Top 10 Golf Courses in Bay of Plenty Region, North Island

Ohope International Golf Club is rated one of the top links courses in New Zealand. No matter how bad the golf is, the magnificent views from the course make up for any bad golf. Whether it be watching the active volcanic, White Island smokin', the scenic coastline visible all the way to East Cape, or watching the kayaks racing in the Ohope Harbour. Imagine the scenery when having your wedding reception at the club, the views would only be surpassed by the beautiful bride. Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries or just a social function, we can cater for them all. For any inquiry regarding golf, social functions, or just having a quiet social beverage, contact any one of our team at the club. Ohope has won the Best Beach award in New Zealand for 2013 and also received the award for the most sunniest days in New Zealand 2013 (third year in a row).

Established in 1971, the Omanu Golf Club has built a reputation as the "Bays Best Golfing Experience" and offers a great golfing experience to its members and visitors alike The golf course is of a very high standard and would best be described as parkland. The fairways are mostly flat with some slight undulation and the rough is cut to a consistent length which provides a challenge for the better golfer but remains playable for all levels. The Café, Bar and Proshop operate 7 days a week and there is space for visitors almost everyday.

The Rotorua Golf Club is situated on the thermal Arikikapakapa reserve in Rotorua, New Zealand. Rotorua Golf Club consists of an 18 hole, par 70 course - 5,800 metres providing variety and challenge, with many holes played over and around both dormant and active thermal areas.There is a choice of four different tee placements and players of all levels will find enjoyment.

FootGolf is a hybrid of soccer and golf where the players kick a soccer ball to a large 21" cup in the least amount of kicks. The game is played on our 9 hole golf course and has 18 holes.This new sport is taking the world by storm with over 300 golf courses signing up for FootGolf.This activity is great for family fun and awesome for a group completion. Where golf meets soccer.

Lakeview Golf and Country Club is an 18 hole par 72 free draining golf course with spectacular views of Lake Rotorua and surrounding hills.Undulating fairways and challenging greens will provide a test for any golfer. Hazards include bunkers and native bush clad gorges.Amazing native bird life adds to this unique golfing experience situated within minutes of other popular tourist attractions.

Government Gardens Golf features a full length 9 hole golf course set on the shores of Lake Rotorua, with executive hire clubs available for men,women, and juniors. We have a 21 bay floodlit driving range, covered for all weather conditions.Also in the driving range we have automated baseball batting cages so players can experience the thrill of hitting a home run with speed controls to suit everyone's skill level. We have New Zealand's best mini putt course which features real sand bunkers,huge boulders and water hazards for all skill levels with lengthy par 4's and 5's and tricky par 3's. Government gardens Golf is great complex, ideal for individuals,families,schools and corporate team building.We have recently added new attractions to our facility including FootGolf, paintball target shooting and a paintball arena for speedball games.