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title: "Golf courses in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?"
description: "Compare the championship and destination golf courses golfers play in New Zealand. Share of Search among Jack's Point, Tara Iti, Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Cliffs, The Hills and Gulf Harbour Country Club, the golf courses Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time."
canonical: "https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-golf-courses"
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# Golf courses in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?

Compare the championship and destination golf courses golfers play in New Zealand. Share of Search among Jack's Point, Tara Iti, Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Cliffs, The Hills and Gulf Harbour Country Club, the golf courses Brandwave compares in New Zealand, using the same methodology, market, and reporting period. Branded searches tell you how often people look for a brand by name or related terms. Comparing these searches across competitors helps you see how popular each brand is over time.

## Key facts

- **Competitive set**: Golf courses
- **Market**: New Zealand
- **Brands compared**: 6
- **Month measured**: Aug 2026
- **Highest Share of Search**: Jack's Point, 30%

## Which brand is most popular in search among golf courses in New Zealand?

- In August 2026, Jack's Point was the most searched among golf courses in New Zealand, with an estimated 5.5K branded searches and 30% estimated Share of Search within this set.
- Tara Iti is in 2nd place, 4.9 percentage points behind at 25.1% Share of Search.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Jack's Point’s estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand increased from 13.8% to 30%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cape Kidnappers’ estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand decreased from 22.8% to 19%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kauri Cliffs’ estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand decreased from 26.8% to 18.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Hills’ estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand decreased from 8.3% to 5.5%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gulf Harbour Country Club’s estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand decreased from 3.3% to 2.2%.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Jack's Point’s estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand peaked at 30% in August 2026 and was lowest at 8.9% in July 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tara Iti’s estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand peaked at 33.6% in June 2026 and was lowest at 23.9% in January 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Cape Kidnappers’ estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand peaked at 25.9% in July 2026 and was lowest at 19% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kauri Cliffs’ estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand peaked at 27% in May 2026 and was lowest at 18.2% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, The Hills’ estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand peaked at 10.6% in February 2026 and was lowest at 5.5% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Gulf Harbour Country Club’s estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand peaked at 7.1% in May 2026 and was lowest at 2.2% in August 2026.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Jack's Point rose from 4th to 1st among golf courses in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Kauri Cliffs fell from 1st to 4th among golf courses in New Zealand.
- Across the 11 months ending August 2026, Tara Iti held steady: its estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand moved less than 0.5 percentage points.

## Compare search popularity between leading brands

- [Jack's Point vs Tara Iti: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/jacks-point-vs-tara-iti): 30% against 25.1% Share of Search.
- [Jack's Point vs Cape Kidnappers: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cape-kidnappers-vs-jacks-point): 30% against 19% Share of Search.
- [Jack's Point vs Kauri Cliffs: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/jacks-point-vs-kauri-cliffs): 30% against 18.2% Share of Search.
- [Jack's Point vs The Hills: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/jacks-point-vs-the-hills): 30% against 5.5% Share of Search.
- [Tara Iti vs Cape Kidnappers: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cape-kidnappers-vs-tara-iti): 25.1% against 19% Share of Search.
- [Tara Iti vs Kauri Cliffs: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kauri-cliffs-vs-tara-iti): 25.1% against 18.2% Share of Search.
- [Tara Iti vs The Hills: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/tara-iti-vs-the-hills): 25.1% against 5.5% Share of Search.
- [Cape Kidnappers vs Kauri Cliffs: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cape-kidnappers-vs-kauri-cliffs): 19% against 18.2% Share of Search.
- [Cape Kidnappers vs The Hills: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/cape-kidnappers-vs-the-hills): 19% against 5.5% Share of Search.
- [Kauri Cliffs vs The Hills: compare search popularity](/demand/nz/compare/kauri-cliffs-vs-the-hills): 18.2% against 5.5% Share of Search.

## How did search popularity change for New Zealand golf courses in August 2026?

- In August 2026, Jack's Point overtook Kauri Cliffs to take the highest estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand, at 30%.
- In August 2026, Kauri Cliffs lost estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand, from 25.7% to 18.2%.
- In August 2026, Cape Kidnappers lost estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand, from 25.9% to 19%.
- In August 2026, Tara Iti lost estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand, from 29.7% to 25.1%.
- In August 2026, Gulf Harbour Country Club lost estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand, from 3.4% to 2.2%.
- In August 2026, The Hills lost estimated Share of Search among golf courses in New Zealand, from 6.4% to 5.5%.

