Nestled in sunny Motueka, Woodlands welcomes active retirees and those seeking aged care in a warm, community-minded setting. The village sits minutes from the town centre and Coastal Highway, bordered by native bush and close to local beaches—ideal for those who value both connection and natural beauty. Residents enjoy relaxed villa living with open-plan spaces, or move into care suites when needed, all supported by a 24/7 nurse and a team committed to personalised, holistic wellbeing.
Brand-new, spacious two-bedroom villas for independent living, with open-plan layouts, patios, conservatories and heat pumps. Care suites available for those requiring aged care support.
Life at Woodlands centres on connection, activity and wellbeing.
Residents enjoy van trips, happy hours, movie nights, organised entertainment and resident dinners. Many stay active in local clubs and societies. On-site services include a hairdresser, physiotherapist, podiatrist and chaplain. Wellness programmes follow Oceania's Five Ways to Wellbeing: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Woodlands Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Woodlands sits in Motueka, a sunny corner of the Tasman region, minutes from the town centre and Coastal Highway. The village is bordered by Thorp Bush, a native forest perfect for walks and birdwatching, and enjoys easy access to some of Tasman's most beautiful beaches. Residents can reach shops, friends and family with ease, while remaining in a peaceful, nature-rich setting.
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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: 212.75 days.)
Weekly fees stop when you vacate, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.
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