Golf Courses of New Zealand
New Zealand Golf Packages >> There are no great extremes of temperature in New Zealand. When planning a trip, remember that the warmest months are December, January and February. The coolest temperatures are in June, July and August. Many golf clubs will want to see your handicap c ertificate. It may not be needed but it is wise to carry it.
NORTH ISLAND
AUCKLAND
Akarana Golf Club
Address: 1388 Dominion Rd., Mt Roskill, Auckland, NewZealand
Metres: 5836
Par: 71
It has about 850 members and is very central to the city. It was founded in 1927 and is an easy walking course, but with carts available. The total area is 36 hecters with nearly all of it in play.
Maungakiekie Golf Course
Address: 5 Anita Ave, Mt. Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Telephone: +6496205058
Private.
The Grange Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Rating: 70
Telephone: (09) 278 9777
Home of the Air New Zealand Shell Open
Manukau Golf Club
Address: Great South Rd., Manurewa, Auckland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Telephone: (09) 266 8297
E Mail: manikau@golf.co.nz
Muriwai Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Rating: 72
Telephone: (09) 411 8454
Seaside course with fantastic views of the west coast. A links style course with undulating fairways over natural lanscape and wonderful views of the sea.
North Shore Golf Club
Holes: 27
Telephone: (09) 415 9925
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Titirangi Golf Club Incorporated
Address: New Lynn
Yardage: 6311
Par: 70
Telephone: (9) 875749
First established in 1915 then redesigned in 1927 by Dr. Alister Mackenzie this course has hosted many tournaments. It offers a great variety of holes, starting out relatively straightforward. The 3rd hole, however, begins true test of golf with a par 4 400-yarder. |
Pakuranga Country Club
Address: Botany Road, Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand
Holes: 19
Excellent Course. Private.
Whitford Park Golf Club
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6311
Par: 71
Rating: 73
Telephone: (09) 530 8823
Host of many national and international golf tournaments. It is an Alister Mackenzie redesign, 1927. Gently rolling terrain. New Zealand's most known course
Redwood Park Golf Club
Address: Knox Road, Swanson, Auckland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Yardage: 2348, 2924
Par: 33/36
Rating: 67
Telephone: 09 833 8253
Private.
Gulf Harbour Country Club
Address: Gulf Harbour Drive, Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Metres: 6483/5918/5507
Par: 72/72/72
ACR: 75/71/68
Telephone: 64-9-424-4730
Email Address: golf@gulf-harbour.co.nz
Web Site: www.gulf-harbour.co.nz
Has been a venue for World Cup of Golf 1998. Won by Nick Faldo and David Carter of England. Only golf course in New Zealand designed by international golf course designer Robert Trent Jones II. The course is considered to be the New Zealand's best course. Private.
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridge Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 69
Telephone: (07127) 6381
COROMANDEL PENINSULA
Matarangi Golf Club
Address: Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand
Holes: 9
DARGAVILLE
Northern Wairoa Golf Club
Address: Baylys Coast Road, Dargaville, Northland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Metres: 5556/4913
Par: 72/73
Rating: 68/67
Telephone: +64-9-439-6599
Email Address: nwgolf@xtra.co.nz
Private.
HAMILTON
Hamilton Golf Club
St Andrews Golf Club
Address: St Andrews Terrace, St. Andrews, Hamilton, New Zealand
Post Office Box: PO Box 10046, Te Rapa, Hamilton.
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 71
Telephone: (07) 849 2069
Several fairways border Waikato River. Good winter course.
Lochiel Golf Club
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Address: Lochiel Road, Hamilton P.O. Box 11100, Hamilton
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 71
Telephone: (07) 843 6898, Long distance, 64 7 843 6287 |
E mail: lochiel@clear.net.nz
Recognised as one of the finest courses in the Waikato region, adjoining the Waikato River. Only ten minutes from the city centre and two minutes from Hamilton airport in peaceful rural surroundings. Visitors welcome.
KAITAIA
Kaitaia Golf Club
Address: P O Box 57 Ahipara, Kaitaia, Northland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Metres: 5900/5600
Par: 72/72
ACR: 70/67
Telephone: 64 9 409 4833
Email Address: dhowell@ktc.co.nz
Private.
