Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary
18 Hole Resort
Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary
527 Wairakei Drive, Taupo, New Zealand
Phone: +64 7 374 8152, Fax: +64 7 374 8289
Characteristics
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is a delightful mature course set in thick native forest away from the crowds. Also known as Wairakei International,it is consistently ranked in the world top 100 list.
The Course
Practice Facilities
- Driving Range
- Putting Green
- Practice bunker
Visitors
18-Hole Course
Visitors are welcome every day.
Advance booking is essential.
Green Fees
18-Hole Course
| Green Fee | Mon - Fri | Sat, Sun, Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Holes | NZD 210 (107 €) | NZD 210 (107 €) |
Amenities
Club Amenities
- Clubhouse
- Pro Shop
Rentals
- Electro-cart for hire
The Club
General Information
Founded: 1970
User Reviews
| 5 Stars: | 2 | |
| 4 Stars: | 0 | |
| 3 Stars: | 0 | |
| 2 Stars: | 0 | |
| 1 star: | 0 |
Most Recent Reviews
Absolutely stunning golf course
Reviewed February 9, 2025
Played in February. This ia a truly superb golf course as well as a wild life sanctuary.
The course condition could not have been better. Excellent fairways and true greens. Its a challenging but also a rewarding course.
We wished that we had played it twice instead of playing The Kinloch which is nearby but not an enjoyable course for the average golfer.
- Original version
It is almost impossible
Reviewed January 29, 2026
We cannot agree with the reviewer who only gave one star. Holes 6,13, and 14 have blind shots, and we scouted the fairway and hazards with a map before teeing off. However, I'm a boogeyman golfer and don't try to reach the green in regulation.
All in all, one of the best links courses. It belongs in the same league as The Legend in Mauritius. It's significantly more exciting and better maintained than, for example, Budersand or Winston Golf. I wish we had a course in Germany that could compete with this one in terms of variety, excitement, and condition.
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