Tom Tusher made his mark on the business world as the President of Levi Strauss, but one of his lasting contributions has stemmed from leisure.

Mr Tusher was in New Zealand scouting retail space nearly 50 years when he came across a parcel of land on the shores of Lake Wakatipu particularly suited to his fly fishing hobby.

After buying the land with his wife Pauline in the early 1970s, he preceded to build a modest dwelling which he planned to use as a base for fishing, horse riding and reading. 

It was from these humble beginnings that the concept for the world-renowned Blanket Bay Lodge was born, with Tusher returning more than two decades later to develop the luxury accommodation venue. 

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But the story doesn’t end there.

Recognising the potential of the surrounding area, Mr Tucker teamed up with local developer John Darby to acquire Wyuna sheep station - a leasehold property of approximately 40,000 acres.

What followed was a ten-year process involving a deal with the New Zealand Government to turn the leasehold into a freehold on the condition they would give up a portion of the land, while allowing for grazing to continue in some areas.

After a four-year construction, Wyuna Preserve was showcased to the world in 2010 in the form of a gated community comprising 34 exclusive and private lots available for sale.

The inescapable natural environment went on to dictate many of its defining features, which included an onsite clubhouse complete with gym and pool, as well as a recreation and entertainment complex.

Source: Ray White Queenstown

Mr Tusher said the uninterrupted views of pristine lake and mountainscape coupled with a location just 30 minutes to Queenstown and its International Airport attracted an array of international buyers.

“We have people from Hong Kong, Switzerland, Australia, United Kingdom and the United States,” he said.

“There has been a wonderful mix of purchasers.”

Today, only six of the lots are available, offering what could be the last locations on the shores of Lake Wakatipu that will ever be offered for sale.

Click here for more information about the lots available at Wyuna Preserve.

To register your interest in the lots, email or phone Bas Smith of Ray White Queenstown via the details provided below.

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