Challenge yourself with a golfing experience like no other at the Jack Nicklaus signature Kinloch Club Golf Course, where natural beauty and diversity combine to create an unforgettable world-class championship golf course.
Key Facts on Kinloch Club Golf Course
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Level of difficulty: Challenging
- Year opened: 2007
- Awards: Recognized as New Zealand’s #1 golf course in the 2023 World Golf Awards
Discover the Kinloch Club Golf Course
Often considered New Zealand’s top golf course, Kinloch Club was designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, one of the game’s most renowned strategists. As the country’s only Jack Nicklaus 18-Hole Signature Course, Kinloch Club compares favourably with the best links courses of Scotland.
The luxury golfing experience is elevated by stunning views over undulating fairways to the waters of Lake Taupo. With each hole offering a new challenge, this is a course to play again and again, testing yourself against the strategic genius of its designer. As an all-season course, Kinloch Club offers an outstanding day of golf no matter when you visit.
On-Site Facilities
The luxury clubhouse at Kinloch Golf Course offers panoramic views over the course. Savour delicious dishes at the cafe, from a hearty breakfast to a light meal with wine at the end of your day, with delicious seasonal favourites and ice-cold drinks on offer.
In addition the cafe, the clubhouse is a place to relax and refresh, with locker rooms and shower facilities available for all golfers to use.
Finally, the fully-stocked pro shop offers all necessities plus stylish Kinloch apparel to bring home as a memento of your experience. The knowledgeable staff can also share expert tips and inside information on the course.
The Kinloch Experience
Stay – Kinloch Manor & Villas
Treat yourself to the ultimate golf escape with a stay at Kinloch Manor & Villas, a superb luxury lodge with sweeping vistas over the Kinloch golf course and Lake Taupo. The lodge commands an elevated position, with the rooms designed for privacy and comfort. Each includes a standalone double bath, with wood-burning fireplaces in the larger villas.
Your stay includes gourmet breakfasts, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and a four-course degustation meal.
In addition, guests enjoy priority golf tee times; access to the elegant, secluded Solar Spa; use of the on-site tennis courts and bikes; and a concierge service.
Sightseeing & Excursions
Lake Taupo sits at the heart of a volcanic region defined by its dramatic landscapes, geothermal wonders, and Māori culture. Furthermore, this outdoor playground offers an enthralling range of wilderness experiences, from fishing and cruising on Lake Taupo to whitewater rafting, skiing, trekking and biking through stunning landscapes.
Enhance your Kinloch golf course visit with our top recommended regional experiences:
- Scenic flights over Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park
- Māori cultural encounters in nearby Rotorua
- Private fishing charters on Lake Taupo
- Geothermal reserve visits
Other experiences on offer include skydiving, guided hikes on the famous Tongariro Crossing, jet-boat rides, and geothermal spa treatments.
Experience Kinloch Club Golf Course with these New Zealand golf tours
Conveniently located just a 30-minute drive from Taupo Airport, Kinloch Golf Course is a top destination for both North Island and New Zealand golf tours. Discover the challenge and exhilaration of this unforgettable luxury golf destination on these tours:
New Zealand Golf Tours that Includes Kinloch Golf Course
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Our team at New Zealand Golf Tours can help you to plan the ultimate New Zealand golf tour that includes Kinloch. Choose from indepedent (self drive) or our fully guided tours. These include green fees, course bookings, luxury accommodation, private driver/guide and vehicle, breakfast, some evening meals, pre dinner canapés and additional activities. This includes activities for non-golfing partners. Get in touch today with us to start planning.
