The Ultimate Golf Getaway in Tūrangi: Stay Central, Play the Central Plateau’s Best Courses
Taupō • Turangi • Tongariro • Ruapehu
If you’re planning a North Island golf trip, there’s one decision that shapes your entire experience: where you base yourselves. While many default to Taupō, savvy golfers—especially groups and retirees who value space, ease, and access—are discovering a better option: Tūrangi.
Positioned at the heart of the Central Plateau, Tūrangi gives you seamless access to some of New Zealand’s most rewarding and diverse golf courses—without the crowds, traffic, or price tag of busier hubs.
Why Base Your Golf Trip in Tūrangi (Not Taupō)
Tūrangi offers something Taupō can’t: true centrality without compromise.
From here, you’re within easy reach of championship courses, hidden gems, and unique golfing experiences—all while returning each day to a peaceful, private setting that’s perfect for unwinding with your group.
For golfing groups—especially those travelling midweek or planning extended stays—this makes a huge difference. You’re not battling for bookings, rushing tee times, or navigating busy town centres. Instead, you’re enjoying a relaxed, well-paced golf escape.
Play the Best Courses in the Central Plateau
Kinloch Golf Club – Championship Golf with a View
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, Kinloch Golf Club is one of New Zealand’s premier golfing experiences. Think rolling fairways, strategic bunkering, and sweeping views over Lake Taupō.
From Tūrangi, you’re just 45 minutes away—close enough for an easy day trip, far enough to avoid staying in the bustle.
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary – Nature Meets Championship Golf
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary is unlike anywhere else. Set within a predator-free sanctuary, you’ll often share the course with deer and native birdlife.
It’s a standout round for visiting golfers—challenging, scenic, and memorable.
Tarrangower Golf Club – A Hidden Gem Worth the Drive
Located in Taumarunui, Tarrangower Golf Club is a favourite among those who know. Less crowded and full of character, it offers a relaxed, authentic golfing experience—perfect for groups wanting variety beyond the well-known names.
Tūrangi Golf Club – Easy, Enjoyable, Right on Your Doorstep
Tūrangi Golf Club is ideal for a warm-up round or a relaxed afternoon game. Friendly, accessible, and just minutes from your accommodation, it’s perfect for arrival day or squeezing in an extra round.
The 12th Tee – Virtual Golf for All Weather Fun
For something different, The 12th Tee in Taupō offers a high-end virtual golf experience. Perfect for evenings, rainy days, or a bit of competitive fun with your group.
Stay Together, Play Together: Why Groups Love The Quarters
Golf trips are about more than just the course—they’re about the time in between.
At The Quarters, you can accommodate your entire group comfortably in one place. No splitting across hotel rooms, no logistics headaches—just easy, social, relaxed stays.
Why golfing groups choose us:
Spacious group accommodation (ideal for 4–39 guests)
Flexible layouts for couples or singles
Plenty of room to store gear and unwind
Outdoor areas for post-round drinks and stories
For retired travellers and weekday golfers, it’s even better—quieter stays, more availability, and a more relaxed pace.
Easy Dining Options After a Day on the Course
After a full day of golf, you’ve got options—keep it simple or make it special.
Catering delivered by ToiToi Catering
A relaxed meal at The Hare & Copper in Tūrangi
Or self-cater and enjoy dinner together on-site
This flexibility is ideal for groups—especially those staying multiple nights.
Perfect for Retired Golfers & Midweek Escapes
If you’ve got the freedom to travel midweek, Tūrangi is a smart choice.
You’ll enjoy:
Quieter courses and easier tee time bookings
Better accommodation availability
A slower, more enjoyable pace
The chance to turn a golf trip into a longer, more relaxed getaway
It’s golf without the rush—and that’s exactly how it should be.
Plan Your Central Plateau Golf Escape
Whether you’re organising a trip with mates, planning a couples’ golf getaway, or booking a longer midweek escape, Tūrangi puts you right where you want to be.
Stay central. Play the best. Relax properly.
And once you’ve experienced the ease of a Tūrangi-based golf trip, you’ll wonder why you ever stayed anywhere else.
