Community Open Days at The Hills: 22 & 23 Sept 2025

Southern Lakes Sanctuary and The Hills invite you to be part of a one-of-a-kind community event that blends world-class golf, contemporary sculpture and conservation in action. 

This is more than a day on the green – it’s a rare opportunity to play or visit one of New Zealand’s most iconic courses – while backing the biodiversity of the Southern Lakes.

Every donation raised will help fund vital community-led conservation across the landscapes that make this part of Aotearoa so extraordinary. 

🌿 Play The Farm 

Bring friends or whānau for a relaxed round on The Hills’ 9-hole, par-3 course. A fun and accessible way to support the cause.  

• Minimum donation: $30 per person 
• Eligibility: All welcome but players under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult
• Tee times: First time at 9am and last at 2pm
• Bookings essential: golf@thehills.co.nz  

🗿Sculpture Tour

Experience the artistic wonder and outdoor beauty of a hosted sculpture tour around the incredible creations of artists such as Mark Hill, Grant Williams, Matt Patte and Sean Henry. 

• Minimum donation: $20
• Tours depart: Hourly from 10am 
• Includes: Hot drink & audio guide 
• No bookings required  

🍽 Lunch in the Clubhouse

Dine with a view. Enjoy a beautiful two or three-course lunch in the stunning Hills Clubhouse. 

• Two-course set menu: $70 
• Three-course set menu: $85 
• Sittings: 12.00 to 1.30pm and 1.30 to 3pm  
• Bookings essential: clubhouse@thehills.co.nz

⛳ Play the Championship Course – Sold Out!

A rare opportunity to play 18 holes on the iconic Hills Championship Course before it closes in 2026 for major renovations. 

• Donation: $165 per person (or $195 with golf cart) 
• Eligibility: All players must have a current NZ Golf handicap 
• Limited to 100 players per day 
• Tee times: First time at 9am and last at 2pm

The Hills & Southern Lakes Sanctuary – a shared vision for nature 

Set among the dramatic hills of Arrowtown, The Hills is far more than a golf course – it’s a creative and cultural landscape, shaped by a love for art, land and legacy. Founded by Sir Michael Hill, The Hills was always envisioned as a place where nature, design and experience could come together in unexpected ways. 

Southern Lakes Sanctuary is proud to be supported by The Hills and the Hill family – a backing that reflects our shared commitment to protecting the native species and wild places that define this region.  

These special open days on 22 and 23 September represent the power of community, creativity, and collaboration – and every swing, stroll and sculpture viewed helps us take one more step toward a thriving future for nature. 

Can’t make it but want to support? By donating to Southern Lakes Sanctuary, you’re backing large-scale predator control, species recovery and the community groups driving real change on the ground.

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