New Zealand
Golf Courses:
Kauri Cliffs - Bay of Islands

Kauri Cliffs is located about 3½ hours north of Auckland.  The golf course, designed by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants in Orlando, Florida, is an eye-popping 6510 metre 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. This event featured 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.

The golf complex includes a world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, a well stocked golf shop, and ladies’ and mens’ locker rooms.

The world class accommodation lodge is set on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay, Northland, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean.  Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands are part of the panorama, which can be viewed from the verandas, lounge, card and dining rooms.