Glendhu development well underway

By Neville Idour

The Glendhu golf course and residential development on the shores of Glendhu Bay, Lake Wanaka, is set to become yet another jewel in the crown of the central Otago region.

Caption: Development is well underway for Glendhu golf course in central Otago.

A recent visit revealed significant groundworks and shaping of the golf course well underway.

The location, Glendhu Station, is a family owned high country station which was originally surveyed in 1859. It has been in the McRae family for four generations and currently covers 2900 hectares. The development is a collaboration between the McRae family and Darby Partners. They have a deep respect for the unique landscape and want to see it preserved for future generations.

Being just 10 minutes from Wanaka and Treble Cone skifield, and also close to the UNESCO World Heritage designated Mt Aspiring National Park, Glendhu is the perfect platform to capitalise on the outdoor recreation, leisure and dining destinations the region is famous for. The location being north facing, it enjoys spectacular lake and mountain views. Just an hour from Queenstown Airport, Glendhu is accessible, yet when there, you have that priceless sense of escape to tranquility and seclusion.

The golf course itself is being built by the same expert team of Darby Partners who are responsible for many of New Zealand’s leading golf courses such as The Hills, Clearwater and Jack’s Point. John Darby has been involved in property projects for well over 20 years as both investor and consultant and is a Harvard University trained golf course architect and resort planner.

In addition to the golf course, which is being constructed on both sides of the lakeside road, the planned homesites are secluded and will offer high levels of privacy while still providing wonderful views of Lake Wanaka and the surrounding mountain ranges.

When finished, this golf course is sure to be a boon to the Wanaka area and being adjacent to the extensive and popular Glendhu Bay camping grounds, a magnet for holidaying golfers.