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Jason Momoa buys Sam Neill’s former Queenstown estate
Jason Momoa has bought a Queenstown estate in New Zealand that was once owned by actor Sam Neill.
The 4.92-hectare property, with a swimming pool and jetty, reportedly sold for NZ$15 million.
Neill died in July at 78 from pneumonia, after a career spanning more than five decades.
The estate was transferred to his ex-wife, Noriko Watanabe, after their divorce in 2017.
The sale links two actors with strong ties to New Zealand: Momoa has said he feels especially connected to the country and hopes to split future projects between New Zealand and Hawaii.
He is also part of a company that bought a film studio in West Auckland to support local film crews and talent.
No plans for the Queenstown property were stated.
Jason Momoa has reportedly bought a 4.92-hectare Queenstown estate in New Zealand that was formerly owned by actor Sam Neill.
The reported price was NZ$15 million, about AU$12.1 million.
The property includes a swimming pool, a jetty and woodland, with hills behind it.
The estate was transferred to Neill’s former wife, Noriko Watanabe, after their 2017 divorce.
Neill died from pneumonia in July at the age of 78.
- Who
- Jason Momoa reportedly bought the estate, which was formerly owned by Sam Neill.
- What
- The 4.92-hectare property was reportedly sold for NZ$15 million.
- When
- The purchase was revealed the week of October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Queenstown, New Zealand.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The estate was transferred to Neill’s former wife, Noriko Watanabe, following their divorce.
Sam Neill died from pneumonia at the age of 78.
It was revealed that Momoa had reportedly bought the Queenstown estate.
- Buyer
- Jason Momoa
- Former owner
- Sam Neill
- Property size
- 4.92 hectares
- Reported price
- NZ$15 million
- Location
- Queenstown, New Zealand
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