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Matauri Bay, Northland · New Zealand

Kauri Cliffs

Northland light, island views, and a beautiful excuse to go further.

View on the atlas
Tall grasses and blue sky at Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand
The setting
Clifftop
The experience
Course & lodge
Arrival airport to consider
Bay of Islands / Kerikeri (KKE)
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WHY GO

The long way is worth it.

Kauri Cliffs gives a Northland journey a golfing centrepiece. David Harman’s course unfolds above the Pacific, with island views and farmland around it. It is the sort of destination that deserves more than a quick tick on a list.

The round, in perspective.

The coastline supplies the spectacle, but leave enough attention for your own game. A comfortable tee choice and an unhurried warm-up help a special round feel like a pleasure rather than an examination.

Make the trip work.

Book the golf directly and consider the journey from your arrival airport. If combining it with Cape Kidnappers, plan proper travel time between the two regions rather than stacking rounds on consecutive mornings.

Somewhere to settle in.

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs is the lodge option alongside the course. Decide whether the trip is a resort stay or part of a broader Northland itinerary before choosing your base.

Find your season.

Consider the Southern Hemisphere spring through autumn, checking current course maintenance and local forecasts close to travel.

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Sources & planning notes

Kauri Cliffs: official golf and visitor services ↗

Researched 23 September 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.

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