Retirement Villages in Mid North Coast, NSW

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Sunrise Supported Living - Tuncurry Village

Tuncurry, NSW Ref:PL6720

  • Over 55s Development
  • Retirement Village
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Home care services

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106

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  • Over 55s Development
  • Retirement Village
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Carport
  • Direct Garage Access
  • Ergonomic interior
  • Adaptable Bathroom
  • Home care services
Bushland Place Villa Units

Taree, NSW Ref:PL5541

Corner of Bushland Drive & Gipps Street, Taree, 2430, NSW

(02) 6551 2319

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Riverside Gardens Retirement Village

Nambucca Heads, NSW Ref:PL3937

20 Riverside Drive, Nambucca Heads, 2448, NSW

0428 340 673

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Levande Bellevue Gardens

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL6629

1 Parker St, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

0401 637 876

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Levande Camden View

Laurieton, NSW Ref:PL20098

12 Laurie Street, Laurieton, 2443, NSW

0488 767 772

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Levande Golden Ponds

Forster, NSW Ref:PL6642

Cape Hawke Drive, Forster, 2428, NSW

0488 767 772

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Levande Lincoln Gardens

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL20090

23 Marian Drive, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

0401 637 876

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Levande Queens Lake

Laurieton, NSW Ref:PL6673

349 Ocean Drive, Laurieton, 2443, NSW

0458 154 002

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Levande Parklands

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL6669

126 Hindman Street, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

0401 637 876

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Marian Grove Retirement Village

Toormina, NSW Ref:PL6501

3 Marian Place, Toormina, 2452, NSW

(02) 6653 1241

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Calvary Mt. Carmel Retirement Village

Maitland, NSW Ref:PL5550

9 Dwyer Street, Maitland, 2320, NSW

1800 52 72 72

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Corner Boundary Street & Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 6583 6915

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The Lakes Village

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL5325

Lakes Drive, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

1800 993 202

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Estuary Village Self Care Units

Nambucca Heads, NSW Ref:PL20544

9 Short Street, Nambucca Heads, 2448, NSW

0266246333

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160 Park Street, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

0438 841 403

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1/194 Turf Street, Grafton, 2460, NSW

(02) 6642 5991

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Dahlsford Grove Lifestyle Village

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL5657

1 Greenmeadows Road, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 6584 4480

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Garden Village Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL20650

7 Garden Crescent, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

02 6582 8923

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Sea Winds - Anna Bay

Anna Bay, NSW Ref:PL20787

2 Frost Road, Anna Bay, 2316, NSW

(02) 4003 3108

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Stroud Community Lodge

Stroud, NSW Ref:PL20766

51 -53 Cowper Street, Stroud, 2425, NSW

(02) 4994 5433

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Woolgoolga & District Retirement Village

Woolgoolga, NSW Ref:PL6999

26 Maldon Place, Woolgoolga, 2456, NSW

(02) 6654 0022

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Magnolia Gardens Retirement Village

Raymond Terrace, NSW Ref:PL20832

58 William Street, Raymond Terrace, 2324, NSW

0249874770

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Ingenia Gardens Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL20986

94 Taloumbi Road, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

(02) 6650 0982

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Ingenia Gardens Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL20988

12 Sheriff Way, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 6581 5223

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Ingenia Gardens Taree

Taree, NSW Ref:PL20975

60 Edinburgh Drive, Taree, 2430, NSW

(02) 6550 1599

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Dalpura Retirement Community

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL6147

9 Bray Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

02 6600 9849

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Lakeside Gardens Macksville

Macksville, NSW Ref:PL6232

Short Street, Macksville, 2447, NSW

0428 340 673

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RFBI Bellingen Masonic Retirement Village

Bellingen, NSW Ref:PL8658

5-9 Robert Street Lane, Bellingen, 2454, NSW

(02) 6659 5300

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Bundaleer Gardens

Wauchope, NSW Ref:PL2794

142a Cameron Street, Wauchope, 2446, NSW

(02) 65852344

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RFBI Coffs Harbour Masonic Retirement Village

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL6437

33a Mackays Road, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

02 6650 2200

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RFBI Glen Innes Masonic Retirement Village

Glen Innes, NSW Ref:PL8661

175 Lambeth Street, Glen Innes, 2370, NSW

02 5733 1000

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Lourdes Village

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL6658

Morton Street, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 5525 3600

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St Agnes' Village

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL21479

Lochinvar Place, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 5525 3600

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Calvary Tanilba Shores Retirement Community

Tanilba Bay, NSW Ref:PL2880

71 Tanilba Avenue, Tanilba Bay, 2319, NSW

1800 52 72 72

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Sienna Grange Retirement Community

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL23369

28 John Oxley Drive, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

1300 899 759

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The Governor's Retirement Resort

