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Waitemata Course

Waitemata Golf Club

Auckland, NZ
Paddo
18 holesPar 7074.3/129

About this course

Waitemata Golf Club sits on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, occupying a coastal site that overlooks the Waitemata Harbour and the city skyline beyond. The club was established in 1902, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in the Auckland region. The course has undergone various modifications over its long history, with the current layout shaped by the natural topography of the peninsula and the constraints of its harbourside setting. The routing works across undulating terrain with several holes playing along or near the water's edge, offering views across the harbour. The coastal location means wind is often a factor in club selection and strategy. The course features a mix of tree-lined holes and more open stretches where the harbour breezes come into play. Elevation changes throughout the round add variety to the shot-making requirements. Waitemata has hosted numerous regional and national amateur competitions over the decades, serving as an important venue in New Zealand golf. The club maintains traditional membership structures common to established New Zealand golf clubs, with active participation in inter-club competitions throughout the Auckland area. The clubhouse takes advantage of the harbour views, and the club's location on the North Shore places it within easy reach of central Auckland while maintaining a distinct character shaped by its waterside setting and long history in the region.

Quick facts

Location
Auckland, NZ
Access
Public
Year built
1905
Holes
18
Par
70
Difficulty
74.3/129

Getting there

Most visitors to Waitemata Golf Club arrive through Auckland International Airport (AKL), New Zealand's primary gateway, positioned roughly twenty-five kilometers south of the city center. From there, the journey north traces the harbor's edge through Auckland's urban sprawl before climbing into the leafy, residential enclave of Devonport on the North Shore - a transition marked by views across the Waitemata Harbour and, for those taking the scenic route, the option of the brief vehicular ferry crossing. The club itself sits tucked into the hillside above Narrow Neck Beach, its understated entrance revealing little of the dramatic clifftop terrain that awaits beyond the gate, where the city's bustle gives way to the timeless rhythm of wind, sea, and links.

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Yes. Waitemata is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Waitemata is 70.

The slope rating at Waitemata is 129.

Waitemata is a 18-hole course.

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