Perfect blend of coast and community: There's something special about Rainbow Beach

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For over-50s looking for that sweet spot between relaxed coastal living and vibrant community life, GemLife Rainbow Beach in the seaside town of Lake Cathie is proving to be the perfect place to call home.

Tucked between bushland and beach on the NSW Mid North Coast - and halfway between Sydney and Brisbane - this over-50s lifestyle resort is drawing interest from downsizers not only across Australia but around the globe.

It's not hard to see why.

With mild winters, warm summers, and year-round sunshine, GemLife Rainbow Beach has become a magnet for those seeking a more active, connected, and fulfilling lifestyle.

And being minutes from Port Macquarie, with its big-city conveniences - including an airport - adds to the appeal.

For homeowners Lucy Flory and Rick Huppleschoten, who recently returned to Australia from Botswana, the decision was about more than just the location.

"When Rick retired and sold his insurance brokerage business, we knew we wanted to come back to Australia," said Lucy. "But Sydney just felt too busy after the pace of life in Botswana."

With family spread between Sydney and Queensland, GemLife Rainbow Beach was ideal - but what sealed the deal was the sense of community.

"We wanted to live somewhere where we'd genuinely feel part of things," Lucy said. "It's different from just joining a golf club or something like that - we were looking for real connection."

Ruth Bricker, originally from Canada, agrees. "At GemLife, I've got three pools to choose from! I love the unheated outdoor one - being Canadian, I don't mind the chill - but for laps, I use the big indoor pool," she laughed.

After moving from Kincumber, Ruth and husband Norman were ready to swap chores for choice - and have embraced the resort's low-maintenance lifestyle with gusto.

For Bernie and Jan Meyer, who spent most of their working lives in Canberra before moving to Brisbane in 2020, GemLife Rainbow Beach marked a fresh chapter.

"GemLife gives you the best of everything - you don't feel confined," Jan said. "We love the space, the design of our home, and being part of a warm and welcoming community."

GemLife Rainbow Beach offers an extensive array of resort-style facilities for active over-50s including a two-storey country club with grand ballroom with theatre stage, fully equipped gym, creative arts studio, tenpin bowling, lawn bowls, and tennis courts.

Two summer houses with outdoor swimming pools, barbecues and club rooms offer plenty of leisure and recreational spaces for homeowners.

GemLife creates luxury land lease lifestyle resorts designed for active over-50s with resorts in Queensland, NSW and Victoria.

As a land lease community, there are no entry or exit fees and no deferred management fees.

The GemLife Rainbow Beach new homes showcase event is to be held on Friday, February 27, from 10am to 12pm.

Tour the Forest Parkway precinct and explore beautifully furnished display homes, including an outstanding two-storey home that is part of GemLife's premium Emerald Collection range.

Register online at gemlife.com.au/grbopen by Wednesday, February 25.

Your new life could be waiting at GemLife Rainbow Beach.