Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf
Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf
Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf
4.4
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Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf is a fun way to spend a couple of hours. This is quite a challenging 18 hole course based on the terrain of the Central Plateau! Volcanoes, canyons, rivers - all have to be overcome before you reach the last hole.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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4.4
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David B
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Friends
This is a fun mini golf course! We had a lot of fun and the theme of course reflecting the local was great. One of our balls got stuck in the pipes but the staff used a leaf blower to get it out which was a good laugh. If you are in the area and have an hour up your sleeve I recommend trying this mini golf course!
Written 27 July 2023
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Dan O’Brien
5 contributions
Dec 2020 • Friends
Possibly one of the best mini golf courses we’ve been to within NZ (big statement we know). Our joyful cheers echoed around Turangi this morning, as we swiftly moved from hole to hole, each containing new obscure obstacles for us to battle our way through. We cannot recommend it enough, bring your children, friends, housemates, lovers or anyone in between! Guaranteed fun to be had for ALL!
Don’t drive past, pull the car in, get into the competitive zone and enjoy the 8th lesser known wonder of the world.
Don’t drive past, pull the car in, get into the competitive zone and enjoy the 8th lesser known wonder of the world.
Written 12 December 2020
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Nic
New Zealand28 contributions
Sept 2019 • Family
Me and Master 5 loved our putt around. Such a fun mini golf course with plenty to keep the little guy wanting to keep playing. Really fun course - highly recommend.
Written 8 September 2019
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L2TNZ
Kapiti Coast, New Zealand41 contributions
Oct 2021
This course used to be much better but it has become quite tired and dilapidated. On at least 2 of the holes our balls got stuck in the pipes that are meant to transfer your balls from one part of the green to the next and we had to knock another ball in to get it out and use the club to pull them out; this was not bad golf but broken bits/raised parts in the pipes. They have also increased the price and you can see the old price under the sign, once $7.50 for an adult, now $15 but no improvements have been made. We had a fun enough game but not particularly impressed.
Written 10 October 2021
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DiemEst
Melbourne, Australia45 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
This mini golf was a good way to spend an hour or so. One of the holes was so difficult I gave up, and in another couple of holes one of our party got a hole in one (I missed out by inches, bother!). The mini golf is fairly well maintained, and
Written 16 January 2019
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Myrddin
Levin, New Zealand624 contributions
Dec 2017 • Couples
when ever we're traveling north and need a break we always just this as a means of a boredom breaker - and to have a heap of fun at the same time.
The course needs a bit of attention in places but boy is it fun, and it brings out the competitive sprite in you.
Highly advised
The course needs a bit of attention in places but boy is it fun, and it brings out the competitive sprite in you.
Highly advised
Written 1 April 2018
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philpennington
Tauranga, New Zealand8 contributions
Jul 2015 • Couples
An admittedly slightly exclamatory title, but it was a truly excellent mini golf course. And with the exception of Pirate's Cove in Florida (about which there is an undeniable fog of distant nostalgia), I would say it is definitely the best I've played, and I've played a few! Even my wife grudgingly admitted to enjoying it, which is no small testament in itself.
The holes are incredibly well considered, with themes relating to the local area which are executed brilliantly to create varied challenges within a very aesthetically pleasing environment. There is even a moving raft on one hole and hidden motor to raise your ball and drop it out from near the top of a volcano on another. Thoroughly recommend for all.
The holes are incredibly well considered, with themes relating to the local area which are executed brilliantly to create varied challenges within a very aesthetically pleasing environment. There is even a moving raft on one hole and hidden motor to raise your ball and drop it out from near the top of a volcano on another. Thoroughly recommend for all.
Written 20 July 2015
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Hi Phil,
Thank you for that amazing review. It sounds like you have had a lot of mini golf experience, which makes your review even better! Yes our mini golf course is very unique, and themed well to our beautiful part of New Zealand.
We hope to see you back for another round sometime soon!
Kind regards,
Janet and Davie
Written 6 August 2015
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Joke B
Taumarunui, New Zealand40 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
A very fun Mini Golf Course, with holes named after local attractions. Some really tricky holes, but that just makes a hole-in-one more of an achievement.
Written 7 July 2015
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Hi Jokebrady,
Thank you for your review, I'm pleased to hear that you had fun on our locally themed course.
