Explore Our Course
Explore each hole on the course through our helicopter flyover videos. Simply choose a hole on the right and watch.
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Hole 1. Wairakei – Adorning Waters - Par 5, 490m
The first and shortest of Wairakei's par 5's. A straightforward hole provided you avoid the 11 bunkers scattered up the fairway and around the green. Use the course guide to lay up short of the fairway bunkers close to the green or carry them if you dare. A two-tier green places importance of distance control for your approach shot.
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Hole 2. Awaawa – Dry Valley - Par 3, 215m
The first of Wairakei's 4 very special (spectacular) par 3's. An intimidating tee shot from the blue tees of some 215m across a gully to a large moderately bunkered green. Check the flag location from the front tees, as the length of the green is deceiving. In all cases avoid the deep greenside bunker to the left.
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Hole 3. Karapiti – Broken Old Man - Par 5, 506m
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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Hole 4. Old Oak - Par 4, 340m
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.
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Hole 5. Te Huringa – Turning Point - Par 3, 165m
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.
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Hole 6. Rawhiti – Sunrise - Par 4, 434m
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.
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Hole 7. Huka – Foaming Waters - Par 4, 336m
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.
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Hole 8. Farmer's Folly - Par 4, 350m
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.
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Hole 9. Kirikiri Maha – Many Sands - Par 4, 394m
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.
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Hole 10. Wai Kowhai – Water & Kowhai Tree - Par 3, 176m
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.
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Hole 11. Ruapehu – Two Explosions - Par 4, 333m
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.
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Hole 12. Tongariro – Taken South - Par 4, 296m
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.
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Hole 13. Mania Te Tonga – The South Plain - Par 4, 400
The 13th plays as one of the longest par 4's on the course. The fairway is generously wide however a tee shot down the right side provides the only direct line to the green. A difficult approach shot, the green is protected by a large pine tree short and left often requiring a shot to be played with right to left shape.
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Hole 14. The Rogue - Par 5, 548m
A well named hole and for a long time the longest hole in the country. The tee shot played down a narrow chute needs to be long and straight. Beware of the fairway bunkers left and right.
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Hole 15. Puke Wiwi – Tussock Mound - Par 3, 192m
A dramatically different hole from all 3-tee locations and the last of the testing par 3's. Like most of the holes at Wairakei club selection is important, the green is large but the penalty for coming up short is heavy.
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Hole 16. Tauhara – Lone Sentry - Par 4, 374m
A straight forward hole although you cannot see the landing area for your tee shot, a shot down the right-hand side will generally feed back onto the fairway, however a shot pulled left leaves you struggling to find the green for 2.
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Hole 17. Kaapo – Blind Hit Or Shot - Par 4, 393m
One of the most demanding tee shots from the blue tees, requiring a long well positioned ball. As the name suggests the tee shot is blind generally the right side of the fairway is preferred as it opens up the green.
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Hole 18. Paenga Tui – Perching Place Of The Tui - Par 5, 518m
The final hole again has a well-protected fairway with 3 bunkers waiting to catch a wayward drive. The length of the tee shot will determine the strategy for the rest of the hole.
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History & Design
The Wairakei Geothermal Park is a place of majestic beauty. It was against this impressive backdrop that leading British Golf Course Architect Commander John Harris saw potential to create a championship golf course like no other.
Skirting the edges of active geothermal fields he used the volcanic contours to sculpt fairways, elevate tees and greens and bury hazards within the natural landscape.
It was the New Zealand Government’s Tourist Hotel Corporation who in 1970 commissioned Wairakei as a green fee facility for all to enjoy, but to ensure the course met the rigorous standards of full world class championship competition Commander Harris also employed the services of Mike Wolveridge and one of the great playing professionals Peter Thomson, five time winner of the British Open. Together they succeeded in creating New Zealand’s first truly great championship golf course and a golfing experience that remains unique to this day.
Tuition
Whatever your playing level we have a coaching option to improve your game. Our two NZPGA approved professionals are available for both private lessons and golf schools.
