Not just a world-class golfing experience, Wairakei Golf Course is also a predator-free sanctuary where golfers play surrounded by birdsong. This is a unique New Zealand Golf Course.
Key Facts on Wairakei Golf Course
- Number of holes: 18
- Par: 72
- Level of difficulty: Moderate to challenging
- Year opened: 1970
- Awards: Recognized as New Zealand’s Best Golf Course by the World Golf Awards in 2010
Discover Wairakei Golf Course
Wairakei Golf Course was designed by John Harris, who was England’s leading golf course architect at the time. The course immerses golfers in each play, with the course carefully sculpted so only one hole can be seen at a time.
The rolling terrain of Wairakei Golf Course incorporates geothermal features and natural hazards, while emphasizing conservation and wildlife habitats. Surrounded by a predator-excluding fence, the course is home to numerous rare native birds, including kiwis and takahe. Tee off in a fantastic wildlife sanctuary that rings with birdsong.
In addition to the 18-hole championship course, guests staying at the 4-star Wairakei Resort can play a more moderate 9-hole course to hone their skills.
On-Site Facilities
Situated in beautiful surrounds overlooking the golf course, the Wairakei Clubhouse serves fresh and delicious food and drinks.
The Pro Shop stocks leading apparel brands as well as shoes, golf balls, and other accessories – everything you need for a fantastic round of golf. In addition, golfers can hire carts, clubs, and trundlers.
Finally, the facilities at Wairakei Golf Course include a putting green, full swing practice tee, and short game bunker area.
The Wairakei Experience
Stay – Kinloch Manor & Villas
Play both world-class Taupo golf courses when you stay at Kinloch Manor and Villas, located just 20 minutes from Wairakei Golf Course. Overlooking the sweeping vistas of Kinloch Club Golf Course, the superb luxury lodge surrounds guests with privacy, serenity, and extravagance.
During your stay, indulge in gourmet breakfasts, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and a four-course degustation meal each evening.
Stay – Taupo
Huka Lodge
Regarded as one of the world’s leading luxury lodges, Huka Lodge is nestled in idyllic surrounds just minutes from Wairakei Golf Course. Styled as a grand estate, the lodge delights guests with sumptuous rooms, impeccable service, secluded riverfront parklands, and gourmet dining.
Acacia Cliffs Lodge
Architecturally designed to capture panoramic views over Lake Taupo, Mt Tauhara, and the Kaimanawa Ranges, Acacia Cliffs Lodge is a delightful luxury lodge located within easy reach of both Taupo golf courses. Your stay includes gourmet breakfast and pre-dinner drinks and canapes.
Sightseeing & Excursions
The geothermal region surrounding Lake Taupo encompasses volcanic peaks, geothermal reserves, and the lake itself, which fills the caldera of an extinct volcano. From wilderness experiences to Māori cultural encounters, Taupo offers a tantalizing array of opportunities. Turbulent rivers beckon with fly-fishing and rafting excursions, towering volcanic peaks are home to hiking trails and ski fields, and colourful geothermal reserves delight visitors with geysers, spa treatments, and cultural experiences.
The top recommended regional experiences include:
- Flightseeing tours over Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park
- Māori cultural encounters
- Private fishing charters on Lake Taupo
- Visits to geothermal reserves
In addition, choose from an exciting range of experiences that include guided hikes on the world-renowned Tongariro Crossing, skydiving, jet-boat rides, fly fishing, mountain biking, and geothermal spa treatments.
Experience Wairakei Golf Course with these New Zealand golf tours
Taupo is the most easily accessible and diverse golf destination on the North Island. Not far from Taupo Airport, Wairakei Golf Course and Kinloch Club are an excellent choice for both privately guided golf tours and independent golf tours with shuttle transfers.
Tackle the world-class Taupo golf courses with these New Zealand golf tours:
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