Remuera Golf Club
A few minutes from central Auckland, Remuera is the city's most accessible quality round, a mature par 72 parkland of about 6,211 yards that welcomes visitors seven days. Easy to reach, easy to book, and a genuinely enjoyable test.
Photo: Remuera Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
For a traveling golfer based in the city, Remuera is the obvious first round of any Auckland visit. It sits in the leafy eastern suburbs only a short drive from downtown, it is fully open to the public, and it delivers a mature, well presented parkland course without the access hurdles of the private clubs. That combination of quality and convenience is rare, and it makes Remuera one of the busiest and best loved courses in the region.
The club traces its roots to 1934, and the layout has evolved over the decades through redevelopment and a later remodel by Puddicombe Golf into the course played today. At about 6,211 yards to a par of 72 it is a fair and rewarding test for most handicaps, with enough movement in the land and shape in the holes to keep better players honest. It is not a bucket list course, but as the dependable, accessible anchor of an Auckland golf week it earns its place.
Remuera at a glance
- Club founded
- 1934
- Remodel
- Puddicombe Golf
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,211 yds
- Access
- Public, book ahead
Club history, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading databases. Remuera dates to 1934, evolved through later redevelopment, and the present course was remodeled by Puddicombe Golf to a par 72 of about 6,211 yards. Green fees vary by season and day, so always confirm current access and any fees directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Remuera plays across gently rolling suburban ground, with tree lined corridors separating the holes and giving the round a calm, enclosed feel despite the city being so close. The course asks for accuracy more than brute strength, with several doglegs that reward the player who shapes a tee shot and leaves the right angle into the green.
The greens are the heart of the test. They are well bunkered and run true, with subtle contours that make club selection on the approach matter, and a player who controls distance will score well while a wayward one will leak shots around the turn. The par 3s are varied and the short par 4s tempt the aggressive line, so there is plenty to think about for a course that never tries to overwhelm you.
Above all it is a pleasant, well kept walk that flatters good golf and forgives the occasional loose one. For a relaxed competitive round at the start or end of an Auckland trip, with no fuss to get on, Remuera is exactly what most visitors want.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public course; visitors welcome seven days, with weekend mornings more limited |
| Green fee | Visitor green fees apply; mid range for an Auckland public round (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve a tee time in advance online or by phone, especially in summer |
| On the day | Walking and carts both available; full clubhouse and pro shop; smart golf dress |
| Getting there | Eastern suburbs of Auckland, a few minutes from the city center |
| Best months | November to April for the warmest, driest playing conditions |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Remuera Golf Club where published; rates change, so always confirm current access and any fees directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Central Auckland is minutes away and offers the full range of stays, from waterfront hotels and harbor view apartments to boutique options in the surrounding suburbs. Remuera itself is one of the city's smartest neighborhoods, with good cafes and restaurants close to the course.
From an Auckland base Remuera slots easily into a wider itinerary. Combine it with the MacKenzie design at Titirangi, the west coast links at Muriwai and the Bob Charles course at Formosa for a complete city golf week.
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Remuera questions
Can visitors play Remuera Golf Club?
Yes. Remuera is open to the public and welcomes visiting golfers seven days, with weekend access more limited, especially on Saturday mornings. Book a tee time in advance, and always confirm current access and any fees directly before booking.
What is the par and length of Remuera?
Remuera plays to a par of 72 and measures about 6,211 yards, a mature parkland course set on rolling Auckland ground.
How old is Remuera Golf Club?
The club traces its history to 1934, with the modern course shaped through later redevelopment and a remodel by Puddicombe Golf, giving Remuera one of Auckland's most accessible quality rounds.
Where is Remuera Golf Club?
Remuera sits in the eastern suburbs of Auckland, only a few minutes from the city center, which makes it one of the easiest premium rounds to fit into a city stay.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Club history, par and yardage verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.