The Hills

About

In South Island, The Hills is a golf course at St. John, 11 Enighed Cl, Cruz Bay, St John 00830, Islas Vírgenes de EE. UU., placing it in the Cruz Bay area of St John. The course sits within reach of Queenstown, Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson, Blenheim, Wanaka, Te Anau and Kaikoura, so it can be folded into a wider island itinerary. It carries a 4.8 out of 5 average across 174 reviews, a record built on a steady stream of feedback from players.

As a golf course, The Hills handles rounds of golf, and the website at https://thehillsstjohn.com/ carries the details of what is on offer. A 4.8 out of 5 average across 174 reviews places it among the better-reviewed options on South Island for this kind of play. The Cruz Bay setting means it sits close to the island's main town area, making it a natural stop for anyone planning time on the course.

The website at https://thehillsstjohn.com/ provides a direct way to reach the team before travelling, and the 4.8 out of 5 average across 174 reviews reflects how players have responded to the course. Green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish feature in New Zealand cooking, so a meal after a round is easy to arrange.

Māori culture is central to national life, with marae, haka and the Treaty of Waitangi signed in 1840, so visitors encounter Māori place names and customs throughout the country. English is the main language and te reo Māori is also official, so a few basic phrases help with daily interactions. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, with summer from December to February and winter from June to August, so golfers should plan around the warmer months.