Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary

Imagine the experience of playing golf on a world class championship course, immersed in the natural beauty of a wildlife sanctuary. The predator-free sanctuary offers a safe haven to fallow deer and many birdlife including endangered kiwi & takahē.

Pricing

All amounts are in $NZ and include GST

New Zealand Affiliated - $260
Australian Affiliated - $295
International Affiliated - $345
NZ Affiliated: Second Round Green Fee (within 7 days) - $225
Australian & International Affiliated: Second Round Green Fee (within 7 days) - $270
Junior Golfer (U18) - $80

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About

Many find sanctuary on a golf course, but it is rare to find a golf course that is a sanctuary - Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is thought to have scored a world first. Skillfully designed to blend with the natural rolling countryside and developed to meet the rigorous design standards for world class championship competition. Navigate your way through 18 testing holes of exceptional beauty, listening to the cacophony of birdlife, the meandering streams, the delightful waterfalls. Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is 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.

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

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