Nestled in Masterton, Wairarapa Masonic Village is a medium-sized retirement community where privacy and independence thrive within a supportive neighbourhood. Residents walk private streets lined with lovely homes and well-kept gardens, with the village buggy ready to whisk them to activities or town. Life here balances freedom—no lawn mowing or house painting—with connection: regular bowls, exercise classes, quiz nights, and away trips keep the community engaged, while a local doctor visits weekly and Glenwood Masonic Hospital sits right on the grounds for peace of mind.
A range of thoughtfully designed homes across private streets, from compact apartments to spacious villas with garages, plus rental flats for those seeking flexibility.
A vibrant calendar of activities and services keeps residents connected and engaged.
From indoor and outdoor bowls to exercise classes, quiz nights, movies, housie, mah-jong and cards—there's always something to do. The village organises away trips into the wider Wairarapa and Greater Wellington communities. A free local bus service (with SuperGold Card) runs through the village during the day, and the village buggy provides transport to the recreation centre.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Wairarapa Masonic Village offers these levels of care on site:
Wairarapa Masonic Village is located in Masterton, a peaceful town in the Wairarapa region. The village sits on established, landscaped grounds with private streets and well-kept gardens. Glenwood Masonic Hospital is colocated on the same grounds, providing reassurance for future care needs. A local bus service runs through the village three times daily (Monday–Friday), offering convenient access to town amenities and services.
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Accrues over your first 3.33 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: 156 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate.
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