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Retirement Villages Hawke's Bay

There are 27 retirement villages in the Hawke’s Bay. Hawke’s Bay is a magnet for visitors, drawn by its many iconic events: Art Deco, music, wine, and food festivals for a start. With villages clustered throughout the Bay’s three major centres - Napier, Hastings and Havelock North – you’ll be spoilt for choice.

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Villages in Hawke's Bay

Showing 6 of 27 results


Retirement Village
  • 145 Battery Road
  • Ahuriri
  • Napier

Retirement Village
  • 1228 Ada Street
  • Parkvale
  • Hastings

Retirement Village
  • 25 Ulyatt Road
  • Meeanee
  • Napier

Retirement Village
  • 1259 Howard Street
  • Parkvale
  • Hastings

Retirement Village
  • 10 Danvers Street
  • Havelock North
  • Havelock North

Retirement Village
  • 136 Eriksen Road
  • Te Awa
  • Napier

Why choose a Retirement Village in Hawke's Bay?

Hawke’s Bay is a magnet for visitors, drawn by its many iconic events: Art Deco, music, wine, and food festivals for a start. Napier’s world famous for having the largest collection of original art deco buildings in the world; they sprang up after the disastrous 1931 earthquake and have defined Napier ever since. Neighbouring Hastings is best known for its fruit growing and boutique food production, and the weekly Farmers’ Market, one of the best in the country. Here you can buy oh-so-fresh fruit and vegetables and delicious foodie treats, while munching a bacon butty and sipping a flat white. Hastings is also a winemaking centre, with historic and newer vineyards, which extend out to Havelock North.

With the three centres clustered together in the Bay, you’ll never be short of things to do. All three have their own bustling shopping centres. You’ll find theatres, libraries and other civic amenities, as well as clubs to join. The Bay’s known for its foodie culture, so there are plenty of cafes and restaurants to try out and vineyards to visit. If you’re an active retiree, there are cycle trails, golf courses, beach walks, and of course the gannet colony to visit.

Our website is all you need to get you started on finding your retirement lifestyle, whether you’re retiring locally, moving in from the country, or thinking of moving to the Bay after enjoying holiday visits over the years. We can help you explore options, so click through and get started now on finding your new home.

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