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Cape Kidnappers is an 18-hole, par-71 Tom Doak design on a working sheep and cattle station in Hawke's Bay. Founded by Julian and Josie Robertson, the course opened in 2004 and occupies a ridge-and-valley landscape above the Pacific Ocean. The dedicated course page lists a championship length of 7,119 yards (6,510 metres), although another current official page gives 7,147 yards (6,569 metres).
Several fairways run close to deep ravines and cliff edges reaching about 140 metres above sea level. Doak's Renaissance Golf returned in 2022 for a complete renovation of all 18 greens and fairways. Practice facilities include a 12-stall driving range plus putting and chipping areas.
The course is an 18-hole resort golf course. It plays to par 71, 6,510m (7,119 yards). Designed by Tom Doak, the course originally opened in 2004. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving range, Putting green, Chipping green, Pro shop, Clubhouse, Locker rooms, Caddie service, Golf carts.
Julian and Josie Robertson developed Cape Kidnappers as a sister golf property to Kauri Cliffs. Tom Doak was selected to create the course on the Robertson family's working Hawke's Bay farm, using the site's ridges, valleys and coastal escarpments. The finished course opened in 2004.
Doak sought to create holes specific to the site's unusual landforms rather than impose a conventional resort routing. Fairways occupy exposed ridges and fingers of land separated by deep ravines, with firm playing surfaces intended to keep the ground game relevant.
Renaissance Golf returned in 2022 and completed a renovation covering all 18 greens and fairways.
Cape Kidnappers quickly became internationally recognised among modern New Zealand courses and has appeared prominently in international course rankings.
The course remains part of the Robertson family's Cape Kidnappers property, alongside the Rosewood-managed lodge and a 6,000-acre working sheep and cattle station.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep-30 Sep 2026 International 18 Holes | NZD 750 | Shoulder-season rate. |
| 1 Sep-30 Sep 2026 Australian Resident 18 Holes | NZD 500 | Shoulder-season rate. |
| 1 Sep-30 Sep 2026 New Zealand Resident 18 Holes | NZD 400 | Shoulder-season rate. |
| 1 Oct 2026-30 Apr 2027 International 18 Holes | NZD 975 | High-season rate. |
| 1 Oct 2026-30 Apr 2027 Australian Resident 18 Holes | NZD 700 | High-season rate. |
| 1 Oct 2026-30 Apr 2027 New Zealand Resident 18 Holes | NZD 450 | High-season rate. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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