Set on 25 acres of resort-style grounds in Tikipunga, The Palms Lifestyle Village is an independent Whangārei retirement village with a real community feel. It’s about 10 minutes’ drive from town, and residents often say they wish they’d made the move sooner.
Being independent rather than part of a big chain, The Palms puts its residents at the heart of decisions, and the Residents Committee sets much of the activities programme.
Why people choose The Palms
- Independent village: locally focused, not a large chain.
- Gated community: privacy and security, with neighbours close by.
- Great facilities: heated indoor pool, gym, cinema and café.
- No maintenance worries: on-site staff look after homes and gardens.
- North-facing villas: designed for maximum sun.
- Busy social life: a full monthly activities programme.
Homes
Apartments
Modern one-bedroom apartments in a wing off the community centre, each with an open-plan kitchen and living area, kitchenette, ensuite with accessible shower, heat pump, medical alarm and a balcony or patio.
Villas
Two and three-bedroom brick and tile villas, each with its own design so no two floor plans are the same. They face north for sun and include quality appliances, an accessible shower, a raised vege garden, heat pump, medical alarm and internal-access garage.
Facilities
A heated indoor pool and spa, gym, hair salon, library, billiard room, lounge, dining room, café, cinema, putting green, outdoor chess, pétanque and a bowling green.
Food
An on-site restaurant and café with home-made baking, light meals and in-house catering, with dietary needs catered for.
Activities
Table tennis, line dancing, pool, movie nights, cribbage, outdoor bowls, pétanque, painting and art groups, singing, exercise classes and knit and chat, plus social events. You can do as much or as little as you like.
Finding them
The Palms is on Reed Street in Tikipunga, about 10 minutes from central Whangārei. Get in touch to arrange a look around.
Good to know
- Visits can be arranged so you can see the village for yourself.
- Get independent legal advice before signing any retirement village agreement.
- Available homes are listed on their website.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Palms part of a chain?
No. It’s an independent Whangārei retirement village.
What types of homes are there?
One-bedroom apartments and two and three-bedroom villas.
Is there a swimming pool?
Yes, a heated indoor pool and a spa pool.
How far is it from town?
About 10 minutes’ drive from central Whangārei.
Who decides the activities?
The Residents Committee sets the activities programme.
