About Formosa
Formosa is one of the best-kept secrets in Auckland, situated on the beautiful Pohutukawa coast and a mere 38 minutes from central Auckland by road or just 25 minutes from the Auckland Ferry terminal Formosa is truly an accessible piece of paradise.
A rural location with panoramic sea views over the Hauraki Gulf and set in Beachlands Formosa looks out over the Pohutakawa Cost, with extensive private grounds for the enjoyment of you and your guests. Formosa is fully licensed facilities with an experienced team of staff to ensure all your needs are met.
So take a drive or a ferry ride and indulge yourself with one of the many activities onsite here at Formosa as there are countless to choose from, including:
BOB Charles Designed and PGD rated golf course with Pro shop
Driving Range
Sport complex
Accommodation
Fully licensed Restaurant
Formosa’s open planned floor to ceiling glass clubhouse also boasts six different function rooms that can cater to Weddings, Conferences and Private function.
So what are you waiting for…
The Course
The Formosa Golf Resort's golf course is surrounded by lush farmland and stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf, and is about 38 minutes from downtown Auckland or 35 minutes from the airport at Manukau. The course was designed by golfing legend Sir Bob Charles and is modeled on the Augusta National, home of the US Masters and was the venue for the 1998 New Zealand Open.
Formosa is listed in The Finest Golf Clubs of the World and covers an area of 440 acres. The course has panoramic views of Waiheke Island and Rangitoto from its clifftop and coastal fairways, along which hundreds of Pohutukawa trees and palms have been planted. Sixteen of the course's holes have northerly views of the Hauraki Gulf and its many islands. The 11th to the 16th holes run along a clifftop overlooking the shoreline.
The course caters for golfers of every ability. The practice facilities include an all weather under cover driving range.
Designed by internationally renowned golfing professional, Bob Charles, the course features 18 holes of sensational golf. Demanding enough for the skilled golfer it is also suitable for a relaxed, friendly, or corporate challenge, and may be played year round. The course is one of the longest courses in New Zealand at over 6600 metres (7200 yards) from the professional tees and set against the stunning backdrop of Hauraki Gulf, the course features the first couch grass fairways in this country, providing a durable and attractive all year playing surface. At the Formosa Golf Resort, 16 of the 18 holes provide delightful water views and at over 190 hectares, is established on an area twice that of a usual golf club.
Accommodation
Formosa golf Resort has 50 Villas set amongst tropical gardens with panoramic or courtyard views of the golf course, the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island, Rangitoto and the distant Coromandel peninsula. Each Villa comprises of super king bed. Twin shower and hand basins also a relaxing bath for your personal use.There is a parking space outside of each villa.
Deluxe Villa
Formosa Golf Resort has 28 Deluxe Villas set amongst tropical gardens with courtyard views over the Hauraki Gulf. Each Villa comprises of super king bed, twin showers, bath and hand basins. There is a parking space outside of each villa.
Executive Villa
Formosa golf Resort has 22 front row Executive Villas set amongst tropical gardens with panoramic views of the golf course, the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island, Rangitoto and the distant Coromandel peninsula. Each Villa comprises of super king bed. Twin shower and hand basins also a relaxing bath for your personal use.There is a parking space outside of each villa.