We hope to see you over this way again soon, it's not too far from Taumarunui and there are plenty of hole-in-ones to be had and records to set!
We look forward to seeing you again
Kind Regards,
Davie and Janet
Written 29 July 2015
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BarnabyHM
Wellington, New Zealand1 contribution
Jul 2015 • Family
The seven us rolled up, tired and irritable and barely talking to one another, to Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf one fine Sunday afternoon. By the time we left an hour later, even the Old Curmudgeon had softened into easy laughter. How did this happen?
1. Exceptionally friendly service. I didn't get the name of the woman who served us but she made us feel very welcome indeed, like guests in a friend's home.
2. Ingenious course design. We didn't think it could get any better after hole 1, where you have to hit the ball onto a moving raft in order to get it nearer to the hole. We were wrong! This course comprises 18 pieces of world-class mini golf design, each as fun and ingenious as the last, and each based on some aspect of the region. The Tongariro Crossing hole, for example, takes you on a pilgrimage through snow-capped concrete 'mountains', while the Turangi Hydro hole invites you to hit the ball through pipes to reach your goal.
3. Holes that are fun for any ability level. Miss the raft on that first hole? No problem! The ball just pops out of the stream in another area slightly further from the cup, rather than making you retrieve it and go back to the start. After a few holes, your stroke tally becomes secondary to simple enjoyment at playing each hole.
4. An adult rate of $12 for 18 holes. This is pretty standard pricing for mini golf in NZ, but the quality of this course makes it a bargain. Plus you can play a second time on the same day for half price!
Looking at the many photos we took afterwards, I was surprised to notice that Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf is located right next to a busy supermarket and car park. It was as if my delight at the course melted the outside world away. If you have an hour to spare in Turangi -- even if you're passing through! -- give it a go.
1. Exceptionally friendly service. I didn't get the name of the woman who served us but she made us feel very welcome indeed, like guests in a friend's home.
2. Ingenious course design. We didn't think it could get any better after hole 1, where you have to hit the ball onto a moving raft in order to get it nearer to the hole. We were wrong! This course comprises 18 pieces of world-class mini golf design, each as fun and ingenious as the last, and each based on some aspect of the region. The Tongariro Crossing hole, for example, takes you on a pilgrimage through snow-capped concrete 'mountains', while the Turangi Hydro hole invites you to hit the ball through pipes to reach your goal.
3. Holes that are fun for any ability level. Miss the raft on that first hole? No problem! The ball just pops out of the stream in another area slightly further from the cup, rather than making you retrieve it and go back to the start. After a few holes, your stroke tally becomes secondary to simple enjoyment at playing each hole.
4. An adult rate of $12 for 18 holes. This is pretty standard pricing for mini golf in NZ, but the quality of this course makes it a bargain. Plus you can play a second time on the same day for half price!
Looking at the many photos we took afterwards, I was surprised to notice that Southern Lake Taupo Adventure Mini Golf is located right next to a busy supermarket and car park. It was as if my delight at the course melted the outside world away. If you have an hour to spare in Turangi -- even if you're passing through! -- give it a go.
Written 5 July 2015
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Hi BarnabyHM,
Wow, what a review!
Thank you for taking the time to put your experience with us into such detailed words, it's awesome to hear how much you and your group enjoyed our mini golf course and the service you received while you were here. We hope to see you again next time you are staying in town or passing by, maybe we will see your name on the Top 10 board some time soon.
Thank you for your recommendation and have a great winter.
Kind Regards,
Davie and Janet
Written 29 July 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Sarah L
Auckland, New Zealand21 contributions
May 2015 • Family
We came to kill some time prior to a wedding held just outside of Turangi. My son summarised it best when I said this is the best mini golf course ever. The course was challenging and very well themed. Many interactive holes. The only downside is that some of the greens need cleaning/repair and were slippery. This is caused by the many water features of the course, a few where your ball actually goes through the water. This is the only thing preventing it getting 5 stars from us, and really it is minor and did not take away from the enjoyment for any of us.
Written 1 June 2015
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Hi Sarah,
Thank you for your review, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave your comments and feedback for us. It's great to hear that your son thought our course was "the best mini golf course ever", we are certainly very proud to be able to share it with you both.
Make sure to stop in next time you are in town, we would love to show you how your feedback has improved our course.
Thank you once again,
David and Janet
Written 12 June 2015
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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