Unlike many traditional golf resorts, Te Arai Links feels deeply connected to its natural surroundings. Rolling sand dunes, native landscapes, and sweeping Pacific views create a setting that is both dramatic and serene. Furthermore, the resort’s contemporary architecture blends effortlessly into the coastline, allowing the scenery to remain the true focus.  

Accommodation at Te Arai Links is designed with understated luxury in mind. Guests can choose from elegant ocean-view rooms and spacious coastal cottages, each offering comfort, privacy, and panoramic sea views. Meanwhile, the resort’s relaxed atmosphere encourages guests to slow down and fully immerse themselves in the surrounding landscape. 

However, golf remains at the heart of the experience. Te Arai Links features two internationally acclaimed links-style courses that have already earned places among the world’s top golf destinations. The South Course, designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, opened in 2022 and is celebrated for its dramatic oceanfront holes and natural dune formations. With sixteen ocean-view holes, the course delivers a spectacular coastal playing experience.  

In contrast, the North Course was created by renowned architect Tom Doak and offers a different style of play. The layout incorporates more inland terrain, strategic green complexes, and rolling contours inspired by classic links golf. Consequently, golfers can enjoy two entirely distinct courses within the same resort. 

Activities Beyond Golf

Beyond golf, this luxury New Zealand resort offers a variety of outdoor experiences. Guests can enjoy mountain biking, tennis, pickleball, surfing, and guided coastal adventures. Additionally, the resort’s restaurants showcase fresh New Zealand produce and locally inspired cuisine, creating a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience.