
Turangi Course
Turangi Golf Club
About this course
Turangi Golf Club occupies a scenic setting in the central North Island of New Zealand, in the Waikato region near the town of Turangi. The course sits in a landscape shaped by volcanic geology and native forest, characteristic of the central plateau. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography and tree-lined fairways typical of courses in this part of New Zealand, with water hazards and elevation changes that reflect the region's terrain. The course is a nine-hole design that serves the local golfing community and visitors to the area. Like many regional clubs in New Zealand, Turangi offers a more intimate and accessible experience than the country's championship venues, with a focus on member play and social golf. The layout encourages a mix of shot-making across varying hole lengths and challenges, and the native vegetation and water features provide both aesthetic character and strategic interest. Turangi's setting near Lake Taupo and within reach of the Tongariro National Park makes it part of a region known for outdoor recreation and natural beauty. The club reflects the character of provincial New Zealand golf—unpretentious, well-maintained, and embedded in local community life. The course offers a genuine sense of place, shaped by its landscape and the traditions of the club and its members.
Quick facts
- Location
- Turangi, Waikato, NZ
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Difficulty
- 75.8/133
Getting there
The journey to Turangi Golf Club begins at Auckland International Airport (AKL), New Zealand's primary gateway, followed by a three-hour drive south through the Waikato region and into the volcanic plateau of the Central North Island. The route transitions from motorway to winding rural roads that climb gradually into a landscape of native beech forest and geothermal activity, with Lake Taupo emerging as a shimmering landmark in the distance. Turangi itself sits at the southern tip of that lake, a small, purposeful town built around its reputation as a world-class trout-fishing destination, and the final approach to Turangi Golf Club carries you through this quiet, contemplative terrain before arriving at a course that commands views across the water and into the surrounding hills - a fitting setting for a club that draws its character from New Zealand's unspoiled backcountry.

FAQ
Common questions about Turangi
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Turangi is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Turangi is 72.
The slope rating at Turangi is 133.
Turangi is a 18-hole course.



