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21 Day Resort Course Tour Carrington, Kauri Cliffs, Gulf Harbour, Formosa, The Lakes, Dunes, Cape Kidnappers, Kinloch and the Wairakei International, Clearwater, Terrace Downs, Millbrook and Jack's Point Resort courses. This is one of our best North Island tours we have, and the resort courses are exceptional, with a variety of layouts and views that will showcase the North Island's dramatic and breathtaking terrain, from the clifftop fairways at the Capekiddnappers resort course to the lake views at the inland Kinloch resort, which is the only Jack Nicklaus designed course in New Zealand. This tour has been designed to give you plenty of time to enjoy not only the courses, but everything the local regions have to offer, from Auckland's bustling city to the quiet clifftop retreats at the Cape in Napier and Kauri Cliffs in the Northern district. The only tour better than this is the 21 day Resort Tour of both Islands.
Day One Arrive at Auckland Airport, load up the rental car and set off to the FORMOSA RESORT which is only a 30 minite drive to the east of the airport, there you will be able to settle in to your accommodation and have all the resort facilities to utilize, and then get some rest for the two weeks of New Zealand golf at its best. AUCKLAND ACCOMMODATION WALDORF STADIUM APARTMENTS click on images for more information
The Waldorf group is one of Australia and New Zealand's leading accommodation chains of quality apartments, this complex provides a luxurious 4.5 star hotel and serviced apartments accommodation in the Quay Park/Auckland Water Front. All apartments are self contained with full kitchen facilities. Day Two A round of golf at the FORMOSA RESORT is a great way to start this golfing getaway, a course with great harbour views, so it will demand all the focus you can muster, and as you thread your ball between the many hazards on this resort layout, you will know you have embarked on a first class golf tour of the North Islands best.
Day Three Head north of the city for a round of golf at the GULF HARBOUR RESORT which sits out on the Whangaparoa peninsular and has awesome views of the Pacific and back across the harbour of Auckland city.
Spectacular finishing holes, ocean views, rolling terrain and classic traditional values all combine to make Gulf Harbour Country Club one of the most exciting new developments in New Zealand. This 6400 metre par 72 golf course is located at Gulf Harbour on the Whangaparaoa Peninsular, just north of Auckland, it meanders through native grasses and vegetation and has a natural look and feel from start to finish. Like all great courses, Gulf Harbour tantalizes players with a variety of exciting holes, several feature risk and reward opportunities, and none are triked up or artificial, also held the World Cup of Golf in 2000. Day Four After a hearty breakfast its a scenic drive up to the Northland district where two great resort courses are situated, this trip is about a four hour drive, so you will have the choice of taking it easy and enjoying all the scenery and tourist stops, some of you may like to get an extra round of golf in, if so let us know and we can arrange a game of golf at one of the other courses in the region that is on the way, and we will only charge you the green fee rate, there are plenty of great quality courses in the Northland Region region. If you decide to play you will need to leave Auckland by 9am, this will get you to your Northland accommodation between 6pm and 7pm. NORTHLAND ACCOMMODATION THE NORTHERNER
Day Five After waking up in paradise and enjoying another hearty breakfast, it's time to cruise to the CARRINGTON RESORT for a warm up and practise putt before enjoying the picturesque layout, this is yet another one of New Zealands finest resorts and the walk around this course will have you feeling like you are a very lucky golfer.
Carrington Golf Course was inaugurated on December 15, 2003 and designed by American golf course designer Matt Dye. The unique feature of the Carrington course is that, although it has an oceanside location, it looks and plays like an inland course, complete with rolling hills, valleys and natural water hazards, it is sighted on a flat plateau with man made obstacles and produced from artificial contouring of the land. Carrington stresses the natural contours of its location on the gently sloping lower levels of a hill side site adjacent to the Pacific Ocean. Day Six Today is the day to play one of the most talked about golf resort's in the North Island, the KAURI CLIFFS RESORT, it is about a 45 minite drive from Kaitaia and you may want to get an early start, as a good warm up and practice putt will be essential for a round of golf on this great test of golf.
Day Seven The time has come to leave Northland and head back down south through Auckland and accross to the Coromandal where you will spend three nights and play two very good resort courses, one inland layout and the other almost surrounded by sea. The drive will take about 5 to 6 hours and again if you are a golfing attick and wat to squeeze in another round just let us know, this is the longest drive on the two week tour, so in the winter months it may pay to have the day off. COROMANDAL ACCOMMODATION OCEAN BREEZE RESORT
Ocean Breeze Resort is Pauanui's premium luxury holiday accommodation located just 250m from Pauanui Beach, the apartments are spacious and warm with award winning furniture and fittings. Relax and enjoy the resort lifestyle within the beautifully landscaped grounds or enjoy a Swim in the heated saltwater pool and soak in the luxurious spa. Day Eight hA drive north of about 20 minites will put you in the small seaside town of Matarangi where the DUNES RESORT is located on a sand based peice of land surrounded by the ocean, this resort is a less talked about course but is an underated gem.
