The Hills Golf Club

Name

The Hills Golf Club

Legal name

The Hills Golf Club

Website

https://thehills.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Hills Golf Club is a private members-only 18-hole championship golf and lifestyle community in Arrowtown, Queenstown, New Zealand, offering limited residences and lots to high-net-worth members and families. In late 2023 it partnered with Ric Kayne and Jim Rohrstaff to elevate it into a world-class golf community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Golf Club & Lifestyle Community

NAICS

Golf Courses and Country Clubs (71391), Golf Courses and Country Clubs (713910)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Golf Courses & Golf Facilities (MPAKAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Golf Clubs & Tournament-Host Clubs (Professional/Elite Golf Clubs) (MPAKABAE), Golf Clubs & Club Fitting Retail (CRAMAGAA)

Keywords

• Private golf club
• Championship golf course
• Luxury lifestyle community
• Golf club membership
• Residential property sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Arrowtown

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Golf Membership: Private members-only golf club with membership fees. The club offers an 18-hole championship golf course with a thriving membership base.
2. Property Sales and Lots: Limited residences and lots available for sale within the exclusive lifestyle community. Enquiry-based sales approach for those wishing to call The Hills their home.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Hills Golf Club operates a private, members-only 18-hole championship golf course in Arrowtown, Queenstown, New Zealand, with a clubhouse, an open-air sculpture gallery, and a limited inventory of residences and lots available for sale within the surrounding lifestyle community. Membership is sold via direct enquiry and provides exclusive access to the course and club amenities; a small number of homesites are also sold to members who wish to live on the property. The club is currently closed for renovations and not accepting outside play.

Product overview

The Hills Golf Club is a members-only lifestyle and golf community offering a unified experience centered around an 18-hole championship golf course. The core offering combines golf course access through a membership program with exclusive property opportunities within the community. The club has evolved from a small par-three course in the 1980s to a renowned destination featuring the golf course, clubhouse facilities, and limited residential lots.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 18-Hole Championship Golf Course A championship-caliber 18-hole golf course located on McEntryes Hill in Arrowtown, Queenstown, New Zealand, available exclusively to club members.
• Club Membership Private members-only golf club membership granting access to the championship course, clubhouse facilities, and the lifestyle community for members and their families.
• Property and Lifestyle Community (Residences and Lots) A limited number of residences and lots available for sale within the exclusive members-only community in Arrowtown, Queenstown, 12 minutes from Queenstown Airport, with access to outdoor activities, wineries, and farm-to-table dining.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ric KaynecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership forged in late 2023 between the Hill family and Ric Kayne, united by a vision to deliver one of the finest golf clubs and lifestyle communities in the world. Ric Kayne brings proven experience having successfully developed Tara Iti and Te Arai Links golf communities.
• Jim RohrstaffcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership formed in late 2023 with Jim Rohrstaff alongside Ric Kayne to guide The Hills on the next part of its journey. Rohrstaff was selected as an ideal partner due to his successful track record developing Tara Iti and Te Arai Links luxury golf properties.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Cape Kidnappers: Luxury golf and lodge property in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand, featuring a Tom Doak-designed championship course. A leading NZ luxury golf destination and direct competitor for HNW golf tourists.
• Kauri Cliffs: Luxury golf and lodge property in Northland, New Zealand, operated by Rosewood. Another top-tier NZ luxury golf destination competing for the same affluent clientele as The Hills.
• Tara Iti Golf Club: Ultra-exclusive private golf club in Northland, New Zealand, developed by Ric Kayne and Jim Rohrstaff—the same partners now guiding The Hills. It is a directly comparable luxury members-only golf and lifestyle community.
• Te Arai Links: Luxury 36-hole private links golf course and lifestyle community in Northland, New Zealand, co-developed by Ric Kayne and Jim Rohrstaff. Directly comparable as a high-end NZ golf and residential community.

Regional players

• Jack's Point Golf Club: Championship golf course and lifestyle residential community in Queenstown, New Zealand. Competes with The Hills for HNW members and property buyers in the same Queenstown catchment area.
• Millbrook Resort: Luxury golf and lifestyle resort in Arrowtown, Queenstown, minutes from The Hills. A direct regional competitor for premium golf experiences, residential lots, and lifestyle community buyers.
• Queenstown Golf Club: Historic golf club located on Kelvin Heights near Queenstown. A local competitor for golf enthusiasts in the same market, though at a different price point and without the lifestyle community component.

Emerging players

• Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary: International-level golf course and residential community in Taupo, New Zealand. Comparable as a NZ golf and lifestyle community targeting HNW buyers and golf enthusiasts.
• Royal Wellington Golf Club: Premier private members-only golf club in Wellington, New Zealand. Comparable as an established elite NZ private golf club, though lacking the lifestyle community and international destination positioning.
• Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club: Renowned links golf course in Wellington region, New Zealand. A comparable elite NZ golf club, though without the same luxury lifestyle community and real estate integration as The Hills.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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