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Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:53

Tongariro - Taken South

The second of 2 short par 4's in succession. Again requiring an accurate second shot. Not a lot to be gained with the tee shot, so long as it is not in the pond to the right of one of the 4 fairway traps you are in good position. Like the 11th green distance control is essential 2 bunkers cut into the hill protect the elevated green.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:52

Ruapehu - Two Explosions

The hole is broken into 2 segments by a small creek running across the fairway short of the green. A shot played to the same side of the fairway as the pin is on often leaves an easier second shot. A demanding shot is asked of the player here. The green is kidney shaped and very narrow in the middle.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:51

Water & Kowhai Tree

The green is set into the side of a hill, getting wider further up the green. The hole generally plays longer than it looks as anything short will feed into one of three deep bunkers guarding the front of the green.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:51

Kirikiri Maha

A long par 4 well protected down the right with 6 fairway bunkers. A well-struck tee shot shaped right to left down the fairway leaves you in good position for your second.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:50

Farmer's Folly

Arguably one of the most demanding holes on the course. Finding the fairway is essential for a good score on this hole. You can bite off as much as you dare down the right hand side although the risk does not always match the reward, any shot from the upper area of fairway leaves a short iron to the green.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:50

Huka - Foaming Waters

A good tee shot sets up this hole well. A drive close to the right hand side of the first fairway bunker is ideal. Shape the tee shot left to right if you wish, avoid going left at all costs. Providing you've found the fairway you're left with a straight forward shot to a large flat green.ach shot.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:50

Rawhiti - Sunrise

Yes the hole is as impressive as the view from the tee. The tee shot needs to be well struck with length more important than direction on this reasonably wide fairway. Your course guide and pin placement sheet will be of assistance to this elevated green. You will be well advised to avoid the deep bunker cut into the front of the green.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:49

Te Huringa - Turning Point

A demanding par 3 from all tees choice of club is crucial to this very shallow green. If in doubt with club selection take an extra one. Check wind direction by looking at the tree tops and flag as the tee can be deceptively calm. The problems don't stop there the green slopes from back to front making a long two putt tricky.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:49

Old Oak

A short par 4 that requires two well-played shots. The tee is demanding, avoiding the large pine tree to the left is crucial. Driver is not always the club of choice as the two fairway bunkers to the right are reachable, either lay up short or shape the ball right to left.

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 13:48

Karapiti - Broken Old Man

A par 5 which gets more demanding the closer you get to the green. A tee shot down the right hand side will generally kick back into the fairway.

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Google review - Cheezo

Absolutely stunning and beautiful course that proposes both challenges and enjoyment. It’s incredible scenic with very nice flora and fauna around the course. The staff were incredibly hospitable, and the course was in mint condition. The food from the bar after our round was also incredibly delicious giving us something to look forward to after our round. This is an experience I will never forget, and I hope I will be able to play this course again in my life.

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Google review – F Inouye

A truly magnificent golf course! Set in a wildlife sanctuary the course is in impeccable shape and a joy to play. The staff are extremely friendly and upon checking in players can be provided ‘customised’ score cards with course handicap, suggested tees and slope rating. A nice touch! This was our second time playing and we chose to walk the course this time. Pace of play was perfect, and walking gave us the chance to see the entire course in all its beautiful flora and fauna! Certainly, worth every penny!!!

Google review – F Inouye
Google review – Norman Woods

Is Wairakei New Zealand’s Augusta? It’s a luxurious golfing experience that leaves you feeling special and spoilt. Attention to detail is evidently important at Wairakei; the attention to detail that the team show to the guests and the attention to detail on the course, all world class.

The visual beauty of the sanctuary continuously lulls you into a false sense of security, hiding the ongoing challenge of a brilliant, tough and testing meadowland layout.

Google review – Norman Woods
Facebook – Doogs Howe

Played Wairakei this morning (my 2nd time) has to be 1 of the most best-looking courses around. Perfect condition today 1st time shooting under 1 shot 3 under 69 but does help with bugger all wind. My favourite course I’ve played.

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Instagram – Trolleyboys

It’s been a while since the boys have been back out there. Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary – this course is an absolute gem. Worth every penny and more!

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