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Bronze, Commercial Build (Up to $500,000), Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025. Clyde, Central Otago. By Weka Landscaping.

Established in 1864, Monte Christo holds the distinction of being Central Otago’s inaugural vineyard, revitalized to harmonize its historical roots with contemporary hospitality. Weka Landscaping incorporated locally sourced schist for pathways and low walls to maintain the site’s authenticity, while Corten steel edging outlines garden beds filled with rugged Central Otago perennials, suitable for the harsh climate.

A highlight of the project was the relocation of mature olive trees, which were stored in fertilizer bags and craned into position, providing immediate structure and a sense of history to the landscape. The outdoor areas feature shaded spaces, a vegetable garden that supplies the on-site food truck, and a natural playground, contributing to a guest experience where history and modernity converge, completed efficiently through a complex, multi-trade construction process.

Monte Christo Winery

Why it matters

Each Registered Master Landscaper has proven their qualifications to carry the mark, ensuring that the professional you engage is current, responsible, and endorsed by a national association that supports their work. Locate a Registered Master Landscaper at masterlandscapers.org.nz.

Project credits

Member: Weka Landscaping. Designer: Plot Landscape Architecture. Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025.

Bronze, Commercial Build (Up to $500,000), Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025. Clyde, Central Otago. By Weka Landscaping.

Established in 1864, Monte Christo holds the distinction of being Central Otago’s inaugural vineyard, revitalized to harmonize its historical roots with contemporary hospitality. Weka Landscaping incorporated locally sourced schist for pathways and low walls to maintain the site’s authenticity, while Corten steel edging outlines garden beds filled with rugged Central Otago perennials, suitable for the harsh climate.

A highlight of the project was the relocation of mature olive trees, which were stored in fertilizer bags and craned into position, providing immediate structure and a sense of history to the landscape. The outdoor areas feature shaded spaces, a vegetable garden that supplies the on-site food truck, and a natural playground, contributing to a guest experience where history and modernity converge, completed efficiently through a complex, multi-trade construction process.

Monte Christo Winery

Why it matters

Each Registered Master Landscaper has proven their qualifications to carry the mark, ensuring that the professional you engage is current, responsible, and endorsed by a national association that supports their work. Locate a Registered Master Landscaper at masterlandscapers.org.nz.

Project credits

Member: Weka Landscaping. Designer: Plot Landscape Architecture. Landscapes of Distinction Awards 2025.

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