The Dunes Golf Resort is one of the truly unique golfing experiences available, bordering on the picturesque Whangapoua Harbour and the beautiful sandy beaches of the Pacific, the Dunes is set in glorious surroundings, with sea and harbour views from most holes and the Coromandel ranges forming a spectacular backdrop. The world class Dunes Golf Resort sits at the tip of the sand spit, with its dune-sand base providing the ideal all weather golf course. When combined with the challenging layout, this championship golf course may become your closest companion(or toughest opponent). Day Nine Unlike the Dunes Resort, the LAKES RESORT is an inland style layout and is only a short drive from your accommodation, so enjoy a relaxing day and take your time to ease into a challenging round at one of the top resorts in the North Island.
Lying amidst the preserved landscape where forest covered hills blend into some of the most spectacular wetlands seen on the Coromandel peninsular, this visually stunning valley with its abundance of wildlife inspired the creation of a natural golf course that is a joy to play. This resort holds lots of big tournaments each year, including a seniors event which all Australians and kiwi pro's really enjoy. Day Ten On this day you will be heading to the Taupo region, home of New Zealand's largest fresh water lake, you will be staying in Taupo for two nights of you golf holiday and will be playing what I believe to be our best golf course in New Zealand, also play the only golf course in the country designed by the great golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. You will be playing on this day as well as travelling to Taupo, it is about an hour and a half drive so you will still have plenty of time to check in to your accommodation in Taupo and get some lunch before teeing off. TAUPO ACCOMMODATION BAYVIEW WAIRAKEI RESORT
Bayview Wairakei Resort is the largest international 4-star resort in the central North Island but the hotel still enjoys a wonderful historic atmosphere. Situated right next door to the International course and having a nine hole course to warm up on makes this the ultimate place to stay. Once you have checked into your accommodation its a very short drive to the WAIRAKEI RESORT to play what I believe to be the best course in New Zealand, it is a parklands layout that goes in every direction, and every shot you play has to be planned and excecuted to perfection.
Day Eleven After playing Wairakei resort, you will be feeling on top of the world and ready to tackle this true test of golf, the KINLOCH RESORT has brilliant views of the great lake and is a true masterpiece, set amoungst undulating terrain and the wonderful Taupo surroundings.
Jack Nicklaus has designed golf courses in 27 different countries, but this is the first Jack Nicklaus signature golf course to be built in New Zealand, located just outside Taupo with stunning views of Lake Taupo. The design philosophy of this golf course is to enhance the natural environment allowing the surroundings of the location to shape each hole. This approach has earned him an enviable reputation, the Kinloch site has the views and all the elevation that you need for a great golf course, it is a very special and enjoyable golf course. Day Twelve Travel across to the East Coast of the North Island to Napier and Hastings where you will be based for the next two days, and playing the spectacular Resort course up on the cliffs of the Cape Kidnappers Peninsular, it was recently ranked inside the top ten golf courses in the world by a British Golfing magazine. Also if you are still feeling as fit as a fiddle and are up for an extra round of golf, Hastings is home to the well known Brdge Pa golf course which is rated as one of New Zealands best Parklands layouts. Just let us know if you are keen and we will arrange it, even if you decide to play that morning. HASTINGS ACCOMMODATION APRIMA LODGE
The Aprima Lodge is a spacious complex is set amougst mature trees, the units blend beautifully into the natural surroundings with there distinctive green and blue livery, with ample parking, two laundries, Sauna, spa, swimming pool and all mod cons. Day Thirteen The time has come to play the most challenging golf resort course in New Zealand, the CAPE KIDNAPPERS RESORT course is a golfers dream, sitting nearly half a mile above the Pacific Ocean on cliffs that are home to the pristine fairways and slick greens. This will no doubt be a days golf you will remember for the rest of your life.