KAMO
Northland Golf Club
Holes: 18
Metres: 5636/5202
Par: 72
Rating: 72
Telephone: (09) 435-0042
KAURI CLIFFS
Kauri Cliffs Golf Club & Lodge
Address: Kauri Cliffs, Matauri Bay Road, Northland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6956/6335, 6370/5829, 4940/4520
Par: 72/72/72
Telephone: 64 9 405 1900
Email: info@kauricliffs.com
Web Site: www.kauricliffs.com
A championdhip layout with 15 holes that offer ocean views. Designed by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants of Florida.
MIDDLEMORE
RNZAF Auckland Golf Club
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6234
Par: 72
Beautiful parkland setting and rustic wooden clubhouse are part of the attraction of this course. Some open fairways and some lined with mature trees. It has generally undulating terrain with a good variety of hazards.
MIRAMAR
Miramar Golf Club
Address: 1 Stewart Duf Drive, Miramar, Wellington 2004 New Zealand
Holes: 18
Meters: 5672/5300
Par: 70/70
Rating: 71.0/68.9
Slope: 124/119
Telephone: 64 4 388 2099
Web Site: www. miramargolf.co.nz
A testing links course located on the southern coast of the North Island. Course management a key when playing this course due to challenging bunkers and hazards. A two minute walk from the Wellington International Airport, and 10 min. drive to city centre. Modern clubhouse facilities providing full amenities to all golfers. Private.
NEW PLYMOUTH
New Plymouth Golf Club
Address: PO BOX 3050, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6082/5689/4953
Par: 72/72/72
Telephone: 64 (6) 7551349
Email Address: npgc@xtra.co.nz
Web Site: www.golfer.co.nz
NGONGOTAHA
Lake View Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 69
Telephone: (073) 574 675
Great views of Rotorua City and lake. Bay of Plenty area.
Ngaruawahia Golf Club
Holes: 18
PALMERSTON NORTH
Manawatu Golf Club
Hokowhitu Course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 70
Telephone: (063) 578 793
PORIRUA
Judgeford Golf Club
Address: State Highway 58, Judgeford, Porirua, Wellington
Holes: 18
Metres: 5471/5319/5072
Par: 71/71/72
Telephone: (04) 235-7633
PUKEKOHE
Pukekohe Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 71
Telephone: (09) 294 8822
A championship course on rolling terrain.
REMUERA
Remuera Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 72
Telephone: (09) 524 4288
ROTORUA
Rotorua Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 69
Rating: 67
Telephone: (073) 484 051
Steam lakes, geysers and hot mud pools are a regular hazard on nine of the 27 holes
Hamurana Golf Club
Holes: 9
Yardage: Middle; 5302
Par: Middle; 70
ACR: 68
Telephone: 7 3323866
Nice coarse without the crowds.
Springfield Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 68
Telephone: (073) 482 748
Tight, tree-lined fairways.
TAUPO
Taupo Golf Club
Taupo Golf Club - Centennial Course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 71
Taupo Golf Club - Tauhara Course
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 68
Telephone: (074) 869 33
TE AWAMUTU
Stewart Alexander Golf Club
Address: 106 Budden Road, Te Awamutu, North Island, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Telephone: 07-871-7907
Telephone: (07) 374 8152, Fax: 374 8289
A challenging course where the ball must be lofted flight to plateau greens which are usually protected by bunkers. It is located in an unusual geothermal area. Major John Harris designed the course, keeping much of the natural terrain. Trees in the middl e of the fairways, steam rising from underground are all part of the mystique of this course.
WAIKATO
Matamata Golf Club
Address: Silk St, Matamata, Waikato 2271 New Zealand
Holes: 18
Telephone: (07) 888-6109, Fax: 888-9263
Web Site: www.geocities.com/augusta/3075/index.html
WAITANGI
Waitangi Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Rating: 67
Telephone: (0885) 277 13
Spectacular views of Bay of Islands resort
WELLINGTON
Carterton Golf Club
Address: Chester Road, P O Box 97, CARTERTON
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Length: 5665m
Ph: (06) 379 8457
Fax: (06) 379 5457
Email: carterton@golf.co.nz
Web: http://www.cartertongolfclub.co.nz
Established in 1911, the Carterton Golf Club, Wairarapa, New Zealand, offers 18 challenging holes set against the foothills of the stunning Tararua Ranges.This 5748 metre Par 72 course presents the amateur and professional with a demanding test of golf in tranquil and picturesque surroundings.
