The staggering variety and lush beauty of its 400 uncrowded golf courses have given New Zealand its well-deserved reputation as a "golfers' paradise." On New Zealand's long narrow islands, one is never very far from the sea, but chances are, one is even closer to a golf course. In fact, it is impossible to travel farther than 30 miles without coming upon a golf course. New Zealand is one of the most inexpensive golfing countries in the world. Don't be surprised by some unusual hazards: boiling mud pools, steaming thermal vents and even the occasional sheep.
In New Zealand the best time to golf is from October through April, when temperatures range from the mid-60's to high 70's. You should allow at least two weeks to play the best courses and see some sights.
Over the years, courses here have attracted some of the world's top players, but regardless of the level of play, locals are always keen to meet golfers from North America.
In New Zealand the best time to golf is from October through April, when temperatures range from the mid-60's to high 70's. You should allow at least two weeks to play the best courses and see some sights.
Over the years, courses here have attracted some of the world's top players, but regardless of the level of play, locals are always keen to meet golfers from North America.
AUCKLAND - 4 nights
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.
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.
Gulf Harbour Country Club
Titirangi Golf Course
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Golf at Gulf Harbour Country Club 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. Gulf Harbour Country Club is a destination course for golfers from New Zealand and around the world. Golf at Titirangi Golf Course 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 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. 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 wht 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. |
NAPIER - 4 nights
Fly from Auckland to Napier, one of New Zealand's most attractive cities, located at the south of the 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.
Fly from Auckland to Napier, one of New Zealand's most attractive cities, located at the south of the 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.
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Golf at Maraenui Golf Club Maraenui Golf Club is one of Hawke’s Bay’s finest Golf Courses set in lovely tree lined surrounds 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. Golf at Cape Kidnappers 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. |
Maraenui Golf Club
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
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WELLINGTON - 3 nights
Drive from Napier to Wellington. Aside from being the Nation’s capital, Wellington is an important port and banking centre. Wellingtonians are also avid theatre and concert goers, 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.
Drive from Napier to Wellington. Aside from being the Nation’s capital, Wellington is an important port and banking centre. Wellingtonians are also avid theatre and concert goers, 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.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
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Golf at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club 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 45 minute's drive from Wellington, the course has hosted the New Zealand Open 12 times. Golf at Royal Wellington 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. |
QUEENSTOWN - 5 nights
Fly from Wellington to Queenstown. 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.
Fly from Wellington to Queenstown. 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.
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Golf at Jack's Point Golf Club Jack’s Point championship golf course, carved from former high country station farmland, back dropped 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 course provides a range of challenges for all level of golfers. The 6,388 metre undulating course follows natural contours and features tussock grasslands, dramatic rocky outcrops and steep bluffs offset by striking alpine and lake views. With four tee positions available, Jack’s Point is open to golfers of all levels to experience. Golf at Milbrook Millbrook Resort golf course offers five different tee positions catering to golfers of every level of playing expertise. 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 water courses, surrounded by the alpine backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range, golf at Millbrook Resort is an exhilarating experience. Golf at Arrow Town Golf Club 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. |
Jack's Point Golf Club
Milbrook Golf Club
Arrow Town Golf Club
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