[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"itinerary-north-island-escorted-golf-tour-8":3},{"id":4,"title":5,"slug":6,"lead_copy":7,"content":8,"inclusions":9,"extras":10,"hero_image":11,"sort":12,"seo_title":13,"seo_keywords":14,"seo_description":15,"seo_og_title":14,"seo_og_description":14,"seo_og_image":14,"body_html":16,"golf_package_id":17,"days":18,"thumbnail_image":19,"inclusions_title":20,"extras_title":21,"inclusions_video_url":14,"footnote_title":22,"footnote_content":23,"footnote_cta_label":24,"footnote_cta_url":25,"status":26,"schedule_days":27},10,"North Island Escorted Golf Tour","north-island-escorted-golf-tour-8","Tour Commencement Dates: November 15th 2026, February 21st 2027, March 14th 2027","\u003Cp>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 16 guests on this trip. Luxury lodge upgrades are available. \nPrivate versions of this tour are available on request.\u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>6 scheduled rounds of golf (Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch, Wairakei &amp; Cape Kidnappers)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Pull carts at Te Arai (please note that caddies are available at additional cost)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Shared electric carts at other&nbsp;courses.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>10 night’s 4 &amp; 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Welcome dinner&nbsp;on your first night at Te Arai.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Farewell dinner in Hawke's Bay on the final night of the tour.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Ground transfers and touring in a late model Mercedes mini coach with an experienced local guide.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Air New Zealand domestic flight between Kerikeri and Taupo.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand Tour Manager.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>New Zealand goods &amp; services tax (GST) at 15%\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","\u003Cul>\u003Cli>Caddies and rental clubs.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Golf and activity bookings on leisure days.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Sightseeing and activity program for non-golfers.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Luxury lodge upgrades including Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Pre and post tour accommodation or&nbsp;Queenstown extension.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>","2691ebb8-1864-49c1-876b-ab01fee4d234",1,"Play Golf NZ - New Zealand North Island Guided Tour Series 2026 & 2027",null,"Signature guided golf tour of the North Island, play the best golf courses in New Zealand. The golf trip begins in Auckland and visits the Bay of Islands, Taupo and Hawke’s Bay.  Golf courses include Te Arai, Kinloch, Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers","\u003Cheader id=\"site-header\" class=\"site-header\">\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"content-max-width\">\n\n        \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhome\" class=\"logo\">\n            \u003Cimg src=\"\u002Fimages\u002Flogo.svg\" alt=\"Playing Around New Zealand | Golf Tours | Luxury Guided Vacations\">\n        \u003C\u002Fa>\n\n        \u003Cnav>\n            \u003Cul>\n                \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fhome\">Home \u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                \u003Cli>\n                    \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fabout-us\">About Us \u003Cspan class=\"icon-angle-down\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\n                    \u003Cul>\n                        \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Ftestimonials\">Testimonials\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                        \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Ffaq\">faq\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                    \u003C\u002Ful>\n                \u003C\u002Fli>\n                \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fcourses\">Courses\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                \u003Cli>\n                    \u003Ca href=\"\u002Ftour-info\">Tour Info \u003Cspan class=\"icon-angle-down\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\n                    \u003Cul>\n                        \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Faccommodation\">Accommodation\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                        \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Ftransport\">Transport\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                    \u003C\u002Ful>\n                \u003C\u002Fli>\n                \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fdestinations\">Destinations\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                \u003Cli>\n                    \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fgolf-packages\">Golf Packages \u003Cspan class=\"icon-angle-down\">\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\n                    \u003Cul>\n                                                                                                            \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fgolf-packages\u002Fluxury-vacations\">Luxury Golf Tours\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                                                            \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fgolf-packages\u002Fcustom-itineraries\">Custom Itineraries\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                                                            \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fgolf-packages\u002Fguided-nz-golf-tours\">Guided NZ Golf Tours\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fli>\n                                                            \u003Cli>\u003Ca href=\"\u002Fgolf-packages\u002Faustralia-pacific\">Australia &amp; 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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 16 guests on this trip. Luxury lodge upgrades are available. \nPrivate versions of this tour are available on request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\t\t\t\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\t\t\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\t\u003C\u002Fsection>\n    \u003Csection class=\"blocks-container\">\n\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"content-max-width border-top wysiwyg\">\n\n            \u003Ch3 class=\"title\">Details\u003C\u002Fh3>\n            \u003Cdiv class=\"col-2\">\n                \u003Ch3>Package inclusions\u003C\u002Fh3>\n                                    \u003Cul>\u003Cli>6 scheduled rounds of golf (Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch, Wairakei &amp; Cape Kidnappers)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Pull carts at Te Arai (please note that caddies are available at additional cost)\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Shared electric carts at other&nbsp;courses.