Dunedin city is proud of its Scottish heritage and is a fascinating place to visit.

Queenstown 'The Adventure Capital of the World' and Wanaka, an idyllic lakeside ski resort town, have mountainous backdrops that are simply breathtaking. Central Otago has a remarkably distinctive landscape with round top mountain ranges carpeted in golden tussock.

The game of golf originated in Scotland so it is no surprise that the game has a huge following in this sparsely populated region. Even the smallest settlements here cherish their local club. The 42 golf clubs in this region are set out below together with a brief description of some of the notable ones.

Millbrook Resort near Arrowtown is a championship course designed by Sir Bob Charles in a magnificent setting with stunning views of Coronet Peak and the Remarkables. The 6,420 metre, par 72 course is rated by Tourism New Zealand as one of the best eight in the country and is often described as one of the finest alpine courses in the world. The hotel complex and villas are top class and the overnight package deals are perfect for someone who wants a serious golfing holiday.

Otago club at Balmacewen was founded by Scottish pioneers in 1871. The 5,948 metre, par 71 championship course is quite hilly and physically demanding for golfers used to electric carts. It presents a great golfing challenge due to the frequent mounds, slope changes and bunkers, but the greens are immaculate.

St Clair in Dunedin is set amongst pine groves on spectacular cliff tops above St Clair Beach. This fine course is favoured for international tournaments and always offers a warm welcome to visitors.

Queenstown Kelvin Heights course is a must on a New Zealand golfing holiday. It stands on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Wakatipu surrounded by towering snow-capped peaks and must rank amongst the most scenically photogenic courses in the world. This spectacular golfing experience can be reached by road (19 km) or water taxi from Queenstown.

Wanaka club is also a breathtaking golf experience with the 5,794 metre, par 70 course surrounded by the snow-capped peaks of Mt Aspiring National Park. This flat to undulating course is an excellent test for all players in a picturesque environment.

North Otago club is in Oamaru, midway between Dunedin and Timaru. This relatively short, undulating course has panoramic views of the ocean and a friendly, welcoming approach to visitors.

Otago Region Golf Courses
Cromwell, Neplusultra Street, Cromwell
Millbrook Resort, Malaghans Rd, Arrowtown
Otago, 125 Balmacewen Rd, Dunedin
St Clair, Isadore Rd, Dunedin
Taieri, Milners Road, North Taieri
Alexandra, Alexandra-Clyde Highway
Allan Grange, Clydevale, Otago
Ardleigh, Sutherland Rd, Meadowbank
Arrowtown, Main Rd, Arrowtown
Balclutha, 23 Golfers Drive, Balclutha
Belleknowes, Lawson Street, Dunedin
Chsholm Park, 16 Tahuna Rd, Tainui
Clinton, Merrie Creek Road, Clinton
Dunstan, O'Reilly Ave, Clyde
Gladfield, Gladfield Rd, East Taieri
Glenorchy, Cnr Mull & Oban Sts, Glenorchy
Heriot, Brighton Road, Dunedin
Island Park, Main Rd, Waldronvill, Dunedin
Kaitangata, Wangaloa Domain, Kaitangata
Kurow, State Highway 83, Kurow, Otago
Lawrence, Weatherston, Lawrence
Lower Waitaki, Hilderthorpe Rd, Oamaru
Maniototo, Maniatoto District, Otago
Middlemarch, Garthmyl Rd, Middlemarch
Naseby, Naseby Road, Maniatoto
North Otago, Beach Road, Oamaru
Omakau, Alton Street, Omakau
Omarama, State Highway 8, Omarama
Otakou, Harrington Point Rd, Otago Peninsula
Owaka, 18 Saunders Street, Owaka
Patearoa, Patearoa Rd, Patearoa
Port Chalmers, Reservoir Rd, Sawyers Bay
Queenstown, Peninsula Rd, Kelvin Heights
Roxburgh, Scotland St, Roxburgh
Tapanui, Tapanui, Otago
Tarras, State Highway 8A, Tarras
Tokarahi, Dip Hill road, Tokarahi
Toko, Back Road, Milton
Twelve Oaks, Dukes Road, Mosgiel
Waikouaiti, Edinborough St, Waikouaiti
Waitahuna, Lockharts Rd, Waitahuna
Wanaka, Ballantyne Rd, Wanaka