Come and play on one of New Zealand’s leading golf courses situated in picturesque Whakarewarewa, Rotorua. Arikikapakapa is a full 18 hole, par 70 course providing variety and challenge with many holes played over and around both dormant and active thermal areas. This is an all-weather links-style course with easy walking and an excellent Golfing layout.

Enjoy playing a unique thermal course in the heart of New Zealand’s premier visitor destination.

History

The first recording of golf in Rotorua dates back to 1902 when a recording was made in the record of the New Zealand Parliament that
‘Golf links will undoubtedly prove a source of pleasure to the many visitors and enquiries are being made with a view of establishing them’.

From this beginning golf was played on a casual basis at various venues in and around the then small town of Rotorua, New Zealand. It was not until 1906 that the Rotorua Golf Club came to life and has continued strongly to this day. The early years saw the club have three different homes in quick succession until finally arriving at Arikikapakapa Reserve in 1912.