Nestled on Golf Course Road in Wanaka with stunning Southern Alps views, Aspiring Village offers resort-style living designed around hospitality and ease. The vast majority of residents live independent lives, with the village team ready to support changing needs. From architecturally designed homes to a vibrant calendar of activities, this is a community where you can focus on what matters most—leisure, friendship, and adventure.
Choose from free-standing villas with spacious floor plans and generous indoor-outdoor garden spaces, or luxuriously appointed apartments. Recently added assisted living apartments offer extra support when needed.

Life at Aspiring Village revolves around connection, wellness, and enjoyment.
From lawn bowls and cinema nights to organised entertainment and social outings, there's always something happening. Dine at the restaurant or café, enjoy happy hours at the bar, or gather in the communal lounge. The village van is on hand for outings, and a wellness centre supports your health.

If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Aspiring Village offers these levels of care on site:

Aspiring Village sits on Golf Course Road in Wanaka, a vibrant Central Otago community surrounded by stunning Southern Alps views. The location offers easy access to walking tracks, outdoor adventures, and the charm of Wanaka's town centre, while maintaining a peaceful, resort-like setting. A medical centre is located next door, and the village is designed for those seeking an active, connected retirement lifestyle in one of New Zealand's most beautiful regions.
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Accrues over your first 5 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 114 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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