This article was prepared by Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters and is being published by the New Zealand Herald as advertorial.
Imagine a life where every day feels like a holiday – where elegant living, world-class leisure and endless sunshine combine. Just a short flight from New Zealand lies Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters, Australia’s newest and most prestigious over-50s address.
Set on the golden coastline of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, this exclusive gated community is unlike anything Australia or New Zealand has ever seen. At its heart is The Springs Country Club – a breathtaking $55 million masterpiece to rival the world’s finest private clubs. From the moment you arrive, the grandeur is undeniable.
Sweeping architectural lines, opulent interiors and an atmosphere of refinement make The Springs a showstopper. Homeowners indulge in an extraordinary array of lifestyle features: indoor and outdoor pools, championship undercover lawn bowls, tenpin bowling, gold-class cinema, whisky lounge, sports bar, rooftop bar and even a grand piano lounge for evenings filled with music and company. Fitness and wellness are central too, with a private gymnasium, yoga/Pilates studio, spa, steam rooms, Vichy showers and serene wellness spaces. The Springs Country Club doesn’t just set the standard – it has redefined it.
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For golf enthusiasts, Pelican Waters Golf Club is on your doorstep, offering an award-winning championship 18-hole course created by Greg Norman Golf Design. The club itself is a destination, with restaurant Cardón serving modern Australian cuisine as memorable as the views.
Beyond the resort gates, the Sunshine Coast delivers an enviable lifestyle: pristine beaches, rolling surf, lush hinterland, vibrant dining, retail and essential services, plus glorious year-round sunshine that makes outdoor living effortless.
With direct flights from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast taking just three hours and a climate that’s warm and welcoming, Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters is the perfect holiday retreat – a lock-up-and-leave luxury residence in a gated resort with onsite caretakers. Escape the cooler months and embrace the relaxed Australian way of life. Alternatively, it offers the ideal setting for a permanent relocation, where you can make the most of retirement in unparalleled style.
Every detail has been carefully considered to deliver a lifestyle of prestige, sophistication and connection. Residences boast cutting-edge technology, stylish finishes and low-maintenance ease, ensuring more time enjoying your surroundings and less on upkeep. Waterfront homesites and others fronting the golf course present the epitome of grandeur. Buying under the resort’s “Manufactured Homes Estate” model is a unique Australian option with attractive financial benefits. Homeowners pay no stamp duty, no deferred management or exit fees, no local government rates – and keep all their capital gain.
This is not simply a place to live – it’s an exclusive community of like-minded individuals who value life’s finer things. Here, friendships flourish, interests are shared and every day presents a new opportunity to live large.
Palm Lake Resort Pelican Waters represents the pinnacle of luxury over-50s living. For New Zealanders seeking either a sun-filled holiday escape or a permanent move to Australia’s most desirable coastline, it offers the chance to embrace a lifestyle as elegant as it is effortless.
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