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Te Ārai Links is a coastal golf destination north of Auckland comprising two separate 18-hole walking links. The South Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened in October 2022 and is a par-72 layout routed through coastal sand dunes. The North Course, designed by Tom Doak, opened in October 2023 and plays to par 71.
Te Ārai's official site lists North Course yardages from 5,003 yards forward to 6,931 yards championship. The two layouts are deliberately different: the South has sixteen ocean-view holes and eight directly bordering the coast, while the North incorporates more inland golf and distinct green forms. Both use fescue turf and are walking-only.
The course is a links golf course. The course was designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and Tom Doak. It is open to the public. On-site facilities include Driving Range, Putting Green, Short Game Area, Golf Shop, Caddie Service, Club Hire, Restaurant, Clubhouse, and 3 more.
Te Ārai Links was developed as a two-course coastal golf destination near Te Arai. The project paired two major modern architecture teams with separate layouts rather than creating interchangeable nines or a single 36-hole course.
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw routed the South Course through natural rolling sand dunes, using firm fescue turf, exposed sand and the existing coastal contours. Sixteen holes have ocean views and eight border directly on the sea. Tom Doak's North Course was intentionally made different, beginning and finishing at the ocean while spending more of its routing inland and using distinctive green shapes.
The South Course opened in October 2022, followed by the North Course in October 2023. Accommodation, dining, practice facilities and separate course clubhouses have been developed around the two layouts.
Both courses entered major world rankings quickly. Golf Digest's 2024 World's 100 Greatest placed the North at #36 and South at #40. GOLF Magazine's 2025/26 World Top 100 ranked the South #79 and North #98.
Te Ārai Links operates as a walking-only two-course destination. Its golf facilities include two clubhouses, golf shops, a driving range, short-game area and a two-acre putting facility known as The Playground.
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| Fee Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 International - 1 Jan to 30 Apr | NZD 850 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2026 AU/NZ Resident - 1 Jan to 30 Apr | NZD 450 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2026 International - 1 May to 30 Jun | NZD 850 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2026 AU/NZ Resident - 1 May to 30 Jun | NZD 400 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2026 International - 1 Jul to 30 Sep | NZD 700 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2026 AU/NZ Resident - 1 Jul to 30 Sep | NZD 300 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2026 International - 1 Oct to 31 Oct | NZD 975 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2026 AU/NZ Resident - 1 Oct to 31 Oct | NZD 400 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2026 International - 1 Nov to 31 Dec | NZD 975 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2026 AU/NZ Resident - 1 Nov to 31 Dec | NZD 500 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2027 International - 1 Jan to 30 Apr | NZD 975 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2027 AU/NZ Resident - 1 Jan to 30 Apr | NZD 500 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2027 International - 1 May to 30 Jun | NZD 975 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2027 AU/NZ Resident - 1 May to 30 Jun | NZD 400 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
| 2027 International - 1 Jul to 30 Sep | NZD 700 | Per round; inclusive of GST. |
| 2027 AU/NZ Resident - 1 Jul to 30 Sep | NZD 300 | Proof of Australian or New Zealand residency required. |
Prices are indicative and subject to change. Contact the course to confirm current rates.
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