Attractions for New Zealand Retirees

Retiring can be exhaustive. Even when you have a supportive spouse, great family, and comfortable lifestyle, the feeling of a black hole consuming you return every once in a while. Everything seems meaningless and it is easy for such an individual to fall into depression or other mental illness.

New Zealanders do not have to fret much about this. The country has repeatedly ranked amongst the top 10 places in the world for anyone who has opened their arms to retired life. In fact, The number of retirees is expected to roughly double by 2046, to between 1.3 million and 1.5 million. The Ministry of Social Development says 25 percent of the population in 2056 will be over 65 – and it’s not a bulge in the statistics; it’s the new normal.

A significant reason why the country has gained this recognition is because of its non-exhaustive list of places that would interest anyone who is retired. Following are the top 3 places to visit this month:

1. Bay of Island

Enjoy a nice lazy day fishing along with this fabulous view

2. Church of Good Shepard

Devote yourself within the holy spirit and engulf the calming energy that this church is known to bring.

3. Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre

Relive your youth and compare ancient architecture and tribal stories with the modern world while you have ice cream.