There are 11 retirement villages in Central Otago. You’ll find surprising variety in the region – from the laid-back, country towns of Clyde, Cromwell and Alexandra, to the lakes and alpine lifestyle of Queenstown and Wānaka. So too will you find a diverse array of retirement villages options, including some new and up-and-coming developments.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Central Otago?
While the 1860s lured many hopeful gold miners to the region, Central Otago is just as attractive these days if you’re looking for a diverse region to spend your retirement years.
For those seeking outdoor adventure, Queenstown and Wānaka offer just that. From Queenstown’s four world-class ski fields to the numerous mountain bike trails of Sticky Forest in Wānaka, this region is definitely for those who don’t want retirement to slow them down!
Heading inland to Central Otago, you’ll find lifestyle villages, some with care options as well, in Arrowtown, Wanaka and Cromwell. You can enjoy closeness to nature and a bit of history too with walks through early goldmining areas or cycles along the Central Otago rail trail.
Whether golf, skiing, cycling or tramping is your passion, this is the place for it. Or enjoy the beautiful scenery from indoors, curled up by a crackling fire with a good book!
No matter your choice, this region offers a variety of options – from the long established to brand new, modern facilities – where you can experience the community spirit and ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle of village life.
All about retirement villages
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater towards the needs and lifestyles of older people. Many retirement villages offer units, villas, suites, or serviced suites. This gives you the option to choose to live independently within the village environment or to get extra help with cleaning or meal delivery.
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What is the Retirement Villages Code of Practice?
This Retirement Villages Code of Practice establishes minimum requirements that retirement village operators must comply with to meet their legal obligations in New Zealand. These include some occupation right agreement terms and different types of policies an operator must have. Provisions in the code are enforceable by residents against operators....
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Do all villages have to be registered?
Most retirement villages in New Zealand are officially registered with the Registrar of Retirement Villages, which sits within the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE). If you’re living in a registered village, you’re protected by the Retirement Villages Act. This protects you if the village you're living in faces...
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Mythbusting - Retirement Villages are a rip-off
You might have heard that people lose a lot of money when they move into a Retirement Village, or that entering a village is a ‘rip-off'. Generally, comments like these usually come from not fully understanding how the financial arrangements in villages work, because they're quite different from a standard...
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Do all retirement villages have care on site?
Not every retirement village in Aotearoa New Zealand offers aged care on site, so it's important to understand exactly what support is available before you make a move. The questions below can help you compare villages and get a feel for the level of care you can expect. What services...
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Palms Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
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Waiapu House Lifecare & Village - Retirement Village
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