Itinerary
Experience the best of New Zealand on a luxury journey combining world-class golf with unforgettable sightseeing. Travel through the North Island on a self-drive adventure before continuing to Queenstown, playing renowned courses including Te Arai Links, Kauri Cliffs, Jacks Point and Millbrook Resort. Along the way, enjoy iconic experiences such as a Poor Knights Islands tour, the Hole in the Rock Cruise, and an exclusive helicopter golf adventure, all set against some of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes.
On arrival in Auckland, collect your rental car, and drive to your hotel located at the end of Princes Wharf overlooking Waitematā Harbour. Spend time exploring the waterfront and Viaduct Harbour, or resting before your Northland adventure begins.
Drive north to Te Arai Links this morning and play 18 holes on the spectacular South Course designed by Tom Doak, set among towering sand dunes overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Firm fairways, strategic bunkering, and expansive greens demand creativity, precision, and thoughtful shot-making throughout the round. Enjoy an authentic links golf experience and then continue north to Tutukaka.
Spend the day on a tour exploring the Poor Knights islands. Enjoy sightseeing, kayaking, cave explorations, snorkelling, swimming, sea
mammal-spotting, snippets of fascinating history, Island facts and great food.
Depart Tutukaka and drive north to Paihia in the Bay of Islands. Along the way, enjoy scenic countryside and coastal viewpoints and you
might like to stop in Whangarei. Check in for your three-night stay and spend the afternoon strolling the waterfront or taking a ferry across to Russell.
Play 18 unforgettable holes at Kauri Cliffs today. Kauri Cliffs Golf Course is a breathtaking clifftop layout, offering sweeping Pacific Ocean views, rolling fairways, and immaculate greens. Designed by David Harman, it combines strategic challenge with luxury surroundings and unforgettable scenery on every hole.
Join the iconic Hole in the Rock Cruise, sailing through the Bay of Islands. Keep an eye out for dolphins, whales and other marine life during your cruise. Enjoy an island stopover at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island. Stroll along the white sand beach or walk to the top of the hill for scenic views over the entire Bay of Islands.
Drive south to Orewa today. You may like to detour via Hokianga and the west coast on the way.
Return your rental car at Auckland Airport this morning and fly to Queenstown. On arrival, take a private transfer to your hotel overlooking Lake Wakatipu. Relax and settle into your accommodation and enjoy an easy evening at leisure.
Transfer from your hotel to Jacks Point Golf Course set beneath the Remarkable mountains. Play 18 holes on this course designed by John Darby and featuring rugged terrain in a dramatic alpine layout. Strategic bunkering, fast greens, and breathtaking mountain vistas, deliver a challenging, memorable South Island golf experience.
Embark on the Over the Top Helicopters Fly, Drive & Putt experience today. Fly from the helicopter base at the airport, this heli golf
experience starts with a flight across the sparkling expanse of Lake Wakatipu. Landing on the Cecil Peak mountain range, you’ll be
surrounded by incredible views of Queenstown. There, you’ll play a Par 3 golf hole, choosing two of the four tee boxes to suit your swing. Avid altitude golfers and casual players alike will love playing this unique Queenstown golf hole.
Play your final 18 holes in New Zealand on Millbrook Resort’s Coronet course today. The Coronet Course is a refined alpine parkland layout, weaving through rolling hills and mature trees. Strategic bunkering, pristine fairways, and mountain views create an enjoyable, well-balanced challenge, complemented by excellent conditioning and a tranquil resort setting.
Transfer back to Queenstown airport for your departure, concluding an unforgettable New Zealand golf journey.
