Lauriston Park sits on the highest point in Cambridge, commanding sweeping views across farmland to the Pirongia and Te Miro Hills. The community blends the charm of the iconic Victorian homestead Whare Ora with award-winning contemporary architecture and landscaped gardens. Independent residents enjoy spacious, architecturally-designed villas with vaulted ceilings and outdoor living areas, while those needing care benefit from a purpose-built care centre that opened in June 2023. It's an easy walk to Leamington village shops, cafés and medical services, with cycling trails to Lake Karapiro nearby.
Lauriston Park offers independent living in spacious villas and townhouses, plus aged-care suites for those requiring support.
A vibrant community where residents organise their own events alongside Arvida-led activities.
The community centre features a heated swimming pool, spa, gym, theatre, dining room with bar, and hair salon. The historic Whare Ora homestead offers spaces for billiards and board games. Residents enjoy a putting green, workshop, and organised van outings, plus a full calendar of classes, movies, social dinners and happy hours.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Lauriston Park offers these levels of care on site:
Lauriston Park is situated on the highest point in Cambridge, Waikato, commanding sweeping views across lush farmland to the Pirongia and Te Miro Hills. The community is conveniently located just south of the Waikato River, within easy walking distance of Leamington village with its cafés, shops, supermarket and medical centre. Cycling trails to Lake Karapiro are nearby. The village blends heritage charm—centred on the iconic Victorian homestead Whare Ora—with award-winning contemporary architecture and landscaped gardens, creating a distinctive senior living environment that captures both small-town country life and elegant design.
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