Highfields
Sport and friendship make a winning combination
MORE IMPORTANT THAN FIERCE COMPETITIVE SPIRIT IS THE CAMARADERIE THAT COMES FROM SHARING A SPORT WITH FRIENDS.
For Heather Green fro...
A fresh start that feels right myGemLife: A new way to stay connected at GemLife
GEMLIFE IS SET TO MAKE STAYING INFORMED AND CONNECTED EVEN EASIER WITH MYGEMLIFE, A NEW APP DESIGNED TO BRING KEY ASPECTS OF COMMUNITY ...
Freedom on wheels – a new chapter of open-road adventure
RETIREMENT HAS OPENED THE DOOR TO A WHOLE NEW SENSE OF FREEDOM AND FLEXIBILITY FOR ROBERT AND SHERRI DEANE OF GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS – AND ...
A fresh Outlook – Highfields’ new resort facility under construction
HOMEOWNERS AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO A NEW RESORT FACILITY IN 2026, WITH THE OUTLOOK NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
The $5 ...
Festive flavours, layered with love
FOR GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS HOMEOWNER CARLENE WILSON, CHRISTMAS HAS ALWAYS BEEN A SEASON FOR FAMILY, FAITH, AND FOOD – AND HER RASPBERRY, PE...
Still Rockin! keeps the beat alive
WHEN THE AVIATORS DISBANDED EARLIER THIS YEAR, FOUR OF ITS ORIGINAL MEMBERS WEREN’T READY TO PACK AWAY THEIR INSTRUMENTS.
Instead, t...
Ukulele Gems share their love of music at GemLife Pacific Paradise
EVERY TUESDAY MORNING FROM 9:30AM TO 11AM, THE SOUNDS OF STRUMMING STRINGS AND CHEERFUL VOICES DRIFT THROUGH GEMLIFE PACIFIC PARADISE, ...
The beat goes on at GemLife – celebrating the sound and soul of GemLife – part two
MUSIC IS ALIVE AND THRIVING ACROSS GEMLIFE RESORTS, WITH RESIDENTS ROCKING OUT TO EVERYTHING FROM CLASSIC HITS TO COUNTRY TUNES.
Fol...
Generations come together – Fun, connection, and lifelong memories
MORE THAN 250 HOMEOWNERS FROM GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS, TOGETHER WITH THEIR GRANDCHILDREN AND GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN, HAD A DAY OF FUN AT THE GE...
Winter carnival magic comes to GemLife Highfields
THE GEMLIFE LIFECHANGER FAMILY CARNIVAL IS BACK – BIGGER, BRIGHTER, AND BURSTING WITH WINTER MAGIC!
GemLife Highfields and the Homeo...
Strong brotherly bond – Living, laughing and loving life together
STEVEN AND IAN ILSLEY BELIEVE IT WAS A ‘NATURAL FIT’ FOR THE BROTHERS TO SHARE A HOME AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS.
Despite there being a 1...
Experience High Country delight at the Hampton Festival
MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR MAY — THE TWO-DAY HAMPTON FESTIVAL IS BACK, AND IT’S BURSTING WITH THE FLAVOURS, SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE QUEENS...
Music to the ears – Strumming up joy at GemLife Highfields
PLAYING THE UKULELE IS BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE TALENTED MUSICAL COMMUNITY AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS, ENRICHING BOTH HEART AND SOUL – AL...
Branching out in retirement – Cultivating a backyard paradise
BONSAI, MAPLE TREES AND HANGING FERNS ARE CREATING AN ENCHANTING ENVIRONMENT OUTSIDE DOUG AND CAROL HARWOOD’S HOME AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELD...
Ice-cream sandwiches a merry little treat
CHRISTMAS IS A TIME FOR SWEET SURPRISES AND NONE ARE SWEETER THAN KAREN FIELD’S BISCOFF CARAMILK ICE-CREAM SANDWICHES.
“The ice-crea...
Aviators fly into the hearts of music lovers
WHEN RESIDENT BAND THE AVIATORS PLAY EACH SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS COUNTRY CLUB, IT DRAWS A LOT OF ATTENTION FROM MUS...
