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 FLY-AWAY GOLF TOURS
New Zealand Golfing Holidays 

 

     

Christchurch and Canterbury Fourteen Day Tour

Terrace Downs and Clearwater Resort's, Shirley, Russley, Templeton, Coringa, Waitikiri, Waimari Beach, Methven and Akaroa golf courses.

This tour shows off the Canterbury region perfectly, from the mountain ranges to the coastal peninsular, which is an old volcano which blew out towards the sea and is one of the best less advertised scenic places in New Zealand.

You will be staying 10 nights in Christchurch city (the garden city), 2 nights in Methven (Canterbury's alpine town) and a night in Akaroa after a very scenic drive over the hill (A nice small French influenced settlement).

You will also be playing 10 of the best golf courses in the region, most of which are championship length but have various tees so will suit all levels of golfer's.

If you are keen to play golf every day, just let us know and we will arrange more golf for you and the green fees will be the only extra cost.

As well as the golf on your days off and between rounds, you will find there are plenty of things to do in the garden city and up in the foothills of the Canterbury mountain ranges, 

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                       GOLF COURSES

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Terrace Downs High Country Resort Course offers a par 72, 18-hole championship golf course, rated as one of the top courses and golfing destinations in New Zealand. Based at the foothills of the Southern Alps, there are very few scenic alpine courses like it.  It offers a unique mixture of Parkland's and Links style with the underlying philosophy of the course development assuring its integration into the natural environment and the respect and enjoyment of all who play on it. The views of the Rakaia Gorge and mountain vistas remain a constant challenge for players to keep their eye on the ball!

 

The Clearwater Resort Course is a par 72 championship course is home to the HSBC NZ PGA Championship. Designed by John Darby in consultation with New Zealand golfing legend, Sir Bob Charles, the course combines elements of links golf inspired by the great Scottish courses with parkland golf, more reminiscent of Florida.  Playable year-round, the course meanders around a succession of spring-fed lakes and trout-filled streams, with uninterrupted views of the spectacular Southern Alps.

 

The oldest club in Christchurch, the Shirley Links Course where the course will surprise you as its a real gem, although not a resort course it is as good as any golf course in the South Island and has held plenty of NZ Opens, as well as numerous amateur events, it also has water hazards and plenty of bunkers.

 

The Russley Golf Course is one of the best Christchurch courses with water hazards loads of fairway and greenside bunkers, the condition of the course is always in top notch order.  With tree lined fairways and deep rough it is one of the best tests of golf in Christchurch and has a remarkable layout which has hosted several NZ Opens over the years.

 

A course that has been improving in leaps and bounds over the last ten years is the Templeton Golf Course where the greens are back to there best and with 5 great par 5's one with a water hazard as well as some short and long par 4 holes this course keeps you on your toes.  Peter the resident pro is a great bloke and will make you feel very welcome, and they have a haggle competition most days.

 

  

One of Christchurch's underrated gems is the Coringa Golf Course, it's a championship length course off the blue tees, and still a great test of golf off the forward tees, it is a traditional parkland's layout which has it's golf holes going in all different directions, it's one of those courses where after 5 holes you wouldn't know which direction the clubhouse was. It has a great balance of short and long holes and it has hosted a lot of big amateur events in the last few years.

 

Waitikri Golf Course has been improving in leaps and bounds with the rebuilding of several holes and a brand new clubhouse, It is a par 70 with a great par 5 which has a water hazard and is a risk reward hole, this layout is easy walking and very tight off the tees, the second hole being one of the toughest tee shots in Christchurch.

 

The Waimari Beach Golf Course, which has just undergone a massive tree felling process and the addition of a new water hazard, has a reputation for having the fastest and truest greens in the region, it is also very close to the beach and with a lot of the trees gone gives it a true links feel.

 

Methven Golf Club is known as one of the finest country courses in New Zealand, with its stunning views of Mt Hutt Ski Field and the Southern Alps.  This well established 18 hole golf course (founded 1924) is planted with a beautiful selection of evergreen and deciduous trees and shrubs making it a challenge for all golfing abilities.

 

The Akaroa Golf Course 18 hole golf course occupies 28 hectares of undulating country at the head of the picturesque Akaroa Harbour. It is regarded as one of the most scenic courses in Canterbury.

 

                               ACCOMMODATION

       Christchuch Accommodation      Apollo Motel

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Apollo Motel is approximately 5 mins by car to Christchurch City Centre, Christchurch Airport, and some wonderful entertainment centres including, Riccarton and Addington Raceways, the beautiful Botanic Gardens, Christchurch Art Centre and Wildlife Reserves.  An excellent selection of quality bars and restaurants offering a variety of National and International Cuisine are within easy walking distance of Apollo Motel.

 

      Methven Accommodation       Brinkley Resort

Nestled into the foothills of Mt Hutt, surrounded by the perfect mix of nature, Brinkley Resort is only one hour's drive from Christchurch, you will leave the city behind in no time, Once you arrive you will be impressed with the Qualmark 4 star accommodation, award winning restaurant and licensed bar, spa pools, floodlit tennis court, chip & putting green.

 

      Akaroa Accommodation             La Rive 

La Rive has established a reputation for affordable, clean and comfortable accommodation. Over the last few years the motel has gone through a transformation with major improvements to most of the accommodation areas.  There aim is to make your stay in Akaroa as pleasant as possible, and being a smaller motel they spend more time on personal service's including advice on what to do and see in Akaroa.

 

 

THIS TOUR INCLUDES

* 14 DAY RENTAL CAR

* 13 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

* 10 ROUNDS OF GOLF

* ITINERARY AND DIRECTIONAL MAPS 

  

 Twin Share

Quad Share 

$2499 per person 

$2249 per person 

 

For any other information or to make a booking, please don't hesitate to send us an email and we will reply A.S.A.P.

  Happy  golfing from the staff at FLY-AWAY GOLF TOURS.

"Keep it in the short grass"

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