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5-star 36%
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4-star 55%
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3-star 9%
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1-2 star
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Last 12 months : 80.00% (2 reviews)
8 Browns Drive, Athenree, Waihi Beach, New Zealand 3611
Key Facts
- Reviews: 11
- Rank: 144 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 22
- Fee model: ORA / LTO, Capital Gain
- Min age: 65
Overview of KARAKA PINES WAIHI BEACH
To the north end of Waihi Beach is a premium 96 home lifestyle retirement village. Stage 1a is completed and Stage 1b home are now available for occupation or application.
Services Offered
- 3+ Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- Capital Gain Village
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of Karaka Pines Villages.
Waihi Beach is a year round holiday hotspot so why not be the envy of family and friends and enjoy coastal retirement at Karaka Pines Waihi Beach.
Only and 8 minute walk to the pristine Waihi Beach, 6 minutes to the popular RSA or a 2 minute drive to the shops or popular Flat White Cafe.
Homes are available, choose from two or three bedrooms, single or double garages, stand-alone or duplex, townhouse or apartment homes. Get in touch with our Sales Manager on 027 223 8822.
To visit all of the Karaka Pines Villages follow the link.
No. of Dwellings: 22
Staffing & Support
Call 027 223 8822, for an appointment to view our new homes that are available.
Management
Karaka Pines Waihi Beach is is managed by Karaka Pines Villages, offering better retirement options to New Zealanders, with a capital gain model where you get the capital gain and fees far lower than in a standard retirement village.
Resident Activities
A temporary resident clubhouse is available offering a residents lounge, hobby room, pool table, darts, and weekly happy hour.
(Last Updated: 19th February 2026)
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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65
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Lowest Known Price
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$980,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Highest Known Price
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$1,400,000
3+ Bedroom Villa
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Capital Gain
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Resident
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Resident
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$170 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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Fixed for Life |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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Power, phone, data |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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22 |
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Data Current As of
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19 Feb, 2024 |
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Data Supplied By
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Resident Reviews for KARAKA PINES WAIHI BEACH
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
4.3
(11 reviews)
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These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Overall 5
5 / 5 ★Would happily recommend to others.
A great place
4 / 5 ★None
Overall 4
4 / 5 ★A more permanent clubhouse. A more permanent manager on site.
Independent Living
4 / 5 ★Keep doing what you are doing.
4 star review
4 / 5 ★N/a
5 star review
4 / 5 ★N/A
Independent Living
3 / 5 ★Early days but need a readily available manager. It would have been useful to have more established facilities from the start.
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