Stage Six homes at Highfields are almost sold out
JUST THREE HOMES REMAIN IN GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS’ EXCLUSIVE STAGE SIX RELEASE OF LUXURY HOMES WHICH ARE ONLY A SHORT WALK FROM THE RESORT’...
Luxury living in Highfields – New Stage Six display home now open
AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS, HOMES IN STAGE SIX HAVE BEEN SO POPULAR THAT ONLY SEVEN HOMES REMAIN, INCLUDING A NEWLY OPENED DISPLAY HOME.
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What’s new pussy cat? Curious cats keep an eye on life at Highfields
TWO OF THE PRETTIEST GIRLS AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS ARE HOLLY AND MIKA, CATS WHO ARE THE PRIDE AND JOY OF MARILYN AND BRUCE WILKS.
Holl...
It’s reigning cats and dogs!
CATS AND DOGS HAVE BEEN A PART OF ESME AND STEVEN GALLATLY’S LIVES SINCE THEY WERE MARRIED 37 YEARS AGO, AND THE TRADITION CONTINUES TO...
Happily single – Friendships boost life’s experiences
THERE IS A LOT TO BE SAID FOR BEING HAPPILY SINGLE IN RETIREMENT, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU ARE NOT AFRAID TO STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE A...
Table tennis serves up fun and giggles
THREE TABLE TENNIS TABLES ARE SERVING UP FRIENDLY COMPETITION AND A WHOLE LOT OF LAUGHS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS.
Playe...
A garden that blossoms all year round
IT’S A GARDEN DESIGNED SO ITS OWNERS LORRAINE AND DAVID MILLER CAN GO AWAY WHENEVER THEY WANT, YET IT BLOSSOMS IN A MYRIAD OF COLOURS T...
Turning trash into treasure – Homeowners create bespoke timber designs
RUBBISH IS NORMALLY THROWN IN THE BIN AND FORGOTTEN, BUT NOT AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS WHERE DISCARDED TIMBER GETS TURNED INTO BESPOKE PIEC...
GemLife Highfields residential construction now underway
STAGE SIX RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION HAS KICKED OFF AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS, INCLUDING THE BUILD OF A BRAND-NEW DISPLAY HOME.
More than ...
Charity is coming up Rosies
VOLUNTEERING TO HELP OTHERS ONE DAY A WEEK OR A MONTH IS NOT A BIG DEAL AND IT CAN MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENCE TO THE LIVES OF PEOPLE IN NEE...
Surprise family reunion – Brothers reunited as landmine explodes
A FAMILY REUNION SMACK DAB IN THE MIDDLE OF A WAR ZONE MAY NOT BE IDEAL BUT IT’S EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED TO VIETNAM VETERAN PATRICK SMYTH...
Rhyme and reason
ACCORDING TO THE POET ROBERT FROST, POETRY IS WHEN AN EMOTION HAS FOUND ITS THOUGHT AND THE THOUGHT HAS FOUND WORDS.
Gwen Brasier of...
Marie takes creativity for a spin
PASSION FOR THE ART OF SPINNING WOOL IS CONTAGIOUS, SAYS MARIE KRATZKE FROM GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS.
And the avid crafter is keen to shar...
Five star adventure – Seasoned travellers take the wheel with Explore by GemLife
WHEN IT COMES TO CAMPING, ANDREW TRAGIS IS THE FIRST TO TELL YOU HE DOESN’T MIND IT AS LONG AS IT’S FIVE-STAR, AND THAT’S JUST WHAT HE ...
See love bloom in Toowoomba
PACK A PICNIC AND ENJOY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GARDENS IN QUEENSLAND. WHAT BETTER WAY TO SPEND TIME WITH YOUR DEARLY BELOVED THAN BY STROLL...
New year, new view! A resolution for a whole new life
WHEN TRISH KNOWLER’S HUSBAND, MIKE, SUGGESTED THAT THEY START LOOKING AT OVER-50S LIFESTYLE RESORTS, SHE WAS FAR FROM IMPRESSED BY THE ...
Highfields is home to the spirit of Christmas
EXPERIENCE DECEMBER DELIGHTS AROUND HIGHFIELDS AND TOOWOOMBA IN THE LEAD UP TO CHRISTMAS.
