There are 13 retirement villages in New Plymouth. Settled on the edge of Egmont National Park and Mount Taranaki, New Plymouth offers an abundance of beautiful walkways and cycling routes. With modern serviced apartments and cozy cottages available, you can find a village where you can enjoy a peaceful retirement.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in New Plymouth?
Why choose a retirement village in New Plymouth?
New Plymouth, nestled in the Taranaki region, offers retirees a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant city life. Dominated by the majestic Mount Taranaki, the city is surrounded by ocean beaches, lush dairy country, and stunning gardens, creating a picturesque backdrop for a relaxed retirement.
For those who love the outdoors, New Plymouth provides an abundance of activities. Enjoy the scenic coastal walkway stretching from Bell Block to Port Taranaki, or explore the tranquil beauty of Pukekura Park, where you can admire diverse plant life and listen to the melodic calls of native birds. The city is also a cultural hub, home to the renowned Govett-Brewster Art Gallery and its captivating Len Lye kinetic installations, perfect for indoor exploration on rainy days.
New Plymouth’s proximity to breathtaking gardens makes it a haven for gardening enthusiasts. The annual Taranaki Garden Festival attracts visitors from all over, showcasing the region's world-class gardens and vibrant rhododendrons. With numerous open-to-visit gardens, New Plymouth offers endless inspiration for both seasoned and aspiring gardeners.
Explore retirement living in New Plymouth through our website. Whether you're drawn by the area's natural wonders, cultural offerings, or a desire to reconnect with nature, New Plymouth promises a fulfilling and serene retirement experience.
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.
Find information about moving into a retirement village
Considering making a move to a retirement village? Our resource retirementvillages.co.nz is New Zealand’s most comprehensive guide to retirement villages, and showcases every retirement village in Aotearoa. It hosts the country’s largest selection of properties for sale, with more than 500 properties currently listed. Search available properties across every region...
My village unit has been flood damaged. What are my options?
If your retirement village unit has incurred damage as a result of a natural disaster (such as a flood), your village operator should let you know what happens next. If you need to evacuate , your village operator should give you clear instructions about what to do and where to...
What are the costs of entering a village?
Depending on where you want to live in New Zealand, the cost of ‘buying’ into a retirement village can vary greatly – some units can be priced in the $100,000s while others can reach into the millions. This ‘purchase’ price is known as the Capital Contribution. You can search for...
What kind of homes are in a retirement village?
When you're exploring retirement villages in New Zealand, you'll find a wide range of accommodation options. Here's a simple breakdown of the most common choices and what they offer. Villas are standalone homes, usually with one to three bedrooms (sometimes more). They often come with their own garden or outdoor...
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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.
Residential Care
The full service options for all the support and levels of care you could need.
What's New
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Rosedale - Retirement Village
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Oakland Village - Retirement Village
Mid Winter Christmas Party Our residents at Alden Oakland Lodge gathered to celebrate a Mid Winter Christmas Party — complete with a beautiful morning tea crafted by our very own Chef Chris and Kay. A warm room, great food, and even better company made it a day to remember.
Rangiura Retirement Village and Care Home - Retirement Village
A little sneak peek of what's coming.. A little sneak peek of what's coming... As part of our hedge renewal project, fence painting is now underway to help prepare the area for new plantings arriving early next week. It's always exciting when a vision starts becoming reality, and we're looking...