Platinum North Island Golf Tour

Platinum North Island Golf Tour

Enjoy supreme luxury in the North Island of New Zealand.

Play five of New Zealand’s finest golf courses and stay at four of the most luxurious lodge properties in the world! Our eleven day Platinum North Island package visits Te Arai, Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and Cape Kidnappers and also includes golf at Kinloch and Wairakei in Taupo. A helicopter transfer between Te Arai and Kauri Cliffs is included in the package. Activity options include a cruise in the Bay of Islands, fly fishing in Taupo and private winery visits in Hawke's Bay. Costs: From NZ$25,000 per person based on double occupancy.

Details

Package inclusions

  • 7 scheduled rounds of golf (Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch, Wairakei, Cape Kidnappers x 2).
  • Electric carts at all courses except Te Arai.
  • Pull carts or caddies at Te Arai.
  • 10 night’s accommodation as listed.
  • Breakfast daily.
  • Lunch each day at Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers.
  • Dinner each evening at Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and Cape Kidnappers.
  • Helicopter flight between Te Arai and Kauri Cliffs.
  • Air New Zealand flight between the Bay of Islands and Taupo (2 checked bags p/p)
  • Air New Zealand domestic flight between Hawke's Bay and Auckland (2 checked bag p/p)
  • All road transfers in private vehicle with professional driver.
  • 24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand Tour Manager.
  • New Zealand goods & services tax (GST) at 15%




    Optional extras

    • Additional golf, sightseeing and activity options
    • Golf equipment including quality golf clubs and caddies.
    • Alternative flight options including private jet and helicopter charters.
    • Play golf at Tara Iti - this will require a members introduction. 


    Schedule

    You will be met at you Auckland arrival point and transfer to Te Arai with a professional Kiwi driver / guide in luxury vehicle. The road transfer will take a minimum of 90 minutes and along the way you will have the option of visiting central Auckland and its surrounds.
    The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the Te Arai property.  
    Evening: Te Arai has a superb on-site restaurant.
    Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite


    Morning: Golf at Te Arai Tee time: 10:00am
    Evening: At leisure on the Te Arai property.
    Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite.

    Morning: Golf at Te Arai. Tee time: 09:00am 
    Afternoon: At 3pm your helicopter will arrive and provide the scenic transfer to Kauri Cliffs. 
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Suite.

    Morning: Play golf at Kauri Cliffs (please note that you are entitled to unlimited greenfees today).
    Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
    Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Suite

    Morning: At leisure on the Kauri Cliffs property.
    Afternoon: Air New Zealand flight to Taupo. (1 hour transit in Auckland)
    You will transfer from Kauri Cliffs to Bay of Islands Airport at 1:45pm. Air New Zealand flight NZ8269 departs Bay of Islands at 3:00pm and arrives in Auckland at 3:45pm. Flight NZ8095 departs Auckland at 4:55pm and arrives in Taupo at 5:45pm. Your luggage will be checked through from the Bay of Islands to Taupo. 
    Upon arrival at Taupo Airport you will be met by a Huka Lodge representative and transfer to the lodge (15 minutes).  
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Junior Suite.

    Morning: Golf at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary. Tee time: 10:30am (5 minutes from Huka Lodge)
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Junior Suite.

     

    Morning: Golf at The Kinloch Club. Tee time: 10:30am (25 minutes from Huka Lodge)
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Junior Suite.

    Morning: Transfer to Hawke’s Bay (2 hours) by private vehicle with professional Kiwi driver / guide. You have the option of visiting a selection of the best Hawke’s Bay wineries followed by lunch at Cape Kidnappers.
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hilltop Suite.

    Morning: Golf at Cape Kidnappers. Tee time: 10:30am (You are eligible for unlimited green fees)
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hilltop Suite.

    Morning: Golf at Cape Kidnappers. Tee time: 09:00am (You are eligible for unlimited green fees)
    Afternoon: We recommend that you take a tour of the Cape Kidnappers property in a specialised 4WD vehicle (Can-am).
    Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
    Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hilltop Suite.

    Departure Day: Depending on the time of your International flight, we will provide a transfer from Cape Kidnappers to Hawke's Bay Airport to meet your flight back to Auckland. There are several flights available of one-hour duration and you will depart the lodge 1 ½ hours prior to the domestic departure. (Please note that the Auckland Domestic and International airport are within 1 km)

    Additional Information

    This tour can be customised to suit your requirements. Please complete the inquiry form and our New Zealand travel experts will begin planning you the perfect itinerary.

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