The Kauri Cliffs golf course, designed by David Harman, of Golf Course Consultants in Orlando, Florida, is an eye-popping 6510metre par 72 that overlooks the ocean. Kauri Cliffs was named 49th best golf course in the world by Golf magazine and awarded Best New International Golf Course in 2001 by Golf Digest.
Since it opened in 2000, Kauri Cliffs has quickly gained a worldwide reputation that was enhanced in March 2003 when it was the site for Shell's Wonderful World of Golf and a match, hosted by veteran American broadcaster Jack Whittaker, featuring American PGA Tour star Fred Couples and New Zealander Michael Campbell.
The inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland, and 15 holes have sea views. Six holes are played along the clifftop that plunges into the sea and in that way are unmatched by any course anywhere.
Kauri Cliffs has a complete pro shop and, should you decide to travel without your own clubs, it has the latest Callaway irons and woods for both men and women to hire.
For non-golfers, Waiaua Beach - a pristine white sand beach on the property is reached by 4WD, though many guests prefer walking to the Pink Beach, so named for the tiny pink shells found there, as it can be reached by following a trail that leads down to the shoreline from the sixth green.
Check out the New Zealand golf tour that visits Kauri Cliffs:
Auckland & Northland Golf Tour
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