Golf Courses

NORTH ISLAND COURSES

Kauri Cliffs - Bay of Islands

Constantly rated in the top #30 courses in the world outside of the US, Kauri Cliffs is one of the most visually spectacular courses you will ever play. The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards/6,510 metres and offers fifteen holes with views of the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea. A stray drive here and you can forget looking for your ball!


Gulf Harbour- Auckland

Gulf Harbour was home to the 2006 New Zealand Open, the premier golf tournament in New Zealand, and is currently home to 2005 US Open winner, New Zealander Michael Campbell. This 7,000 yards/6,400 metres, par 72 golf course plays alongside the Pacific Ocean and has four sets of tees for all level of golfers. Like all great courses Gulf Harbour has a range of challenges to test even the bravest golfer.


Wairakei International - Taupo

Wairakei International is New Zealand's finest inland golf course. Located in the middle of the North Island, five minutes from Lake Taupo, and set amongst spectacular scenery this 7,047 yards/6,444 metres par 72 course has 108 large well placed bunkers that has lead to worldwide acclaim. This course has also ranked inside the top 50 courses in the world outside of the US by Golf Digest Magazine.


Kinloch- Taupo

This Jack Nicklaus signature course was voted one of the Top 10 new golf courses in the world for 2007 by the prestigious U.S. Traveland Leisure golf magazine - making it the only course outside of North America to be included in that Top 10. Situated alongside Lake Taupo this is the only Nicklaus signature course in the country and complements Wairakei nicely in the centre of the North Island.


Cape Kidnappers - Napier

New Zealand's top course is one that every serious golfer in the world must play. Considered "the leader among the many cliffside courses that claim to be the new Pebble Beach" Golf Digest ranked it the tenth best course in the world outside of the US, and stated "Kidnappers is terrific, a masterpiece no less". With 7,137 yards/6,520 metres of luxury golf, the par 71 Cape Kidnappers golf course simply must be seen, and played, to be believed.


Paraparaumu Beach - Wellington

This is where you get your chance to tame the Tiger, in the only course in New Zealand that has hosted Tiger Woods in a tournament. In 2002 Woods tied for sixth in the New Zealand Open, with a 72-hole score of 5-under 279 on the 6,577 yards/6,014 metres par 71 course. The course itself regularly ranks inside the top 100 courses in the world, and earns that spot as one of the finest true links courses anywhere.

SOUTH ISLAND COURSES

Clearwater - Christchurch

The par 72 championship course is home to the NZ PGA Championship. Designed by John Darby in consultation with New Zealand golfing legend, Sir Bob Charles, the course combines elements of links golf inspired by the great Scottish courses with parkland golf, more reminiscent of Florida. The Clearwater golf course is built around a series of man-made lakes, bringing water into play on 14 holes.


Terrace Downs - Christchurch

Terrace Downs offers a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course, rated as one of the top courses and golfing destinations in New Zealand. Based at the foothills of the Southern Alps, there are very few scenic alpine courses like it. The views of the Rakaia Gorge and mountain vistas remain a constant challenge for players to keep their eye on the ball! The 6,440-metre long course incorporates 11 lakes and 70 bunkers, providing plenty of obstacles for even the most experienced player.


The Hills - Queenstown

The Hills Golf Course is one of New Zealand's newset and most exclusive courses in New Zealand. Opened in 2007 it has been host to the New Zealand Golf Open ever since. The course features art installations that compete with New Zealand’s native varieties of cabbage tree, plumed toi toi and other wetland grasses and reeds on 500 acres of land across a glacial valley.


Millbrook - Queenstown

In an alpine environment at an altitude of 392 metres, the golf course at Millbrook features a variety of grasses and cut heights, all manicured for technically and visually exciting golf. Offering five different tee positions, the original 18-hole course designed by Sir Bob Charles has been significantly upgraded with additions including a stunning new nine holes by former touring Pro Greg Turner. Now a 27 hole championship golf course, players have the choice of playing 3 different 18-hole course combinations.


Jack's Point - Queenstown

With a backdrop of 2300 vertical metres of the razorback Remarkables mountain range and an armchair view of an outstanding lake and mountain panorama, Jack's Point Golf Course is one of the most spectacular in the world. As a par 72 championship course it also offers golfers of any level a challenging and unforgettable experience.