Kauri Cliffs

Kauri Cliffs: Prepare to be amazed - this is golf at its most spectacular. It doesn't matter which way you look from this open, undulating and expansive layout, the stunning ocean views and unspoilt naturalness of the environment will have you reeling off superlatives aplenty. Shark's teeth-like offshore islands, coastal headlands and sandy covers are all constantly in view from both the golf course and the luxurious 5-star Lodge.

The golf course is fabulously sculpted. By the time you hit the closing stretch, which takes you along the cliffs' edge, you will already be in raptures over Dave Harman's fair but challenging design. Although trees are quite a rarity on this open and wind prone layout, there are several deep ravines full of abundant vegetation, which you'll need to cross both with ball and buggy.

With a few longish carries to make onto the generally good-width fairways, you should choose your tees carefully, although many of the back-tee locations are well worth a visit for the curious and (playing-wise) for lower handicappers. At the par-5 8th you tee-off virtually from the ocean itself.

Although excellently crafted, the stylish bunkering becomes almost incidental in such a wonderfully natural and scenic location. Here at Kauri Cliffs the vistas onto the Pacific Ocean and Cavalli Islands have a tendency to steal the show. As with several of the world's greatest courses (of which Kauri Cliffs is definitely one), the green fee may leave a bit of a dent in your pocket, but the golfing experience is not to be missed.

Stay&Play at Kauri Cliffs: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.