623 Coleridge Rd, Rakaia Gorge,
Windwhistle, Canterbury
Office
+64 (0)3 318 6943Pro shop
+64 (0)3 317 9370Fax
+64 (0)3 317 9372Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb (and a few longish green-to-tee walks)
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and high mountain country.
Designer:
David Cox in consultation with Canadian designer, Sid Puddicombe.
-43.486244
171.656399
105 km W of Christchurch
From Christchurch follow Hwy 73 west, direction West Coast via Arthur's Pass. After 50 km at Darfield take Hwy 77 direction Methven. After 38 km in Windwhistle, turn right into Coleridge Road, direction Terrace Downs Resort. After 6 km turn left into resort and golf.
Fable Terrace Downs
Fable Terrace Downs Resort: Located just over an hour from Christchurch at the base of the impressive Mount Hutt range, Terrace Downs occupies a wonderfully quiet and natural high-country environment. Stunning mountain and rural countryside views are complemented by the resort's full array of outdoor activities, included amongst them is the chance to play a terrific 18-hole championship golf course.
The layout's back-nine occupies part of a "terrace", perched high above the Rakaia River gorge. The front-nine is located further back from the gorge on a more elevated "terrace", where the dominant views are onto towering Mt Hutt to the west.
The layout is characterised by gently undulating, good-width fairways, usually defended by black-sand bunkers, deep-rough (if you stray too far off-line) and a liberal array of water hazards. The first of a handful of small lakes and ponds makes its presence felt as you contemplate how much of the corner to bite-off on your opening tee-shot
Among many memorable holes, the downhill par-3 10th and short par-4 15th are two that will challenge and delight, especially if you hit the green with your tee-shot on 10 and find the 15th's sliver of fairway.
Good-quality, well-paced greens will thoroughly test your putting skills, while also offering some of the best views down onto the gorge's icy-blue waters, especially at the par-4 11th and par-4 13th. Best of all though is the view from the short par-3 16th green, a view that encapsulates the mesmerising beauty of New Zealand's stunning South Island scenery.
Stay&Play at Fable Terrace Downs: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire.
Excellent
Golf is just one of a fabulous array of indoor and outdoor activities that are on offer at the Terrace Downs Resort. Within the resort and surrounding area you can indulge your appetite for skiing (in winter), fishing in the Rakaia River (renowned for some of NZ's best salmon and trout fishing), hunting, tennis, archery, hot air ballooning, clay-pigeon shooting, mountain biking, jet boating, horse riding, yoga, hiking and walking. Spa treatments are also available in the Resort's own top-quality Spa.
New Zealand's 44th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2023/24).
Coleridge Rd, Rakaia Gorge, Windwhistle, Canterbury.
+64 (0)3 318 6943
Visit websiteFable Terrace Downs Resort offers a unique one-stop New Zealand getaway destination. Perched on the edge of the spectacular Rakaia River, the Resort boasts stunning views of Mt Hutt and is within close proximity to several ski fields. Catering to guests of all ages the resort features deluxe accommodation, award winning cuisine and a selection of resort-operated leisure and adventure activities, including 18-hole championship golf course, spa treatments, jet boating, horse trekking, clay-pigeon shooting, archery and fishing.
Fable Terrace Downs
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Methven
Cnr Chertsey Rd & Kilworth St, Methven
+64 (0)3 303 2000
Visit websiteLocated in the centre of Methven on the corner of Chertsey Road and Kilworth Street, Methven. The Lodge is home to a popular fully licensed restaurant and bar.
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Methven
Terrace Downs
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