It’s no secret that Taupō is the unofficial meeting ground for New Zealand’s best golf trips, we’ve got golf in abundance, all styles, brimming with scenery and tee times galore - the unhurried and welcoming fairways are calling.
And while golf might be the main menu for you, Taupō also boasts a smorgasbord of entrée, and post-round activities including foodie delights, sneaky shopping spots, and nourishing nature fixes across the region.
Local rules are simple: swing your swing, golf when you can, and have a laugh whether you're sorta serious, a golfaholic or a sometimes swinger.
But when it comes to golf, we’ve got all kinds, for all kinds of golfers.
got all kinds, for all kinds of golfers.
Mangakino Golf Club is a flat undulating 9 hole easy walking course with picturesque views of Lake Maraetai and the surrounding forests.
$15 - $25Within the perimeter fence framing the countryside setting, lies a hidden gem. Pretty much roll up, no need for bookings, Reporoa is light on the pocket, and if no one is there you’ll be greeted by the gold ol’ honesty box!
$10 - $35Centennial Golf Course - the premier 18-hole track of Taupō Golf Club’s 36 hole offering - is a stoic and quiet achiever among local options.
$25 - $85Tauhara Golf Course lies on the southern side of the Taupō Golf Club’s property and welcomes golfers of all types to meander across flat and encouraging golfing terrain.
$25 - $65A Top 100 golf course, The Kinloch Club is a Championship inland links style Jack Nicklaus signature design. Measuring 6519 yards off the white tees, and 7363 yards off the Championship tees, Kinloch offers an exceptional golfing experience.
$250 - $500Nestled in the idyllic lakeside village of Kinloch on the western shores of Lake Taupō, Kinloch Village Golf Club provides an excellent course for a most enjoyable round of golf for all levels.
$25Experience sensational golf in Tūrangi at the southern end of Lake Taupō. The Tōrangi Golf Club course is 18 holes, par 72 from both tees. The course is reasonably flat and has water features and good tree coverage.
$25 - $45Imagine 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.
$260 - $345Play a round of 9 hole golf on one of New Zealand's best public golf courses. Golf clubs and trolleys are available for hire. Come and visit our bar or restaurant at the hotel for a cool drink following your game.
$20 - $30