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Tara Iti Golf Club
Mangawhai, Northland, New Zealand
18 Holes · Par 71 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Links
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About Tara Iti Golf Club
Tara Iti Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 links at Mangawhai, on the Pacific coast of Northland, north of Auckland. Tom Doak laid the course out over coastal dunes, using fescue fairways and sandy waste areas. The course has ocean views.
- Tom Doak also designed the North Course at Te Arai Links, which sells tee times to visitors.
- Ric Kayne owns and developed the club on the Mangawhai coast.
- The course shares its site with a fairy tern colony.
- The land was pine forest before the course was built.
History of Tara Iti Golf Club
Tara Iti was developed by Ric Kayne on land at Mangawhai that had been pine forest. Tom Doak designed the course, and it opened in 2015. Doak also designed the North Course at Te Arai Links, which takes visitors.
Signature holes at Tara Iti Golf Club
The par-3 17th faces the ocean and is the signature hole.
Playing Tara Iti Golf Club: tips
Tara Iti is a private club, and play is by member invitation with no published green fee. Caddies are mandatory and golf carts are not permitted, so expect to walk. Golfers without an invitation can visit Te Arai Links instead.
Visit Tara Iti Golf Club
71 Tara Iti Drive, Mangawhai
Mangawhai, Northland, New Zealand
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Tara Iti Golf Club
Where is Tara Iti Golf Club?
It is on the Pacific coast at Mangawhai in Northland, on New Zealand's North Island, about 90 minutes north of Auckland.
Is Tara Iti open all year?
Yes. The course operates year-round, so a round with a member can be arranged in any month, although play is limited to members and their guests.
Can you stay on site at Tara Iti?
Yes. The club has its own accommodation, so a visit can be built around a stay beside the course.