One of the most unique golf courses in NZ and is rated in the top 100 courses outside of the U.S.A. Situated 20 minutes from Napier on the cliffs that drop down to the ocean. Designed by Tom Doaks this is truly Heaven on earth, Julian Robertson an American Billionaire had a dream, and that was to build his own course, he done that with Kauri Cliffs and now he has gone one better with a true masterpiece. Playing Cape Kidnappers is living Julian's dream, and a round of golf that will never be forgotten Day Fourteen Time to make your way down to the South Island, enjoy a 4 to 5 hour scenic drive down to Wellington, the windy capital of New Zealand, where you will have time to enjoy lunch before driving the rental car onto the InterIslander Ferry to cross the Cook Straight and enter the Queen Charlotte Sounds of the South Island, this ferry trip is a real good way to see the city of Wellington as you depart and then the scenic Sounds region of the South Island as the ferry slowly makes it way into Picton. The ferry crossing takes about 3.5 hours, the ferry has a movie cinema, Bars and an eatery, you will be arriving in picton about 6pm and staying in a Hotel with a view of the Queen Charlotte Sounds. PICTON ACCOMMODATION HARBOUR VIEW APARTMENTS
Unique accommodation in the heart of Picton with stunning views of the harbour, marina and surrounding landscape. Luxurious and spacious studio units each with its own private balcony, just minutes from the water’s edge and a short stroll to town. Day Fithteen After a good nights sleep, its time for the trip down to Christchurch, the garden city, this is a day to relax and enjoy the scenery of the East Coast of the South Island. Kaikoura is half way down and is a great place to stop for lunch, they sell lobsters on the side of the road just before you get there, and with the BBq's that are supplied in the picnic area they make for a great lunch. There are also some great places to dine in as well, Kaikoura is also well known for the whale watching trips. The total driving time for this trip down is between 4.5 and 5 hours. CHRISTCHURCH ACCOMMODATION Crown Plaza Hotel click on images for more information
The warm setting of this hotel is not only reflected in the stylish rooms, sumptuous restaurants and spacious public areas, but most impotantly, it is ideally situated central to Victoria Square and beside the Avon River, the Crown Plaza has the city at it's doorstep. It is physically linked to the Christchurch Convention Centre and adjacent to the Christchurch Casino, and just minutes from all leading attractions. Day Sixteen A round of golf at the CLEARWATER RESORT is a great way to start this golfing getaway in the South Island, it is a course that demands all the focus you can muster, and as you thread your ball between the many lakes and bunkers you know you have embarked on a first class golf tour of the South Islands best.
This par 72 championship course is home to the HSBC NZ PGA Championship and was designed by John Darby and NZ 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 all year round, the course meanders around a succession of spring fed lakes and trout filled streams. Day Seventeen After a 60 minite drive from Christchurch City up to the foothills of the Canterbury mountain ranges, you will arive at the Terrace Downs High Country Resort. This Resort has what I believe to be the best Clubhouse in New Zealand, and the course layout is brilliant, if thats not enough the views are equally as impressive.
One of the most scenic resort courses in New Zealand, located on the Rakaia Gorge and below the towering Mt Hutt Range, Terrace Downs offers more than just great golf, there is Jet Boating, Clay Shooting. The course is championship length but has 4 sets of tees for all skill levels, and when the wind blows this resort course will show its not a course that is easy, there is truly no other resort in the world quite like this one. METHVEN ACCOMMODATION Brinkley Resort
Day Eighteen A scenic drive down along the foothills of the Canterbury plains and into the Central Otago region, this trip is about a five hour drive, so you will have the choice of taking it easy and enjoying all the scenery and tourist stops, some of you may like to get an extra round of golf in, if so let us know and we can arrange a game of golf at one of the other courses in the region and only charge you the green fee rate, there are plenty of great quality courses in the Central Otago region. If you decide to play you will need to leave Methven by 9am, this will get you to your Queenstown accommodation between 6pm and 6.30pm. QUEENSTOWN ACCOMMODATION Amity Lodge
Day Nineteen After waking up in paradise, it's time to cruise to the Millbrook Resort for a warm up and practise putt before enjoying the revamped layout, this is yet another one of New Zealands finest resorts and the walk around this course will have you feeling like you are a very lucky golfer.
Day Twenty Today is the day to play the newest golf resort in the South Island, so its off to the Jack's Point Resort, another day where there is no rush and preperation can be done to enjoy another great golfing day, and when your finished you can sit back and enjoy the brilliant scenery while having some refreshments.
Day Twenty One The final day of the tour has to come sooner or later, depending on the time of the departing flight, you may be able to have either another round at Millbrook, Jack's Point or try out the Kelvin Hieghts Golf Course which has great views of Queenstown and all the mountain Ranges as well as the great lake. So let us know if you would like to play on the final day or the first day of the tour as we can arrange the extra golf if travel times allow, and we will only put the cost of the green fees onto the original price of the tour.
THIS TOUR INCLUDES * RETURN FLIGHT TO AUCKLAND FROM QUEENSTOWN * 21 DAY RENTAL CAR * 20 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION * 13 ROUNDS OF GOLF WITH MOTORIZED CARTS * ITINERARY AND DIRECTIONAL MAPS
Twin Share Quad Share $4799 per person $4599 per person
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