Where is Cape Kidnappers located?
Hawke's BayCape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui is an extraordinary sandstone headland to the east of Hastings in Hawke's Bay. It was named by Captain Cook after an attempt by local Māori to abduct one of his crew. The cape is home to the largest and most accessible gannet colony in the world.
How much is a round at Cape Kidnappers?
Pricing and ConditionsHigh seasonLow season(Oct - Apr)(May - Sep)$322.00 - $649.00$230.00 - $400.00
How do you get to Cape Kidnappers?
The best place to view the nesting gannets is at the Plateau colony which is on private land. A lower-risk option for accessing the gannet colony without travelling along the beach is still available through a commercial tour operator, who run tours overland via the private farm.
How do I get to Cape Kidnappers from Napier?
If you plan on walking to Cape Kidnappers, you will find the trailhead in Clifton, which is a small settlement 18 kilometers east of Hastings and 21 kilometers south from Napier, so it should take you less than thirty minutes to reach the starting point, in case you spend the night in one of those cities.Jan 30, 2021
Is Cape Kidnappers walk open?
The track from the beach to the plateau gannet colony is closed from July to the week before Labour Weekend each year, to limit disturbance to the returning birds.
Why is it called Cape Kidnappers?
Cape Kidnappers/Te Kauwae-a-Māui is an extraordinary sandstone headland to the east of Hastings in Hawke's Bay. It was named by Captain Cook after an attempt by local Māori to abduct one of his crew. The cape is home to the largest and most accessible gannet colony in the world.
Is Cape Kidnappers worth visiting?
Cape Kidnappers Cape Kidnappers is a wonderful place to visit and is home to the world's largest mainland gannet colony. Reaching the Cape Kidnappers gannet colony and best coastline views can only be achieved at low tide by following the Cape Kidnappers Track (5 hours return) from Clifton.Dec 8, 2020
What bird colony would you see at Cape Kidnappers?
Cape Kidnappers Gannet ColonyThis 4x4 safari experience takes you on a guided discovery tour to the top of Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony where you will come encounter over 20,000 gannets in their natural habitat– nesting, preening, dancing swooping and diving right before your eyes.
Do gannets eat a lot?
The gannet's supposed capacity for eating large quantities of fish has led to "gannet" becoming a description of somebody with a voracious appetite.
How long is Te Mata Peak walk?
Hiking Te Mata Peak The tracks vary in length and difficulty and take anywhere between 40 minutes and 2.5 hours.
Where is Te Mata Peak?
Te Mata Peak is at the western boundary of the wine-producing Heretaunga Plains and stands nearly 400 metres above sea level. From the summit of the peak you can enjoy panoramic views of the Ruahine, Kaweka and Maungaharuru Ranges and Cape Kidnappers.
Are gannets native to NZ?
Although there are breeding colonies of gannets on islands off the coast of south-eastern Australia, the young birds from New Zealand seem not to settle down there. After maturing for three to seven years, they return to breed for the first time in the colony they were born into in New Zealand.
What is the Cape Kidnappers course?
Designed by legendary golf architect Tom Doak, the Cape Kidnappers par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Completed in 2004, our spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf. Built on a ridge-and-valley landscape and with stunning sea views, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course plays high above the ocean atop dramatic cliffs. With cliff-edge fairways perched 140 metres above sea level and surface that remains firm and fast, this course offers holes unlike anything else in the world. Every hole has a spectacular view of the Bay. The golf complex includes world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, golf shop, club house and locker rooms. Premium rental clubs are available
How many rounds of golf does Cape Kidnappers play?
Cape Kidnappers is a low-volume facility, playing approximately 30 rounds of golf per day. Tee times can be booked via the website or by contacting the Pro Shop.
What is Cape Kidnappers?
The accompanying Farm at Cape Kidnappers offers spectacular accommodation and is considered to be among the nicest hotels in the world.
