A good golf club should offer a few key elements to make it acceptable to join. The course must…read moreoffer a challenge to high handicappers and still rewarding good shots. It should however be enjoyable for intermediate golfers too. There should be adequate training areas, including a practice green that is similar in speed to the greens on the course, and a place where you can practice your 30m chip. Then there should be a well stocked pro shop, clean locker rooms and a place to buy snacks and drinks. Huapai offers all of these, and so much more. It is a complete club. However, the biggest selling point for me is a great 19th hole. And at Huapai the 19th is by far the club's biggest selling point. And guests are more than welcome, making it the ideal place to clinch that business deal.

I would never actually be able to play here if it wasn't for a special promotion that they were…read morerunning. I'm glad I got the opportunity though (actually played here twice) because the course is mint. I felt like such a pro playing here, until I started playing my round and remembered that I'm definitely not. On some shots I could probably have thrown the golf ball further, but I digress. The course is difficult, but it sure is fun and really well looked after. If you have heaps of cash lying around then you should definitely give this course a crack. Alternatively you can wait around/search for some special deals. $40 for a round here is a bargain for sure. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

Actually, I'm in Portland, Oregon, USA. We are watching , "…read moreBrokenwood Mysteries " and they set an entire show at your lovely Golf course- I think!... they use Helensville Post Office as the police station. If we get to New Zealand, we'll look you up.

A great example of how much fun country golf can be, I am a little hesitant to write this review as…read morein doing so I feel I may share a wee hidden secret that I would like to keep to myself The course is a parkland layout, nice and open with a true risk and reward option on many of the holes, winter can be a little wet under foot and summer sees a marked increase in roll on the fairways More often than not when other courses are busy and slow the 30-40 minute drive out to Helensville will see you rewarded with an uncrowded golf course

I first joined this club as a student for a year for a fantastic discounted deal…read more This was ideal during the week when I did not have classes at University and could make it to the course with friends. The weekends however were a tad busier, as are most golf courses, although the waiting times became quite a nuisance so I made it a priority to play during the week. The course provides great variation, with holes long and short in the front 9, testing all aspects of your game, with the back 9 featuring long straight holes with trickier greens, particularly their positioning. The drainage problems experienced during winter have been fixed and Akarana is a great course for all levels, providing a nice challenge especially for beginners.

In my opinion, this is one of the nicest golf courses in Auckland, especially for the price. The…read moregreens here are so smooth that sometimes I just want to rub my cheek up against them as if it were silk. Anyway, enough about me and my strange grass fetish, let's move on to more about golf. This course is both beautiful and challenging. Those hard greens can be a curse sometimes as the ball just wants to keep on rolling, especially on the downhill slopes. On most days it is quite expensive to play here, but on a Monday and Tuesday it is an incredible bargain at almost half the price; too good to pass up really. Another advantage of playing this course is its central location, not too far from most places around the city.

I used to play golf quite often at Redwood Park, mainly because it is good value for money. The…read morecourse is usually in pretty good condition; nice smooth greens and hard, short fairways. It is not too difficult to play here, which makes it ideal for an intermediate player. Redwood has a good couple of practice areas around the clubhouse so that you can have a bit of a warm up before getting into your round. There are two practice greens, a sand trap, and a small fairway for practicing approach shots. This course is located in a beautiful area near the Waitakere Ranges, where it is surrounded by native bush. This makes for a very peaceful setting. The staff here are also very friendly and cheerful. Note: Most golf courses operate from first light until last. This changes depending on the time of year of course, but generally the opening hours are around 7am - 5pm.

Twenty-seven beautifully manicured golf holes make up what is surely the best golf course on the…read moreNorth Shore. I've played the different layouts of this unique set up, and I'm always impressed with the toughness of this course. It is not a course for beginners, and the whole club experience at the North Shore Golf Club calls out for seasoned club members. The clubhouse is excellent and the staff knowledgeable, and you get to play on good greens, well kept fairways and bunkers that actually still have sand in them. There is a dress code going, and this shouldn't be a problem for the level of golf that is expected on this course. I like this course, but my budget doesn't currently allow me to sign up as a member, but that doesn't stop me from wanting to be one.

