Masterton

Why choose a retirement village in Masterton?

Masterton, nestled in the heart of the Wairarapa, is a charming destination for retirees seeking a peaceful yet vibrant lifestyle. A convenient base for both amenities and healthcare, Masterton is the region’s main shopping hub and home to the regional hospital.

The Wairarapa region is celebrated for its warm, sunny summers and crisp winters, contributing to a bounty of fresh produce, including vegetables, berries, and stone fruits. Masterton, alongside Martinborough and Gladstone, is a key player in the winemaking scene, offering delightful vineyard experiences and wine tastings. Annual events like Toast Martinborough and the Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival provide opportunities to enjoy local treats and live music, while the region’s other flagship events of Golden Shears and the Wairarapa Balloon Festival attract large crowds from across the motu.

Masterton boasts a variety of retirement village options, catering to diverse preferences and budgets. You'll find established communities with an array of activities, from bowling clubs to choirs and drama societies, ensuring an engaging and fulfilling retirement.

Explore our website to discover the perfect retirement community in Masterton. Whether you're drawn by the region's rich agricultural heritage, vibrant festivals, or picturesque landscapes, Masterton offers a rewarding retirement experience.

A retirement village is a community specially built to cater for the needs and lifestyle of older people. Choosing to live in a retirement village can be a great option for those wanting to maintain their independence while living among a like-minded community of people.

Research shows most people enjoy a high level of satisfaction when living in a lifestyle or retirement village. For residents, the benefits can be numerous; these may include giving you peace of mind, new and varied activities and interests, new friendships, and time to be able to spend on the things you most enjoy.

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 offering a wide range such as swimming pool, bowling green and café. Eligibility age differs across villages too – some villages may allow residents to enter at 55 while others commonly have an entry age between 65 and 75.

As well as providing a range of different accommodation options, many villages now offer alternatives, such as care suites, which combine village offerings and residential care components. Make sure you visit a village more than once before you make a decision, and if possible visit more than one village to get a feel for how each has its own culture.

When you are ready to visit some retirement villages, our checklist may help you with your assessment.