For a compact round of golf with the kids, complete with novelty fun factor.
1. Treasure Island
Tom Pearce Drive, Auckland Airport, ph (09) 275 7531, winter hours (June to September) Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun 9am- 8pm, adults $12, children $10
Arrr me hearties. Most Aucklanders will know about this pirate-themed course out by the airport. There's a choice of two 18-hole courses which go through pirate ships and treasure caves, and past waterfalls and shark-infested waters.
2. Transylvania
196 Swanson Rd, Henderson, ph (09) 835 2478, open weekdays 12pm-10pm, weekends 10am-10pm, adults $14, children $12
This spooky indoor mini golf course has a "Transylvanian winter night" theme. The 12-hole glow-in-the-dark course has creepy sound effects, eerie music and features stories about the Romanian region. There is also a nine-hole outdoor course.
3. Gloputt
28 Barry's Point Rd, Takapuna, ph (09) 489 1139, open Mon-Thu 12pm-8pm, Fri 12pm-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-7pm, adults $14, children $10
Glow-in-the-dark mini golf is so hot right now. Gloputt offers 14 holes of entertainment under blacklight, perfect for those gloomy wet days when you want to keep the kids entertained. There are also lasers, air hockey and pool tables on offer.
4. Jungleworld
79 Ormiston Rd, East Tamaki, ph (09) 274 5002, open Sat-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri 10am- 8pm.
Adults $10, children $7
A newcomer to Auckland's mini golf scene, Jungleworld's 18 holes are set in a tropical forest environment with features including a river, waterfall and glow-worm cave. The course is accompanied by jungle sounds, lighting and special effects.
5. Lilliputt
3 Tamaki Dr, Hobson Bay, ph (09) 524 4096, winter hours Mon-Thu 10am-5pm, Fri-Sun 10am-9pm, adults $10, children $8
Auckland's original 18-hole mini golf course is still going strong - what it lacks in gimmicks, it makes up for in location. Its former skid-car track has been turned into an additional 18-hole course.
