One of
Gibbston Valley Station’s defining elements is the 18-hole golf course.
Designed with a strong appreciation
of the local environment, the
Gibbston Valley Station golf course will provide
a rewarding and memorable playing experience, introducing the golfer to
the area’s rich natural setting.
The course will be defined by some of the world’s most spectacular holes and playing environments, offering incredible views and dynamic challenges. The Kawarau River will form one of the obstacles, allowing golfers to play
across the river in a ‘one of a kind’ hole.
The course design will reflect the distinctly Central Otago terrain, dominated by native grasses and stone outcropping, and shaped by the natural course of the river. The low-impact design will be both ecologically and environmentally responsible – with low irrigation and maintenance requirements.
Earthworks will also be kept to a minimum, with existing topography, rock outcrops and vegetation giving form to the course.
Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson of
Turner Macpherson Design are developing the golf course design. Greg is one of New Zealand’s best-recognised golfers. Greg has been involved in a number of major course developments – both in New Zealand and internationally – bringing extensive experience and a unique understanding of the local environment to the project. Scott Macpherson has spent more than a decade designing significant international courses, including the recent 36-hole development at St Andrews Bay.
Gibbston Valley Station will offer a
range of challenges and playing options to appeal to players of all levels and ages.
