Things to do in South Island, New Zealand: The Best Golf Courses

The Clearwater Golf Course has proven itself as a venue for international professional golf over 13 consecutive years, yet it offers a fair challenge to all visitors from the six tee choices. After your golf you’ll be welcomed into The Member Lounge providing excellent views of the 18th green and the final fairway. Free Wi-Fi allows you to update your friends on the great day you've had.

A 3 minute drive from Port Chalmers, the Port Chalmers Golf Club is a beautiful 9 hole course blessed with stunning views across the Otago Harbour offering a challenge for seasoned golfers and a fun filled adventure to those who may be new to the game. The club is renowned for its friendly, welcoming attitude and is a popular 3-putt venue. A game at the Port Chalmers Golf Club will be remembered forever!

New Zealand's most picturesque golf hole... a must do experience for all golfers. Nestled at 4500 feet in the Southern Alps of New Zealand this par 3 unique golf experience overlooking Queenstown has four tee boxes for the altitude golfer to attempt their hole in one. With Over The Top helicopter access only, players fly in, drive, chip and putt out on top.

Chisholm Park Golf Club is an 18-hole Championship links style course. Enjoy the playability and character of the holes, first-class conditioning, and amazing scenery over the Pacific Ocean, local beaches and the local region. Only 8-minutes from the heart of the city (The Octagon) local and international golfers enjoy playing the links. The Chisholm Park Golf Club was developed on reserve land during the 1930's depression years. The original name was Ocean Beach Links.

Located among vineyards you'll enjoy the scenery and course challenge when you play at Marlborough Golf Club, Fairhall, Blenheim. Founded in 1900, it's one of New Zealand's oldest courses.The par is 72 over 6052 metres off the blue tees. With only 400 members the course is never crowded. It's a friendly club where visitors are extremely welcome. Usually you can tee off without having to book a time. It's easy walking with a variety of trees and terrain, water hazards and out of bounds in the vines making it a good test of golf. Each hole is different from the next. The course is extremely well maintained by Gavin the green keeper ably assisted by club volunteers. Having an extensive course watering system in the sunniest place in the country also helps. The new clubhouse offers great home-cooked food by Carolyn and choice local wines from the club's sponsors, so the 19th is well worth a visit after your game. The club is 8 minutes' drive from Blenheim town centre and near many of the region's top cellar doors. A round of golf with us is an essential stop during your visit to Marlborough. We look forward to seeing you soon.