Views of Lake Rotorua, Mokoia Island and Mount Tarawera come with a round at Lake View Golf Club, a free-draining 18-hole course with undulating fairways and challenging greens. The club is at 704 State Highway 5 in Hamurana, Rotorua. Hazards include bunkers and native bush-clad gorges.
Customers praise the value for money, the condition of the course and the true greens. The pro shop is run by NZPGA professional Josh Edwards, who offers coaching, club repairs and regripping, and there is a driving range. Saturday bookings are taken after 10.30am, with earlier times by prior arrangement. Golfers aged 50 and over (women) and 55 and over (men) are welcome on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Groups of six or more should phone to book. The club is also a function venue for weddings and work parties, and it is open to the public for walking.