About Jack’s
The story behind Jack's Point.
Background
Jack's Point is a 1200-hectare (3000 acre) settlement in one of the most spectacular landscapes in the world.
Set on the shores of Lake Whakatipu at the foot of the Remarkables mountain range, it is just 15 minutes from Queenstown, New Zealand.
Carefully master-planned, Jack's Point will feature over 1300 residential homes, a lakeside Village with accommodation, restaurants and shops, alongside its highly-acclaimed championship golf course, and over 25 kms of hiking, biking and equestrian trails.
Quick facts
Jack’s Point is named after a local Māori station-hand, Jack Tewa, who on 9 August 1862 during a storm on Lake Whakatipu dramatically rescued a European by the name of Mitchell. Incredibly, Jack Tewa is also credited with the first discovery of gold in the Arrow River, Arrowtown, in 1862. Jack seems like very lucky person to have known.
Dickson Jardine purchased Kawarau Station, which included Jack’s Point, on September 14, 1922.
Dickson Jardine sold 420 hectares (1000 acres) to Jack's Point Limited in 1999 as a future new settlement. Jack’s Point now covers 1,270 hectare (3,000 acre).
Jack's Point was conceived and has been nurtured for over 25 years by its master planner, Queenstown-based Darby Partners Limited.
Jack’s Point consists of a Village centre (with retail, residential and accommodation), residential neighbourhoods, recreational trails, sports grounds, and a championship 18-hole golf course.
Jack's Point Village comprises 14.2 hectares of land alongside Lake Tewa.
The Village will ultimately service an immediate adjacent population of over 10,000.
In addition to the Village, there are six residential neighbourhoods at Jack’s Point. They are: The Highlands, Peregrine Ridge, The Terraces, Coneburn Ridge, The North Terraces, and The Preserve.
Golf course was completed in 2008.
The award winning Jack’s Point 18 hole par 72 championship golf course was conceived designed by John Darby.
The golf course measures 6388 metres (6986 yards) and has five tee positions.
New Zealand Golf Magazine ranked Jack’s Point number two in New Zealand in 2020.
The course is the winner of the prestigious global tourism IAGTO 2019 Sustainability Award for Nature Protection.
Jack’s Point has 25km of recreational trails for mountain bikers, walkers and runner.
Environment
What sets Jack's Point apart is an absolute commitment to the landscape and the environment. Only five per cent of this vast area will be built on.
A covenant means the rugged, dramatic and open nature of the grassland and mountain landscape that make up Jack's Point, will remain forever protected from development.
Seen from a distance, the first impression of Jack's Point is space, green and gold tussock grassland, massive areas of native vegetation and an undisturbed lakefront. The area includes an extensive restored wetland, native songbird habitat, and a working farm. Towards the Remarkables, several distinct, close-knit neighbourhoods overlook the central lake and Village area.
Dotted within the Preserve are 36 expansive home-sites with commanding views to the north and west.
Jack's Point farm is managed by resident farmer James Patterson. It is part of the original Remarkables Station established by William Rees at the time of first European settlement of the South Island and has been farmed by the Jardine family for four generations. Sheep graze around the internationally renowned championship golf course.
Real and sustainable
While close to Queenstown, Jack's Point is a distinctly different place with its own character, pulse and personality. It is growing sustainably from the ground up, and being built using the stones that underlie the valley. Natural resources are harnessed and used judiciously. Jack's Point has its own water supply and waste water systems.
Building community
Jack’s Point has become a sought-after destination for people looking for genuine experiences in a beautiful unspoilt place. Homeowners, guests and workers all contribute to the success of this community as decision-makers and vision-keepers.
At the heart of Jack's Point is the Village, located in a naturally sheltered bowl with a protected microclimate. All the buildings, roads and features of the Village have been positioned to take maximum advantage of its sunny northern exposure. A mountain tarn originally sat within this natural gathering place and has been replaced by the 10-acre Lake Tewa, fed by Lake Whakatipu. The layout of the Village and residential neighbourhoods is designed to work with the contours of the land, while providing each space with its own clear purpose.
Inspired by the land
The mountainous landscape surrounding Jack’s Point formed by hundred-million-year-old rock faces, rolling hills, tussock grasses and clear waters of Lake Whakatipu provide the inspiration for the built environment.
An exceptional landscape like Jack's Point deserves exceptional architecture, and some of New Zealand’s best architects have designed bold, simple structures that reflect and blend with the natural surroundings.
About the Developer
Darby Partners Limited
Jack's Point, including the golf course, was conceived, designed and nurtured for over 25 years by Darby Partners Limited. Darby Partners has engaged world-leading architects, designers, and resort developers to ensure that Jack’s Point will become a real community embraced by all.
With over 35 years of experience, Queenstown-based Darby Partners has played the major lead role in a number of high profile, large scale land development, tourism and residential projects.
The award winning Jack’s Point 18 hole par 72 championship golf course was conceived and designed by John Darby, who also masterplanned and designed The Hills, Clearwater, and the original Millbrook Resort golf courses.
Their master planning , design and development work, recognised worldwide, includes Jack’s Point Residential Community, Jack’s Point Village, Jack’s Point Golf Course, The Hills Golf Club, Te Arai North and South Residential Community and Golf Courses, Tara iti Golf Club, Glendhu Station, Glendhu Wanaka, Soho Ski Area, Queenstown Steamer Wharf Precinct, Wyuna Station Preserve, Clearwater Resort and Golf Course, Millbrook Resort and Golf Course , Omaha Beach Residential Community and Golf Course expansion, and the highly awarded Amisfield Winery and Bistro.
Visit the Darby Partners website here.
Learn more about the history of Jack’s Point here.
