Red Clay Tennis

Clay court construction

Bringing the finest clay courts to New Zealand

Cremonini Terre Rosse logo — Italian clay court specialists since 1973
A pile of Italian red clay ready for court top-dressing

We've partnered with Cremonini, one of Europe's most respected clay court specialists, to bring authentic Italian clay surfaces to New Zealand. Building and maintaining our own courts at Dry River Tennis Centre over the years has taught us every stage of the process first-hand - from base preparation and irrigation, to clay selection, top-dressing, and seasonal care.

Whether you're a club, school, or private property after a single court or a full facility, we can guide you from concept to completion. Our goal is simple: help more New Zealand players experience the feel, movement and tradition of genuine European clay tennis.

Cremonini Italian clay production and quality control

The clay used for every Cremonini surface is produced in Italy from carefully selected raw materials, refined through decades of research, and chosen by clubs and tournaments around the world for its colour, consistency, and playability.