Four minutes to the beach. A lifetime of easier living

When we say we're close to the beach, we mean it. From your front door to the sand at Orewa Beach is a four-minute walk on flat, easy footpaths. No steep hills. No long drives. Just you and the ocean, whenever the mood strikes.

Many retirement communities are tucked away on the edge of town. Not The Grove. We're right in the centre of Orewa, surrounded by everything you need for daily life. The supermarket, cafes, your doctor, the library – all within a short, flat walk. Residents tell us they barely use their cars anymore. Some have even thought about selling them.

This isn't just convenience. It's independence. The freedom to pop out for a coffee, take a morning stroll along the estuary, or meet friends at the bowling club – all without asking anyone for a lift or worrying about parking. That's what living in the heart of the community really means.

There's a reason people have been drawn to the Hibiscus Coast for generations. The pace is gentler here. The beaches are cleaner. The community is friendlier. And Orewa sits right at the heart of it all.

Orewa Beach stretches for three kilometres of golden sand – perfect for morning walks, a swim on warm days, or simply sitting with a book while the waves roll in. The estuary offers peaceful walks among the birdlife. The Hibiscus Coast has golf courses, walking trails through native bush, and weekend markets that bring the community together.

Yet you're not isolated. Auckland is 40 minutes south when family visits or you fancy a day in the city. Matakana wine country is 20 minutes north. You get the best of both worlds – a relaxed coastal lifestyle with everything you need close by.