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Retirement living · Maungakaramea, Whangarei
Stonehaven Retirement Village
Stonehaven Village Trust · Maungakaramea, Whangarei · independent living in park-like country surroundings
Nestled on a sheltered plateau 22 kilometres south-west of Whangarei, Stonehaven offers carefree country living for residents aged 60+. Managed by the local community Trust, this village combines affordable, attractive living with genuine peace and tranquility. Residents enjoy park-like surroundings, organised outings, and the warmth of a close-knit community—ideal for those seeking a relaxed lifestyle without sacrificing security and companionship.
A range of self-contained homes suited to active retirees seeking independence within a supportive community.
Life at Stonehaven centres on community connection and local exploration.
The village bus provides weekly shopping trips into the city and organised outings. A mobile library visits fortnightly with books and DVDs. Gardening enthusiasts can tend the communal vegetable patch with individual allotments. Nearby, residents enjoy access to tennis, squash, croquet, indoor and outdoor bowls, cricket and rugby facilities.
If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. Stonehaven Retirement Village offers these levels of care on site:
Stonehaven sits on a flat, sheltered plateau in the picturesque village of Maungakaramea, 22 kilometres south-west of Whangarei CBD. The location offers a peaceful country lifestyle while remaining accessible to city amenities via the village bus service. The surrounding area provides excellent recreational facilities including tennis, squash, croquet, bowls, cricket and rugby complexes.
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