About this place.

New Zealand.

The real New Zealand statistics are a virtual list of why the New Zealand lifestyle is so unique. Things are very different here, very rational, very uncomplicated.

Those who have experienced New Zealand would probably call it perfect. Those who have experienced Wyuna Preserve call it Paradise.

New Zealand is an English speaking country the size of the United Kingdom; it consists primarily of two main islands, the South Island and the North Island.

There are more people in Phoenix than in the entire South Island. This country has no dangerous animals or insects and has a living standard better than most developed countries.

42% of the land is part of the conservation estate and protected in its natural state.

The New Zealand Way is a phrase that has been coined that is typical of the people of this country - a can do attitude, a willingness to befriend a stranger, to accept people from all parts of the world into what they call 'Godzone'.

New Zealand, the youngest country in the world, offers an exceptional way of life. This is a country where a modern cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in harmony with the environment.

The setting for Wyuna Preserve is exactly that - modern convenience, community and comfort amongst vast tracts of protected conservation landscape. Literally close to Paradise.

If you wanted to find a large private paradise, this is where you find it - in the South Pacific, far from the turmoil of the world.

To the first time visitor to New Zealand the feeling borders on astonishment - a modern sophisticated society with no crowds, one of the world's highest living standards and absolutely breathtaking, un-spoilt scenery - a garden of Eden without snakes or any dangerous animals.

In the South Island the mountain landscape is even more remarkable - an untouched wilderness, but with everything you could ever want.

New Zealand is constantly rated as one of the most desirable locations anywhere in the world. Even a New Zealand 'local' will tell you that the area in which Wyuna Preserve is situated is near the top of the list of New Zealand's most beautiful places.

Less than 45 miles, as the crow flies, you'll find the 8th Wonder of the World - Milford Sound. It is all, quite literally, right here.

Queenstown.

Queenstown is New Zealand’s outdoor adventure capital, an internationally renowned tourism and lifestyle destination.

Queenstown sits on the shore of crystal clear Lake Wakatipu among dramatic alpine ranges.

With a stunning range of outdoor activities, Queenstown is the home of the ultimate adventure bucket list. There’s skiing and snowboarding in the winter, while activities such as bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting are all year round. It has also become a renowned cycling destination, providing everything from easy scenic tracks to backcountry trails, and road rides to heli-biking. 

Queenstown International Airport is a full-service facility which supports all-weather and night operations. The airport services direct flights between domestic and international destinations, including Auckland, Christchurch, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

International flight times to Auckland

Los Angeles, USA (direct): 11 hrs 45 mins

San Francisco, USA (direct): 12 hrs

Houston, USA (direct): 13 hrs 45 mins

Chicago, USA (direct): 16 hrs 10 mins

New York, USA (direct): Starting late 2020

London, England (2 flights): 25 hrs 40 mins

Frankfurt, Germany (2 flights): 26 hrs 15 mins

Hong Kong (direct): 10 hrs 30 mins

Singapore (direct): 10 hrs 45 mins

International flight times direct to Queenstown

Sydney: 3 hrs

Melbourne: 3 hrs 20 mins

Brisbane: 3 hrs 20 mins

Gold Coast: 3 hrs 35 mins

Domestic flight times direct to Queenstown

Christchurch: 45 mins

Wellington: 1 hr 20 mins

Auckland: 1 hr 45 mins

Wyuna Preserve is located at the northern end of Lake Wakatipu and is about a 45 minute drive from Queenstown or a short helicopter ride from Queenstown International Airport.

Wyuna.

Whether you live in New York, London, or Sydney, chances are you've already caught a glimpse of Wyuna - photographed as one of the iconic landscapes in the acclaimed 100% Pure New Zealand campaign, a campaign where only the most spectacular locations were used to promote this extraordinary country.

The area around Wyuna will also be familiar to anyone who has seen the Academy Award winning film trilogy, Lord of the Rings. These spectacular South Island valleys and mountains are absolute scene stealers.

Wyuna has a long history of capturing the imagination of the people that come here. From the indigenous Māori people who passed this way centuries ago to find the precious pounamu, or greenstone, to the miners who came here to reap their fortunes off the land - gold, silver, and scheelite - to the gentlemen farmers who established high-country stations (many of whom remain today), this region has always offered something of a treasure.

Today it's the promise of uninterrupted views that are second to none, access to incredible outdoor recreation and a lifestyle that is only a dream anywhere else in the world.

This is a never to be repeated opportunity to own your slice of paradise. Ironically, Paradise really is just around the corner.

Neighbouring Wyuna Preserve is Blanket Bay, voted one of the world’s best luxury lodges.

The name, Blanket Bay, recalls the events over 150 years ago when pioneer farmers from Europe sheared their sheep on the shore of a bay under rough shelters stitched together from blankets.

Today, Blanket Bay is a destination for discrete and discerning visitors, where relaxation and adventure meets luxury accommodation, unparalleled service and five star facilities.

During the gold rush of the 1860s miners came to this place seeking their fortunes, first at the Invincible Gold Mine in the Rees Valley and later at Wyuna where there still exist remnants of over 20 sheelite mines.

Wyuna station remains a working sheep, cattle and deer farm, historically part of the original Rees station that occupied the entire eastern side of Lake Wakatipu and beyond.

Wyuna Preserve may be the last chance to own a slice of this unique New Zealand location.

The Seasons at Wyuna.

At Wyuna you can savour the best of the seasons, without the extremes. In Winter there is always enough snow to ski, though very rarely will you have any on the road or indeed your lawn.

In Summer the sun is hot, yet comfortable enough for outdoor activities and BBQs. The Spring and Autumn (Fall) are full of colour and the different moods of nature. All year round, you can take a walk in the bush, or have a game of golf. Seasons here are often indicated by events, like when the fishing season opens, a new wine is released, or when the local festivals, such as the Glenorchy Races held in January each year are on. Looking out from Wyuna there is nothing better than to see the ever changing moods of the landscapes as the seasons come and go.