Avoid the creeks, gullies and the odd rogue borehole and you may card a decent score at Wairakei, which is an unforgettable and exciting golf course among the geysers.





Avoid the creeks, gullies and the odd rogue borehole and you may card a decent score at Wairakei, which is an unforgettable and exciting golf course among the geysers.





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Mar. 29, 2025
5
Tom Noake
A wildlife and golf masterpiece that is a vast step up from parkland New Zealand.


Jan. 14, 2023
4
Matt Wallbank
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary has placed unprecedented emphasis on the preservation of wildlife in the golfing world.
Dec. 24, 2021
4.5
Ben Richards
New Zealand’s original resort golf course and in my view, home to one of the country’s most relaxing rounds.
Apr. 10, 2021
5
Zack D
The condition at Wairakei is beautiful.
Mar. 4, 2021
5.5
Neil McGregor
This quintessential golfing.
Apr. 23, 2019
5
Peter Wood
The site is wonderful for golf with much of the central area exhibiting rolling terrain with interesting elevation changes- perfect for the production of unique golf holes with character.
Apr. 17, 2018
6
Glenn surridge
I played this course in 2003 and was impressed enough to come back as thought it was magnificent back then .
Mar. 2, 2018
5
Louis Roren
I take note of the fact that there are no reviews of this course filed after 2011.
Mar. 1, 2011
4
alan ritchie
Jul. 25, 2010
5
Matt Richardson
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4.5
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