Howick Golf Club — Restaurant in Howick

A very nice course with beautiful scenery looking out across the sea towards Waiheke Motutapu with Coromandel in the background as well as the Auckland harbour. As it's a miniature peninsula it is exposed to the weather especially winds which means you need to be focused when putting. The course is well kept and the greens are consistent and fast compared to public courses so you need to adjust your putting accordingly. Some of the pars are hilly along with the stock standard pine like trees if you like using them to ricochet your tee shots off if that's your strategy! There is the odd well placed ponds which look real nice but not so good if your ball has an affinity for them. The club house is standard and again overlooks the beautiful scenery. They serve up several brands of beer which should cater to most which is always a welcome thirst quencher after a hot and solid round. ~$40 for a round which is nominal and a 'not so bad' price considering what this course has to offer. The club members I played with state that it's a great club to be a part of along with the camaraderie and plenty of competitions to keep one's 'gamesmanship', interest and...

I was visiting Auckland, and had not planned for golf, but got a chance for a round. So I had to rent clubs and buy balls, etc. The staff were friendly and helpful. The club is not really set up for visitors, their Wilson brand rental clubs were below basic, and worn out. The clubhouse offers minimal amenities, it’s definitely a municipal setup, catering to the locals. That said, the course is beautiful, with amazing views. It’s an enjoyable and challenging track, unusual layout, par 69 with 4 long par 3s on the front 9. Lots of elevation changes and a few hazards to contend with. A good walk, although carts are available. The course is at the end of a peninsula, offering constant amazing views. The staff assured me they had new rental clubs on order, so hopefully they will be available soon. It’s a rough cut diamond of a course, worth it for the course,...

It’s hard to argue that this is not a pretty golf course. The website feels like you’ll see cliff edges and water every second hole, you won’t but the glimpses of water you do see are special. The course is very hilly so it wears you down, you’ll need to be on your game. It’s a little expensive to be honest as other local courses are half the price and offer a lot more shots on a flat surface. The hand trolleys are so old and the straps are broken, you’ll need to bring a bungee cord but they are free so you can’t...