The Dunes is a true golfing experience – bordering the tranquil Whangapoua Harbour and a beautiful 4km sandy Matarangi beach, the course is set in glorious surroundings, with sea and harbour views from most holes and the Coromandel Range and Castle Rock forming a spectacular backdrop.

Originally designed by New Zealand golfing legend Sir Bob Charles, the 9-hole course was expanded to full 18-hole championship status in 2006. The Dunes has been a must-play course on the serious golfers’ itinerary for almost three decades and has played host to a NZPGA pro-am event. Its sand base provides the ideal all-weather facility and when combined with the challenging layout, the course is one every golfer should put on their bucket list.

The Dunes is one of the most picturesque courses in New Zealand today. It will test even the very best and, if the golf is only average, the walk is still fantastic.