Tucked away along the shoreline in Onekaka, this 36-hole golf course pairs challenging coastal links play with sweeping ocean views and dramatic topography. The layout spans two distinct 18-hole courses: the original compact links designed around coastal sand spits, and the demanding Mountain Course set on the higher plateau. Golfers encounter true links-style challenges, including deep revetted pot bunkers—some set directly into the putting surfaces—alongside shared double greens and a triple green. Because the terrain runs along an estuary and beach cliffs, rounds are shaped by natural elements where players contend with brisk coastal winds and might spot nesting penguins or seals resting nearby.
Visiting players praise the sheer visual drama and unforgiving layout, noting the second eighteen provides a considerably stiffer test of precision than the original. The property sits on Takaka-Collingwood Highway, about fifteen minutes' drive north of Takaka in Golden Bay. Our pick for an unforgettable, untamed coastal golf experience off the beaten track.