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Jacks Point Golf

Golfing

Championship courses with dramatic coastal and alpine backdrops.

Tee off in paradise at some of the world’s most visually stunning and acclaimed courses. From the dramatic cliffs of Cape Kidnappers to the coastal fairways of Kauri Cliffs and alpine greens of Jack’s Point, each course offers not just a round of golf — but a luxury experience that’s both competitive and contemplative.

Kelvin Heights Champion Golf Course
Wairakei Golf Sanctuary

Play

New Zealand’s luxury golf experiences offer more than a game; they deliver unforgettable encounters with nature and precision design. Play across dramatic clifftop courses, coastal links, and lush alpine fairways, each hole crafted by world-renowned architects. Helicopter transfers, private tee times, and concierge-level service ensure a seamless experience. Whether teeing off above the ocean at Kauri Cliffs or navigating Jack Nicklaus’s Kinloch Club, you’re immersed in play that’s as strategic as it is scenic. This is golf reimagined — elevated, exclusive, and utterly exhilarating.

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Te Arai golf course by the ocean
Kinloch Golf

Perfect

Perfection lives in the details — flawlessly groomed greens, panoramic vistas, and moments of pure stillness between swings. New Zealand’s championship courses balance technical challenge with visual drama, from windswept coastlines to volcanic plateaus. Personalised coaching, precision-fit gear, and tailored itineraries ensure every golfer plays at their best. Off the course, expect excellence to continue: fine dining, spa treatments, and luxury accommodation complete the experience. Here, perfection isn’t just a goal — it’s the standard, set against some of the world’s most spectacular golfing backdrops.

Gardens
Lounge
Fine dining at the Farm

Relax

After the final putt drops, relaxation begins. Luxury golf in New Zealand means more than a perfect round — it’s the full lifestyle. Unwind in a private villa overlooking rolling greens or sip local wine from your terrace as the sun sets over the sea. Enjoy massage therapy, chef-prepared meals, or quiet moments by an open fire. The pace slows, the silence deepens, and you reflect not only on the game but on the richness of the day. Here, relaxation is both reward and ritual.

Recommended Destinations

Bay of Islands — Perched above Matauri Bay, in Northland’s beautiful Bay of Islands. Kauri Cliffs is a massive 6000-acre (2500-hectare) property that offers breathtaking cliff-top sea views with secluded beach coves.
Hawke’s Bay — The iconic Cape Kidnappers plays well above the sea on top of dramatic cliffs and is known as one of the most challenging golf courses in New Zealand, no matter what tees you play from.

Bay of Islands

Rosewood - Kauri Cliffs

Hawkes Bay

Itinerary Inspiration

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14 Day North Island Golfing Dream

New Zealand’s North Island offers some of the world’s most spectacular luxury golf experiences, blending championship courses with breathtaking coastal and countryside landscapes. Play at iconic destinations like Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, and Wairakei, where world-class design meets natural beauty, catered to you.

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