There is no question that New Zealand is one of the fabulous golf destinations of the world.  It offers top class facilities set in breathtaking scenery. Visitors need to allow plenty of time, because there is so much more to see and experience beyond the golf course. 

To make the most of your golf tour of New Zealand, combine your golfing vacation with a leisurely exploration of the exquisite food and wine offerings, or give yourself the chance to participate in some thrilling adventures. See below for some suggested itineraries.

North Island Touring Route

Sample Golf Vacation Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Auckland. Relax for the remainder of your day looking around the City of Sails. Overnight The Langham Hotel.

Day 2 Pick up your Budget Rental Car for a leisurely drive to the Bay of Islands, with stops to visit the Kauri Museum and the Treaty House at Waitangi before arriving at Karikari Peninsula. Driving time estimated to be 5 hours. Alternative transport available by helicopter or air from Auckland. Overnight Carrington Resort.

Day 3 Early tee off at Carrington in the morning and the rest of the day to enjoy this lovely property and nearby beaches. Another day or two here will give you time to also play the magnfiicent Kauri Cliffs and cruise through the Bay of Islands.

Day 4 Morning flight to Taupo and Wairakei geothermal region. Golf at the Wairakei International Golf Course in afternoon. Overnight Huka Lodge or Wairakei Resort at Taupo.

Day 5 Two hour drive to the fabulous Cape Kidnappers Golf Course in Hawkes Bay. Overnight Napier.

Day 6 Full day free for visiting wineries, trout fishing, farm visit. Overnight in Napier.

Day 7 Drive to the Coromandel Peninsula, rich in early history. Take the road through Tauranga and have lunch on Mt Maunganui beach (allow 5-6 hours for the journey).

Day 8 Play the Lakes Resort course at Pauanui, with its characteristic tidal bunkers.   Afternoon fly or drive (2hrs) to Auckland Airport for your flight home.

For pricing on this itinerary contact any of our Golf Travel Specialists

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South Island Touring Route

Sample Golf Vacation Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Christchurch. Afternoon punting on the Avon River.Overnight at Clearwater Resort.

Day 2 Hot air ballooning in the morning. Play Clearwater, home of the HSBC PGA Championship in the afternoon.  Overnight at Clearwater Resort.

Day 3 By Budget Rental car to Darfield in Canterbury (1.2 hours) or 10 minutes by helicopter.  Golf at Terrace Downs in the afternoon. Overnight Terrace Downs High Country Resort.

Day 4 Morning flight from Christchurch to Queenstown.  The remainder of the day free or visit historic Arrowtown. Overnight Millbrook Resort.

Day 5 Play golf at Millbrook Resort. Bill Clinton enjoyed this course and called the Queenstown region 'one of the world's best kept secrets'.

Day 6 Today a half day Dart Wilderness Adventure combining one and a half hours wilderness jetboating amidst the spectacular scenery of the Southern Alps or a back road journey through the high country film location of 'The Lord of the Rings'.

Day 7 Morning free for more activities before your flight home. Some extra time here would be well spent playing the new golf course at Jack's Point, due to open in November 2007.

For pricing on this itinerary contact any of our Golf Travel Specialists