City: New Zealand
Top Things to do in New Zealand
Top Hotels in New Zealand
- 1. Kamana Lakehouse
- 2. Fable Auckland, MGallery
- 3. Cordis, Auckland by Langham Hospitality Group
- 4. Sudima Christchurch City
- 5. Rydges Wellington Airport
- 6. Aoraki Court Aoraki/Mt Cook Village
- 7. Queenstown Park Boutique Hotel
- 8. Auto Lodge Motor Inn
- 9. Rainforest Retreat
- 10. Sojourn Apartment Hotel
Top 10 Golf Courses in New Zealand, New Zealand
New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ ( listen); Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Restaurants in New Zealand
1. Ohope International Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Ohope International Golf Club is rated one of the top links courses in New Zealand. No matter how bad the golf is, the magnificent views from the course make up for any bad golf. Whether it be watching the active volcanic, White Island smokin', the scenic coastline visible all the way to East Cape, or watching the kayaks racing in the Ohope Harbour. Imagine the scenery when having your wedding reception at the club, the views would only be surpassed by the beautiful bride. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries or just a social function, we can cater for them all. For any inquiry regarding golf, social functions, or just having a quiet social beverage, contact any one of our team at the club. Ohope has won the Best Beach award in New Zealand for 2013 and also received the award for the most sunniest days in New Zealand 2013 (third year in a row).
Reviewed By AlastairS880 - Wellington, New Zealand
Links course with great views to harbour and to the sea. Greens in good shape. Fairways challenging with tough lies and some tight lines. Views from clubhouse fantastic. Often used as a wedding venue
2. Clearwater Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
The Clearwater Golf Course has proven itself as a venue for international professional golf over 13 consecutive years, yet it offers a fair challenge to all visitors from the six tee choices. After your golf you’ll be welcomed into The Member Lounge providing excellent views of the 18th green and the final fairway. Free Wi-Fi allows you to update your friends on the great day you've had.
Reviewed By bigfoodieannie - Hong Kong, China
$50 for a lesson for 3 people. Great instructor, very attentive and engaging for family with 10 year old. We did putting, chipping and learnt to swing far (ish lol). Great value, very worth. Highly recommend.
3. Hastings Golf Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By 810cliffordp
This course is very picturesque with its abundance of beautiful mature trees. We played on a Saturday morning so it was busy and we had a lot of waiting because we were only a two with a cart. This is the 3rd time we have played this course and we have enjoyed it each time. There are a lot of sloping greens
4. Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Wairakei golf course has been skillfully designed to blend with the natural surroundings of native bush, prolific bird song and picturesque scenery. Being the first of its kind with the uniqueness of the pest proof sanctuary, Wairakei has been recognized as New Zealand’s number one golf course. The predator free sanctuary that we have at Wairakei, offers a safe haven to fallow deer and many birdlife including mixed colour pheasants, guinea fowl, pekin ducks, takahe and our nation’s icon, the kiwi, which are all free to roam around the course. Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is a truly unique golfing experience that cannot be missed.
Reviewed By Golfers13 - Wellington, New Zealand
Golfers - a must to play. Course superb and tees, fairways and greens are in the best condition . The bunkers too but we avoided them. This is one of the best in NZ and also being a true Sanctuary is superb. Staff excellent and very helpful and the 19th worth a visit with good food and choices of beverages. Course is an excellent layout with many many challenges but if you do plot your way around you can get the most out of the course. Happy anytime to return.
5. Gulf Harbour Country Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Gulf Harbour Country Club enjoys a reputation as one of the premier golf clubs in New Zealand, with an outstanding championship course. Located on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, less than an hour’s drive from Auckland’s CBD, it is home to an 18-hole gem designed by the famous course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. Despite its relatively tender years, the layout of the course has twice played host to the New Zealand Open. Come and enjoy the thrill of playing the spectacular cliff-top course with some fantastic vistas of the Auckland area. The back nine, the 12th hole provides fantastic views looking back towards Auckland city with views all down the North Shore. We have extensive practice facilities allowing golfers to loosen off before playing with a Putting and Chipping Greens, Pitching Green and a 250-metre Driving Range. The clubhouse experience is equally rewarding: the club has a warm, friendly atmosphere ensuring visitors will feel instantly at home.
Reviewed By Smoletx1 - Severance, United States
How many times am I going to golf in New Zealand with my son? This may have been my one chance, so I went for the best place I could find. Add rental clubs to the greens fees for a Friday morning round, and it came in just under $400 us (yikes, but okay). I think kiwis get a much better rate, especially if they are affiliated with club. We LOVED it! We took the ferry from the Auckland viaduct, and the course arranged for our ride to the course. What a cool way to get to the course! The views were insane, and we never had to wait to hit our shots, even though we were a twosome. The rough is crazy. If you hit one wide, don't even bother. Even if you see exactly where it went in, chances are less than 50/50 that you'll find it. Don't worry, though, it's not so hard that you won't have fun. It's great.
