Carrington Estate

109 Maitai Bay Rd,

Karikari Peninsula, Northland 0483

  • Office

    +64 (0)9 408 7222
  • Pro shop

    +64 (0)9 408 7222
  • Fax

    +64 (0)9 408 7414

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Rural countryside and coastal bushland.

  • Designer:

    Matt Dye

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Metres
6417
5357
4654
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
74.2
69.0
69.5

Location

Latitude:

-34.860400

Longitude:

173.383462

How to get there:

150 km NW of Whangarei / 35 km NE of Kaitaia.

Carrington Estate

4-star: Above average course - well worth a visit.

Est. 2003

Carrington Estate: Although it's a long drive to the northern tip of the North Island, the scenery alone ensures you are well rewarded, and some of New Zealand's golfing jewels await ... not least, the much heralded Carrington Estate. In addition to its 5-star accommodation and services, the 3,000-acre Carrington Estate includes an impressive winery and a wonderfully scenic and challenging Matt Dye designed championship golf course.

The pleasantly undulating front-nine loop, with its scattering of tall, elegant gum trees, feels slightly more tree-lined than the more open back-nine. Holes like the narrow short par-4 6th and testing par-3 7th both bring water into play. A small lake and attractive wetlands pose a significant threat at these holes. Big-hitters will enjoy the generally good-width fairways, but don't stray too far beyond them, where thick coastal vegetation can pose ball finding issues.

From another wonderfully elevated tee at the downhill par-3 10th, the back-nine slopes away from the clubhouse, a harmonious interplay of rolling fairways, scattered bushes and picturesque wetlands. Beyond the course are stunning views out onto the Pacific Ocean and across to New Zealand's most northerly peninsula.

In this blissfully natural and tranquil setting, you can forget the hustle and bustle of city life and pit your skills against this challenging, immensely scenic and thoroughly enjoyable course. And if you still want even more elevated views, take the short ride up to the Karikari winery and sample some of its really excellent wines.

Stay&Play at Carrington Estate: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

International visitor fee, 18-holes in high season: NZ$180; NZ affiliated golfers NZ$125. Golf cart hire NZ$60.

Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2023].

Other information

Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.

Practice facilities

Limited

Did you know?

The 3000-acre Carrington Resort is home to a fabulous Matt Dye designed 18-hole championship golf course, the award-winning Karikari Estate vineyard and winery, 4 km of secluded white sandy beaches and dunes, and a wonderful 5-star Lodge and restaurant. Tennis courts, swimming pool, spa facilities, shooting range, canoeing, mountain biking and horse riding also number amongst the resort's facilities and activities. Karikari is New Zealand's most northerly vineyard and winery.

Formerly operated as part of the Queensland, Australia based Peppers hotel group, Carrington Estate was bought in 2013 by the Chinese real-estate giant Shanghai Cred. The Estate's Chinese owners announced significant development plans for the Estate, which, if built, will create one of the largest tourist resorts in Northland.

Published ranking

New Zealand's 22nd best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2023/24).

Where2Stay

  • Carrington Estate5-star

    109 Maitai Bay Rd, Karikari Peninsula, Northland.

    +64 (0)9 408 7222

    Visit website

    Carrington Estate's Lodge offers spacious, air-conditioned bedrooms with California kingsize beds and private bathrooms. The Lodge rooms are connected to wide verandahs that lead to the resort’s restaurant and guest lounge. Fully-equipped villas and houses are also available, each with a private verandah and spectacular views over the golf course and Pacific Ocean. The Estate’s Café, also offering superb estate and ocean views, is a great place to sample wines from the Carrington Estate winery.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Carrington Estate

    • Golf within 10 km:

      No

    • Golf within 30 km:

      No

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