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL23430

166 River Park Road, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

1300 149 290

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Uniting Salamander Bay Independent Living

Salamander Bay, NSW Ref:PL23403

4 Muller Street, Salamander Bay, 2317, NSW

1800 864 846

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Greenleaf Tenambit

Tenambit, NSW Ref:PL5900

22 Collinson Street, Tenambit, 2323, NSW

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Ashton Gardens

East Maitland, NSW Ref:PL6054

31 Molly Morgan Drive, East Maitland, 2323, NSW

1800 550 550

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Crystal Waters Estate

Tuncurry, NSW Ref:PL5655

133 South Street, Tuncurry, 2428, NSW

02 6554 7447

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Lime Tree Village

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL6142

210 Pacific Highway, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

(02) 6652 1215

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Signature Gardens Retirement Resorts

Rutherford, NSW Ref:PL6535

14 Denton Park Drive, Rutherford, 2320, NSW

02 4932 9255

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Banyula Village Villa Units

Old Bar, NSW Ref:PL5540

39 Medowie Road, Old Bar, 2430, NSW

(02) 6551 2319

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Warrana Place

Taree, NSW Ref:PL5543

Corner Wingham Road & Marie Avenue, Taree, 2430, NSW

(02) 6551 2319

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CC Drury Villa Precinct

Taree, NSW Ref:PL5542

24-30 Jacaranda Avenue, Taree, 2430, NSW

(02) 6551 2319

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Banksia Grove Village

Williamtown, NSW Ref:PL5440

2129 Nelson Bay Road, Williamtown, 2318, NSW

02 4965 1611

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Halliday Shores

Hallidays Point, NSW Ref:PL5911

90 High Street, Hallidays Point, 2430, NSW

1800 223 733

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Lifestyle Villages Anna Bay

Anna Bay, NSW Ref:PL5310

4320 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, 2316, NSW

02 4982 1877

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Jacaranda Grove

Grafton, NSW Ref:PL24021

598 Summerland Way, Grafton, 2460, NSW

(02) 9055 8673

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Palm Lake Resort Yamba Cove

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL24047

2 Orion Drive, Yamba, 2464, NSW

1800 960 946

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Green Hills Retirement Community

East Maitland, NSW Ref:PL6149

2 The Boulevard, East Maitland, 2323, NSW

02 4909 3470

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11 Resort Road, Lakewood, 2443, NSW

(02) 4086 6545

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Lorikeet - Arrawarra

Arrawarra, NSW Ref:PL24065

210 Eggins Drive, Arrawarra, 2456, NSW

(02) 9037 6169

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The Pines - Woolgoolga

Woolgoolga, NSW Ref:PL24070

8 Hearns Lake Road, Woolgoolga, 2456, NSW

(02) 9055 8674

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Ellimatta Village

East Maitland, NSW Ref:PL24170

27 Porter Avenue, East Maitland, 2323, NSW

(02) 4951 3583

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Ocean Club Resort

Lake Cathie, NSW Ref:PL24167

20 kms from Port Macquarie (1333 Ocean Dr), Lake Cathie, 2445, NSW

1800 462 326

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Ingenia Holidays Middle Rock

Anna Bay, NSW Ref:PL6215

554 Gan Gan Road, Anna Bay, 2316, NSW

02 4982 1162

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166 Queen Street, Grafton, 2460, NSW

(02) 6643 5780

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The Whiddon Group - Laurieton

Laurieton, NSW Ref:PL24257

57 Peach Grove, Laurieton, 2443, NSW

1300 738 388

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The Whiddon Group - Yamba

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL24276

28A Queen Street, Yamba, 2464, NSW

(02) 9827 6608

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Boambee Gardens Retirement Village

Toormina, NSW Ref:PL7461

17 Walco Drive, Toormina, 2452, NSW

1300 68 77 38

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Palm Lake Resort Tea Gardens

Tea Gardens, NSW Ref:PL24329

50 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens, 2324, NSW

1800 756 740

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Evermore Retirement Living

Forster, NSW Ref:PL5815

18-30 Bruce St, Forster, 2428, NSW

1300 670 906

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Homestead - Salamander Bay

Salamander Bay, NSW Ref:PL24351

8 Homestead Street, Salamander Bay, 2317, NSW

(02) 4003 3108

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Grevillea Waters - Yamba

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL24376

36 Golding Street, Yamba, 2464, NSW

(02) 9055 8671

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The Shores by Teman

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL7716

92 Taloumbi Road, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

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Ingenia Lifestyle South West Rocks

South West Rocks, NSW Ref:PL6764

Gordon Young Drive, South West Rocks, 2431, NSW

0491 211 735

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5 Mackay Street, Dungog, 2420, NSW

0427912154

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Beachfront - Hallidays Point

