The Wairakei Geothermal Park is a place of majestic beauty. It was against this impressive backdrop that leading British Golf Course Architect Commander John Harris saw potential to create a championship golf course like no other.
Skirting the edges of active geothermal fields he used the volcanic contours to sculpt fairways, elevate tees and greens and bury hazards within the natural landscape.
It was the New Zealand Government’s Tourist Hotel Corporation who in 1970 commissioned Wairakei as a green fee facility for all to enjoy, but to ensure the course met the rigorous standards of full world class championship competition Commander Harris also employed the services of Mike Wolveridge and one of the great playing professionals Peter Thomson, five time winner of the British Open. Together they succeeded in creating New Zealand’s first truly great championship golf course and a golfing experience that remains unique to this day.
Green Fees
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New Zealand Registered Golfer (member of a New Zealand Golf Club) $135.00
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New Zealand Registered Group Rate
12 - 23 players
$125.00 per person
24 players or more $120.00 per person
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International Registered Golfers (member of a golf club outside of NZ.) $175.00
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Second Round Same Day Green Fee $100.00
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Junior (Under 18 years old) $75.00
Dress Standard
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ALL PLAYERS AND SPECTACTORS must be dressed in appropriate golf attire. Neat and tidy at all times with collared shirts, dress trousers or shorts to be worn. For example no jeans, trackpants, jandals or boots.
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Please note we are a SOFT SPIKE only course, ALL METAL SPIKED golf shoes are not permitted.
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We are able to change spikes or hire shoes are available at the pro shop.
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Tee times and hire equipment should be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment.
Pic1. Gate into the golf course
Pic2. There is a nice restaurant beside of the practice range and 1st tee.
Pic3, 4. Practice green and driving range for warm up!!
Pic 5,6. Waitakere Golf Course is very well maintained and pretty nicely combined forest, water, sand, hills and artificials.
Pic7. Modern and tidy Club House
