New Zealand Golf Tour

Board your flights for your journey across the Pacific to ‘Lands of the Long White Cloud’, New Zealand. 

Lose a day crossing the International Date Line

Haere Mai and welcome to New Zealand! On arrival in Auckland early this morning, you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to your hotel. We have included an early check-in on your arrival to ensure immediate access to your rooms.

Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure to relax after your flight.

This evening, a welcome dinner is included at the Harbourside Restaurant Seafood Bar & Grill (beverages at own expense).

This morning you will be collected from your hotel for your private tour. Auckland is set on 48 dormant volcanic cones and between two harbours, the sparkling Waitemata and the brooding Manukau. Known as the City of Sails, it is New Zealand’s largest and busiest city. Your Auckland city tour is a journey of discovery designed to explore the history and sights as well as see how Aucklanders live and play. Travel up Queen Street, through Auckland’s central business district, past the Auckland University and through the inner city park, known as the Domain. Visit the fabulous Auckland Museum and the winter gardens. Continue on to the summit of Mt Eden, the city’s most prominent volcanic cone with its 360-degree stunning views of the harbour and the city. Travel through the picturesque suburb of Ponsonby, known for its historic buildings before heading over the Harbour Bridge to Auckland’s North Shore. Stroll on Narrow Neck Beach in historic Devonport. There is time here for a coffee before continuing up to the summit of Mt Victoria with its panoramic views of Auckland City.

Travel back over the Harbour Bridge to Westhaven Marina, one of the largest marinas in the Southern Hemisphere with views of the Harbour Bridge. Depart the city and travel 30 minutes to take an easy bushwalk in the lush Waitakere rainforest at Cascade Kauri Park. This park contains the largest remaining stand of mature kauri trees in the Auckland region. Here in an untouched piece of rainforest stand 1000-year-old kauri trees. This part of the rainforest is particularly rich in birdlife due to a successful project to eradicate pests. Our guides will explain about our native species as you walk amongst New Zealand’s famous kauri trees, giant tree ferns and hear native birds. Continue ton to enjoy lunch at Soljans Winery restaurant (includes a glass of wine). The winery is built with sunshine in mind and serves Mediterranean-style food with a New Zealand twist, showcasing fresh seasonal produce from around the region. Your journey then takes you to Auckland’s wild west coast and one of the few mainland gannet nesting sites in the world situated on the cliff-tops overlooking the Tasman Sea. Here you get a close-up of gannet behaviour without disturbing their environment. The views extend for miles along with the wild, black, iron sand beach of beautiful Muriwai Beach.

Your evening is at leisure.

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Gulf Harbour Country Club

Includes: Fees for 18 hole includes cart

No Caddie Service

Gulf Harbour Country Club is a member-owned club that is focused on delivering value to its members with first-rate products and services. As a golf course, Gulf Harbour Country Club rates in the top five in the country by most critics and provides a golfing experience that is truly world-class. As a country club, Gulf Harbour Country Club has a wide range of facilities for use by its members. In addition, the food and beverage service is second to none, with monthly dining experiences as well as special member functions and events. Gulf Harbour Country Club is a destination course for golfers from New Zealand and around the world. Visitors are their guests and will be treated to a golfing experience that lives up to the expectations of playing a Robert Trent Jones Jr design, matched by personal friendly customer service.

At the end of the round re-board coach for the transfer back to the hotel.

The rest of the day at own leisure

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Titirangi Golf Club

Includes: Green Fees for 18 hole & cart

No Caddie Service

Note: The Titirangi Golf Course, like most Alister MacKenzie courses, is designed to be a walking course. This club is a traditional style course and as such don’t have cart paths or the space for them so they only have a limited number of carts approx. 8 in total

Consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s top courses and Auckland’s number 1. Titirangi is a world-class golf course situated in beautiful bushland setting between the lower slopes of the Waitakere Ranges and the Manukau Harbour. Founded in 1909, it is a private members club but offers limited playing opportunities for New Zealand and overseas visitors. Titirangi is regarded as one of New Zealand’s top courses and is the only one in the country designed by Dr. Alister Mackenzie. Mackenzie’s designs are notable for their sensitivity to the nature of the original site and he is admired for producing holes that offer an ideal balance of risk and reward. After designing Titirangi in 1927, Mackenzie went on to design some of the world’s top courses including Augusta, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne. 20009 saw the finish of an extensive multi-million dollar upgrade programme, confirming Titirangi’s reputation as the best golf course in Auckland. The par 70 features elevated tees, rolling fairways, challenging bunkers and greens with pronounced undulation. Its par 3’s face the four points of the compass so no matter what the weather condition, you experience a different test on each hole. The course is just over 6025 metres off the championship tees and offers a genuine challenge to golfers of all levels.

