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Te Arai Links
Tomarata, Auckland, New Zealand · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Founded by Ric Kayne and Jim Rohrstaff as a public-access counterpart to the exclusive Tara Iti, Te Arai Links debuted its South Course in 2022 followed by the Tom Doak-designed North Course in 2023. The resort occupies a rugged, dune-covered peninsula on the North Island, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. It has quickly become a global golf destination, featuring practice facilities and luxury accommodations integrated into the coastal landscape.
- 71 rooms
- Opened 2022
History
Founded by Ric Kayne and Jim Rohrstaff as a public-access counterpart to the exclusive Tara Iti, Te Arai Links debuted its South Course in 2022 followed by the Tom Doak-designed North Course in 2023. The resort occupies a rugged, dune-covered peninsula on the North Island, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea. It has quickly become a global golf destination, featuring world-class practice facilities and luxury accommodations integrated into the coastal landscape.
Restaurants and bars
- Ric's Restaurant — Restaurant
- Ric's at the Ocean — Restaurant
- North Clubhouse — Restaurant · Contemporary club fare
- Halfway House — Restaurant · Casual bites and refreshing drinks
- Silver Bean — Café · Coffee and quick bites
- Bunker Bar — Bar · Cocktails
Experiences
- Golf on the South Course — Sixteen ocean-view holes and eight holes bordering the ocean, using natural dunes and firm fescue turf.
- Golf on the North Course — More inland golf with unique green shapes, designed by Tom Doak.
- Caddie programme — Single bag, double bag and forecaddie services, requested in advance.
- Golf lessons and clinics — Playing lessons and group clinics with trained PGA professionals, booked in advance.
- Mountain biking — Mountain biking offered on site.
- Water sports — Water sports offered on site.
Amenities
- Two 18-hole championship links courses (North and South)
- The Playground (two-acre putting green, the world's largest)
- Full-service Spa & Fitness Centre
- Multiple dining venues including Ric’s at the Ocean and the North Clubhouse
- The Range practice facility with six greens modeled on classic architecture
- Ocean-view luxury accommodations (rooms, cottages, and villas)
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