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18 HOLES
PAR 72

Highlights

  • Designed by Peter Thomson
  • Rated no.1 course in NZ in 2011
  • by a NZ readers choice survey

Proximity

Best time of year

  • November -- April

Pricing

All amounts are in $NZ and include GST

  • New Zealand Affiliated - $290
  • Australian Affiliated - $325
  • International Affiliated - $375
  • NZ Affiliated: Second Round Green Fee (within 7 days) - $255
  • Australian & International Affiliated: Second Round Green Fee (within 7 days) - $300
  • Junior Golfer (U18) - $80
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About

Many golfers speak of finding sanctuary on the course — but rarely is a course itself a sanctuary. At Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary, that distinction is a reality, widely regarded as a world-first. Seamlessly woven into the natural contours of rolling countryside, the course has been crafted to meet the demands of world-class championship play while preserving its unique environment. Each of the 18 holes presents a rewarding challenge, framed by striking landscapes and rich native habitat. As you make your way around the course, you’re accompanied by the sounds of thriving birdlife, gentle streams, and cascading waterfalls — an immersive experience that goes far beyond the game itself. A truly unique golfing experience that cannot be missed.

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The Golf Course

Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course, 3 Tees

Signature hole

The short Par 4 8th (Farmer's Folly) and the long Par 5 14th (The Rogue)

Mens Championship Mens White Tee Womens Red tee
NZGA slope 145 141 133
Course rating 74.3 71.3 72.7
Course length(meters) 6460 5853 5091
Course length(yards) 7465 6401 5568

 

Services

  • 18 hole championship Golf course
  • Fully stocked golf shop
  • Two on course professional golf coaches
  • Full fleet of golf carts
  • Executive hire clubs, shoes and trundlers
  • Practice tee, short game area & putting green
  • Fully licensed Clubhouse
  • Lessons available

Features

  • Championship golf course
  • Predator free sanctuary
  • Number 1 ranked golf course in New Zealand (P.G.A survey & NZ Golf magazine readers choice)

Opening Times

             Peak Season

Mid-September to mid-May

Off Peak Season

Mid-May to mid-September
Pro Shop

Open 7days, 8am – 3pm

8am – 5pm 

(Closed Monday & Tuesday)
Cafe

Open 7days, 8am – 3pm

8am – 3pm

(Closed Monday & Tuesday)

Course closed for one week in April and one weekend of August.

Location

Wairakei Drive, Wairākei, New Zealand.

plane Proximity to airport:
Taupo Airport is 19 km south of Wairakei, approximately 16 minute drive.
bus Proximity to coach terminal:
Coach terminal is 6 km south of Wairakei, approximately 7 minute drive.
decisions Proximity to town:
Taupo township is 6 km south of Wairakei, approximately 7 minute drive.

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