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>10 night’s 4 &amp; 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Welcome dinner&nbsp;on your first night at Te Arai.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Farewell dinner in Hawke's Bay on the final night of the tour.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Ground transfers and touring in a late model Mercedes mini coach with an experienced local guide.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Air New Zealand domestic flight between Kerikeri and Taupo.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand Tour Manager.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>New Zealand goods &amp; services tax (GST) at 15%\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n            \u003Cdiv class=\"col-2\">\n                \u003Ch3>Optional extras\u003C\u002Fh3>\n                                    \u003Cul>\u003Cli>Caddies and rental clubs.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Golf and activity bookings on leisure days.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Sightseeing and activity program for non-golfers.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Luxury lodge upgrades including Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Pre and post tour accommodation or&nbsp;Queenstown extension.\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\t\u003C\u002Fsection>\n    \u003Csection class=\"blocks-container grey\">\n\t\t\u003Cdiv class=\"content-max-width wysiwyg\">\n\n            \u003Ch3 class=\"title\">Schedule\u003C\u002Fh3>\n            \u003Cdiv class=\"col-2 full\">\n\n                \u003Cdiv class=\"accordian\">\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 1: Auckland to Te Arai (Sunday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Departure from central Auckland at 10am and transfer to Te Arai (2 hours). \u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Afternoon\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Play golf at Te Arai (South Course)\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Welcome dinner at Te Arai.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Te Arai Links, Ocean View&nbsp;Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 2: Te Arai (Monday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Golf at Te Arai (North Course)&nbsp;\u003Cstrong>Tee time: \u003C\u002Fstrong>10:30am\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure at Te Arai. There are two great dinning options&nbsp;at&nbsp;the resort.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Te Arai Links, Ocean View Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 3: Te Arai to the Bay of Islands (Tuesday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At 9:30am your transport will depart to the Bay of Islands (2.5 hours)&nbsp;\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>Afternoon\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At leisure. We recommend the Bay of Islands cruise or an afternoon spent in Russell.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure in Paihia, Bay of Islands.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 4: Bay of Islands (Wednesday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>At leisure in the Bay of Islands.\u003Cbr>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.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 5: Bay of Islands (Thursday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At 9am your transport will depart Paihia and travel 45 minutes to the magnificent Kauri Cliffs golf course. \u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:45am\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure in Paihia.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 6: Bay of Islands to Taupo (Friday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 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&nbsp;at 12:45pm (via a stopover in Auckland).\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Afternoon:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 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.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Evening: \u003C\u002Fstrong>At leisure, there will be a transport&nbsp;service available to the centrally located restaurants.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 7: Taupo (Saturday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Golf at Kinloch. \u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:30am \u003Cbr>The transport will depart the hotel at 9:15am.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure. There will be a complimentary transport service to the town centre.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 8: Taupo (Sunday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Golf at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary. \u003Cstrong>Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:30am\u003Cbr>Your transport will depart the hotel at 9:30am.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening: \u003C\u002Fstrong>At leisure in Taupo.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 9: Taupo to Hawke's Bay (Monday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Travel to Hawke’s Bay (2 hours).&nbsp;\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Afternoon:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Your guide&nbsp;provide a tour of Napier and a&nbsp;complimentary wine tour during the afternoon (tasting costs and lunch&nbsp;are at additional expense).\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Porters&nbsp;Hotel, Havelock North, Superior Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 10: Hawke's Bay (Tuesday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Golf at Cape Kidnappers. \u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:30am\u003Cbr>Your transport will depart the hotel at 9:00am.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At 19:30 your guide will host a farewell dinner at Craggy Range&nbsp;Winery.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Porters Hotel, Havelock North, Superior Room\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                                            \u003Cdiv class=\"list\">\n                            \u003Cbutton>Day 11: Hawke's Bay (Wednesday) \u003Cspan>+\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n                            \u003Cdiv class=\"content\">\n                                                                    \u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Departure Day: \u003C\u002Fstrong>We offer a complimentary transfer to Napier Airport to suit your flight departure. \u003Cbr>We can arrange a flight to Auckland or any New Zealand destination to suit your travel plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>*Cost of domestic flight is additional and will be subject to Air New Zealand’s best rate at time of booking*\u003C\u002Fp>\n                                                            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n                    \n                \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n            \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\t\u003C\u002Fsection>\n    \u003Csection class=\"footnote-module\">\n        \u003Cdiv class=\"content-narrow-width\">\n            \u003Ch3>Additional Information\u003C\u002Fh3>\n                            \u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Special Notes\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;\u003Cbr>Golfers of all abilities and ages are welcome to join us on this tour.