At the end of the round re-board the coach for the transfer back to the hotel.

The rest of the day at own leisure

Transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Napier. On arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel which enjoys a premium waterfront location on Marine Parade.

Napier is one of New Zealand's most attractive cities, located south of Hawkes Bay. Palm trees line the inner-city streets and the wonderfully sculpted Marine Parade, as the name suggests, runs along the shore of the city. Known as the Art Deco City, Napier has the most comprehensive collection of inner-city art deco buildings in the world. Napier is also the home of New Zealand wine, housing the oldest wineries and wine-making establishments in the country. With some of the best sunshine hours in New Zealand, mountainous shelter from prevailing westerly winds, and refreshing sea breezes, not only is Napier a great climate for visiting but is ideal for grape growing.

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Maraenui Golf Club Napier

Includes: Green Fees for 18 hole & cart

Note: No Caddie Service

Maraenui Golf Club is one of Hawke’s Bay’s finest Golf Courses set in a lovely tree-lined surround just off Marine Parade in Napier. With the gentle sea breeze slipping through the summer sun, you will enjoy your round on this 6,125 metre 18-hole picturesque golf course. Although flat and easy to walk, the course offers tightly sculptured tree-lined fairways with creative greens complexes and bunkering for all levels to enjoy.

At the end of the round re-board coach for the transfer back to the hotel.

This morning discover Napier's Heritage in style in a luxurious 1930s vintage car. This small coastal city was destroyed by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 1931 and rebuilt in just two years in the style of the times; Art Deco. Today Napier remains a snapshot of the time of the 1930s era and the story of its fascinating history and people will be revealed by your personal guide.

You will be picked from your hotel, a fleet of vintage vehicles will take your group on a journey through Napier's famous Art Deco Quarter, the magnificent views from the top of Bluff Hill, historic Port Ahuriri and the delightfully quaint residential suburb of Marewa. Visit the Napier Municipal Theatre, named in 2013 as one of the Top 10 Art Deco buildings in the world, and the National Tobacco Company building, which is among the most photographed buildings in New Zealand.

After the leisurely drive, you will stop at Hawke’s Bay’s oldest winery, Mission Estate for 2-course lunch on the outdoor dining terrace (weather permitting). The elegantly restored historic seminary building provides a stunning location for the unique, award-winning Mission Restaurant where you’ll enjoy wine tasting and exquisite cuisine alongside sweeping views of Napier city and the coast beyond. Visitors are encouraged to wander through the beautifully manicured lawns and garden and soak up the ambiance of the estate.

At the end of your lunch, the fleet of vehicles will be ready to transport you back to Napier in style.

Note: Duration for the tour approx. 4 hours (beverages with lunch at own expense).

The rest of the day at own leisure

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Cape Kidnappers Golf Club Napier

Includes: Green Fee for 18 hole round & Cart

Note: Also includes Caddie (4 pax per Caddie)

Cape Kidnappers sits above towering cliffs with every hole having a view of the Pacific ocean. Parts of the design incorporate several picturesque fairways along the edge of the cliff tops, with greens
situated where any ball that badly misses will plunge down into the ocean. Completed in 2004, this spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf. Cape Kidnappers� golf course is currently ranked the 41st best golf course in the world by Golf Magazine. "The Cape is not true links terrain; instead, the land tilts toward the sea as a series of ridges jutting out toward the edge of the cliffs. Yet, the play is seaside golf at its finest. The surface is firm and fast, and the conditions can be windy, so the player who can control his trajectory will be the master of the course. You'll hit heroic shots over the tops of the tea trees, and play cautiously along the edges of deep ravines. Every hole has a view of the Bay, and at the sixth and fifteenth holes, it's possible to pull your approach off the very end of the earth, though it will take nearly ten seconds of hang time for your ball to reach the ocean, 500 feet below. Enjoy your game, and enjoy the setting. You will never play golf somewhere like this again." Comments from designer Tom Doak.

