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

  • 9 rounds of golf (Titirangi, Te Arai North, Te Arai South, 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.
  • Personalised itinerary via the Travefy App.
  • 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 (subject to access).
  • Alternative golf courses including Royal Auckland and Tieke (Hamilton).

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 1.5 hours to Te Arai.
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure at Te Arai.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links. Suite or Cottage

Morning: Play golf at Te Arai South
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, Suite or Cottage

Morning: Play golf at Te Arai North.
Afternoon: Travel to the Bay of Islands
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Edgewater Palms, Waterfront Suites or Paihia Beach Resort

At leisure in the Bay of Islands. Options include a cruise of the bay, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, Russell, game fishing and a host of watersports.
Evening: At leisure in Paihia.
Accommodation: Edgewater Palms, Waterfront Suites or Paihia Beach Resort

Morning: Play golf at Kauri Cliffs (45 minute drive from Paihia)
Evening: At leisure in the Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Edgewater Palms, Waterfront Suites or Paihia Beach Resort

Morning: Drive to Kerikeri Airport and fly to Rotorua (via a short layover in Auckland)
Afternoon: Collect a rental vehicle at Rotorua Airport and spend the afternoon exploring the geothermal and cultural capital of New Zealand. Taupo is a one hour journey from Rotorua and we recommend that you visit Wai O Tapu on the way.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Taupo accommodation options include Kinloch Lodge, Hilton Hotel, Sacred Waters and Reef Resort

Morning: Play golf at The Kinloch Club.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Kinloch Lodge, Hilton Hotel, Sacred Waters and Reef Resort

Morning: Play golf at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Kinloch Lodge, Hilton Hotel, Sacred Waters and Reef Resort

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.

Morning: Play golf at Cape Kidnappers.
Evening: At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.
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 Hotel.

Morning: Play golf at Royal Wellington (25 minutes drive from central Wellington)
Evening: At lesiure in 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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