Morning: Departure from central Auckland at 10am and transfer to Te Arai (2 hours).
Afternoon: Play golf at Te Arai (South Course)
Evening: Welcome dinner at Te Arai.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite
North Island Escorted Golf Tour
Best of the North Island of New Zealand Escorted Golf Tour Series 2024 & 2025
This is our signature tour of the North Island where you will play some of the best golf courses in New Zealand. The tour begins with a departure from Auckland and two nights at the superb Te Arai Links where you will play the South and North golf courses. Following Te Arai we will visit the Bay of Islands, Taupo and Hawke’s Bay. There are 6 rounds of scheduled golf – Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Kauri Cliffs, Wairakei, Kinloch and Cape Kidnappers. The tour will conclude with dinner at one of the regions top restaurants. Guests will have the opportunity to experience the “must do” sights and non golfing activities in each region. Alternatively, additional rounds of golf will be available on your leisure days. There will be a maximum of 12 guests on this trip. Luxury lodge upgrades are available.
Details
Package inclusions
- 6 scheduled rounds of golf (Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch, Wairakei & Cape Kidnappers)
- Pull carts at Te Arai (please note that caddies are available at additional cost)
- Shared electric carts at other courses.
- 10 night’s 4 & 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast.
- Welcome dinner on your first night at Te Arai.
- Mid-tour group dinner at Bistro Lago in Taupo.
- Lunch at Craggy Range winery.
- Farewell dinner in Hawke's Bay on the final night of the tour.
- Ground transfers and touring in a late model Mercedes mini coach with an experienced local guide.
- Air New Zealand domestic flight between Kerikeri and Taupo.
- 24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand Tour Manager.
- New Zealand goods & services tax (GST) at 15%
Optional extras
- Caddies and rental clubs.
- Golf and activity bookings on leisure days.
- Sightseeing and activity program for non-golfers.
- Luxury lodge upgrades including Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.
- Pre and post tour accommodation including Tara Iti or Queenstown extension.
Schedule
Morning: Golf at Te Arai (North Course) Tee time: 10:30am
Evening: At leisure at Te Arai. There are two great dinning options at the resort.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite
Morning: At 9:30am your transport will depart to the Bay of Islands (2.5 hours)
Afternoon: At leisure. We recommend the Bay of Islands cruise or an afternoon spent in Russell.
Evening: At leisure in Paihia, Bay of Islands.
Accommodation: Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment
At leisure in the Bay of Islands.
Your host will offer a complimentary tour of the Bay of Islands region. There is also a transport service to your choice of golf courses including Waitangi, Kerikeri and Kauri Cliffs. Other activity options include a Bay of Islands cruise. During the evening you have the option of joining a cultural performance and hangi dinner at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
Accommodation: Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment
Morning: At 9am your transport will depart Paihia and travel 45 minutes to the magnificent Kauri Cliffs golf course.
Tee time: 10:45am
Evening: At leisure in Paihia.
Accommodation: Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment
Morning: This morning you will depart Paihia and travel the short distance to Kerikeri Airport. Your Air New Zealand flight will depart at 9:45am and will arrive in Taupo at 12:45pm (via a stopover in Auckland).
Afternoon: Your host will provide a tour of Taupo prior to you arriving at your hotel. Activity options include fly fishing, jet boating and lake cruises.
Evening: Group dinner at the Bistro Lago (Hilton Hotel restaurant)
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus
Morning: Golf at Kinloch. Tee time: 10:30am
The transport will depart the hotel at 9:15am.
Evening: At leisure. There will be a complimentary transport service to the town centre.
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus
Morning: Golf at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary. Tee time: 10:30am
Your transport will depart the hotel at 9:30am.
Evening: At leisure in Taupo.
Accommodation: Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus
Morning: Travel to Hawke’s Bay (2 hours).
Afternoon: Group lunch at Craggy Range. Your guide will also provide a complimentary wine tour during the afternoon (tasting costs are at additional expense).
Evening: At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.
Accommodation: Crown Hotel Napier, Superior Room
Morning: Golf at Cape Kidnappers. Tee time: 10:30am
Your transport will depart the hotel at 9:00am.
Evening: At 19:30 your guide will host a farewell dinner at Mission Estate Winery.
Accommodation: Crown Hotel Napier, Superior Room
Departure Day: We offer a complimentary transfer to Napier Airport to suit your flight departure.
We can arrange a flight to Auckland or any New Zealand destination to suit your travel plans.
*Cost of domestic flight is additional and will be subject to Air New Zealand’s best rate at time of booking*
Additional Information
Best of the North Island (11 Days)
November 2024, January 2025 and February 2025 dates coming soon.
Special Notes
Golfers of all abilities and ages are welcome to join us on this tour.
Additional sightseeing trips and rounds of golf are available on each day.
Scenic touring is broken up with numerous photo and refreshment stops.
Your tour guide is also your personal concierge and will provide dinner recommendations, bookings and transfers.|
Auckland accommodation recommendations and bookings available pre tour.
Payment: A deposit of NZ$2000 per person is required to secure a seat on this tour. We accept payment by credit card or International transfer.
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