At the end of the round re-board coach for the transfer back to the hotel.

Travel overland from Napier to Wellington (approx.. 4 hrs drive). On arrival in Wellington, enjoy a city orientation tour. Drive past the famous Beehive, the nickname for the Parliament Buildings, visit the Botanic Gardens and enjoy the spectacular view from Mt. Victoria. Aside from being the Nation’s capital, Wellington is an important port and banking centre. Wellingtonians are also avid theatre and concertgoers, and the love of performing arts is prevalent everywhere you go.

New Zealand's capital is a superbly compact city, set dramatically on the shores of a fine, deep harbor enclosed by a natural amphitheater of wooded hills. The second-largest city, Wellington is the political center of New Zealand. Wellington is known as the restaurant capital of New Zealand. Many of its great cafes, funky bars and ethnic-inspired restaurants are within walking distance of each other, and its sidewalks are enlivened by street performers. Look for restaurants and bars in the Courtney Place area, namely Blair and Allen Streets, or try the Queens Wharf. Wellington's nightlife is a tribute to its passion for the arts. It is home to the national orchestra, ballet and opera companies, four professional theatres and the national schools of dance and drama

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club Wellington

Includes: Green Fees 18 hole round & Cart

Note: Also includes Caddie ( 2 pax per Caddie)

Regarded by many as one of the greatest links courses in the southern hemisphere, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club is a world-renowned layout on the undulating dune land of the Kapiti Coast. Located just a 45-minute drive from New Zealand's Capital City, Wellington, the course has hosted the New Zealand Open 12 times. A record is unsurpassed by any other course. In 2002 it hosted the world's number 1 golfer, Tiger Woods.

At the end of the round re-board coach for the transfer back to the hotel.

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Wellington Golf Club

Includes: Green Fees for 18 hole round & Cart

Note: No Caddies Service

Royal Wellington Golf Club’s 18-hole championship course occupies one of the country’s most beautiful parkland layouts. Royal Wellington’s Heretaunga course is arguably New Zealand’s finest private members parkland course and certainly one of its most beautiful. Sited on an ancient river bed it weaves its way over crumpled ground through cultivated parkland, hosting thousands of mature native and exotic trees and abundant birdlife. Several creeks, a large lake and undulating greens complexes are all in play and presenting challenges for both the adventurous and the unwary.

Royal Wellington is a true test of golf and the most beautiful walk in the park. Founded in 1895, the club relocated to Heretaunga in 1908 and built the present clubhouse and original 18-hole layout. It has hosted seven New Zealand Open Championships and many other significant events. It is regularly ranked amongst the country’s very best golf courses. The club’s facilities include three tennis courts, a swimming pool, a driving range and its historic clubhouse, with its beautiful timber-lined interior.

At the end of the round re-board coach for the transfer back to the hotel.

The rest of the day at leisure.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to the South Island. On arrival in Queenstown, you will be met and taken on a brief tour before checking in to your hotel which overlooks Lake Wakatipu to The Remarkables mountain range.

Rugged, snow-capped mountains towering over the deep blue waters of Lake Wakatipu, fringed by poplars and weeping willows form the backdrop to Queenstown - probably New Zealand’s most spectacular and popular resort town.

This evening, enjoy a popular Queenstown experience by riding the gondola to Bob's Peak. Enjoy a Maori Haka cultural performance and a wonderful dinner with views overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains.

Magnificent scenery, lovely promenades, lake cruises and great shopping - there is something to do for everyone. Why not head out on the lake on the steamer T.S.S. Earnslaw (built in 1912) cruises on Lake Wakatipu. For a thrill, there is jet-boating on the Shotover or Kawarau Rivers. A Dart River Wilderness Safari will leave you in awe of the pristine wilderness of Mt. Aspiring National Park. If you enjoy Gold mining history, a 4WD trip to Skippers Canyon is not for the faint of heart! Queenstown is a small town and great to walk amongst the shops and restaurants or enjoy the waterfront.

OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: Full-Day Milford Sound Tour

Includes: Private coach with scenic stops along the way, Milford Sound Nature Cruise & picnic lunch

An extended and leisurely cruise of Milford Sound to the Tasman Sea on the Milford Mariner or Milford Wanderer is designed for the free, independent traveller. Nature cruises have a relaxed and flexible itinerary designed to allow guests to see and experience what makes Milford Sound world-renowned. Spend two and a half hours on a traditional style vessel nudging into waterfalls, spotting wildlife and listening to the informative commentary from our specialist Nature Guide who mingles with guests. Keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins. Lunch options and complimentary tea and coffee are available.

Note: There is an option to fly back from Milford to Queenstown at an additional cost. Approx. 35 min flight. Weather permitting.

This morning your will be transferred by private coach to Jack's Point Golf Club Queenstown

Includes: Green Fees for 18 Hole round & Cart

Note: Also includes Caddie (2 pax per Caddie)

Jack’s Point championship golf course, carved from former high country station farmland, backdropped by the Remarkables Mountain range and overlooking Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, is billed as one of the world’s most spectacular courses. The John Darby designed 18-hole par 72 courses provides a range of challenges for all levels of golfers. The 6,388metre undulating course follows natural contours and features tussock grasslands, dramatic rocky outcrops and steep bluffs offset by striking alpine and lake views. Wetlands and native bush have been preserved and new plantings complement the surrounding environment creating a course where every hole has a unique appeal. Dry stone walls lining the fairways reflect the course’s heritage as a high country farm. With four tee positions available, Jack’s Point is open to golfers of all levels to experience. As Queenstown’s newest course, built-in 2008, it already has a world-class reputation that is attracting an international following. It’s ranked the best South Island course in NZ.

At the end of the round re-board coach for the transfer back to hotel. 

The rest of the day at leisure

Another day at leisure to explore the many activities Queenstown has to offer or for the keen golfers, sign up for an optional round at Millbrook Golf Course.

OPTION GOLF AT MILBROOK INCLUDES:

Return private coach transfers, Green Fees & Cart

No Caddie Service

Note: The Cart is based on 2 pax should you end up with 1 pax in cart will need to pay the difference

Prices fare subject to change until booking is locked in.

Millbrook Resort golf course offers five different tee positions catering to golfers of every level of playing expertise. The original 18-hole golf course at Millbrook Resort was designed by Sir Bob Charles. It has now been upgraded with additions, including a stunning new nine holes by Greg Turner that opened in summer 2010. The Coronet Nine at Millbrook Resort, developed on the land to the west of the existing course, will form part of the three 18-hole combinations, where any two out of three 'nines' can be played. the Coronet Nine is superbly crafted within a dramatic landscape, superbly showcasing Millbrook's latest residential property development. Challenging for both higher and lower handicap golfers, the Millbrook Resort is one of the most impressive international golf arenas in the world. Featuring impeccably groomed fairways and greens, demanding hazards and meandering watercourses, surrounded by the alpine backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range, golf at Millbrook Resort is an exhilarating experience. Measuring 6,412 metres (7,013 yards) from the back tees the design emphasises the natural features of the site. Millbrook also offers extraordinary photo opportunities with every turn.

This morning you will be transferred by private coach to Arrowtown Golf Club

Includes: Green Fees for 18 Hole round & Cart

Note: No Caddies Service

The picturesque Arrowtown Golf Club is set in Central Otago, one of New Zealand's most historic and scenic regions. This Golf Course is a must when playing Queenstown Golf, surrounded by mountains the 18 hole course has superb views from every fairway. Take time to play golf in this inspiring setting - it's unique! Each hole has its own attraction and the diverse and challenging course attracts players from all over the world. Historic stone cottage ruins nestle amongst towering trees, a legacy of Arrowtown's pioneers.

At the end of Golf, board the coach for the transfer to your farewell dinner Amisfield Winery & Bistro. Dinner Includes: "Trust the Chef" with 4 matching wines & dessert. Established in 1988, Amisfield Wine Company is a Central Otago based specialist producer of pinot noir and aromatic white wines created from fruit grown on own Estate vineyard located beneath the Pisa Mountain range in the Cromwell Basin.

Note: Dinner to commence between 5.00-5:30pm (property licensed to be opened until 8.00pm)

After dinner you will be transferred back to the hotel

After breakfast at leisure, transfer to the airport for your flight to Auckland and onward connecting flight back to Vancouver. As you cross the International Dateline again, you will gain a day to arrive back in North America on the same day you left New Zealand. Welcome home!