The real estate brand’s come on board as a new Queenstown Trails Trust corporate sponsor, through which it will strategically contribute financial resources for the trust’s 200km-plus trail network.
Luxury Real Estate NZ director Nick Horton says they’re "incredibly proud" to partner with the trust.
"The trail network adds immense value to our region, both in terms of encouraging people to get outside and explore, and also in promoting sustainable transport options.
"It’s a privilege to support an initiative that genuinely enriches our community."
Co-director Terry Spice says many of the properties the company represents are directly connected to, or neighbouring, the trails.
"We’ve seen first-hand the appeal they hold for people investing in the area.
"The trails aren’t just a lifestyle asset — they’re a genuine drawcard for the region."
After the openings of the Wharehuanui Trail, linking Arrowtown to Arthurs Point, and the Shotover Gorge Trail, which links Arthurs Point to Tucker Beach, the Queenstown Trail network now boasts more than 200km of trails, including commuter paths and backcountry loops.
Queenstown Trails CEO Mark ‘Willy’ Williams says they’re "absolutely thrilled" to have Luxury Real Estate NZ on board, noting the expansion of the network relies on a mix of individual supporters, business partnerships, grants, and local and central government funding.
Trust partnerships manager Emily O’Leary says the trails all link communities, support tourism and deliver social, economic and environmental benefits to the region.
Additionally, the conservation outcomes they enable are "profound".
"They provide critical access for trapping, planting, invasive species control, and waterway restoration, helping people experience our natural environment and fostering a deep sense of guardianship, or kaitiakitanga."
The trust now has plans to improve trail infrastructure, through additions such as shelters, water stations and rest areas, and extending trails to 12 Mile and further around Lake Whakatipu to Glenorchy.