When my sister and I arrived at Enchanted Forest Mini Golf a few weekends ago, we were wowed! From…read morethe range of holes and facilities, to the friendly owner who was very helpful and chatted to all of his customers. This was really great considering I haven't received this kind of service at other mini golf places around Auckland. We really enjoyed the variety of holes. Sounds weird I know but Enchanted Forest Mini Golf seriously has two of the coolest holes we have ever seen! The first one you have to hit your golf ball through chains - it sounds harder than you think! The second hole was unique for sure. The hole is completely surrounded by netting. The aim is to hit your ball as hard as you can (it sits on a raised platform), and if possible, hit the bullseye up top, ultimately to get a 'hole in one'. Again, it is harder than you think, but it is loads of fun! Plus, all the kids around us really enjoyed it! Another highlight is that the space around the mini golf course is very large! There is a shop where you purchase your tickets and other things like cold drinks and ice creams. There are also plenty of tables and chairs, plus you can use their BBQ's located onsite (free to use if you play one round of mini golf). This would be perfect for a birthday party or family gathering. An added bonus is that there is a Countdown right next door - easy to stock up on food beforehand! I guess the only negative would be that it is a little rough around the edges but it definitely feels like you're in a forest (or bush!). Interesting fact - the space used to be a park, and instead of removing everything, they have kept all the original trees and plants which is nice to see - we even saw a Kauri tree! Overall, Enchanted Forest Mini Golf is the best I have tried in Auckland so far. The added bonuses (unique 'net' hole, BBQ's, supermarket next door and location) really make this mini golf worth going to, not just to play a few games, but also to get a group of family and friends along and have a BBQ lunch or dinner afterwards!

From the owner: Our 18 hole Mini Golf course is built inside a park and comes complete with mature trees and…read moregardens that provide privacy, shade and tons of fun! With 18 international length holes and a course designed and built by a golfer - for golfers, we provide a genuine challenge and fun for all ages. We are focused on the children's fun, but with one eye on the "big kid's" entertainment too. With a selection of piped music around the grounds, native birdsong and park atmosphere the Enchanted Forest is relaxing and fun for the grown-ups too, with charm, character and a beautiful setting. If you think you know this course, then think again! We have some exciting changes underway, with a huge tidy up and re-planting programme, the roll out of a course make-over and a coffee bar on the way. With free use of our picnic tables and BBQ's, our aim is to ensure that everyone has a fun and a relaxing day Enchanted Forest style - for a great price.

The Dough Puncher? Yes, as it sounds, it's a bakery come mini-putt golf course. Both an interesting…read moreconcept, AND a good use of resource. When you think about it the two businesses are quite complimentary. Fancy a round of 18 but missed your morning steak n cheese? Fatigued after an intense mini-putt battle and desperate for caffeine? The Dough Puncher, you've nailed this. The mini putt is fun, the pies are tasty (good gravy/meat ratio) and the bread hearty. I especially liked their sticky berry slice. Drop the kids over the fence to putt-it-out, whilst enjoying your coffee outside under the trees = winner!

Playing golf in the middle of a drought is always going to be interesting and we never thought that…read morethe course would be quite as affected as it was. I had previously visited Onewhero Golf Club in the middle of last year and was a great course, especially with its greenery in a particularly rural setting. Google Maps had set us off course, landing us in Pukekohe and the club's old address decades ago. We managed to find our way there via the back streets of rural South Auckland. During the weekend's round the course had visibly taken a hammering. The fairways were burnt off, making for a very advantageous roll on if the tee off was accurately hit - it was like playing on hard dirt. The greens were in great nick though, however were deceptively slow after adjusting to the dryness of the rest of the course. It is relatively cheap for a round ($25 for affiliate for 18 holes) and I would suggest a cart next time, especially after walking 18 holes in the heat of the day. The bar was ideal for afterwards, with pints a cheap $5, with all the country favourites on tap - as well as a pool table, only accepting old 50c coins.