Get set for summer living! Receive a cooler bag full of treats to set you up for a relaxing summer. Just pop into one of our Karaka or Red Beach villages for your free summer kit!*
*Only available while stocks last.
Our Vivid Living community in Karaka is in a stunning waterside location featuring a brand-new neighbourhood centre and café, with beautiful cycleways, walkways and plenty of hospitality.
Featuring stunning architecture, unique design and suburban estuary setting, Karaka is a high-quality environment with attractive neighbourhoods that are engaging, vibrant and a welcome place to live.
Vivid Living in Karaka offers a range of modern 2 & 3-bedroom independent living villas, with a central Residents' Lounge and onsite Community Manager. The Residents' Lounge includes a kitchen, tea & coffee facilities, a large screen TV and fireplace, a reading space, indoor and outdoor seating, and a BBQ patio area looking out onto landscaped shared central green spaces. The Lounge provides a friendly connection space for residents and can also be booked for private functions.
Come and visit us! We are open Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm, Saturdays from 10am - 2pm and welcome walk ins if you’d like to take a look around.
Or register your interest below if you’d like some further information about the village.
Vivid Living Karaka is registered under the Retirement Village Act 2003.
Our Community
We're passionate about community. Vivid Living has been specifically designed for 70+ young-at-heart people with a zest for life. Our Karaka community is nestled within a wider, thriving Fletcher Living neighbourhood with a strong sense of connection and togetherness. Our integrated communities are where multi-generational families can live a stone's throw away, in a neighbourhood together. We’re also proud to be a pet‑friendly village, so your much‑loved companions are welcome too.
See why our residents love Vivid Living!
About our location
Karaka
Right next to the brand-new neighbourhood centre with services and a cafe, you can enjoy the growing number of cafes, restaurants and top quality recreational and medical facilities in the surrounding areas.
Karaka has a significant coast edge offering something for everyone. From freshwater streams and large areas of greenways to pedestrian and cycleways, parks and amenity areas.
Eateries
Nestled in the heart of Park Green, Karaka, the Evergreen Cafe is your haven for delicious food and stunning views. Whether you're craving a cozy breakfast, a leisurely lunch, or a memorable coffee experience. This waterside cafe is located on the corner of Evergreen Parade and Port Way, the perfect position to grab a coffee and enjoy the walkway.
Neighbouring Karaka also has a number of existing amenities such as Urban Soul Cafe, Little Oak Bakery and Stoneybridge Market.
Transport
Our village is located close to the entrance to the Southern Motorway connecting South toward Hamilton and north to Manukau, Auckland Airport and Auckland City.
Papakura train station, park n ride and bus interchange are only 3km away.
Fitness
Surrounded by clubs, Karaka is the perfect location to keep fit and socialise. Within a short drive there is a range of clubs available including Pukekohe Golf Club, Karaka Tennis Club, Karaka Golf Lodge, and Wattle Downs Golf Club.
Village Map
Our villas surround our Residents' Lounge, which acts as the central hub of our Karaka community. We have a variety of 2 & 3 bedroom homes available in a range of floorplans.
Our Villas
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom villas
From $850,000
Stylish and contemporary villas with internal garages and sunny backyards. The open plan layout with generous kitchen is perfect for entertaining. Enjoy the Karaka surrounds and easy-living in our beautiful boutique village. *Show villa pictured
2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom villas
From $905,000
These spacious North facing villas have gorgeous, light-filled open plan living offering sunny, peaceful spaces for you to relax and enjoy. You'll enjoy the dual access to both the village and the street (just a short saunter to Park Green Cafe) and soak up the sun in the north-facing backyards. Internal garages are also conveniently included. *Show villa pictured
3 bedroom - Villa 44
$1,050,000*
An exceptional price for a superior three double bedroom villa, featuring a master suite plus a stunning contemporary living space with study nook. This home offers the luxury of space combined with well-considered design, a sunny backyard, excellent storage and an internal garage. *Show villa pictured
*Flexible pricing arrangement subject to bespoke deferred management fee. Villa sold under occupation right agreement, only Villa 44 available at $1,050,000 and not available in conjunction with any other offer.
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