A little over an hour north of Wellington or an hour and a half south from Palmerston North, the Carterton Golf Club and New Zealand's Wairarapa region with its world acclaimed vineyards, beautiful scenery, boutique villages and stylish accommodation offer the best excuse to stay a while and play some golf.
Green fee players and corporate guests are always welcome.
Hutt Golf Club
Address: Lower Hutt
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Rating: 70
Telephone: (04) 674 722
Manor Park Golf Club
Address: Manor Park
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 70
Telephone: (04) 638 558
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Address: Paraparaumu, Wellington
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 71
Telephone: (04) 845 61
A true Scottish links course considered by many to be New Zealand's best. It was redesigned to it's present splendor by Douglas Whyte and Alex Russell after the war. The layout requires alot of planning before eash play. Lots of hills and swales.
Shandon Golf Club
Address: Petone
Holes: 18
Par: 70
Rating: 69
Telephone: (04) 686 305
Wellington Golf Club
Address: Lower Hutt
Heretaunga
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 72
Telephone: (04) 284 590
WHANGAMATA
Whangamata Golf Club
Address: Waihi Road, Whangamata, Waikato, 2982 New Zealand
Holes: 18
Yardage: 5426
Par: 70
Rating: 68
Slope: 119
Telephone: 07-865 8479
Private.
WHANGERAI
Sherwood Park Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 70
Telephone: (089) 500 42
Whangarei Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 72 Rating: 70
Telephone: (089) 707 75
NORTHLAND
KERIKERI
Kerikeri Golf Club
Address: Golf View Rd., Kerikeri, Northland 0470 New Zealand
P O Box 233
Holes: 18
Meters: 6101/5750/5278
Par: 73/73/73
Rating: 72.5/71.2/73.9
Slope: 132/129/126
Telephone: 64 9 407 8837
Email Address: kerikeri@golf.co.nz
A true Championship Course in the beautiful Bay Of Islands. A must play course for serious Golfers, well bunkered. All weather - never close! Electric buggies, clubs available for hire.
NORTHUMBRIA
Foxton Golf Club Address: Main Road Foxton, Foxton, Horowhenua, 345 New Zealand
PO Box 121, Foxton
Holes: 18
Yardage: 3229/3226/3242
Par: 36/36/36
Telephone: 06 363 8160
E Mail: foxton@golf.co.nz
Parkland course.
SOUTH ISLAND
AKAROA
Akaroa Golf Club
Address: Box 42, Pawsons Valley, Duvauchelle, Banks Peninsula, Akaroa
Holes: 18
Yardage: 4444 (middle)
Par: 67
Rating: 63
Telephone: 03-304-5704
Established 1966(on present site), Open daily. Hire: Clubs, light carry bags. Fees:$10.
BURWOOD
Waitikiri Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 70
Telephone: (03) 831 400
CANTERBURY
ASHBURTON
Tinwald Golf Club
Address: Frasers Road, Ashburton, Mid Canterbury, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Meters: 2785/2994
Par: 36/36
Rating: 36/36
Slope: 123
Telephone: 03 308 4577
CHRISTCHURCH
Russley Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Rating: 72
Telephone: (03) 358 4748
Burnham Golf Club
Address: Headquarters, Burnham, Christchurch, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Metres: 5387
Par: 72
Rating: 69
Telephone: (03) 3476-818
Email: burnhamgc@xtra.co.nz
Ellesmere Golf Club
Address: Feredays Road, Christchurch, Canterbury, New zealand
Holes: 18
Yardage: 2921/2921
Par: 36/36
Rating: 35/35
Telephone: (03)3242886
DUNEDIN
Otago Golf Club
Address: Maori Hill
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 71
Telephone: (03) 620 99
Oldest course in New Zealand
HAREWOOD
Coringa Country Club
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Rating: 71
Telephone: (03) 597 172
Harewood Golf Club Inc.
