The Omakau Golf Club is a charming nine-hole country course nestled in the heart of New Zealand's South Island. Located far from the sea, it offers a unique and picturesque golfing experience. The course is bordered by the renowned Central Otago Rail Trail, the country's most popular cycling trail. While not completely flat, the course does not have any steep climbs, ensuring a comfortable playing environment for all golfers.
Each hole presents its own challenge and showcases breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside, which includes the distinctive schist rock formations characteristic of Central Otago. Fortunately, these rock outcrops are not excessively present on the course, reducing the chances of your ball veering off in unusual directions.
The Omakau Golf Club warmly welcomes visitors, who can enjoy a round of golf for a green fee of $20. 00. Hire clubs and trundlers are available for $5. 00 each, and a golf cart can be rented for added convenience.
The club also provides a revised men's golf calendar for 2022, which can be downloaded from the website. The website itself is designed by Worsfold Software Ltd and hosted by Promote Dunstan Inc.
To locate the course, it is situated on Alton Street in Omakau, a charming town just 29 km (approximately 22 minutes) north of Alexandra. The club can also be found easily on Google Earth. The course layout can be viewed by selecting holes from the list on the left or clicking on specific holes on the provided map.
The Omakau Golf Club holds several weekly events throughout the year. On Mondays during summer, a 9-hole twilight golf is scheduled with the draw taking place between 6:00 and 6:30 pm. Tuesdays at 11:00 am is Ladies Day, while Wednesdays at 1:00 pm is dedicated to 9-hole ladies' golf. Thursdays in summer feature men's day, with the draw being done at 12:45 pm, and in winter, men's day starts at 12:30 pm.
Saturdays in summer and winter are designated as club days, with tee-off at 1:00 pm and 12:15 pm, respectively.
The Club Captain, Carolyn Brown, can be contacted at 03 447 3368 or 021 0222 0704 for any inquiries regarding tournaments or general club information. Membership subscriptions are available, with different classes of membership to suit different players' needs. Full playing members pay $210. 00 or $200.
00 if paid by April 30th, 2022. 9-hole/associate/country members pay $140. 00 or $130. 00 if paid by April 30th, 2022.
Junior members aged 13–18 years can join for $65. 00, and associate members pay $120. 00. Associate members have access to the course and facilities but cannot compete in official competitions.
All subscriptions include GST, and there is a $10 discount for full member subscriptions and a $5 discount for 9-hole/associate/country subscriptions if paid by April 30th.
For any additional information or queries, the club can be contacted at 03 447 3368. The Omakau Golf Club is proud to be associated with the Central Otago Rail Trail, a popular cycling route ranked 16th on New Zealand's list of must-do activities. The official website for the rail trail provides comprehensive information on accommodations, tour operators, bike hire businesses, bus transport, and other useful advice. The Central Otago District Council and Tourism Glenys Coughlan are crucial contacts for further information, and their details can be found on the club's website.
Additionally, Blacks Hotel in Ophir and Tiger Hill Lodge in Omakau offer convenient lodging options near the golf course.
The Omakau Golf Club invites golf lovers of all levels to come and experience the natural beauty and challenges of its nine-hole course in the heart of Central Otago.