The 106th New Zealand Open presented by Millbrook Resort is played from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 February 2027 at Millbrook Resort near Arrowtown, Queenstown. 156 professionals compete for the national title and a prize pool of at least NZ$2 million while each partners an amateur in the New Zealand Open Pro-Am Championship. The first two rounds are played across the Remarkables and Coronet courses.
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Key facts
- When
- Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 February 2027 (competition days)
- Where
- Millbrook Resort, near Arrowtown, Queenstown
- Field
- 156 professionals and 156 amateurs
- Format
- Rounds 1 and 2 on the Remarkables and Coronet courses; top 60 professionals plus ties play the weekend
- Prize pool
- At least NZ$2 million
- On site
- The Tee Junction fan zone, The Landing hospitality, kids' golf activities
What it is
The New Zealand Open dates back to 1907 and is one of the country’s oldest sporting events. The 106th New Zealand Open presented by Millbrook Resort is played from Thursday 18 to Sunday 21 February 2027 at Millbrook Resort, between Arrowtown and the Remarkables. It is the finale of the “New Zealand Swing” on the 2026-27 PGA Tour of Australasia schedule.
How the tournament works
The New Zealand Open is a pro-am, so professionals are effectively playing two tournaments at once:
- The New Zealand Open: 156 professionals each play one round on Millbrook’s Remarkables course and one on the Coronet course on Thursday and Friday. The top 60 plus ties play rounds three and four at Millbrook, with a prize pool of at least NZ$2 million.
- The New Zealand Pro-Am Championship: each professional partners one of 156 amateurs in a two-person, best-ball team for Thursday and Friday. The leading 40 teams play Saturday, and the best 10 teams play the final round on Sunday. Amateurs who miss the cut can play the New Zealand Open Challenge at another course on Saturday.
Who it suits
Golf fans, of course, but also anyone in Queenstown in February who wants a relaxed day outdoors with mountain views. Families can make use of the kids’ golf activity and the fan zone.
Tickets and things to do on site
Spectator tickets and the premium hospitality area, The Landing, are sold on the official site. Other attractions listed by organisers include The Tee Junction fan zone, the Manuka Doctor Hive, a club-fitting area and the Birdies for Charities programme.
Getting there
Millbrook Resort is on Malaghans Road, just outside Arrowtown and about 20 minutes’ drive from central Queenstown (an estimate). Queenstown Airport has direct flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, plus Australian cities. Check the official site closer to the tournament for spectator parking and transport.
Where to stay
Arrowtown is closest. Queenstown has far more choice and is a short drive away, and our where to stay in Queenstown guide compares the areas, including Arrowtown.
What to bring
Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunscreen and a light jacket. February days in the Wakatipu basin are often hot and bright, and evenings cool quickly.
Make a trip of it
Spend an afternoon in Arrowtown’s gold-mining streets, then add lake cruises, the gondola and wineries with our things to do in Queenstown guide.
FAQ
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Sources
Last checked 11 November 2026 against the organiser's own pages
