Kauri Cliffs sits on 6,000 acres of rolling farmland in New Zealand's subtropical North Island, designed by David Harman in 1999 as an uncompromising championship test. What makes this course transcendent is its setting: a clifftop location where the Pacific Ocean and the offshore Cavalli Islands become the dominant visual force, with fifteen of eighteen holes enjoying ocean vistas and six played directly alongside plunging coastal cliffs. The course rises and falls dramatically across the terrain, requiring electric carts for most visitors due to severe elevation changes, yet every climb reveals another breathtaking view. Six iconic holes—particularly the stunning par-3 seventh hole named Cavalli, and the finishing par-4 seventeenth—have become legendary among golfers worldwide; Brandt Snedeker famously called it "Pebble Beach on steroids." The inland holes wind through working farmland, native bush, and marsh, grounding the experience in the authentic rural landscape of New Zealand. With fewer than 5,000 rounds played annually, Kauri Cliffs maintains pristine conditioning and the rare luxury of solitude.
A 7,119-yard David Harman design with 15 ocean-view holes and 6 clifftop holes played directly alongside the Pacific, featuring severe elevation changes and dramatic natural terrain.
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is a world-class luxury resort on 6,000 acres featuring 22 individual suites, a two-bedroom Owner's Cottage, and luxury villas. All accommodations are nestled in native forest with ocean and golf course views. Resort amenities include two swimming pools (one indoor lap pool, one outdoor infinity pool), a full-service spa, two tennis courts, three private beaches, and fine dining. Rates include full breakfast, pre-dinner aperitif with canapés, gourmet dinner, and free minibar. Lodge guests receive 10% discount off green fees.