6. Golf Warehouse Driving Range - Ellerslie
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Golf Warehouse Ellerslie is New Zealand's Premier Golf practice destination, featuring a fully 30 automated driving range bays including the latest Track Tee Technology, a members area including five short game greens and a 40m wide grass range tee, a 9 hole Pitch and Putt Par 3 Golf Course ranging from 80m to 135m holes and the Institute of Golf all under the one location.
Reviewed By P3398NZpaul
Great way to give the wife a break from the kids and spend some time laughing with the kids with some of the shocking golf shots dad did, great way to get the teenage son away from the screen glued to his face and do something fun and real, even my young fella could find a club suited to his size. He'll probably be the best player out of all of us after a few more visits
7. Kauri Cliffs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By jetfan2017 - Dayton, United States
Got to play Kauri Cliffs through Perry golf tour. Wonderful experience. Staff very friendly. Food very very good. Excellent driving range with spectacular views. Course had great views. Course had a great design. Greens were in great shape. Between this course and Cape Kidnappers these courses had better views and were of better design than Pebble beach. If had a choice to play these or Pebble and Spyglass I would travel to New Zealand. Hope I can go again.
8. Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
The host of 12 New Zealand Opens, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course has long been regarded by many as the spiritual home of New Zealand Golf. Some of the biggest names in the sport have graced these fairways, from Gary Player and five-time Open Championship winner Peter Thompson through to Corey Pavin, Michael Campbell and in 2002 the worlds number 1 golfer, Tiger Woods.Designed in 1949 by Alex Russell, whose design credits include the world-famous Royal Melbourne golf course, Paraparaumu Beach is considered one of the best links courses in the Southern Hemisphere. Modeled on some of the best links courses of Britain and Ireland, the challenging layout threads its way through magnificent linksland just north of Wellington, and once you’ve experienced it, you’ll understand just why golf played at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course is golf at its purest.
Reviewed By 178LukeB
Picked this out of the Golf digest 50 best GC in NZ. We went over to see my daughter and this time I had to take my clubs. We contacted the Pro who said a tournament was on over the entire weekend but got me on on Sundy morning. We started on the 10th a short par 4 nice and easy - perfect fairway - perfect greens and a early tribute to the absolute Links course this is. Some of the holes were so beautiful that you forgot how hard they really were. I found the guys in the Pro shop happy to help. I did not get a chance to pop into the club because we went to NZ to see my daughter and I took the morning off...But it was absolutely worthwhile. Make sure you play this course
9. Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 95 reviews
Reviewed By Travel831564 - Gunthorpe, United Kingdom
We have been waiting a year to play Cape Kidnappers; we were not disappointed. Having booked we followed this app and were a little concerned on some of the reviews however; it was amazing from the opening of the gates to the journey home. We were made very welcome on arrival and everything was explained to us. Practice area very good; as was the pre drinks and light snack. The course was amazing in condition, set up and challenges - greens very good, you should practice before you go out. Oh, and take a camera - the views are amazing. On returning to the Clubhouse the showers, shop and after drinks were very good even though we were the last in; also important is the value for money in the shop; sometimes not always the case. Is it worth the green fees; it’s not always about the golf - service and quality are also very important, I have played other courses but the overall experience was amazing. If you are golfer; Yes the course is very good. If you are about experiencing playing the 22nd best golf course in the world and have the time to enjoy the overall experience; Definitely Yes.. Can’t wait to play it again...
10. Rangatira Golf Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Come and play golf at this unique 18 hole course situated in the heart of the Rangitikei. What gives Rangatira that uniqueness; the course is built on three levels, stunning views of the Rangitikei River, and a ride in the Electric Cable Car, the only one of its kind in New Zealand. Situated on St Highway One 12km North of Hunterville Rangatira is arguably one of the best golf courses in the lower North Island as featured on Sky TVs “The Golf Club” November 2009. There are no bunkers .
Reviewed By ActionHero47 - Paraparaumu, New Zealand
My first trip back to Rangatira GC since 2013 when I achieved my first ever hole in one at the short (but very difficult) #8 hole at the north end of the course. A very friendly clubhouse where members made us very welcome, the beers cheap and cold, views from the clubhouse over the course are breathtaking. The course itself is an above-average country track, everything maintained by volunteer members. The 6 holes down the bottom level are very peaceful and quiet then the ride to the top in the cable car is a highlight of the round. I will be back again.
