Where Mountains meet the Fairway

I've lived and owned at Jack's Point since 2016, and in that time I've learned that understanding this market means being part of it. You can learn as much from talking to parents at the school as you can from the REINZ stats.

What the numbers are telling us right now is encouraging. Over January-February this year, Jack’s Point residence sales had a median sales price of $2.36M. This compares to a median sales price of $1.42M for the same time last year. The highest sale last year reached $3.775 million, transacted by our team, and that result reflects the depth of qualified buyer interest we're consistently working with.

That buyer interest is a mix of local families, those from elsewhere in New Zealand, returning expats and offshore investors, but what they share is an understanding that Jack's Point is not a typical NZ property market. Our average sale prices have more in common with major East Coast Australian cities than they do with most of the country. So far this year, I've been in conversations with international buyers from the Middle East, the United States, Germany, Singapore, Australia and across NZ.

The appeal is easy to understand once you're here. Jack's Point is a boutique community on the outskirts of Queenstown that owns its parks, reserves, roads and water infrastructure.

The Jack's Point Clubhouse Restaurant – amazing views, incredible location – and a great chicken club sandwich.

The village sits across 14 hectares alongside Lake Tewa, with 25 kilometres of recreational trails connecting residential neighbourhoods, sports grounds and one of the most visually spectacular golf courses in the world. The Jack's Point course plays through native tussock grasslands, rocky outcrops, steep bluffs and native bush all the way to the edge of Lake Wakatipu. We're also right at the foot of The Remarkables ski field.

For a certain type of buyer, that combination of world-class golf, genuine community infrastructure and a landscape this dramatic is simply unmatched anywhere in the southern hemisphere. The residential masterplan tightly controls building aesthetics to ensure homes sit within the landscape and create a harmonious community design, a discipline that protects value.

Our company has deepened its commitment to the area through an exclusive sales partnership with developers Falconer, with our new office opening within their flagship Clubhouse Lane. Clubhouse Lane hosts 29 luxury apartments, a penthouse collection and retail spaces for dining, wellness, retail and a boutique wine store. We represent the Alpine Residences, Village Works Quarters Apartments and the Penthouse Collection, alongside private residential and land sales.

Looking ahead, I expect the market to continue performing well. Values are stable to rising, turnkey properties are moving faster than the market average, and vendor expectations are well calibrated. Queenstown doesn't go out of fashion and Jack's Point sits at the top of that market."

 

Local's guide to Jack's Point

Where's home for you?

I've owned and lived at Jack's Point since 2016. It’s close to the Remarkables ski field, five minutes from Queenstown, and is in one of the most tight-knit and genuinely welcoming communities I've lived in.

What’s your favourite local restaurant or café?

The Clubhouse Restaurant. The chicken club sandwich at lunch is my go-to but it's also a brilliant space for kids to run. As Clubhouse Lane continues to develop, the eateries are only going to get better.

What’s the best location for a scenic walk, run or outdoor activity?

The Jack's Point Trail Loop. It takes around two hours, starts and finishes close to the Clubhouse, and has spectacular views of both Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables. For something a bit more strenuous, Wye Creek is a short drive away.

Favourite local event?

I'm a keen mountain biker, so the Motatapu event is a highlight.

What’s the best part about living in Jacks Point?

The outdoor lifestyle, the natural beauty and the fun vibe of the community.

The Jack's Point Trail Loop is popular for spectacular views of both Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.