Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
Wairakei lies on 180 hectares of natural rolling countryside, 6460 metres from championship tees with 108 large well placed bunkers and was developed to meet the rigorous design standards required for world-class championship competitions.
Highlights
- Designed by Peter Thomson
- Rated no.1 course in NZ in 2011 by a NZ readers choice survey
Best time of year
November - April
About
Wairakei golf course has been skillfully designed to blend with the surrounding native bush. Prolific birdsong, picturesque scenery and a unique pest-proof sanctuary (the first of its kind) has led to Wairakei being recognised as New Zealand’s number one golf course.
The predator-free sanctuary offers a safe haven to fallow deer and many birdlife including mixed colour pheasants, guinea fowl, ducks, native kiwi and takahe, which are all free to roam around the course.
The Golf Course
Par 72, 18 hole championship golf course, 5 Tees
Signature hole
The short Par 4 8th (Farmer's Folly) and the long Par 5 14th (The Rogue)
| Mens tee | Womens tee | |
| NZGA slope | 110 - 130 | 128 - 139 |
| Course rating | 66.8 - 73.4 | 71.5 - 76.6 |
| Course length(meters) | 5084 - 6460 | 5084 - 5853 |
| Course length(yards) | 5560 - 7064 | 5560 - 6400 |
Pricing
All amounts are in $NZ and include GST
| Price per round | |
| New Zealand Affiliated | $155 |
| International Guest | $210 |
| Replay rate | $100 |
| Junior Golfer (U18) | $75 |
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
- Practise tee, short game area & putting green
- Fully licensed Clubhouse & Sprig Bar
- 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
7.30am
Pro Shop (Starters office)
7.30am
Club House
8.30am. Club times are from 12pm - 2pm on Wednesday & Sundays
Members days and Maintenance
Closed for maintenance one week in March and September.