&nbsp;Additional sightseeing trips and rounds of golf are available on each day.&nbsp;Scenic touring is broken up with numerous photo and refreshment stops.&nbsp;Your tour guide is also your personal concierge and will provide dinner recommendations, bookings and transfers.&nbsp;Auckland accommodation recommendations and bookings available pre 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We accept payment by credit card or International transfer.&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>","ENQUIRY FORM","\u002Fcontact","published",[28,32,37,41,46,51,56,61,66,71,75],{"id":29,"sort":12,"status":26,"title":30,"content":31},17,"Day 1: Auckland to Te Arai (Sunday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Departure from central Auckland at 10am and transfer to Te Arai (2 hours). \u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Afternoon\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Play golf at Te Arai (South Course)\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Welcome dinner at Te Arai.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Te Arai Links, Ocean View&nbsp;Room\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":33,"sort":34,"status":26,"title":35,"content":36},18,2,"Day 2: Te Arai (Monday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Golf at Te Arai (North Course)&nbsp;\u003Cstrong>Tee time: \u003C\u002Fstrong>10:30am\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure at Te Arai. There are two great dinning options&nbsp;at&nbsp;the resort.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Te Arai Links, Ocean View Room\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":38,"sort":17,"status":26,"title":39,"content":40},19,"Day 3: Te Arai to the Bay of Islands (Tuesday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At 9:30am your transport will depart to the Bay of Islands (2.5 hours)&nbsp;\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cstrong>Afternoon\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At leisure. We recommend the Bay of Islands cruise or an afternoon spent in Russell.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure in Paihia, Bay of Islands.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":42,"sort":43,"status":26,"title":44,"content":45},20,4,"Day 4: Bay of Islands (Wednesday)","\u003Cp>At leisure in the Bay of Islands.\u003Cbr>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.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":47,"sort":48,"status":26,"title":49,"content":50},21,5,"Day 5: Bay of Islands (Thursday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning\u003C\u002Fstrong>: At 9am your transport will depart Paihia and travel 45 minutes to the magnificent Kauri Cliffs golf course. \u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:45am\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure in Paihia.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Edgewater Palms, One Bedroom Apartment\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":52,"sort":53,"status":26,"title":54,"content":55},22,6,"Day 6: Bay of Islands to Taupo (Friday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 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&nbsp;at 12:45pm (via a stopover in Auckland).\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Afternoon:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 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.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Evening: \u003C\u002Fstrong>At leisure, there will be a transport&nbsp;service available to the centrally located restaurants.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":57,"sort":58,"status":26,"title":59,"content":60},23,7,"Day 7: Taupo (Saturday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Golf at Kinloch. \u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:30am \u003Cbr>The transport will depart the hotel at 9:15am.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure. There will be a complimentary transport service to the town centre.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":62,"sort":63,"status":26,"title":64,"content":65},24,8,"Day 8: Taupo (Sunday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning\u003C\u002Fstrong>: Golf at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary. \u003Cstrong>Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:30am\u003Cbr>Your transport will depart the hotel at 9:30am.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening: \u003C\u002Fstrong>At leisure in Taupo.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Hilton Hotel Taupo, Guest Room Plus\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":67,"sort":68,"status":26,"title":69,"content":70},25,9,"Day 9: Taupo to Hawke's Bay (Monday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Travel to Hawke’s Bay (2 hours).&nbsp;\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Afternoon:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Your guide&nbsp;provide a tour of Napier and a&nbsp;complimentary wine tour during the afternoon (tasting costs and lunch&nbsp;are at additional expense).\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At leisure in Hawke’s Bay.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Porters&nbsp;Hotel, Havelock North, Superior Room\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":72,"sort":4,"status":26,"title":73,"content":74},26,"Day 10: Hawke's Bay (Tuesday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Morning: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Golf at Cape Kidnappers. \u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Tee time:\u003C\u002Fstrong> 10:30am\u003Cbr>Your transport will depart the hotel at 9:00am.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong class=\"redactor-inline-converted\">Evening:\u003C\u002Fstrong> At 19:30 your guide will host a farewell dinner at Craggy Range&nbsp;Winery.\u003Cbr>\u003Cstrong>Accommodation:\u003C\u002Fstrong>&nbsp;Porters Hotel, Havelock North, Superior Room\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":76,"sort":77,"status":26,"title":78,"content":79},27,11,"Day 11: Hawke's Bay (Wednesday)","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Departure Day: \u003C\u002Fstrong>We offer a complimentary transfer to Napier Airport to suit your flight departure. \u003Cbr>We can arrange a flight to Auckland or any New Zealand destination to suit your travel plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Cp>*Cost of domestic flight is additional and will be subject to Air New Zealand’s best rate at time of booking*\u003C\u002Fp>"]