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Retirement Villages Manawatū-Whanganui

There are 29 retirement villages across Manawatū-Whanganui. With rural and urban options, this vast region offers the best of both worlds – from the bigger centres of Palmerston North and Whanganui to the smaller provincial towns of Levin, Feilding, Foxton, and Dannevirke, there are plenty of retirement living options worth exploring – from the long established to the newly built.

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Villages in Manawatū-Whanganui

Showing 6 of 29 results


Retirement Village
  • 69 Brightwater Terrace
  • Terrace End
  • Palmerston North

Retirement Village
  • 36 Prouse Street
  • Levin
  • Levin

Retirement Village
  • 37 Salisbury St
  • Levin
  • Levin

Retirement Village
  • 40 Burton Avenue
  • Whanganui East
  • Whanganui

Retirement Village
  • 28 Dogwood Way
  • Milson
  • Palmerston North

Retirement Village
  • 78 Queenwood Road
  • Levin
  • Levin

Why choose a Retirement Village in Manawatū-Whanganui?

If you’re looking for a varied lifestyle, Manawatū-Whanganui might just be the place for you with mountains, city, and sea all within reach.

Sitting at the mouth of the Whanganui River, steeped in history and the longest navigable waterway in the country, Whanganui has been shaped by its relationship with the river but is now also known for its thriving creative arts scene.

Just an hour’s drive away, you’ll find the region’s largest centre of Palmerston North, home to Massey University and a strong agricultural community. Sporting fans will enjoy regular visits to the New Zealand Rugby Museum, where the grandchildren (and you) can try out your tackling skills and learn more about the history of our national game.

The wider region is a great jumping-off spot for most of the North Island: whether you are taking a day trip to the National Park, beaches or ski fields, or want to take advantage of the ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle of a retirement village and travel further afield across the motu.

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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