Marina Cove is a boutique retirement village perched on the edge of the re-developed Picton Marina, where residents wake to open views of launching ramps and boat berths. The village sits mere minutes from Picton town centre, making shops, eateries, medical services and the train or ferry terminal an easy walk or drive away. Life here blends waterfront tranquility with genuine community connection—residents join van trips to explore the Marlborough Sounds, curl up in the library, and participate in movement sessions designed to support independence and wellbeing.
Comfortable two-bedroom apartments with beautiful views of Picton Marina, plenty of storage and a generous master bedroom.
Life at Marina Cove is shaped by connection, movement and meaningful experiences.
Residents are supported to connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give back through a range of curated activities. The village offers van trips for new adventures, a cosy library, regular shopping trips, and access to an audiobook library. Movement sessions like Vitality, Impact & Pace are designed to support independence, while the Oceania Wellbeing Calendar brings purposeful, uplifting experiences throughout the year.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Marina Cove Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Marina Cove sits on the edge of the re-developed Picton Marina in Marlborough, with open views of the launching ramp and boat berths. The location offers constant visual interest—residents can watch stingrays and seals swim by, and dolphins occasionally make an appearance. Picton town centre is only a short stroll away, offering a medical centre, supermarkets, shops, an RSA, bowling club and golf club, plus a daily return bus service to Blenheim. The nearby vicinity features numerous bush walks, beautiful beaches, wineries and the natural attractions of the Marlborough Sounds.
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Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.
Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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