High Tea Open Day and Tour

Three tier afternoon tea stand with finger sandwiches, scones, cake slices, macarons and berry desserts beside a vase of colourful roses on a sunlit outdoor table.

Come along and explore our new village centre.

Meet some of our residents, take a guided tour of the village, and view a range of homes, from villas through to serviced apartments, and care options.

Afterwards, enjoy a cuppa and delicious high tea treats.

Accessibility information: Wheelchair access, accessible parking, accessible toilets, viewing area.

Key elements: Refreshments provided, bus stop nearby, booking required.

When

Thursday, 01 October 2026 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Thursday, 08 October 2026 | 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Location

Summerset Mount Denby Retirement Village, 7 Par Lane, Tikipunga, 0112, View Map

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Cost

Free – please RSVP to Wendy

Contact

Wendy Dove

021 246 5086

09 470 0282

Summerset website

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