Address: 371 McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Canterbury, New Zealand
Holes: 2-18s
Telephone: 64 (3) 359 8843
Harewood Golf Club - New Course
Harewood Golf Club - Old Course
HANMER SPRINGS
Hanmer Springs Golf Club
Address: Argelins Rd., Hanmer Springs, North Canterbury, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Par: 68/65
Telephone: +643 315 7110
RAKAIA GORGE
Terrace Downs High Country Resort & Golf Club
Address: Coleridge Road, Rakaia Gorge, Canterbury, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Yardage: 7142/6923/6593
Par: 72/72/72
Email Address: info@terracedowns.co.nz
Web Site: www.terracedowns.co.nz
Telephone: 64-3-377-2722
Terrace Downs is New Zealand's newest resort course. It is located on the banks of the Rakaia gorge at the foot of Mt Hutt skifield. It boasts spectacular views, 7 lakes, 70 bunkers and is a golfing delight for all. The resort when complete will have 200 residential properties, an hotel, health spa and sports complex. Private.
INVERCARGILL
Oreti Sands Links
Address: 254 Sandy Point Rd., Otatatra, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Metres: 6167/5834/5386
Par: 72/72/72
ACR: 72/70/69
Telephone: 03 2130208
All weather links course. Most southerly 18 hole course in the world. Associated with the Southland Golf Club.
NORTH NEW BRIGHTON
Waimairi Beach Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 72
Rating: 69
Telephone: (03) 830 408
QUEENSTOWN
Millbrook Resort & Country Club
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Address: Malaghan Road, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand
Holes: 18
Metres: 6400
Par: 72
Rating: 72
Telephone: 0064 3 441 7000, Fax: 00643 441 7007 |
Email Address: marketing@millbrook.co.nz
Web Site: www.millbrook.co.nz
The ideal setting for championship golf with the stunning alpine backdrop of The Remarkables mountain range. The Sir Bob Charles designed course features 4 different tee positions and utilises the natural terrain of the region incorporating creative use of water and sand traps. A truly unique golfing experience.
Queenstown Golf Club
Address: Kelvin Heights
Holes: 18
Par: 71
Rating: 69
Telephone: (0294) 291 69
Queenstown Golf Club - Frankton Course
Queenstown Golf Club - Kelvin Heights Course
SHIRLEY
Christchurch Golf Club
Address: P O Box 27 044, Christchurch, 45 Horseshoe Lake Rd., Shirley
Shirley Golf Course
Holes: 18
Yardage: 6602
Par: 73
Rating: 73
Telephone: (03) 385 9506 Fax: (03) 385 4892
The club was first established in 1873 with the first 9 holes layed out in the Scottish Links style fashion. Lots of small bumps and holes. It is surrounded by pine, gorse and broom trees.
TE ANAU
Te Anau Golf Club
Address: Milford Rd.
Yardage: 5619, Ladies 5123
Telephone: (03) 249 8195
TEMPLETON
Templeton Golf Club
Holes: 18
Par: 73
Rating: 71
Telephone: (03) 497 571
WAIKOUAITI
Waikouaiti International Golf Resort
Address: 24 Dame St., Waikouaiti, Otago 9001 New Zealand
Holes: 18
Meters: 6123/5876/5678
Par: 72/70/69
Rating: 72/71/69
Slope: 134/127/124
Telephone: 03 4657796
Email Address: bigboy696996@hotmail.com
Web Site: www.waikouaiti.com
It is a prestigious links golf course overlooking the harbour with a lovely backdrop of Mount Waikouaiti. It is one of the oldest courses in New Zealand and has been recently restored to its former glory. Semi-Private.
WESTPORT
Westport Golf Club
Address: Carters Beach, Westport, South Island, New Zealand
Kawatiri Links
Holes: 18
Metres: 2900/2717
Par: 37/35
Telephone: 03 789 8132
Cook Islands Golf Courses
RAROTONGA ISLAND
NIKAO
Rarotonga Golf Club
Holes: 9
Situated on the main island. The course is mainly flat with beautiful views.
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