12 Day Golf NZ in the Lap of Luxury Tour 

On arrival in Auckland, you will be met and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.

AUCKLAND / TĀMAKI MAKAURAU – an exciting, sporting and cultural city, sprawled on a narrow isthmus, between two harbours. The Waitemata and Manukau Harbours, are a main feature of the city, along with numerous volcanic cones such as Mount Eden and Rangitoto Island. The city’s many beaches, marinas and parks, make it ideal for outdoor pursuits such as yachting, rugby, cricket or a day at the beach. The Auckland metropolitan area is New Zealand’s biggest city, and the population mix of European, Maori, and Pacific Islander, make Auckland the largest Polynesian city in the World.

Today you will be met by private transfer to take you to and from Titirangi Golf Course which is a world-class golf course situated in a 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.

Today you will transfer to the Auckland Domestic Terminal and board your Air New Zealand Domestic Flight to Kerikeri. On arrival in Kerikeri you will be met by our representatives and transferred to your hotel by private vehicle.

NORTHLAND/TE TAI TOKERAU – Spring in subtropical Northland brings the senses alive. Imagine ocean waves lapping on white sand beaches with the warming sun on your skin. Listen to native birdsong in ancient kauri forests. Savour the taste of luscious fruits and fresh seafood and inhale the fragrance of early blooms. The subtropical Northland experience promises a contrast between the relative sophistication of the east coast and the soulful simplicity of the west coast.

This morning you’ll play the extraordinary Kauri Cliffs Golf Course. Designed by the late David Harman to feature the natural landscape, Kauri Cliffs has earned the admiration of many world-class golfers and consistently rates in the world’s top 50 golf courses as selected by golf publications and websites. Along with the challenge, golfers can enjoy majestic views of the Pacific Ocean from at least 15 holes – including six holes on the edge of the cliff-top. At the end of the day, you can relax in the award-winning lodge and enjoy beautifully crafted food and wine before retiring to your luxury accommodation.

After a relaxing morning today you will be transferred back to Kerikeri Airport for your domestic flight to Napier where you will then be transferred onto to Rosewood Cape Kidnappers.

Today (and tomorrow) you will play the stunning Cape Kidnappers Golf Course. a course worthy of the worldwide adulation it gets and well worth playing twice. Situated on a rugged peninsula in Hawke’s Bay, this Tom Doak-designed course is considered a modern marvel of golf architecture. The course is built on a “ridge-and-valley” landscape, with fairways that run along a series of dramatic fingers of land that jut out into the Pacific, towering 140 metres above the sea. This unique design creates a series of holes unlike anything else in the world, with cliff-edge fairways and deep, intimidating bunkers. The course’s firm and fast surface, combined with the ever-present coastal winds, demands strategic play and skill. Beyond the raw drama of the coastal holes, the inland holes are equally compelling, offering engaging terrain and stunning scenery. A round here is an unforgettable experience that blends an exhilarating challenge with some of the most spectacular natural beauty on earth.

Weather conditions always change on the coast here so today the course will play different but will still keep you spellbound with its undulating fairways, extraordinary vistas and pristine condition.

Today you will be transferred to Napier Airport by private vehicle for your Air New Zealand flight to Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital. At the airport you will pick up your Intermediate SUV Rental car and head for your hotel through the extraordinary vistas of New Zealand’s famous alpine town.

QUEENSTOWN/TAHUNA – is the South Island’s most popular resort, set alongside the shores of Lake Wakatipu, under the gaze of the Remarkables Ranges. See the contrast of smooth glacier rounded hills, and jagged mountain summits that reach high above the ancient ice floor. The town is renowned for its jet boating, bungy-jumping, skiing and awe-inspiring scenery. Local story has it, that the gold prospectors of the 19th century pronounced the town as “fit for any Queen”, and so she was called Queenstown.

Pack your camera as todays golf is at the spectacular Jack’s Point Golf Course. Designed by New Zealand golf course architect John Darby, Jack’s Point is one of New Zealand’s most exhilarating golf courses. The striking natural setting allows for a course created through minimal earth movement to harmonise with nature. Just 15 minute drive from downtown Queenstown, and located beneath the Remarkables mountain range on the edge of beautiful Lake Wakatipu, the course winds its way through a variety of schist outcrops, native wetland and bush areas along with local wildlife which make Jack’s Point their home. Fescue fairways, brown top greens, and four teeing options ensure that golfers of all skill levels can enjoy Jack’s Point.

A break from golf today to take in what many call the 8th wonder of the world. A classic New Zealand journey, with the drive itself being as much a highlight as the destination. The adventure begins in Queenstown, and the route takes you along the shores of Lake Wakatipu before heading into the heart of Fiordland National Park. The Milford Road is a world-renowned scenic highway, offering a truly immersive experience in a landscape of immense scale. You’ll travel through ancient beech forests, pass towering granite mountains, and cross vast, glacier-carved valleys. There are countless opportunities to stop for photos and short walks at iconic viewpoints like the Mirror Lakes, the Chasm, and the Homer Tunnel. The journey culminates as you emerge from the tunnel into the magnificent, awe-inspiring basin of Milford Sound.

Altitude Tours Queenstown on their Milford Sound Business Class – Coach/Cruise/Fly Tour. This is the ultimate way to experience Milford Sound without the long drive back. You’ll travel in a luxury coach from Queenstown to the fiord, enjoying the scenic drive and an informative guide. After a cruise on Milford Sound, you’ll take a scenic flight back to Queenstown, providing an unforgettable aerial perspective of the mountains and glaciers.

The Coronet 18 is a world-class course that sets a new standard for golf in New Zealand. Designed by Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson, it seamlessly integrates into the surrounding landscape, with fairways winding through schist rock outcrops, wetlands, and large undulations. With a backdrop of the majestic Remarkables and Coronet Peak, every hole offers breathtaking views. The course provides a unique variety of terrain, from the serene Mill Stream to the drama of sheer rock faces, creating a distinct and challenging test of golf. As one of two championship layouts at Millbrook Resort, the Coronet 18 provides an unforgettable experience that combines exceptional course quality with a stunning natural amphitheater.

Today you’ll pack up your clubs, dust off your shoes, return your rental car and hop on a private airport transfer to sadly leave New Zealand ready to share your extraordinary golfing memories and plan your next trip down to tee it up with us.