With some of the world’s most modern golf courses and marvels of design, a golf trip to New Zealand should be at the top of your bucket list.
But with hundreds of golf courses to choose from, selecting the perfect one (or three) for your golf trip to New Zealand can be tricky. We’re here to make it easy. From cliff-side fairways to lakefront links, this is where you need to tee it up on your golf trip to New Zealand.
Most Popular Golf Courses in New Zealand
Cape Kidnappers
A round at Cape Kidnappers on a golf trip to New Zealand is sure to be the highlight of the trip. The course is perched atop oceanfront cliffs with stunning seaside views visible from every hole. Firm fairways hug the rocky cliffs and deep bunkers are a welcome addition to keep golf balls from traveling 150 yards down to the beach.
Kinloch Golf Club
Designed by Jack Nicklaus and largely regarded as one of his best designs, the Kinloch Golf Club is a stunning, British Isles-inspired layout and a must-play on your golf trip to New Zealand. Set alongside the majestic Lake Taupo, the course boasts gently undulating fairways and firm greens impeccably weaved into the countryside.
Kauri Cliffs
Recent renovations led by Rees Jones have restored Kauri Cliffs to its former glory. Ranked No. 37 in the world by Golf Digest, Kauri Cliffs certainly lives up to the hype with stunning Pacific Ocean views on almost every hole sure to distract even the most focused of golfers. Fairways weaving through natural marsh and farmland complete the visual experience on your golf trip to New Zealand.
Tara Iti Golf Club
Tara Iti Golf Club is a relatively new private club reminiscent of the links-inspired designs in New York and the world-class layouts at Bandon Dunes. The course has been ranked in the top 10 in Golf Digest’s best international courses and has continued to impress those on a golf trip to New Zealand.
Jack’s Point Golf Course
Considered the top course in New Zealand’s South Island, Jack’s Point Golf Course is sure to please. Woven through native tussock grasslands and nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, the scenery at Jack’s Point is equally as impressive as the golf, sure to impress on a golf trip to New Zealand.
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