Christmas Wonderland
2-24 December
Toowo...
Dutch delight – Passing on a sweet tradition
TWO OR THREE DAYS BEFORE CHRISTMAS, THE SMELL OF A SWEET-TASTING DUTCH DELIGHT, BANKETSTAAF, WILL BE IN THE AIR AT MARIAN AND PIETER DE...
Final Stage to be released end of month
THE FINAL STAGE AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS WILL BE RELEASED ON MONDAY, 27 NOVEMBER WITH A LIMITED NUMBER OF LARGE BLOCKS AVAILABLE
Stage ...
GemLife Highfields Final Stage to be released next month
THE FINAL STAGE AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS IS SET TO BE RELEASED NEXT MONTH, WITH FIVE CONTEMPORARY HOME DESIGNS ON OFFER.
GemLife Highfi...
Teeing off on the big screen at GemLife Games
GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS HOMEOWNERS PAT MACKENZIE AND DALLAS DOLLEY SAY THEY ARE EXCITED TO BE REPRESENTING THEIR RESORT IN THE UPCOMING GEML...
Hitting high gear – Phil ready to Ride the Range
PHIL COOK FROM GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS IS LOOKING FORWARD TO HITTING THE ROAD AGAIN FOR THE RIDE THE RANGE CHARITY BIKE RIDE.
“I took par...
Four move-in-ready Highfields homes released
BUYERS LOOKING TO ENJOY IDYLLIC OVER-50S LIVING AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS BUT WITHOUT THE WAIT, HAVE FOUR REASONS TO BOOK A RESORT TOUR.
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Ask Josh!
THIS MONTH, WARREN FROM GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS CATCHES UP WITH HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR JOSH KRISTENSON FOR A FEW TWEAKS TO HIS EXE...
Knees up for Warren on the road to recovery
GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS’ WARREN PARKINSON SET HIMSELF SOME SERIOUS GOALS FOLLOWING BI-LATERAL KNEE REPLACEMENT, AND HE’S GETTING THERE WITH ...
GemLife Highfields welcomes new resort managers
AMY AND CODY GOULDING SAY TAKING ON THE ROLE OF RESORT MANAGERS AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS HAS BEEN A DELIGHT.
“Everyone has made us feel...
Off the grid
At one with nature and loving it!
TRAVELLING AROUND AUSTRALIA AND LIVING OFF THE GRID IS SOMETHING LILA BENSON AND TERRY AGOSTINELLI O...
Quality of homes captivated visitors
VISITORS TO THE GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS SPECIAL STAGE FIVE DISPLAY HOMES OPEN DAY IN MAY WERE CAPTIVATED BY THE GENEROUS LAYOUT AND INCLUSIO...
Moving on up
Living walls and vertical gardens on the rise
LIVING WALLS OR VERTICAL GARDENS ARE BECOMING INCREASINGLY POPULAR, ESPECIALLY WITH THOS...
Planting the seed
The grass is greener at Highfields
IT IS NO SECRET GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS HAS A GOLD-STAR COMMUNITY GARDEN AND CURRENT COORDINATOR ELAINE ...
Spruce and Jarrah on show at Open Day
TWO BRAND-NEW, BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED DISPLAY HOMES - THE SPRUCE AND JARRAH - WILL BE ON SHOW AT GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS’ SPECIAL STAGE FIVE D...
New home measures up – The house that Chris and Helen built
FUTURE HIGHFIELDS RESIDENTS CHRIS AND HELEN STEPHENS HAVE DONE SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY BY CONSTRUCTING A PERFECT SCALE REPLICA OF THEIR...
Into the deep – Grandkids make a splash at Highfields
WITH THIS MONTH’S FOCUS ON FAMILY, HIGHFIELDS’ RESIDENTS MICK AND DI SMITH SHARE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO BE GRANDPARENTS AT A GEMLIFE RESORT....
A digger’s story of the Western Front
HELEN KERR FROM GEMLIFE HIGHFIELDS NEVER IMAGINED WHAT SHE WOULD FIND WHEN SHE FIRST BEGAN RESEARCHING HER FAMILY TREE.
Given an exc...