## Share of Search ranking

| Rank | Brand | Share of Search | Estimated monthly branded searches | Change vs prior month | Owned by |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Jack's Point | 30% | 5.5K | +295.0% | Jack's Point |
| 2 | Tara Iti | 25.1% | 4.6K | -0.9% | Tara Iti |
| 3 | Cape Kidnappers | 19% | 3.5K | -14.0% | Cape Kidnappers |
| 4 | Kauri Cliffs | 18.2% | 3.4K | -16.8% | Kauri Cliffs |
| 5 | The Hills | 5.5% | 1K | +1.0% | The Hills |
| 6 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 2.2% | 410 | -24.1% | Gulf Harbour Country Club |

## Historical estimated branded-search demand

| Month | Brand | Estimated monthly branded searches | Share of Search | Rank |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Oct 2025 | Kauri Cliffs | 5.1K | 26.8% | 1 |
| Oct 2025 | Tara Iti | 4.7K | 24.9% | 2 |
| Oct 2025 | Cape Kidnappers | 4.3K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Oct 2025 | Jack's Point | 2.6K | 13.8% | 4 |
| Oct 2025 | The Hills | 1.6K | 8.3% | 5 |
| Oct 2025 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 630 | 3.3% | 6 |
| Nov 2025 | Tara Iti | 5.8K | 27.6% | 1 |
| Nov 2025 | Cape Kidnappers | 5.1K | 24.3% | 2 |
| Nov 2025 | Kauri Cliffs | 5K | 23.7% | 3 |
| Nov 2025 | Jack's Point | 2.6K | 12.3% | 4 |
| Nov 2025 | The Hills | 2K | 9.5% | 5 |
| Nov 2025 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 540 | 2.6% | 6 |
| Dec 2025 | Kauri Cliffs | 6.1K | 26.6% | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | Tara Iti | 5.8K | 25.3% | 2 |
| Dec 2025 | Cape Kidnappers | 5.2K | 22.8% | 3 |
| Dec 2025 | Jack's Point | 3.2K | 13.7% | 4 |
| Dec 2025 | The Hills | 1.8K | 8% | 5 |
| Dec 2025 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 840 | 3.7% | 6 |
| Jan 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 6.4K | 25.7% | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 6.4K | 25.7% | 2 |
| Jan 2026 | Tara Iti | 5.9K | 23.9% | 3 |
| Jan 2026 | Jack's Point | 3.2K | 12.9% | 4 |
| Jan 2026 | The Hills | 1.8K | 7.4% | 5 |
| Jan 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 1.1K | 4.4% | 6 |
| Feb 2026 | Tara Iti | 5.8K | 25.7% | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 5.1K | 22.5% | 2 |
| Feb 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 5K | 21.8% | 3 |
| Feb 2026 | Jack's Point | 3.2K | 13.9% | 4 |
| Feb 2026 | The Hills | 2.4K | 10.6% | 5 |
| Feb 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 1.3K | 5.6% | 6 |
| Mar 2026 | Tara Iti | 5.7K | 27.2% | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 5.1K | 24.1% | 2 |
| Mar 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 4.9K | 23.4% | 3 |
| Mar 2026 | Jack's Point | 2.6K | 12.4% | 4 |
| Mar 2026 | The Hills | 1.9K | 8.9% | 5 |
| Mar 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 840 | 4% | 6 |
| Apr 2026 | Tara Iti | 5.8K | 30.5% | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 4.2K | 22.1% | 2 |
| Apr 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 4K | 21.3% | 3 |
| Apr 2026 | Jack's Point | 2.6K | 13.9% | 4 |
| Apr 2026 | The Hills | 1.4K | 7.4% | 5 |
| Apr 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 900 | 4.7% | 6 |
| May 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 4.2K | 27% | 1 |
| May 2026 | Tara Iti | 3.9K | 25.2% | 2 |
| May 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 3.5K | 22.6% | 3 |
| May 2026 | Jack's Point | 1.8K | 11.3% | 4 |
| May 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 1.1K | 7.1% | 5 |
| May 2026 | The Hills | 1.1K | 6.8% | 6 |
| Jun 2026 | Tara Iti | 4.6K | 33.6% | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 3.4K | 24.7% | 2 |
| Jun 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 2.9K | 21.6% | 3 |
| Jun 2026 | Jack's Point | 1.4K | 10.4% | 4 |
| Jun 2026 | The Hills | 880 | 6.5% | 5 |
| Jun 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 440 | 3.2% | 6 |
| Jul 2026 | Tara Iti | 4.7K | 29.7% | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 4.1K | 25.9% | 2 |
| Jul 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 4K | 25.7% | 3 |
| Jul 2026 | Jack's Point | 1.4K | 8.9% | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | The Hills | 1K | 6.4% | 5 |
| Jul 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 540 | 3.4% | 6 |
| Aug 2026 | Jack's Point | 5.5K | 30% | 1 |
| Aug 2026 | Tara Iti | 4.6K | 25.1% | 2 |
| Aug 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | 3.5K | 19% | 3 |
| Aug 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | 3.4K | 18.2% | 4 |
| Aug 2026 | The Hills | 1K | 5.5% | 5 |
| Aug 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | 410 | 2.2% | 6 |
| Sep 2026 | Cape Kidnappers | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Gulf Harbour Country Club | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Jack's Point | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Kauri Cliffs | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | Tara Iti | — | — | — |
| Sep 2026 | The Hills | — | — | — |

