
Carrington Course
Peppers Carrington Resort
About this course
Carrington is a resort golf course located in Kaitaia, in the Far North region of Northland, New Zealand. Designed by American architect Matt Dye, the course forms part of the Peppers Carrington Resort offering and serves both resort guests and local players. The course is situated in a landscape characteristic of the northern tip of New Zealand's North Island, where rolling terrain and native vegetation define the setting. Matt Dye, known for his work across Australasia and beyond, brought contemporary design principles to the property. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography and the region's open, windswept character typical of courses in the Far North. The design incorporates the undulating ground and native plantings that reflect the local environment, creating a course that integrates with rather than dominates its surroundings. As a resort course, Carrington is designed to be playable across a range of skill levels while offering enough strategic interest for accomplished golfers. The course supports the resort's broader hospitality offering and draws on the appeal of golf tourism in Northland, a region known for its coastal scenery and outdoor recreation. The combination of resort amenities and golf access makes it a destination for visitors exploring the northernmost reaches of New Zealand's golf landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kaitaia, Northland, NZ
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Matt Dye
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Difficulty
- 74.1/130
Getting there
The journey to Peppers Carrington Resort begins at Auckland International Airport (AKL), New Zealand's primary gateway, followed by a scenic three-hour drive north through the Northland region toward the Far North. The route transitions gradually from urban sprawl into rolling farmland and native bush, with the landscape growing progressively wilder and more remote as you approach Kaitaia, the northernmost town of consequence on the North Island. From there, a final thirty-minute drive carries you through quiet rural roads and coastal approaches into the resort's secluded grounds, where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean converge at the edge of the continent - a fitting arrival at one of New Zealand's most geographically remote luxury destinations. For those seeking a more direct passage, charter flights from Auckland to nearby airstrips can compress the journey considerably, delivering guests directly to this far-flung corner of the country where isolation and natural grandeur define the Peppers Carrington experience.

FAQ
Common questions about Carrington
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Carrington was designed by Matt Dye.
Yes. Carrington is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Carrington is 72.
The slope rating at Carrington is 130.
Carrington is a 18-hole course.

