There are interesting inland holes and some spectacular seaward holes and in particular the signature hole ‘Ta Moko’. Most photographs show the view from the tee which is set atop the cliffs and involves carrying a ravine to reach the fairway which doglegs to the right. However I've chosen the scene for the second shot which offers a better perspective of the Hauraki Gulf which played its part in yachting's 2003 Americas Cup contest.
Auckland is too far north to see the best in autumn colours. You need to go to the Arrowtown area in the South Island to see something reminiscent of Vermont in the fall. However there was a definite feel of autumn in the Auckland air and the grey-day colours appeared to bring out the best in the clubhouse's exterior design.