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Retirement Villages Wellington

There are 30 retirement villages across Wellington, the Kāpiti Coast and Hutt Valley. Choose from established villages or smaller boutique offerings in the city, in the walkable neighbourhoods of Hutt Valley, or in the seaside towns along the Kapiti Coast. While “windy Wellington” comes with a reputation, every Kiwi also knows you can’t beat it on a good day!

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Villages in Wellington

Showing 6 of 30 results


Retirement Village
  • 15 Aotea Drive
  • Aotea
  • Porirua

Retirement Village
  • 104 Realm Drive
  • Paraparaumu
  • Paraparaumu

Retirement Village
  • 20 Racecourse Road
  • Trentham
  • Upper Hutt

Retirement Village
  • 1-3 Bluff Road
  • Kenepuru
  • Porirua

Retirement Village
  • 1A Boulcott Street
  • Boulcott
  • Lower Hutt

Retirement Village
  • 221 Karori Road
  • Karori
  • Wellington

Why choose a Retirement Village in Wellington?

Looking for choices in retirement lifestyles? Wellington, Hutt Valley, and the seaside towns along the Kāpiti Coast offer plenty of enticing options.

The established retirement villages based in Wellington’s city suburbs are an easy train or bus ride from all our capital city has to offer: cafes and restaurants, museums and galleries, sports and theatre events, high street shopping, bush walks and cycleways. Take the cable car up to Kelburn and amble down through the botanic gardens or eat your picnic lunch in the grounds of Parliament while MP-spotting. This region also gives you easy access to the Hutt Valley and the Kāpiti Coast.

Speaking of which, good days are abound on the sunny Kāpiti coast, where you’ll find a wide choice of villages and activities. Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle – there’s all the usual amenities, plus kilometres of sheltered sandy beach to explore with the grandchildren, and bush walks in the hills.

The Hutt Valley nestles between two ranges of protecting hills, with the Hutt River-Te Awa Kairangi snaking its way through the valley. The climate is kinder than Wellington’s; it’s usually two or three degrees warmer, as evidenced by the roses and leafy streets for which the area is known. Here, you’re still an easy drive or train trip away from all the city bustle of Wellington, so you can have the best of both worlds.

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

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Should I choose retirement village that belongs to the RVA?

The Retirement Villages Association (RVA) is a voluntary association that represents retirement village operators, managers, and commercial organisations across New Zealand. Their aim is to provide a high standard of living for village residents. Choosing an RVA member retirement village means that you are protected under the Retirement Villages Act...

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Rates Rebate in a retirement village

Retirement village residents with a Licence to Occupy are eligible for the Government’s full Rates Rebate if they meet the income criteria. The new threshold amounts are set every year in mid-June. You will find more information on rates rebates in retirement villages in New Zealand here. An application for...

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What services and facilities do retirement villages offer?

Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community facilities can vary, with some villages offering a wide range such as a swimming pool, bowling...

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