Few places in the world offer what Queenstown does: mountain ranges, lake views, a four-season outdoor lifestyle, and a community that continues to attract people who want to live well. Golden Homes is one of the most experienced home builders in Queenstown, delivering new build homes in Queenstown and across the Southern Lakes region for over 25 years.
Our local team understands the land, the council requirements, and what it takes to build to a standard that matches the environment. Whether you're building a permanent family home, a base for Southern Lakes living, or an investment property, we have the experience and the plans to make it happen.
Why Build in Queenstown
Queenstown has evolved well beyond its reputation as a tourist destination. It's a fully functioning city with strong schools, a growing professional community, excellent retail and hospitality, and infrastructure that supports genuine permanent living. The combination of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables, and year-round outdoor access — skiing, hiking, cycling, water sports — gives Queenstown a character that few cities anywhere can replicate.
For buyers looking at new build homes in Queenstown, the local property market consistently rewards quality. Building new means ZOG® steel framing, fixed-price contracts, and a home designed for the specific conditions of the Southern Lakes. Cold winters, wind exposure, and a setting that demands both performance and design integrity are realities here that a quality new build in Queenstown is equipped to handle. Every Golden Homes build is earthquake tested to Richter 9+, carries a 50-year structural warranty, and is Sensitive Choice certified for being mould-free and asthma-friendly. Learn more about ZOG steel framing.
New Home Builders in Queenstown
As active new home builders in Queenstown, Golden Homes has current build programmes across:
Hanley's Farm, Queenstown — one of the region's most significant residential developments, with house and land packages across multiple stages. Set against open farmland and mountain ranges just minutes from central Queenstown, Hanley's Farm attracts permanent residents, families, and investors who want a quality build in a well-planned community with long-term infrastructure behind it.
Shotover Country and surrounding Queenstown suburbs for buyers looking at established residential areas with strong proximity to town, schools, and the lake.
Cromwell and Central Otago where buyers find larger sections, a quieter pace, excellent access to both Queenstown and Wanaka, and the distinct appeal of wine country and outdoor recreation in every direction.
Alexandra and Lake Hawea for buyers drawn to the character of Central Otago and the upper lakes, with section sizes and settings unavailable closer to Queenstown.
House and Land Packages in Queenstown
House and land packages in Queenstown pair quality Golden Homes designs with selected sections at Hanley's Farm and across the region at a fixed price. If you own land already, browse our range of house plans and the team will tailor a design to your site. Fixed-price contracts mean the price agreed at signing is the price you pay — no surprises at handover.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I look for in home builders in Queenstown?
When choosing Queenstown home builders, look for fixed-price contracts, strong local experience, and a build system suited to the Southern Lakes climate. Ask what's included in the contract, what structural framing is used, and whether the builder has an active local team rather than a remote office. Golden Homes has been building in Queenstown for over 25 years, with a dedicated local design and sales team and a proven track record across the region.
What new build options are available at Hanley's Farm?
Hanley's Farm is Golden Homes' most active Queenstown development, with house and land packages across multiple stages. Three-bedroom homes with mountain and rural outlook are available, with some lots priced by negotiation and others from around $1.3 million. Enquire directly for current stage availability and which home designs suit the sections on offer.
Can I build on my own section in Queenstown?
Yes. If you own land in Queenstown or anywhere across the Southern Lakes, choose from our range of house plans and the local team will adapt a design to your site. Queenstown Lakes District Council has specific design requirements and your consultant will work through these early so your plan moves smoothly through consent and into the build.
What is ZOG® steel framing and why does it matter in Queenstown?
ZOG® steel framing is the structural system in every Golden Homes build, supplied by NZ Steel. Earthquake tested to Richter 9+, it carries a 50-year structural warranty and is Sensitive Choice certified for being mould-free and chemical-free. In the Southern Lakes, where cold winters, wind, and seismic activity are genuine factors, building in steel is a meaningful long-term decision. Learn more.
Is Queenstown a good place to invest in a new build?
Queenstown records some of New Zealand's strongest property values and rental demand. A quality new build in Queenstown with solid structural specifications, a fixed-price contract, and a respected builder is a strong foundation for an investment property in this market. Speak to the local Golden Homes team about which developments and build types suit the investment end of the market.
