New Zealand offers some of the most unspoiled and scenic golf courses, many of which are receiving world acclaim. This itinerary includes the much publicised championship sister courses, Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers. These courses have been rated 25th and 47th in the world by US Golf Digest. Wairakei International Golf Course is also included in the itinerary. This course has been rated 54th in the world by Golf Digest.
Millbrook Golf Course was designed by New Zealand’s greatest ever golfer, Sir Bob Charles and features nine-new holes, making it a unique 27-hole proposition in the tourism Mecca of Queenstown. It is a must for this itinerary. Your final round in New Zealand will be played in Wanaka.
This 20 day golf tour starts in Auckland, and travels to the Bay of Islands, at the top of the North Island.
This bay consists of over 50 islands and is well known for its many water sports and local golf clubs. After a 4 hour Cruise, you will travel back to Auckland, NZ’s largest city, (City of Sails), and onto our thermal
capital, Rotorua. Smell that unique aroma and view the city’s mud pools and thermal springs.
Travelling south you will take in the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.
Then onto the township of Taupo, located on the banks of New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo, which is equal in size to Singapore. Make sure you get your cameras out for the spectacular Huka Falls.
Wine tasting and tours of the regions vineyards is recommended in both Hawkes Bay and Otago’s Queenstown.
Nightly accommodation has been carefully selected in premium hotel rooms. It includes the Copthorne Bay of Islands Resort, Manuels Lake front in Taupo, Te Awanga Cottages in the Hawkes Bay region amd Millbrook Resort.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive Auckland International Airport
You will be met by our representative in NZ
Collect Rental Car
Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbourcity at the Viaduct – 2 nights
Day 2 Relax for a day in Auckland
Day 3 Travel to the Bay of Islands
Copthorne Hotel and Resort
Bay of Islands – 2 nights
Day 4 Play KAURI CLIFFS
Day 5 Sightseeing 4 Hour Catamaran Cruise
Travel to Auckland ‘City of Sails’ for a one night stop on the way south
Copthorne Hotel Auckland Harbourcity at the Viaduct – 1 night
Millennium Hotel Rotorua - 2 nights
Day 7 Full day for enjoying the unique sights- Rainbow Springs,
NZ Farm Show, Te Puia Thermal Reserve (includes NZ
Maori Arts & Crafts Institite and Evening Cultural Show
and Hangi)
Continue journey to Taupo after golf
Millennium Hotel and Resort Manuels, (lake front) Taupo – 2 nights
Day 9 Play WAIRAKEI INTERNATIONAL GC
Day 10 Travel to the Hawkes Bay
Te Awanga Cottage Bed & Breakfast, Hawkes Bay – 2 nights
Day 11
Play CAPE KIDNAPPERS
Day 12 Flight to Queenstown, NZ’s Tourism ‘Mecca’ and transfer to Millbrook Resort
Millbrook Resort Queenstown – 5 nights
Day 13 Play MILLBROOK RESORT
Day 14 Day sightseeing & wine tour Queenstown, lunch at a selected winery (not included)
Day 15 Jet Boat excursion on the Dart River (included)
Day 16 Play JACKS POINT GC
Day 17 Drive to Wanaka
Stay at the Edgewater Wanaka - 3 nighs
Day 18 Play Wanaka
Day 19 Optional Milford Sound day trip
Day 20 Depart Queenstown bound for Auckland and international depart onto private travel arrangements
Price on application
Packages include
• Personal greeting from our local representative
• Extensive travel notes and full itinerary pack
• All local taxes and gst
• Sightseeing Excursions
Bay of Islands Catamaran (Stray Cat), Waitomo Glow Worm Cave, Guided Tour Rotorua, Guided tour at Te Puia, Thermal Reserve with dinner, Rainbow Springs and NZ Farm Show, Dart River Jet Boat Ride ex Queenstown (6 hours)
• 7 rounds of golf with buggies as per itinerary
• 19 Nights - 4 star accommodation, twin share, including breakfasts as per itinerary
• 19 day rental car hire (Automatic Toyota Camry 2L with GPS) (unlimited kms, taxes and basic insurance)
• Internal flight – Napier to Queenstown & Queenstown to Auckland
Prices exclude
• Travel insurance
• Other meals, unless specified
• Caddies
• Additional pre or post golf sightseeing, additional golf or accommodation.
These can be arranged if required
• International flight to New Zealand. Please contact us for details
This package can be tailored to your requirements
Please contact A Golfing Experience to add additional golf travel to your New Zealand holiday.
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