Ultimate New Zealand Golf Vacation

We invite you to experience the very best of New Zealand

This is the ultimate New Zealand golf experience. Play the very best golf courses in New Zealand and stay at our finest hotels and lodges. The cost of this package during the New Zealand high season begins at NZ$45,000 per person based on double occupancy.

Details

Package inclusions

11 rounds of golf for two people (Royal Auckland, Kauri Cliffs x 2, Te Arai North, Te Arai South, Cape Kidnappers x 2, Kinloch, Wairakei, Jacks Point and The Hills)
Electric carts for all listed rounds of golf.
Fore-caddie for all scheduled rounds of golf.
19 night’s accommodation as listed with breakfast.
Dinner at Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Huka Lodge.
Road transfers where listed by private Mercedes vehicle with professional Kiwi driver / guide.
Luggage and golf club transport where required.
Customised Waiheke Island day trip.
Helicopter transfer between Auckland and Kauri Cliffs on day 4.
Domestic flight between Auckland and Hawke’s Bay. (2 checked bags per person)
Domestic flight between Auckland and Queenstown. (2 checked bags per person)
Fiordland Traverse experience with Alpine Helicopters.
Queenstown winery tour by road.
Domestic flight between Queenstown and Auckland. (2 checked bags per person)
Tour pack including activity guides and travel app.
24 hour on-call assistance from the Playing Around New Zealand tour office.
New Zealand goods & services tax (GST) at 15%

Optional extras

Helicopter transfer between Cape Kidnappers and Huka Lodge.
Room upgrades at the luxury lodges.
Private jets or helicopters to replace commercial flights.
Option of staying at Matakauri or Blanket Bay Lodge in Queenstown.
Caddie service.
Golf club transport / shipping service.
Additional sightseeing / activities at all locations.

Schedule

We will meet you off your International flight and provide the transfer to central Auckland. The rest of the day will be free to relan and enjoy your waterfront location.
Evening: We offer recommendations and bookings at Auckland's best restaurants.
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Hotel, Harbour Suite

Waiheke Island day trip. We will customise a tour to suit you. Options include world class wineries, art gallerie, gourmet delights and beautiful beaches. You can take a ferry to Waiheke Island from the nearby ferry terminal or a 15 miunte helicopter transfer.
Evening: At leisure in Auckland.
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Hotel, Harbour Suite

Golf at Royal Auckland. The new 27 hole complex boasts superb practice facilities.
Evening: At leisure in Auckland.
Accommodation: Park Hyatt Hotel, Harbour Suite

Morning: At 10:00am you will be met at the nearby helipad by your EC130 helicopter. You will take a scenic helicopter flight to Kauri Cliffs with an arrival time of approximately 11:15pm.
Afternoon: Play golf at Kauri Cliffs. Tee time: 1pm
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Deluxe Suite

Morning: At leisure. Options are plentiful including another round of golf, a private cruise around the Bay of Islands or relaxing on Pink Beach.
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Deluxe Suite

Morning: Play golf at Kauri Cliffs. Tee time: 9:30am
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Deluxe Suite

Morning: At 9:00am your driver will meet you at Kauri Cliffs and transfer you by road to Te Arai (2 ¾ hours). You will have the option of sightseeing along the way. Highlights include Waitangi, Waipu and Mangawhai Heads.
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite.

*There may be the possibility of a round of golf at Tara Iti. If this is the case it will likely be today!

Morning: Play golf at Te Arai North. Tee off at 10:30am
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite

Morning: Play golf at Te Arai South. Tee off at 10:30am
Evening: At leisure.
Accommodation: Te Arai Links, King Suite

Morning: At 10am your driver will meet you at Te Arai and transfer you to Auckland Airport (1 ¾ hours) for your domestic flight to Napier. You will arrive at the airport at approximately 11:45am to meet your Air New Zealand flight. NZ5015 departs Auckland at 1:00pm and arrives in Napier at 2:05pm.
On arrival in Napier you will be met by another driver and transfer to Cape Kidnappers (45 minutes).
Evening: Dinner at Cape Kidnappers.
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Lodge, Hilltop Suite

Morning: Play golf at Cape Kidnappers. Tee time: 09:30am
Evening: Dinner at Cape Kidnappers.
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, Hilltop Suite

Morning: At 11am your driver will meet you at Cape Kidnappers and provide a private transfer to Taupo. The trip will take a minimum of 2 ½ hours and you will have the option of visiting central Napier, a selection of Hawke’s Bay wineries and other points of interest along the way.
Evening: Dinner at Huka Lodge.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Junior Suite

Morning: Play golf at Kinloch (10:30am) or Wairakei (10am). Your transport will depart Huka Lodge at 9:30am.
Evening: Dinner at Huka Lodge.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Junior Suite

At leisure in Taupo. (Activity options are plentiful at Huka Lodge www.hukalodge.co.nz/experiences/ ).
Evening: Dinner at Huka Lodge.
Accommodation: Huka Lodge, Junior Suite

Morning: At 9am your driver will meet you at Huka Lodge and provide a relaxed drive to Auckland (3 hours). There are several geothermal parks on the way, Wai O Tapu is a favourite. There is also the option of visiting Hobbiton (Lord of the Rings movie set).
Please note that you will need to be at Auckland Airport no later than 1:30pm for your flight to Queenstown. NZ0623 departs Auckland at 2:25pm arriving in Queenstown at 4:15pm.
Evening: At leisure in Queenstown.
Accommodation: Eichardt's Private Hotel, Lake View Room

Morning: Golf at Jacks Point. Tee time: 10:30am
Your driver will meet you at your hotel at 9am and return to Jacks Point at 4pm.
Evening: At leisure in Queenstown.
Accommodation: Eichardt's Private Hotel, Lake View Room

Today you will take a private tour of the region. Your driver will collect you at 09:30am and drive you to central Queenstown and out to Gibbston Valley and Bannockburn. We can reserve a table at one of the wineries at 12:30pm.
At 2:00pm your helicopter will collect you from the Mount Difficulty helipad and provide you with a memorable Milford Sound experience.
Helicopter Itinerary: Mt Difficulty (pick-up) – Glacier/Snow Landing (10-15mins) – Remote West Coast Beach Landing (10-15mins) – Milford Sound landing with cruise – Fly alongside Sutherland Falls – Back to Queenstown Airport Helipad where your driver will take you back to Matakauri.
The tour will conclude at approximately 6:30pm.
Please note that this tour will be customised to suit you.
Evening: At leisure in Queenstown.
Accommodation: Eichardt's Private Hotel, Lake View Room

Morning: Golf at The Hills.. Tee time: 10:30am
Your driver will meet you at your hotel at 9am and return to Jacks Point at 4pm.
Evening: At leisure
Accommodation: Eichardt's Private Hotel, Lake View Room

Your private transfer will depart your hotel at a time to suit your domestic flight to Auckland.

Additional Information

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

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