Nestled on Auckland's scenic Mahia Park Peninsula overlooking the Manukau Harbour, Wattle Downs opened in December 2015 as a thoughtfully designed community. The village's 37 stylish one and two-bedroom apartments offer modern comfort without maintenance hassles, while an on-site care home ensures continuity of care as needs evolve. Residents enjoy a vibrant social calendar—from movie nights and high teas to gardening and happy hours—or can embrace a quieter, more independent rhythm. Everything is here, as one resident says, with great friends and plenty of fun woven into daily life.
Stylish, low-maintenance independent living in well-designed one and two-bedroom homes, built with high-quality materials and modern finishes.
Village life is what you make it—active and social, or quiet and relaxing.
A rich calendar of events and activities encourages connection with like-minded residents, while communal spaces and services support a vibrant, supported lifestyle.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Wattle Downs Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Wattle Downs Retirement Village is located on Auckland's Mahia Park Peninsula, overlooking the Manukau Harbour. The village sits just a ten-minute drive from Southmall Shopping Centre and a few minutes from Wattle Downs Golf Course, offering a peaceful waterside setting with convenient access to local amenities.
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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.
Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 286 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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