Courses / Queenstown
Jack’s Point
Set beneath the 2,300-metre peaks of The Remarkables and along the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Jack’s Point has become New Zealand’s defining alpine golf course. Designed by John Darby and opened in 2008, the championship layout moves through tussock grasslands, wetlands, native bush and dramatic schist outcrops with remarkably little intrusion on the natural landscape.
The design relies on contour and exposure, with wide fairways that still demand careful positioning. Wind, elevation and line from the tee remain constant influences, particularly when approaching subtly contoured greens where recovery is rarely straightforward. It is a course shaped as much by its environment as by its architecture — open, expansive and unmistakably of its place.
“Looking south from behind the eighth green, the full scale of this demanding par five becomes clear. The hole descends in stages along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, requiring both length and careful positioning throughout.” Paul Parlane, Golf In New Zealand, PGA Professional host
"As you climb the fairway of the par-five fifth, Lake Wakatipu finally reveals itself to the left. The green sits perched on the hillside, rewarding an accurate approach and repelling anything that strays too far from its target" Ben Croft, Golf In New Zealand, PGA Professional host
The Jack’s Point clubhouse sits beside Lake Tewa, with The Remarkables rising directly behind it. In winter, the snow and still water give this part of the property an entirely different character
“There are few properties in the golfing world where the non-playing partner may well enjoy the day as much as the player – Jack’s Point may well lead the world in that regard…this is Lord of the Rings golf”. Matt Wallbank, golf writer.