Please phone the Pro Shop for appointments Phone: 07-374-8152.
or email: info@wairakeigolf.co.nz
Membership
We invite you to become a member of the Wairakei Tui Golf Club, to experience New Zealand’s number one golf course as your Home course. As part of the membership you are entitled to play without paying any green fees (subject to availability), use of all the practice facilities, discount on cart hire and a reduced green fee for guests playing with you. The club has a haggle competition twice a week, Wednesday and Sunday, where times can be booked to play in the allocated tee times.
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Special One Time Only Offer Join before the 31st March 2012 and pay no joining fee. Saving $1,600. It is the chance of a lifetime to join New Zealand's #1 rated course (2010) for only $1,850 (plus affiliation fees). The year runs from 1st April 2012 until 31st March 2013. |
Membership fees are invoiced by the club committee, and this levy amount differs as to whether you are a member of another club etc.
To become a member please complete and return this application form to:
Wairakei Tui Golf Club
c/- P.O. Box 377
Taupo 3351
The Wairakei Tui Golf Club committee is administered separately to the golf course operations, the committee meets monthly, applications are tabled and considered at the first available meeting.
For further information please contact the Wairakei Tui Club secretary – Deb Dickie, debdickie@xtra.co.nz.
Dress Standard
- ALL PLAYERS AND SPECTACTORS must be dressed in appropriate golf attire. Neat and tidy at all times with collared shirts, dress trousers or shorts to be worn. For example no jeans, trackpants, jandals or boots.
- Please note we are a SOFT SPIKE only course, ALL METAL SPIKED golf shoes are not permitted.
- We are able to change spikes or hire shoes are available at the pro shop.
- Tee times and hire equipment should be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment.
Hire Equipment
- Golf cart $50.00
- Executive Club Hire 18 holes incl. trundler $50.00
- Hire Shoes $10.00
- All the prices are valid until31st September 2012 and were updated on 14th January 2012.
- Tee times and hire equipment should be reserved in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Proof of club membership may be requested.
Green Fees
- New Zealand Registered Golfer (member of a New Zealand Golf Club) $125.00
- New Zealand Registered Group Rate 12 - 23 players $115.00 per person 24 players or more $110.00 per person
- Australian Registered Golfers (member of an Australian Golf Club) $150.00
- Other Registered Golfers (member of a golf club outside NZ & Aust.) $200.00
- Junior (Under 18 years old) $65.00*
Playing Lessons
- Play a round with one of our resident professionals and see how they do it.
- While you're on the course your professional will guide you through swing adjustments and course management.
- A playing lesson is the ideal way to learn how to think your way around the golf course, choosing the right club and style of shot for each occasion in a way that can't be taught or learnt on the driving range.
- 1 - 4 people $150.00 for 9 holes (plus green fee)
- Please phone the Pro Shop for more information 07-374-8152.
SILICON COACH COMPUTER ANALYSIS LESSON
- Silicon Coach is a video analysis programme that enables coach and student to instantly view and study the swing. Silicon Coach advantages include:
- Instant feed back - the ability to view your own swing; speeds up the learning process.
- Compare various swings with the use of split frames and overlaying.
- A full range of tools are available to enhance your analysis of a persons technique.
- Your analysis can be saved as a movie file as you go. It can then be played back, saved to CD.
5 LESSON SERIES
- While working your way into a new swing, a series gives you the opportunity to have the repeated guidance of your own coach, ensuring you stay on track. A series also enable you to work on all aspects of the game with someone who knows it best.
- $ 170 for 5 x 30 minute lessons
Individual Lessons
- One to one format, full shots on the driving range focussing on key points of your swing.
- A great way to pin point the area of your swing that needs the most work and discover the best way of correcting it.
- Short game lessons on putting, chipping, pitching or bunkers are also available on our excellent practice facilities. Just what you need to sort out those frustrating scoring shots.
- $40 per 30 minutes
Golf Schools
The ultimate package, being coached through all aspects of your game in a professionally designed 3 day programme. |
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Programme 2 rounds of 9 holes 1 round of 18 holes Coaching DVD |
Areas covered Tee and fairway play Short game, bunker play, and putting Course management Odd lies Subconscious golf |
Please phone the Pro Shop for more information on
07-374-8152 or email info@wairakeigolf.co.nz
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