There are 11 retirement villages in Southland. At the southern edge of the world, the temperatures may be cooler but its natural landscapes, community atmosphere, and affordable lifestyle more than make up for it. From the heritage charm of Invercargill, to the country music capital of Gore, to the seaside town of Aparima Riverton, Southland offers plenty of choices for retirement living.
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Southland?
The southern edge of the world offers plenty of options for your retirement years.
The region’s largest city of Invercargill offers old-world heritage architecture, wide streets, and the beautiful Queens Park gardens which give it a unique charm. While Invercargill is famous as the home of Bert Munro, who set the world land speed record in 1967 on his Indian Scout motorbike, neighbouring Gore is the centre of country music in New Zealand, hosting an annual music festival. The seaside town of Aparima Riverton, with its longstanding history of our Māori and Pākehā ancestors, offers the chance to get up close to nature by exploring the iconic Riverton Rocks area or swimming, surfing, or even dolphin watching in the surrounding bays.
There are other advantages to this area. The long summer daylight hours in Southland mean you can garden, play golf, or walk round the neighbourhood into the summer evenings.
Many retirement villages in this region offer a range of care levels, should you require this in future. And, of course, there’s also a choice of styles of villas, townhouses, and apartments.
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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Is a care suite different to a serviced apartment?
A care suite is a hybrid-type option that combines a village offering (meaning it requires an upfront ‘purchase’ price) and support at a higher level of care as certified by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health and governed by the Age Related Residential Care (ARRC) Agreement. They may also be referred...
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How do I choose the right village for me?
More than 53,000 people live in retirement villages throughout New Zealand, and research suggests that most residents report a high level of satisfaction. Of course, it all comes down to choosing a village that is right for you. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make...
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I want to read reviews of retirement villages
At the Eldernet Group, we're proud to remain an independent, unbiased source of information for older people and their families. While we know reviews can be helpful for some when choosing a place to live, they don't always tell the full story. No one's experience is the same as another...
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What is an ORA?
Buying into a retirement village works differently to purchasing a regular house. In most villages, you don't actually 'own' the unit or the land it's on, as you would in a traditional property purchase. Instead, the amount you pay upfront is called your Capital Contribution , which gives you the...
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Rosedale - Retirement Village
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Rose Court - Retirement Village
Open Home- Alden Rose Court Pop in for a cuppa, take a look around our village, and have a chat with our friendly team. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to make a move, we're here to help. When: Tuesday 25/08/26 Time: 10am - 2pm
Kensington Court - Retirement Village
Open Home - Alden Kensington Court Pop in for a cuppa, take a look around our village, and have a chat with our friendly team. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to make a move, we're here to help. When: Tuesday 25/08/26 Time: 10am - 2pm
Lansdowne Court - Retirement Village
Open Home - Alden Lansdowne Court Pop in for a cuppa, take a look around our village, and have a chat with our friendly team. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or ready to make a move, we're here to help. When: Tuesday 25/08/26 Time: 10am - 2pm