Papamoa Sands - A Freedom Lifestyle Village - Tauranga - Retirement Villages to Purchase

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Updated: 8 Dec 2025

About Papamoa Sands - A Freedom Lifestyle Village

Papamoa Sands Lifestyle Village is the first Over-50s lifestyle village developed by Freedom Lifestyle Villages. It has been very popular as evidenced by its full occupancy within 2.5 years of opening. Occasionally there are opportunities to purchase established houses, when they are resold privately by residents. Please contact us through our website to obtain a courtesy list of houses available for purchase from residents at Papamoa Sands.

At Freedom Lifestyle Villages you’ll enjoy the independent, affordable and fun lifestyle you’ve always wanted.
Our over-50s lifestyle villages offer a secure community of like-minded people in great locations, quality homes, and the financial freedom you’ve been seeking. An alternative to a traditional retirement village, now is your opportunity to have a lifestyle change at a Freedom Village.

Location

61 Golden Sands Drive, Pāpāmoa, Tauranga 3118

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61 Golden Sands Drive, Pāpāmoa, Tauranga 3118

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