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Kauri Cliffs

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Kauri Cliffs

Course Overview

Par: 72
ACR: 74
Length (m): 6510
Architect: David Harman
Design Year: 2000
Kauri Cliffs is a resort golf course offering a wide range of playing times 7 days per week. Contact either Kauri Cliffs or GOLFSelect for more information.

Kauri Cliffs is one of those surreal golf experiences that avid golfers should experience at least once in their lifetime. From the moment you drive into the property and head down towards the onsite accommodation at The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs you feel as though you are the only person on the planet.

Kauri Cliffs is located four and a half hours north of Auckland in the Bay of Islands region and its absolute ocean frontage ensures uninterrupted views on many of the golf holes as well as from the Lodge itself.

In fact fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs, which plunge into the sea. These spectacular views can help to ease the pain of a bad golf round and you should arm yourself with a camera as countless opportunities arise for memorable photos during the round.

So what about the golf course itself? Well aside from the fifteen Pacific Ocean holes there are 3 beautiful inland holes which wind their way through marsh, forest, and farmland. The eighteen holes combine to form an interesting, enjoyable and sometimes challenging test of golf. The four sets of tees allow the golfer to choose how much fun they would like to have during the round. Kauri Cliffs is a very playable golf course which can be enjoyed by all standard of golfers.

Kauri Cliffs was also awarded Best New International Golf Course 2001 by Golf Digest and recently selected 58th Best Golf Course in the World by the accepted authority, US Golf Magazine.

Corporate Golf

Kauri Cliffs is a superb venue for corporate golf days. For more information, go to our corporate golf section.

Address and Contact Details

Kauri Cliffs
Matauri Bay Rd
Matauri Bay, North Island,
New Zealand
Tel: 64-9-407-0010
Pro: 64-9-407-0060
Fax: 64-9-407-0061
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Course Playing Tips

Course Map - Kauri Cliffs

Hole 1, Par 4 (402 m)
A straight away par 4. A tee shot left centre of fairway gives the best approach into the green. Be aware of the bunker and sever drop off on the left side of the green.

Hole 2, Par 4 (403 m)
The rough on the left angles sharply inward. A good drive should be hit just inside the bunkers on the right. Be cautious of the severe drop-offs to the left and back of the green.

Hole 3, Par 4 (326 m)
A great "little" golf hole with a wide open fairway. The challenge on this hole is the short second shot to a well guarded, undulating green.

Hole 4, Par 5 (510 m)
One of the great par 5's in golf. Aim tee shot inside left hand bunkers. Longer hitters will have the option of going for the green in two. Laying up, be aware of the narrowing landing area and hazard on the right.

Hole 5, Par 3 (183 m)
Less adventurous golfers should aim at the small fairway on the left hand side of the green. Consider an extra club, as you cannot afford to be short.

Hole 6, Par 4 (370 m)
A tee shot aimed to the left centre of the fairway leaves the best approach to the green. The green is elevated and very deep; so take this into consideration when selecting a club.

Hole 7, Par 3 (201 m)
Club selection is crucial on this demanding par 3. Don't let the views distract you.

Hole 8, Par 5 (493 m)
Aim your tee shot to the left centre of the fairway. A very long, narrow green greets you, fiercely protected by bunkers on the left.

Hole 9, Par 4 (353 m)
A severely uphill par 4 completes the front nine. Don't let the gully "bully" you, for a good tee-shot will easily carry. The tendency is to under club the second shot. This is a deep green where an extra club won't hurt.

Hole 10, Par 4 (333 m)
Aim tee-shot right centre of the fairway. Be aware of the hazard on the left of the fairway, which wraps around the back edge of the green.

Hole 11, Par 4 (385 m)
Aim tee-shot right centre of sloping fairway. A precise approach shot is necessary to this well guarded "island like" green. Shorter hitters should lay up short of the marsh.

Hole 12, Par 3 (192 m)
Anything short or left spells trouble on this wide, shallow, two tiered green.

Hole 13, Par 4 (390 m)
Aim your tee-shot right of the Totara trees in the far distance. This landing area will provide you with a good look at the well bunkered green.

Hole 14, Par 3 (211 m)
This long downhill par 3 overlooks the Cavalli Islands. The green is protected by deep bunkers on the right and a severe drop off on the left.

Hole 15, Par 5 (498 m)
The cliffs on the left and narrow fairway demand an accurate tee-shot. Longer hitters can reach this green in two.

Hole 16, Par 4 (335 m)
A tee-shot on the right hand side of the fairway leaves a short downhill approach. Very long hitters may risk the hazards and drive the green.

Hole 17, Par 4 (432 m)
On the tee, don't bite off more than you can chew. The large deep green will readily receive a long iron or wood.

Hole 18, Par 5 (493 m)
Drives to the left spell trouble here. Continue to favour the right side of the fairway but be mindful of the bunker 110 meters out.

Course Dress Regulations

  • Generally accepted golf clothing on course;
  • Jacket and tie in clubhouse preferred for male golfers and appropriate clothing for lady golfers;
  • No denim, sneakers, or shirts without collars;
  • Mobile phones in locker room or car park only;
  • Non-metal spikes are mandatory.