Spectacular NZ Golf Vacation

Spectacular NZ Golf Vacation

17 days of pure New Zealand luxury and world class golf!

This is our signature luxury tour of New Zealand where you will play the very best golf courses and stay in world class lodgings. Golf courses include Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, Kinloch, Wairakei, The Hills and Jack's Point. Stay at our finest lodges including Huka Lodge in Taupo and Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown.

Details

Package inclusions

  • 8 scheduled rounds of golf (Te Arai x 2, Kauri Cliffs, Kinloch, Wairakei, Cape Kidnappers, The Hills and Jacks Point)
  • Electric carts at each course except for both rounds at Te Arai where a caddie will be supplied.
  • 16 night’s accommodation as listed.
  • Breakfast daily.
  • Dinner on each evening at the respective lodges.
  • Air New Zealand domestic flight between Bay of Islands and Taupo (2 checked bags per person)
  • Air New Zealand domestic flight between Hawke's Bay and Queenstown (2 checked bag per person)
  • All road transfers in private vehicle with professional Kiwi driver.
  • Travel planner via the Travefy App.
  • 24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand Tour Manager.
  • New Zealand goods & services tax (GST) at 15%

Optional extras

  • Tara Iti add on subject to availability and access.
  • Helicopters to replace road transfers.
  • Additional golf, sightseeing and activity options.
  • Golf equipment including quality golf clubs and caddies.
  • Pink Beach picnic at Kauri Cliffs.
  • Cape Kidnappers Cam Am property tour.
  • Milford Sound helicopter and cruise trip.
  • Flight from Queenstown to Auckland.
  • Alternative to domestic flight transfers including private jet and helicopter charters.

Schedule

We will meet you off your International flight at Auckland International Airport and provide the road transfer to Te Arai (90 minutes). Alternatively you can take a 25 minute helicopter transfer.
The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the Te Arai property.
Evening: At leisure. We recommend that you dine at one of the Te Arai restaurants.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite



Morning: Golf at Te Arai (South). Tee time: 10:00am
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite



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

Morning: At 10am your driver will provide the road transfer to Kauri Cliffs (3 hours). Alternatively we can arrange a 45 minute helicopter transfer. On arrival at Kauri Cliffs you will have lunch followed by a tour of the expansive property.
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Suite

Morning: Golf at Kauri Cliffs. Tee time: 9:00am (please note that you are eligible for unlimited green fees today)
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Suite.

At leisure.
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Suite.

Morning: Your driver will provide the transfer from Kauri Cliffs to Kerikeri Airport (30 minutes). You will then fly on an Air New Zealand domestic flight to Taupo via a short layover in Auckland.
Afternoon: On arrival in Taupo you will be met by the Huka Lodge concierge and transfer to Huka Lodge (15 minutes).
Evening: Dinner at Huka Lodge. 

Morning: Golf at The Kinloch Club. Tee time: 10:30am
Your private transfer will depart the lodge at 9:30am (25 minutes' drive) and you will return at your convenience.
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)
The Huka Lodge concierge will provide the transfers at your convenience.
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: 9:00am (please note that you are eligible for unlimited green fees today)
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hilltop Suite.

At leisure.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hilltop Suite.

Morning: Your private transfer will depart Cape Kidnappers no later than 12:30pm.
Afternoon: Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown. (35-minute transit in Christchurch)
You will transfer to the nearby Hawke's Bay Airport at 1:15pm and check in for your flight. Air New Zealand flight NZ8475 departs Hawke's Bay at 2:05pm and arrives in Christchurch at 3:40pm. Air New Zealand flight NZ5381 departs Christchurch at 4:15pm and arrives in Queenstown at 5:20pm. Please note that your luggage will be checked through from Hawke's Bay to Queenstown.
Upon arrival at Queenstown Airport you will be met by our staff and transfer to Matakauri Lodge (30 minutes).
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge, Suite.

Morning: Golf at Jack's Point. Tee time: 10:30am
Your transport will depart the lodge at 9:00am. You will return at your convenience and have the option of spending time in central Queenstown on the return journey.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge, Suite.

At leisure.
Recommendation (additional cost): Milford Sound Helicopter Trip – Duration 3.5 hours
You will leave the beautiful blue colours of Lake Wakatipu and Queenstown and fly west towards Milford Sound with vast areas of native forest and alpine High country farmland. Into the Fiordland National Park we are surrounded by numerous hidden valleys, waterfalls and alpine lakes before landing at Milford Sound. Upon landing you will take a beautiful 2-hour scenic cruise. Following the cruise, you will return to your helicopter and fly past jaw dropping ice shelves and Glaciers before enjoy a snow landing for photo opportunities. You will then return to Queenstown to conclude the tour.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge, Suite.

Morning: Golf at The Hills. Tee time: 10:30am
Your transport will depart the lodge at 9:00am and you will have the option of spending time in Arrowtown on the return journey.
Evening: Dinner at the lodge.
Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge, Suite.

Transfer to Queenstown Airport to meet your outbound flight. There are daily direct flights to the main centres of Australia. If you need to return to Auckland to connect with an International flight we will arrange a domestic flight at a time to suit.

Additional Information

Special Notes 

2024 – 2025 COST GUIDE (Based on double occupancy)
• Premium Season (15th December – 5th January) From NZ$55,000 per person
• High Season (6th January – 31st March) From NZ$40,000 per person
• Shoulder Season (1st October - 14th December & April) From NZ$35,000 per person

This tour can be customized to suit your requirements. It can begin on the date of your choice with preferred tee times (subject to lodgings and golf availability). 

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