Millbrook Resort Golf: Green Fees, Courses and Membership Guide

Millbrook Resort is a golf and lifestyle resort in the Wakatipu Basin near Arrowtown, just outside Queenstown on New Zealand’s South Island. Its golf has grown from a single 18-hole layout in 1992 to a 36-hole property that today plays as two separate championship courses, the Remarkables and the Coronet, and it co-hosts the New Zealand Open. This guide sets out the current course layout, the published green fees and hire charges, how visitors book a round, what Country Club membership involves, and the practical details — dress code, access and pace of play — you need before you arrive.

How Millbrook’s golf is laid out: 36 holes, two 18-hole courses

Millbrook now has 36 holes arranged as four nine-hole loops — the Arrow, Remarkables, Coronet and Mill Farm nines — that combine into two full 18-hole courses. The original 18 opened in 1992 and was designed by John Darby with New Zealand golfing great Sir Bob Charles. The Coronet nine was added in 2009 and a fourth nine (built as the Mill Farm nine) was completed in 2021; those two loops now form the Coronet 18, which opened to the public in January 2022. The newer holes were designed by Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson.

Both 18-hole courses are par 72 and are best described as alpine parkland: rolling fairways framed by the Remarkables and Coronet Peak ranges, with schist stone walls, mature trees, tussock, wetlands and mountain streams in play. The greens are quick and the wind can change club selection significantly, so course knowledge matters.

The Remarkables course

The Remarkables 18 is the older, more traditional layout, made up of the Arrow and Remarkables nines and measuring roughly 6,560 metres from the back tees. It plays through the established, tree-lined parts of the resort, with willows, stone walls and streams shaping the strategy. Walking is permitted here, and a cart is optional rather than compulsory.

The Coronet course

The Coronet 18 is the newer and more dramatic layout, combining the Coronet and Mill Farm nines over about 6,342 metres. It features bolder earthworks, larger elevation changes and exposed rock faces, so accuracy off the tee is rewarded and stray shots are punished. Golf carts are compulsory on the Coronet course and are included in its green fee. Both courses offer multiple tee positions so they suit a range of abilities.

Which course will I play, and how do I book?

Visitors do not choose freely between the two courses on a given day — Millbrook rotates them by date. As a general rule the Remarkables course is open to visitors on odd dates of the month (the 1st, 3rd, 5th and so on) and the Coronet course on even dates (the 2nd, 4th, 6th and so on), although tournaments can swap the rotation. Tee times are booked through the golf shop, and demand is high in summer, so reserve well ahead. Note that the whole course closes for the week of the New Zealand Open. If you are planning a wider trip, Millbrook pairs naturally with other destination rounds such as Cape Kidnappers in Hawke’s Bay.

Millbrook golf green fees and hire (2025/26 high season)

Green fees at Millbrook are priced per course and per person, quoted in New Zealand Dollars and inclusive of 15% GST. The rates below are the resort’s published visitor prices for the 2025/26 high season, which runs from 20 October 2025 to 30 April 2026. Outside those dates a lower shoulder/low-season rate applies, and during scheduled greens maintenance (coring) weeks the shoulder rate is charged. Always confirm the current rate with the golf shop when you book.

What the green fee includes

The green fee covers your round on the rotating course of the day plus access to the practice areas. In-house green fees — the discounted rate for guests staying at the resort — include complimentary use of a hand trundler and golf shoes. On the Coronet course a cart is built into the fee because carts are mandatory there; on the Remarkables course a cart is an optional extra. An electric trundler ($20) or a pull trundler ($10) can be hired on the Remarkables course if you prefer to walk.

Booking terms worth knowing

Groups of more than eight players must pay a 50% deposit, and cancellations are not accepted within 72 hours of the tee time. Carts are subject to availability and course conditions, and during busy periods you may be grouped with other players. No outside alcohol may be brought onto the course.

Home of the New Zealand Open

Millbrook co-hosts the New Zealand Open with the neighbouring Hills course, and the tournament is co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Asian Tour. The 105th edition, the 2026 New Zealand Open presented by Millbrook Resort, was played from 28 February to 1 March 2026 for a total purse of NZ$2 million. The event runs as a pro-am, with professionals paired with amateurs over the opening rounds across the Coronet and Remarkables courses before the field is cut and the finals are played on a Millbrook composite layout. You can read more about the event’s history and format in our guide to the New Zealand Open.

Queenstown Country Club membership

For golfers who want ongoing access rather than a one-off round, Millbrook runs the Queenstown Country Club, a family-based membership. It is priced as a one-off joining fee of $20,000 plus GST followed by an annual subscription of around $3,000 including GST (rates are set by the club and change over time, so confirm directly). One family membership covers a member, their spouse and children under 26, and the club reports roughly 480 family memberships, split about evenly between Millbrook homeowners and non-owners who are mostly locals.

Membership benefits extend well beyond golf: access to member-only golf and events, the Health & Fitness Centre, the day spa, and dining across the resort. New Zealand club golfers also carry an official index through New Zealand Golf’s national system, so if you are new to the idea it is worth understanding what a golf handicap is and how it is calculated before you join a competitive roster.

