Kauri Cliffs is a par 72 championship golf course with ocean views from 15 holes. Ranked in the world top 100. PGA Tour star Brandt Snedeker called it "Pebble Beach on steroids".
Highlights
Ranked no.39 in the world
Spectacular cliff top golf holes
Outstanding setting
Proximity
30 min from Auckland
4hr from Auckland
Best time of year
Open year round
Best season October - April
About
Kauri Cliffs features 18 holes of golf designed by David Harman. 15 holes have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, 6 of which are played alongside cliffs that plunge to the sea. Both the Cavalli Islands and Cape Brett provide additional backdrop.
The course played host to the 2003 ‘Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf’ match between Fred Couples and Michael Campbell, and the PGA Tour's Kiwi Challenge in 2008. It has received numerous accolades and awards including being ranked among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World.
The course is attached to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, a luxury Relais & Chateaux Lodge featuring 22 suites and a two-bedroom Owner's Cottage. The property has three private beaches with multiple activities available.
The Golf Course
Expected playing time is 4:15
Tee time interval is 15 minutes
5 sets of tees
Signature hole - The par 3 7th hole, named Cavalli. The hole plays high atop the ridge line with the Cavalli Islands in the background.
Mens tee
Womens tee
NZGA slope
135 - 144
115 - 137
Course rating
69.7 - 74.8
67.4 - 73.2
Course length
5560 - 6510m
4476 - 5261m
Pricing All amounts are in $NZ and include GST
Price per round
Adult (18 holes)
$546 (Oct - Apr) / $360 (May - Sept)
Inhouse guest
15% discount ($464)
Replay rate
In-House guests replay for free; for casual guests 50% of green fee
NZ golf club member
$272 (Oct - Apr) / $215 (May - Sept)
Services
Walking caddies
Forecaddies
Electric Club Car golf carts
Trundlers
Premium rental clubs
Features
Best New International Course, Golf Digest 2001
#1 International Golf Resort, Golf Digest 2008
Ranked #39 in the world by GOLF Magazine 2013-2014
Ranked #19, "Top 100 Courses in the World Outside the USA" by Golf Digest 2012-2013
Opening Times 7:00am - 7:00pm Pro Shop (Starters office)
7:00am - 7:00pm Club House
7:00am - 7:00pm
Members days and Maintenance No members. Annual greens coring typically occurs in early September
Hit : 600