Hallidays Point, NSW Ref:PL24800

21 Redhead Road, Hallidays Point, 2430, NSW

(02) 9055 8713

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Taskers - Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL24819

1 Ocean Street, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 9055 8728

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Lighthouse Beach Residential Village

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL24893

140 Matthew Flinders Drive, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 6582 0581

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Ingenia Lifestyle Latitude One

Anna Bay, NSW Ref:PL25098

4495 Nelson Bay Road, Anna Bay, 2316, NSW

0436 609 583

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Sandy Shores - Salamander Bay

Salamander Bay, NSW Ref:PL25089

1 Fleet Street, Salamander Bay, 2317, NSW

(02) 9055 8666

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The Retreat - Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL25054

3 Lincoln Road, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 9055 8728

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Brookhaven Lifestyle Estate

Bonville, NSW Ref:PL25088

369 Pine Creek Way, Bonville, 2450, NSW

02 6691 4999

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33-93 Spinifex Avenue, Tea Gardens, 2324, NSW

(02) 4997 2262

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16 Collinson Street, Tenambit, 2323, NSW

02 4907 5700

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Anglican Care Alum View Retirement Living

Bulahdelah, NSW Ref:PL25125

37-31 Crawford Street, Bulahdelah NSW 2423, Bulahdelah, 2423, NSW

02 4958 0000

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Rutherford

Rutherford, NSW Ref:PL25143

4 Discovery Way,, Rutherford, 2320, NSW

0409 152 888

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109 Cowper Street, Taree, 2430, NSW

02 4907 5700

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Tallowood

Medowie, NSW Ref:PL25206

Shop 5 Ferodale Plaza, 37E Ferodale Road, Medowie, 2318, NSW

0460 000 773

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821 Ocean Drive, Port Macquarie , Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

0429 546 236

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Clifton Old Bar

Old Bar, NSW Ref:PL25215

119 Forest Lane, Old Bar, 2430, NSW

1300 081 110

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The Haven Village

Laurieton, NSW Ref:PL25252

2 Arnott Street, Laurieton, 2443, NSW

0498760976

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Newport - Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL25413

1A Lincoln Road, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

(02) 9055 8695

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Sunrise - Port Stephens

Bobs Farm, NSW Ref:PL25447

4011 Nelson Bay Road, Bobs Farm, 2316, NSW

(02) 9055 8640

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Uniting Yamba Independent Living

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL25405

56 Yamba Road, Yamba, 2464, NSW

1800 864 846

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Riverside Village

Port Macquarie, NSW Ref:PL25492

270 Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie, 2444, NSW

02 6583 3387

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Macleay Valley Village

Frederickton, NSW Ref:PL25470

100 Macleay Street, Frederickton, 2440, NSW

(02) 6561 0999

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Salamander Haven Village

Salamander Bay, NSW Ref:PL25478

60 Diemars Road, Salamander Bay, 2317, NSW

249841811

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The Cove Village

Fullerton Cove, NSW Ref:PL25456

Cove Drive, Fullerton Cove, 2318, NSW

1800 268384

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The Shoreline Luxury Retirement Living

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL25468

41 York Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

0477 777 957

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Blueheath at The Bower Port Stephens

Medowie, NSW Ref:PL25473

34 Western Road, Medowie, 2318, NSW

0421 888 115

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Plantations by Ingenia Lifestyle

Woolgoolga, NSW Ref:PL25454

11 McIntosh Crescent, Woolgoolga, 2456, NSW

0436 649 877

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Monterey

Kendall, NSW Ref:PL25541

Batar Creek Rd, Kendall, 2439, NSW

0475 111 575

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Laurieton Gardens

Laurieton, NSW Ref:PL25540

478 Ocean Drive, Laurieton, 2443, NSW

0498760976

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Glenfern - Thrumster

Thrumster, NSW Ref:PL25527

19 Glenfern Avenue, Thrumster, 2444, NSW

(02) 9055 8608

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Clifton Yamba

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL25579

90 Carrs Drive, Yamba, NSW 2464, Yamba, 2464, NSW

1300 045 115

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Nambucca Heads Lifestyle Estate

Nambucca Heads, NSW Ref:PL25557

2207 Giinagay Way, Nambucca Heads, NSW, 2448, Nambucca Heads, 2448, NSW

02 6568 6647

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Broadlands Harrington

Harrington, NSW Ref:PL25551

High Street, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Harrington, 2427, NSW

1800951185

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GemLife Rainbow Beach

Lake Cathie, NSW Ref:PL25658

20 Forest Parkway, Lake Cathie, NSW, Lake Cathie, 2445, NSW

1800560768

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Green Ridge Hunter Valley

North Rothbury, NSW Ref:PL25686

97 Kesterton Rise, North Rothbury, 2335, North Rothbury, 2335, NSW

1300 381 556

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Palm Lake Resort Forster Lakes

