The par 73 course measures 6162m off the blue tees (slope 130), 5772m off the standard men’s tees (slope 128) and 5341m of the women’s tees (slope 126). For those lower handicapped women looking for an even greater challenge, we have also rated the men’s tees for women.

The 349m, par 4 first is the signature hole with a good, straight drive. Important if you want a chance of starting your round with a par. The views towards Mercury Bay are sensational, no matter what the weather.

Holes three to eight have water features, as does the 17th while all except the 12th and 16th holes have out of bounds.

The course is open all year round, so if you want to play one of New Zealand’s best kept golfing secrets “Come play The Dunes”.