Lake Hayes Estate

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Why is it called Lake Hayes Estate when you can barely see the lake from here? Well, let me tell you. Lake Hayes Estate, often shortened to LHE, is a charming town nestled near Queenstown on New Zealand’s beautiful South Island. It was one of the first large-scale residential developments near Queenstown with relatively flat land. This made the original 700 sections hot property back in the day. The development began around 1990, and it wasn’t long before nearly every single section was built upon. You might be wondering about its curious name. Before it became Lake Hayes Estate, this area was known as Douglasvale. The name changed in the 1990s when Lake Hayes Estate Ltd began developing the area. They decided to rename it after the nearby Lake Hayes. While you may not have a clear view of the lake from most parts of the estate, its presence is still felt. It’s just a stone’s throw away, easily accessible via a short stroll or bike ride.

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