Morning / Afternoon: On arrival in Auckland you will be met by your driver who will provide a private transfer to central Auckland.
Evening: At leisure in central Auckland. We offer bookings at Auckland’s best restaurants.
Accommodation: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland (4 Star Hotel), Sofitel Hotel, Auckland (5 Star Hotel)
Best of the North Island – Group Tour (with driver)
Best of the North Island – Group Tour (with driver) - 12 days
Play the best golf courses on the North Island over twelve days. Beginning in Auckland and ending in Hawke’s Bay this tour offers visitors a chance to play six of our best golf courses are including Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers.
Details
Package inclusions
- 5 rounds of golf (Titirangi, Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch, Wairakei and Cape Kidnappers).
- 11 night’s accommodation of choice.
- Transfers and touring with experienced driver guide in luxury Mercedes vehicle.
- Daily schedule for each member of the group.
- 24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand tour office.
- New Zealand goods & services tax (GST) at 15%
Optional extras
- Additional rounds of golf as listed.
- Electric carts at golf courses (caddies are available at Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers).
- Breakfast and other meals.
- Caddies and rental clubs.
- Golf and activity bookings on leisure days.
- Sightseeing and activity program for non-golfers.
- Domestic flights.
- Activity bookings and non-golfer program.
- Pre and post tour accommodation including Queenstown extension.
Schedule
Morning: Travel to Titirangi (25 minutes from central Auckland) for a mid-morning tee time.
Afternoon: On the return journey to central Auckland your driver will show you some of Auckland’s best sights including Mount Eden and Mission Bay.
Evening: At leisure in central Auckland.
Accommodation: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland (4 Star Hotel), Sofitel Hotel, Auckland (5 Star Hotel)
Morning: This morning your driver will take you to the Bay of Islands. You will have the option of travelling directly to the Bay which will allow for another game of golf or an afternoon cruise. Alternatively your driver will take you on a tour of the region which will include Mangawhai Heads and Whangarei.
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure in the Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Waterfront Suites, Paihia (4 Star Apartment Hotel), Paihia Beach & Spa Resort (5 Star Hotel), Kauri Cliffs Lodge (Luxury Lodge)
Morning: This morning you will play the magnificent golf course at Kauri Cliffs.
Evening: At leisure in the Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Waterfront Suites, Paihia (4 Star Apartment Hotel), Paihia Beach & Spa Resort (5 Star Hotel), Kauri Cliffs Lodge (Luxury Lodge)
At leisure: Options include additional golf, sailing, cultural tours, fishing, forest and beach tours.
Accommodation: Waterfront Suites, Paihia (4 Star Apartment Hotel), Paihia Beach & Spa Resort (5 Star Hotel), Kauri Cliffs Lodge (Luxury Lodge)
Morning: This morning you will return to Auckland (3 hours)
Afternoon: During the afternoon you have the option of playing golf at Gulf Harbour or Muriwai, Auckland’s best links course.
Evening: At leisure in Auckland.
Accommodation: Stamford Plaza Hotel, Auckland (4 Star Hotel), Sofitel Hotel, Auckland (5 Star Hotel)
Morning: You will depart Auckland and take a three hour road trip to Taupo. Sightseeing options along the way include Matamata (otherwise known as Hobbiton), Tirau and Rotorua.
Afternoon: At leisure in Rotorua. Golf options include the very unique Rotorua course otherwise known as Arikikapakapa. Alternatively you will travel to Taupo and play Wairakei or Kinloch.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Reef Resort, Taupo (5 Star Motel), Hilton Hotel (5 Star Hotel), Huka Lodge (Luxury Lodge)
Morning: This morning you will play golf at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary.
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure in Taupo. Your driver will offer you a tour of Taupo prior to transferring you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Reef Resort, Taupo (5 Star Motel), Hilton Hotel (5 Star Hotel), Huka Lodge (Luxury Lodge)
Morning: This morning you will play golf at Kinloch.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Reef Resort, Taupo (5 Star Motel), Hilton Hotel (5 Star Hotel), Huka Lodge (Luxury Lodge)
Morning / Afternoon: Your driver will transfer you to Hawke’s Bay (2 hours). During the afternoon we recommend that your knowledgeable driver takes you on a tour of the Hawke’s Bay wineries. The tour can include lunch at one of the finest winery restaurants.
Evening: At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.
Accommodation: Te Pania Hotel, Napier (4 Star Hotel), Crown Hotel, Napier (4 ½ Star Hotel), The Farm at Cape Kidnappers (Luxury Lodge)
Morning: You will play the final round of the tour at Cape Kidnappers.
Evening: At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.
Accommodation: Te Pania Hotel, Napier (4 Star Hotel), Crown Hotel, Napier (4 ½ Star Hotel), The Farm at Cape Kidnappers (Luxury Lodge)
Departure Day: We will arrange an airport transfer and domestic flight to suit your travel plans. Alternatively your driver will offer a complimentary transfer to Auckland by road (5 ½ hours).
Additional Information
Packages begin at NZ $3,950 p/p based on a minimum of 4 people travelling and staying in twin share accommodation.
Best of the North Island – Group Tour (with driver)