Where spectacular is par for the course

While other clubs around the country suffer from wet feet during the winter months, Whakatāne’s sun-filled golf courses offer crisp, dry greens year-round, coupled with spectacular scenery. If you’re looking for a great destination for a golf weekend getaway with friends or even a fun day trip for a round or two, we've got you covered. 

Our links and championship level courses offer a game to rival many of the top courses in New Zealand, and our country courses allow for a laidback game set amongst stunning natural environments.

Ōhope International Golf Club is one of New Zealand’s most scenic golf courses, uniquely situated on a narrow finger of land between the ever-changing Pacific Ocean with views of Moutohora (Whale Island) and White Island/Whakaari on one side and the beautiful unspoilt Ōhiwa Harbour on the other. The course is rated one of New Zealand’s top-five links courses, it also features on Tourism New Zealand’s website as one of the North Island’s best courses.

With sandy soils and more sunshine than any other North Island region, the 18-hole course is dry  underfoot year-round, offering consistent playing conditions. 

"The seaside terrain is as dramatic as anything in the British Isles and the views are exceptional. This is links golf to match the very best anywhere." - Greg Turner (New Zealand golfing legend) 

10 minutes from town (and one minute from the airport), the Whakatāne Golf Club championship level course offers another spectacularly scenic game. With fast running greens and lush, forgiving fairways, the course provides players of all levels a challenging and rewarding 18 holes. Have a rest afterwards at the lounge bar and restaurant/Café serving tasty, homemade snacks and meals.

If you’re after a road trip as well as some great golf, the Ōpōtiki Golf Club course is worth the trip. This picturesque 18-hole course is situated on gently rolling hillside overlooking the coastline and Ōpōtiki township, offering pressure-free golf with tree-lined, undulating fairways.

Clear skies, crisp greens and sun… all year long

If you’re still after more courses to tick off your score card the Te Teko, Kawerau and Murupara courses both allow for a relaxing laid-back game for anyone who pops in.

Pack the clubs in the boot and we’ll see you out on the greens soon!