There are 13 retirement villages in the Lakes district. The region, encompassing Rotorua, Taupō and surrounding smaller towns, is renowned as a mecca for adventurers so there’s plenty to do for active retirees – from walking and cycle trails to fishing and golfing – yet it’s also the perfect spot if you’re looking for a place to relax and put your feet up. With a host of villages to choose from in the region, you’ll certainly find something to suit your lifestyle.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Lakes?
It’s easy to think this region is all for the adventure tourists and families on holiday. But look more closely and you’ll find plenty of happy retirement village residents living life to the fullest and enjoying all the activities and amenities on offer here.
If you’re a keen angler or boatie, Taupō or Tūrangi will already be your El Dorado, and you probably have plenty of happy holiday snaps to prove that. Perhaps you also have nostalgic memories of school holiday visits to Rotorua and the hot pools. Here’s the thing: those hot pools are pretty attractive for soaking in during the region’s crisp winters, or after a competitive game of golf or bowls. This is a region with plenty to do for the active retiree: it has an extensive network of walking and cycle trails, plus the usual golf courses and bowling clubs. And there’s always activities for the grandchildren – they’ll be keen to come for the school holidays and enjoy the luge or zorbing, or bike riding in the mighty Whakarewarewa Forest.
There’s plenty of clubs and interest groups on offer across this region, so you’ll find something new to take up or an old favourite pastime happening either in the community or in the retirement village you choose.
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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Thinking of retirement living? Read these key financial tips
Just like any property purchase, moving into a retirement village is a big financial commitment. Every village operates a little differently, and fees or conditions can vary from village to village and region to region. Getting specialist legal advice is one of the best ways to make sure you understand...
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What is a serviced apartment?
A serviced apartment, a common retirement village option, provides for the delivery of services to people who are paying privately for services. Commonly these people are reasonably independent. Services range from meals and cleaning services to, in some cases, high-end services such as a personal chef and chauffeur. High levels...
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What is the Deferred Management Fee: Leaving a village
You may be planning on making a retirement village your forever home, but life can be unpredictable. That's why it's helpful to understand the process of leaving a village before you move into one. You're free to leave a retirement village at any time you want. One important protection to...
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At what age am I eligible for a Retirement Village?
The age that you need to be to enter a Retirement Village in New Zealand varies from place to place. Some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have a minimum entry age of between 65 and 75. Some villages may allow someone younger to move...
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