Ladies Mile · Queenstown

Ladies Mile.

A new urban precinct.
A defining chapter for Queenstown.

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A defined corridor of growth

The future growth of Queenstown.

Between Frankton and Lake Hayes, a connected new urban precinct is taking shape.

Clarke Group holds a strategic position across key landholdings at Ladies Mile, bringing masterplanning, infrastructure and staged development together.

The vision combines residential neighbourhoods, local amenity and open space. Realising that potential depends on coordinated water, wastewater and transport delivery, alongside council, infrastructure providers and adjoining landowners.

Queenstown · Lake Wakatipu

Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ

Our landholdings

One precinct. Two connected places.

Parcel 1 Residential neighbourhood

Townhouse masterplan.

429 Frankton–Ladies Mile Highway

A masterplanned townhouse community responding to Queenstown’s housing demand, balancing density, outlook and accessibility within a highly liveable environment.

  • Medium-density terrace housing
  • Buildable layouts supporting staged delivery
  • Integrated with wider precinct infrastructure
  • Designed for long-term liveability and connectivity
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Parcel 3 Commercial centre

A new local centre.

465 & 489 Frankton–Ladies Mile Highway

The commercial heart of the precinct: an integrated, walkable destination providing retail, services and commercial space for the surrounding neighbourhoods and wider corridor.

  • Essential retail and everyday services
  • Flexible commercial space
  • Connections to residential neighbourhoods
  • A hub for a growing population and employment base
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Enabling the vision

Infrastructure. Then opportunity.

Water, wastewater and transport are fundamental to the corridor’s future. Clarke Group supports coordinated delivery, including its involvement in potable water servicing.

01 / Coordinate

Shared direction.

Working with council, infrastructure providers and neighbouring landowners to align services with the broader precinct.

02 / Align

Capacity meets planning.

Development aligned with infrastructure capacity and timing, supporting efficient progression through each stage.

03 / Deliver

A considered sequence.

Land, infrastructure, market demand and capital deployment brought together in a staged approach.

Masterplan Vision

Connected by design.

Neighbourhoods

Medium-density homes responding to Queenstown’s evolving housing needs.

Everyday amenity

A local centre bringing services, employment and community activity closer to home.

Walkable places

Green spaces and pedestrian connections woven through the neighbourhood.

Long-term connections

Planning aligned with the wider Queenstown transport and infrastructure network.

Delivery & consultant team

Shared vision. Specialist expertise.

Clarke Group brings together experienced specialists across planning, design, engineering and delivery, with clear leadership and commercial oversight.

John Stephens

Partner

John Stephens

Legal and Strategic Advice

Rory Griffin

Director

Rory Griffin

Bank QS & Contract Administration

Rene Lin

Director

Rene Lin

Senior Project Manager

Chris Drum

Associate Director

Chris Drum

Senior Project Manager

Jonathan Ball

Director

Jonathan Ball

Commercial Debt Advisor

Werner Murray

Principal Planner

Werner Murray

Planning and Strategy

Rob Stewart

Principal · Otago/Southland

Rob Stewart

Civil Engineer

Jason Bartlett

Director

Jason Bartlett

Traffic Engineer

Chris Millman

Director

Chris Millman

Lead Architect

Joe Murphy

Auckland Studio Chair

Joe Murphy

Lead Architect

Tim Church

Partner

Tim Church

Urban Design and Masterplanning

Emma Todd

Partner

Emma Todd

Lead Landscape Architect

Luke Hallsmith

Consultant

Luke Hallsmith

Commercial Debt Advisor

Coordinated delivery

A considered
path forward.

Land, infrastructure and development sequencing move together. Each stage is aligned with infrastructure, market demand and capital deployment, contributing to a cohesive precinct over time.

The Queenstown landscape surrounding Ladies Mile

A new community taking shape

Connected today.
Considered for tomorrow.

The details that matter

Your questions, answered.

Why has the proposed residential density changed?

The proposal responds to the Te Pūtahi Ladies Mile planning framework and its vision for a connected urban neighbourhood. More homes close to transport, parks and everyday services support housing choice, frequent public transport and better use of infrastructure.

How will the wastewater network support the development?

The proposal includes new precinct-wide wastewater infrastructure connecting to the Southern Corridor network via the Shotover Bridge. It does not rely on the existing local network remaining unchanged. Infrastructure delivery is coordinated with the wider Ladies Mile programme.

How will development respond to congestion on SH6?

The precinct combines homes, local services and walking and cycling connections to reduce the need for some car trips. Occupation is proposed to be staged alongside key transport upgrades, including the signalised Stalker Road intersection.

What role will cycling play in an alpine town?

Cycling is one part of a wider transport strategy, alongside roads, public transport and walking. Connected routes and secure storage provide a choice for short local journeys while residents retain vehicle access.

Will existing trees and vegetation be removed?

Some vegetation at 489 Ladies Mile will need to be removed to prepare the site for safe public access, infrastructure works and development. The existing planting includes exotic trees, shelter planting and ornamental species associated with the site’s former use.

What is the landscape vision?

The vision includes street trees, landscaped parks, green pedestrian connections and a mix of native and climate-appropriate species. Planting is intended to support biodiversity, shade and a cohesive neighbourhood character.

Who decides whether the application is publicly notified?

Queenstown Lakes District Council determines notification under the Resource Management Act. Clarke Group’s application is assessed within the Ladies Mile planning framework and the applicable environmental-effects tests.