounge and al fresco dining and BBQ area. A central feature is our beautiful bowling green, perfect for a friendly game between neighbours.

For assistance in an emergency, call bells in your apartment will connect you to trained staff 24 hours a day. If your needs change, The Awatere has spacious, premium Care Suites for both Rest Home and Hospital care.

Minimum age of entry for residents is 70 years.

Why choose Awatere Retirement Village

Care-Suites icon Care Suites Onsite
Modern-Facilities icon Modern Facilities
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Village Features & Services

Awatere Retirement 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.

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Hairdresser

Podiatrist

Activities Co-ordinator

Meals - Available On-site

Meals - External Provider

Home Help - Available On-site

Home Help - External Provider

Registered Nurse

Nursing Care

Other Personnel

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Social/Recreational Programme

Community Complex

24 Hour Security

Emergency Call System

Newsletter

Negotiate To Bring Own Pet

Outings

Transport Available

Restaurant

Fitness Complex

Library

Games Room

Lounges

Gardens

Other details

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Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA)

Registered Retirement Village?

Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date)

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 Awatere Retirement Village .

Interests & activities

A varied activities calendar provided each month.

Location

1350 Victoria Street, Beerescourt, Hamilton 3200

Public Transport

Public transport can be accessed from outside the main entrance to the facility.

Shops

Local shops across the road from the facility. Pharmacy, takeaways, cafe, dairy.

Mall

Closest mall is Chartwell Square.

Parks

Milne park within walking distance as well as river walks.

Library

Library available on site or Chartwell and the Hamilton Central Library.

To find out more about Awatere Retirement Village get in touch today.

Key Contacts

Manager

Kylie Hill

Owner

Oceania Group

Sales Manager

Brenda Edwards

Statutory Supervisor's Details

Trustees Executors Limited

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