Napier

Why choose a retirement village in Napier?

Napier, nestled in the heart of the Hawke’s Bay, is a captivating destination for retirees seeking a vibrant and culturally rich lifestyle. Famed for its remarkable collection of original Art Deco buildings which emerged post the 1931 earthquake, Napier offers a unique historical charm that continues to define its character.

Beyond its architectural beauty, Napier is a hub for iconic events, from Art Deco festivals to music, wine, and food celebrations. The city, along with its neighbour Hastings, provides a dynamic blend of culture and cuisine. Hastings, renowned for its fruit growing and boutique food production, hosts one of the country's best Farmers’ Markets, offering fresh produce and gourmet treats.

Retirees in Napier will never be short of activities. Explore bustling shopping centres, theatres, libraries, and clubs. Enjoy the renowned foodie culture with a plethora of cafés, restaurants, and vineyards. For the active retiree, Napier presents cycle trails, golf courses, beach walks, and the famous gannet colonies at Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui.

Discover your perfect retirement lifestyle in Napier through our website. Whether you’re retiring locally or moving to the Bay after fond holiday visits, we can help you explore and find your ideal new home in this vibrant, sun-soaked city.

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.