There are 10 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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Villages in Central Otago
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Retirement Village
- 74 Mutton Town Road
- Clyde
- Clyde
Retirement Village
- Off Lindis Road
- Wānaka
- Wānaka
Retirement Village
- 32 McBride Street
- Frankton
- Queenstown
Retirement Village
- 7 Meadowstone Drive
- Wanaka
- Wanaka
Retirement Village
- 224 McDonnell Road
- Arrowtown
- Queenstown
Retirement Village
- 94 Kawarau Gorge Road
- RD2
- Cromwell
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.
What Retirement Villages have to offer
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater for the needs and lifestyle of older people. Choosing to live in a retirement village can be a great option for those wanting to maintain their independence while living among a like-minded community of people.
Research shows most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a lifestyle or retirement village. For residents, the benefits can be numerous; these may include giving you peace of mind, new and varied activities and interests, new friendships, and time to be able to spend on the things you most enjoy.
Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community offering a wide range such as swimming pool, bowling green and café. Eligibility age differs across villages too – some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have an entry age between 65 and 75.
As well as providing a range of different accommodation options, many villages now offer alternatives, such as care suites, which combine village offerings and residential care components. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make a decision, and if possible visit more than one village to get a feel for how each has its own culture.
When you are ready to visit some retirement villages, our checklist may help you with your assessment.
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.
What services and facilities do retirement villages offer?
Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community facilities can vary, with some villages offering a wide range such as a swimming pool, bowling...
What are the pros and cons of living in a village?
Approximately 14% of the people aged 75 and older choose to live in a village – and that number is set to increase as our population continues to age. It is estimated that 26,000 retirement village units will need to be built by 2033 just to keep up with current...
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. Areas covered under this code include: Staffing of retirement villages...
Mythbusting - Will I get access to care on site?
If I live in a retirement village will I get access to the care home on-site? The truth is that if you need a high level of support and can no longer stay in your village unit, you are likely to be able to access care in the onsite care...
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Home and Community
Fully independent and living at home. There are many services to make life at home easier.
Retirement Village
Independent living in a purpose built property with varying levels of support.
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The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
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