Practice facilities and the pro shop

Millbrook has a driving range, putting green and short-game practice areas, and the on-site golf shop handles check-in, hire and bookings. The shop stocks apparel, accessories and equipment and can arrange club hire in various shaft flexes for left- and right-handed players. If you want your own set dialled in before a trip rather than relying on hire clubs, a session at a specialist such as Golf Warehouse Ellerslie’s custom fitting in Auckland is a sensible first step, since alpine conditions and firm greens reward well-matched equipment.

Dining and the clubhouse

Millbrook’s off-course food and drink is a genuine part of the experience. The Millhouse is the resort’s fine-dining restaurant, set in a historic mill and recognised in the Michelin Guide, with produce drawn from Millbrook’s own kitchen garden and local farms. Kobe Cuisine is a Japanese restaurant positioned above the resort with views over Lake Hayes and the basin. The Clubhouse and the Hole in One Cafe cover more casual meals, drinks and post-round bites. The venues also host corporate golf days, conferences and weddings.

Getting there: location and access

Millbrook is at 1124 Malaghans Road, Arrowtown 9371, in the Wakatipu Basin between Queenstown and the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown. Wikipedia Driving times are short: roughly 15–20 minutes from Queenstown Airport, about 20–25 minutes from central Queenstown, and around five minutes from Arrowtown village. The surrounding Central Otago region is known for its wineries, walking trails and adventure activities, which makes the resort a practical base for a mixed golf-and-touring trip. Golfers travelling the country often pair a Queenstown round with courses further north around Auckland or the capital’s clubs covered in our guide to golf in Wellington.

Dress code, etiquette and pace of play

Millbrook enforces a standard golf dress code. Men must wear a golf shirt with dress trousers or shorts; women must wear a golf shirt with dress trousers, shorts or a skirt. Soft spikes only are permitted — metal spikes are not allowed. As at most resort courses, keep pace with the group ahead, repair pitch marks and divots, and give way to faster groups where appropriate.

Because the property runs alongside private residences and walking trails, out-of-bounds is marked and you should not enter private gardens to search for a ball. Wetland and environmental-protection areas are treated as penalty areas, so take a drop rather than wading into sensitive ground. Mountain weather can turn quickly, so pack a windproof and warm layer even on a fine morning.

Common mistakes visitors make at Millbrook

Knowing the pitfalls in advance saves money and disappointment:

• Assuming you can pick the course. Visitors play whichever course is in rotation that day (Remarkables on odd dates, Coronet on even dates unless a tournament changes it), so build your plans around the rotation.
• Forgetting the Coronet cart rule. Carts are compulsory on the Coronet course and already priced into its higher green fee; you cannot walk it to save money.
• Booking during NZ Open week. The course closes to visitors for the week of the New Zealand Open in late February/early March.
• Turning up in the wrong gear. Denim, gym wear and metal spikes are not permitted; a collared golf shirt and soft spikes are required.
• Leaving it late. Summer tee times sell out well ahead, and groups over eight need a 50% deposit with no cancellations inside 72 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many holes does Millbrook Resort have?

Millbrook has 36 holes, arranged as four nine-hole loops (Arrow, Remarkables, Coronet and Mill Farm) that combine into two 18-hole championship courses, the Remarkables and the Coronet. Both are par 72. The property grew from its original 18 holes in 1992 to 27 holes in 2009 and to 36 holes when the Coronet course opened to the public in January 2022.

What are the green fees at Millbrook?

For the 2025/26 high season (20 October 2025 to 30 April 2026) the visitor 18-hole green fee is $245 on the Remarkables course and $375 on the Coronet course, in New Zealand Dollars and including GST. A cart is $40 per player on the Remarkables course and is included (and compulsory) on the Coronet course. Guests staying at the resort pay a lower in-house rate, and shoulder-season rates apply outside the summer window.

Can I just walk on and play, or do I need to book?

You should book ahead through the Millbrook golf shop. Tee times are in high demand in summer, only one course is open to visitors each day under the date rotation, and the course closes entirely for the week of the New Zealand Open. Groups of more than eight players must pay a 50% deposit, and cancellations are not accepted within 72 hours of the tee time.

Does Millbrook host the New Zealand Open?

Yes. Millbrook co-hosts the New Zealand Open with the nearby Hills course, and the tournament is co-sanctioned by the PGA Tour of Australasia and the Asian Tour. The 2026 edition was played from 28 February to 1 March 2026 for a NZ$2 million purse, using the Coronet and Remarkables courses plus a composite finals layout.

What does Millbrook Country Club membership cost?

The Queenstown Country Club at Millbrook is a family membership with a one-off joining fee of $20,000 plus GST and an annual subscription of around $3,000 including GST. One membership covers the member, their spouse and children under 26, and it includes member golf and events, the Health & Fitness Centre, the day spa and resort dining. Fees are set by the club and change over time, so confirm current pricing directly with the membership team.