Kauri Cliffs
Overview
Why it matters
Kauri Cliffs is a grand Pacific escape where golf and lodge life seem designed in the same breath. Holes move across ridges, farmland, native bush, and cliff edges, with the Cavalli Islands floating offshore like a painter’s reward.
The course is generous enough to invite resort rhythm and dramatic enough to make the round feel cinematic. Ocean views arrive repeatedly but never cheaply, balanced by thoughtful green sites and a service culture that understands privacy. It is Northland luxury at full volume: expansive, serene, and deeply transportive.
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Par
72
Yardage
7,119
Holes
18
Opened
2000
Green fee
$450–$700
Difficulty
8/10
Architect
David Harman
Inside Loop rating
4.8 / 5
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Reader reviews
Trusted reads from the field.
Clara Beaumont
★★★★★
Every hole seemed to reveal another Pacific panorama, and the lodge service made the whole stay seamless.
Theo Nakamura
★★★★★
A rare course where the scenery is spectacular and the golf still has enough strategy to stay with you.
Dine like a champion
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Kauri Cliffs Dining Room
New Zealand lodge cuisine
Estate-grown produce, ocean views, and quietly indulgent fireside service
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