When was Cape Kidnappers Golf Course completed?
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course. Cape Kidnappers features eighteen holes of golf designed by world renowned golf architect Tom Doak. Completed in 2004, our spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf.
How long is the drive to Cape Kidnappers?
The longest drive at Cape Kidnappers is between the public road and the clubhouse. It takes a full 20 minutes to cover the ground from the gate to the golf clubhouse – a journey that takes your through a sheep and cattle station and bush land. This degree of seclusion means that the golf course is on pristine land, wedged between the station and the towering cliffs of the Cape. The back nine extends along several fingers of land, separated by deep gullies which dip down to the sea. Frome these points you can look beyond the cliffs and along the shoreline across the wine country of Hawkes Bay and, at the other end, the art deco township of Napier.
Is the 15th a long par 5?
As to the fifteenth is a very long par 5 of 650/551 and you must hit the fairway on both the tee shot and second shot. You cannot go long, left or right or it is a lost ball. The green is one of the flatter ones on the course and is the final infinity green. It is a strong hole if there is any wind.
What is the degree of seclusion of the back nine?
This degree of seclusion means that the golf course is on pristine land, wedged between the station and the towering cliffs of the Cape. The back nine extends along several fingers of land, separated by deep gullies which dip down to the sea.
Where is Cape Kidnappers in New Zealand?
Cape Kidnappers - North Island - New Zealand. The longest drive at Cape Kidnappers is between the public road and the clubhouse. It takes a full 20 minutes to cover the ground from the gate to the golf clubhouse – a journey that takes your through a sheep and cattle station and bush land. This degree of seclusion means that ...
Is Cape Kidnappers a good golf course?
Cape Kidnappers was such an anticipated round and one of the most disappointing to me. It's a great golf course. The conditions are superb. Where I feel flat was the visual aspect. Having seen so many ridiculously beautiful pictures prior to arrival and then there's one hole you feel what you had expected. Paint that great marketing. Again it is a stellar golf course with variety of elevation changes, and some blind shots. A few holes as you navigate the playing surface that dissects the valleys you feel claustrophobic. My best advise is remove those pictures taken from planes that display the course, because when you get there, none of that exists. It is a special place which requires you to make the journey.#N#January 11, 2021
Is there a superfluity in golf?
There is no superfluity. The tees are marked with simple wooden pegs. The clubhouse, though luxurious within, is compact and roofed in the local style with corrugated metal. The scale of the landscape and generosity of land utilised for the layout makes the fairways seem small by comparison.
How to get to Cape Kidnappers Golf , Hawkes Bay (New Zealand)
Air New Zealand operates at least 8 scheduled flights daily from Auckland (55 minutes) or Wellington (50 minutes) to Napier (Hawkes Bay) airport.
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Cape Kidnappers Golf Course Overview
One of New Zealand’s best courses and certainly its most recognised, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course has consistently been in Golf Magazine’s World Top 50 rankings and made No.10 on Golf Digest’s list. The setting is spectacular to say the least, where ridges, valleys, sea and sand combine to give you a golfing experience of a lifetime.
Terms & Conditions
Prices are inclusive of GST 15% Bookings are subject to availability. Enquire with us for more details. Complimentary use of the practice facility is included with every paid Green Fee. To enhance the experience, we recommend utilizing the services of one of their world-class caddies, especially for the golfer's first round.
Golf Course Information
The Signature Hole is the par-5 15th hole, named Pirate’s Plank. This hole plays 800 feet (243 metres) above sea level with perilous drops on both sides. If you go long over the green, golf balls will fall for at least 10 seconds before splashing into the Pacific Ocean.
Facilities
With amazing views across the fairways and out to the Pacific Ocean, it is the perfect beginning and end to your round. Should you wish to have lunch between the nines, an order can be placed with the Pro Shop before teeing off. Additionally, a full lunch menu is available after the round in the Clubhouse dining room.
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