## What is being compared

- **Cape Kidnappers**: Measured on the search terms “cape kidnappers accommodation”, “cape kidnappers golf”, “cape kidnappers golf club”, “cape kidnappers golf green fees”, “cape kidnappers green fees”, “cape kidnappers lodge”, “cape kidnappers luxury lodge” and “the farm at cape kidnappers”, summed into one figure.
- **Gulf Harbour Country Club**: Measured on the search terms “gulf harbour country club”, “gulf harbour country club golf course”, “gulf harbour golf”, “gulf harbour golf club” and “gulf harbour golf course”, summed into one figure.
- **Jack's Point**: Measured on the search terms “jacks point golf”, “jacks point golf course map” and “jacks point golf green fees”, summed into one figure.
- **Kauri Cliffs**: Measured on the search terms “kauri cliffs”, “kauri cliffs accommodation”, “kauri cliffs golf club”, “kauri cliffs golf course green fees”, “kauri cliffs golf course photos”, “kauri cliffs green fees”, “kauri cliffs hotel”, “kauri cliffs luxury lodge” and “kauri cliffs resort”, summed into one figure.
- **Tara Iti**: Measured on the search terms “tara iti”, “tara iti golf club membership”, “tara iti golf green fees”, “tara iti green fees”, “tara iti houses”, “tara iti membership cost”, “tara iti near me”, “tara iti nz”, “taraiti” and “taraiti com”, summed into one figure.
- **The Hills**: Measured on the search terms “the hills golf”, “the hills golf club”, “the hills golf course”, “the hills green fees” and “the hills queenstown”, summed into one figure.

- [Cape Kidnappers](/demand/nz/brands/cape-kidnappers)
- [Gulf Harbour Country Club](/demand/nz/brands/gulf-harbour-country-club)
- [Jack's Point](/demand/nz/brands/jacks-point)
- [Kauri Cliffs](/demand/nz/brands/kauri-cliffs)
- [Tara Iti](/demand/nz/brands/tara-iti)
- [The Hills](/demand/nz/brands/the-hills)

## Methodology

- [How is branded search demand measured?](/demand/methodology): Where the figures come from, what they compare, and how they may be reused.

## Frequently asked questions

### Which brand is most popular in search among golf courses in New Zealand?

In August 2026, Jack's Point was the most searched among golf courses in New Zealand, with an estimated 5.5K branded searches and 30% estimated Share of Search within this set.

## Cite this page

Brandwave. "Golf courses in New Zealand: Which brands are most popular in search?". https://gobrandwave.com/demand/nz/categories/nz-golf-courses

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