Best of the North Island Golf Tour

Best of the North Island Golf Tour

Spend two weeks on the North Island of New Zealand playing some of the finest golf courses in the world!

This itinerary covers the length of the North Island offering the diversity of the sub tropical far north, the geothermal wonders of the central plateau and the “Coolest Little Capital in the World” – Wellington! There are eight golf courses that we recommend on this trip along with numerous non-golfing activity options.

Details

Package inclusions

  • 8 rounds of golf (Titirangi, Gulf Harbour, Kauri Cliffs, Wairakei, Kinloch, Cape Kidnappers, Paraparaumu and Royal Wellington).
  • 14 night’s in accommodation of choice.
  • Road transport by rental vehicle or personal guide.
  • 24 hour on-call assistance from your Playing Around New Zealand office.
  • New Zealand goods & services tax (GST) at 15%

Optional extras

  • Electric carts.
  • Caddies and rental clubs.
  • Breakfast and other meals.
  • Golf and activity bookings on leisure days.
  • Sightseeing and activity program for non-golfers.
  • Domestic connection to suit International flight on departure day.
  • Tara Iti stay and play.
  • Alternative golf courses including Windross Farm and Carrington in the far North.

Schedule

Morning / Afternoon: Transfer from Auckland Airport to the accommodation of choice.
Evening: At leisure in Auckland. We offer recommendations and bookings at Auckland’s best restaurants.
Accommodation: Auckland hotel of choice. Options include The Park Hyatt, Sofitel, Hilton, CityLife and Swiss-Belsuites

Morning: Play golf at the Alister MacKenzie designed course at Titirangi (25 minutes from central Auckland).
Evening: At leisure in Auckland.
Accommodation: Auckland hotel of choice.

Morning: Travel 3.5 hours to the Bay of Islands.
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure in the Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Bay of Islands hotel of choice. Options include Waterfront Suites Paihia, Paihia Beach and Spa Resort or Kauri Cliffs Lodge.

Morning: Play golf at Kauri Cliffs.
Evening: At leisure in the Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Bay of Islands hotel of choice.

Leisure Day: Options include additional golf, sailing, cultural tours, fishing, forest and beach tours.
Accommodation: Bay of Islands hotel of choice.

Morning: Travel to Gulf Harbour (3 hours).
Afternoon: Play golf at Gulf Harbour.
Evening: Travel to Auckland (1 hour) and spend the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: Auckland hotel of choice. Options include The Park Hyatt, Sofitel, Hilton, CityLife and Swiss-Belsuites

Morning: Travel to Taupo (3.5 hours).
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure in Taupo or Rotorua.
Accommodation: Taupo hotel of choice. Options include The Hilton, Reef Resort, Point Villas, Kinloch Manor and Huka Lodge.

Morning: Play golf at The Kinloch Club.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Taupo hotel of choice. 

Morning: Play golf at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Taupo hotel of choice.

Morning: Travel to Hawke’s Bay (2 hours).
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure in Hawke’s Bay. We recommend a tour of the Hawke's Bay wineries.
Accommodation: Hawke’s Bay hotel of choice. Options include Te Pania, Crown Napier, Porters Havelock North, The Manse, Mangapapa Boutique Hotel and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.

Morning: Play golf at Cape Kidnappers.
Evening: At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.
Accommodation: Hawke's Bay hotel of choice.

At leisure in Hawke’s Bay. Golfing options include Cape Kidnappers and Hastings GC (Bridge Pa)
Accommodation: Hawke's Bay hotel of choice.

Morning: Travel to Paraparaumu (3 hours by road).
Afternoon: Play golf at Paraparaumu Beach. Following golf you will drive one hour to Wellington.
Evening: At leisure in Wellington.
Accommodation: Wellington hotel options include Novotel, QT Wellington and InterContinental or Greenmantle Estate (Paraparaumu).

At leisure in Wellington. Option of playing golf at Royal Wellington.
Accommodation: Wellington hotel of choice.

Drive to Wellington Airport to meet your departing flight. If required we will arrange a domestic flight to suit your International flight from Auckland.

Additional Information

This tour can be customised to suit your requirements. It is available as a self drive golf trip for couples, a private luxury golf vacation for a small group of friends or as a coach tour for a large group. Accommodation options range from the luxury lodges to centrally located 4 star hotels and we are able to arrange numerous sightseeing and non golf activities along the way. Please complete the enquiry form and our New Zealand travel experts will begin planning you the perfect itinerary.

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