How long does a new build take in Queenstown?
Most builds run between 20 and 30 weeks from consent to completion, depending on design, section, and Queenstown Lakes District Council processing times. Your dedicated Construction Manager will provide a build programme at the start and keep you updated at every key stage through to handover.
House & Land Packages
About Us
Our mission is to build better homes for the people of the great Southern Lakes region. We recognise and understand that the stunning environment which surrounds us also has unique requirements when it comes to a new home.
Come and realise the Gold Standard of living our customers have come to expect from our new homes. Our design consultants are with you from "Hello" to "Congratulations, here's your keys!". You can rely on Golden Homes with our proven track record of delivering homes throughout the region.
To find out more about what makes a Golden Home the best home for your first home, next family home or investment property, get in touch with one of our knowledgable Design and Sales Consultants today.
Testimonials
We built with Ethan and the Golden Homes team in Shotover Country, and couldn't be happier with the result. Ethan worked with us on our ideas and within our budget, there were no surprises along the way. The build was quick, the finish great, and the follow up after we moved in to make sure we were all happy was really impressive.
Daniel and Leigh Thorne
Ethan, Nick and Stacey are all fantastic to deal with. They make the process seamless and very enjoyable and are always available to answer questions and help with any process you are unsure about . Highly recommend to anyone wanting a professional and highly respected team to build their next home.
Paul and Tracee Harris
What a great experience! From nothing, to plans, to options and then onto the build the Golden Homes team in Queenstown have been fantastic! Well recommended!
Ben Olive and Georgie Bignell
Deciding to build a house as our first home, was a very big decision. After meeting with Ethan at Golden Homes, we were very confident we had made the right decision. Ethan literally went above and beyond for us. He answered every email very promptly. He accommodated all our requests with ease. I definitely expected the process to be harder and more time consuming, but Ethan's professionalism and positive attitude made it an enjoyable experience.
Kylee and Ryan Clark
Super stoked with everything Ethan has done for us throughout the design and sales process. He has always had plenty of time for us and came up with a great design that we love. He is super efficient and excellent at communicating. We contacted a few housing companies before deciding on Golden Homes. We couldn’t fault him at all and I would happily pick him to do it all over again.
Nick Peltzer
Having recently been through renovations and found that an incredibly stressful process we were concerned about how difficult a build would be.
Ethan has made the whole process easy. He has made suggestions when he can see we are unsure and taken a weight off our shoulders.
He is always positive and there with solutions to any problems. He knows the Golden Home product inside out and promotes that really well. We are looking forward to the result with confidence.
Allan and Penny Henderson
It has been a pleasure to work with Ethan in the planning of our new home. He is very professional always being polite, helpful and conscientious. He is very knowledgeable and he always responded to our queries very quickly. We worked together for approximately six months. We had some issues on our part, nothing to do with Golden Homes, which needed to be resolved and Ethan did everything he could to help us solve them. We would highly recommend him to anyone considering building with Golden Homes.
Joy & Paul Evans
Living overseas, the rebuild process was always going to be more of a challenge. Working together, Ethan and I made great progress to make use of the time while in New Zealand. The rest Ethan has taken care of for us, and kept us up-to-date with what is happening throughout. Ethan's communication throughout the process has been excellent.
Kristina Sereda
Ethan was always very clear on every detail and laid out the process so you always knew the next step and timeframes involved. He immediately knew the answer to all of my questions and responded to emails very quickly and clearly. I would highly recommend Ethan & Golden Homes.
Kate Thompson
We have found Nick and the team at Golden Homes excellent at all times through the sales process. All issues solved practically and in a cost effective manner.
Tony and Wina Robertson
Ethan made the whole process easy from explaining what and where to buy to his excellent communication throughout the build keeping us in the loop the whole way. We are very happy in our new warm and cosy home - Marley (our cat) is especially happy with her new cat flap. Cheers Ethan and the team at Golden Homes for our new home!
Dr. Andrew and Kate Verpoorten
Showhomes
Queenstown
27 Jack Hanley Drive
Hanley's Farm
Wednesday - Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Or by appointment.
03 441 4929
Areas covered:
Queenstown
Cromwell
Wanaka
Alexandra
Lake Hawea
