State Hwy 5,
nr Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:
Unknown
-38.070274
176.146604
12 km NW of Rotorua.
Lakeview, NZ
Lakeview Golf & Country Club is home to a generally well-regarded "local" golf course, which offers views of Lake Rotorua and the volcano, Mount Tarawera (which last erupted in 1886!). The layout includes several attractive holes and features that will pleasantly test most facets of your game. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Worth booking ahead to ensure tee-time availability, especially at weekends.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
Limited
The town of Rotorua, which nestles at the southern end of fabulous Lake Rotorua, is at the heart of a volcanic playground set amongst rainforests that have stood the test of time.
All around are pristine lakes, steaming landscapes, bubbling mud pools and shooting geysers. The area is also home to world-class mountain biking, dramatic sceneries and a rich heritage in New Zealand’s cradle of Māori culture and history.
214 Kawaha Point Rd, Rotorua, North Island 3010.
+64 (0)7 348 4868
Visit websitePeppers on the Point is an example of the Peppers approach to creating unique properties with timeless appeal. The former 1930s mansion retains its distinct charm and design throughout. Now an exclusive Peppers lakeside retreat, this property is the finest of lodges, serving d’hôte dinner in the restaurant and providing a rare and delightful kind of Rotorua accommodation.
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Rotorua GC; Lakeview (11 km).
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