Forster, NSW Ref:PL25706

224 The Lakes Way, Forster, 2428, NSW

1800 577 542

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Aspen Lifestyle Sweetwater Grove

Tomago, NSW Ref:PL27872

819 Tomago Road, Tomago, 2322, NSW

(02) 4964 8066

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Hunter Valley Lifestyle Estate

Neath, NSW Ref:PL27910

40 Carrs Road,, Neath, 2326, NSW

0405 800 081

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The Links Over 55 Lifestyle Resort

South West Rocks, NSW Ref:PL27914

55 Athena Parade, South West Rocks NSW 2431, South West Rocks, 2431, NSW

0436 024 129

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Valla Beach Village

Valla Beach, NSW Ref:PL27917

1 Regatta Drive, Valla Beach, 2448, NSW

02 6569 5555

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Ingenia Lifestyle Natura

Bobs Farm, NSW Ref:PL28028

16 Trotter Road, Bobs Farm, 2316, NSW

0408295737

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Element Fullerton Cove, Hunter Region

Fullerton Cove, NSW Ref:PL28115

21 Fullerton Cove Road, Fullerton Cove, 2318, NSW

+61 408 623 865

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Walka Grange Lifestyle Village

Rutherford, NSW Ref:PL28155

28 Waterworks Rd, Rutherford, 2320, NSW

0409 805 422

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The Lakes Estate

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL28194

20 Lakes Drive, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

0414 181 556

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Oak Tree Retirement Village Coffs Harbour

Coffs Harbour, NSW Ref:PL28213

6 Domain Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450, Coffs Harbour, 2450, NSW

0498 768 948

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Palm Lake Resort Yamba

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL28214

1 Orion Dr, Yamba, 2464, NSW

1800 084 119

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Lakeside Forster Village

Forster, NSW Ref:PL28272

13 Tea Tree Road, Forster, 2428, NSW

0403 556 076

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Hallidays Point Village

Hallidays Point , NSW Ref:PL28273

517 Blackhead Rd, Hallidays Point , 2430, NSW

(02) 6559 2967

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Jacaranda Village

North Haven, NSW Ref:PL28274

85-89 The Parade, North Haven, 2443, NSW

(02) 6559 2967

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​Ingenia Rental Anna Bay

Anna Bay, NSW Ref:PL28279

4296 Nelson Bay Rd, Anna Bay, 2316, NSW

(02) 4982 1422

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Ingenia Holidays Bonny Hills

Bonny Hills, NSW Ref:PL28288

24 Beach St, Bonny Hills, 2445, NSW

(02) 6585 5655

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Ingenia Holidays Old Bar Beach

Old Bar, NSW Ref:PL28306

893 Old Bar Rd, Old Bar, 2430, NSW

02 6553 7274

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Ingenia Holidays One Mile Beach

One Mile, NSW Ref:PL28307

426 Gan Gan Rd, One Mile, 2316, NSW

02 4982 1112

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Ingenia Holidays South West Rocks

South West Rocks, NSW Ref:PL28310

Gordon Young Dr, South West Rocks, 2431, NSW

0458 768 811

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Ingenia Holidays White Albatross

Nambucca Heads, NSW Ref:PL28317

52 Wellington Dr, Nambucca Heads, 2448, NSW

02 6568 6468

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Majestic Gardens Estate Over 55's Village

Salamander bay, NSW Ref:PL28336

13 Sandpiper Avenue, Salamander bay, 2317, NSW

0418 114 388

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Birubi Beach

Anna Bay , NSW Ref:PL28368

37 James Paterson Street, Anna Bay , 2316, NSW

(02) 4086 6088

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Parkside

Yamba, NSW Ref:PL28369

8 Park Ave, Yamba, 2464, NSW

(02) 6619 2044

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Nambucca River Lifestyle Estate

North Macksville, NSW Ref:PL28374

143 Nursery Road, North Macksville, 2447, NSW

1300844492

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85 Sheehans Lane, Gulmarrad, 2463, NSW

0408 669 646

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Ingenia Lifestyle Kokomo

Blueys Beach, NSW Ref:PL28462

321 Boomerang Dr, Blueys Beach, 2428, NSW

0408 623 865

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Fairway Gardens Retirement Village

Macksville , NSW Ref:PL28470

14 Upper Warrell Creek Road, Macksville , 2447, NSW

0428 340 673

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Great Lakes Lifestyle Community

Failford, NSW Ref:PL28479

5 Mill Road, Failford, NSW 2251, Failford, 2430, NSW

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The Whiddon Group Laurieton Haven

Laurieton, NSW Ref:PL6790

19 Tunis Street, Laurieton, 2443, NSW

1300 738 388

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