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Te Ika-a-Maui - the fish of Maui – is the Maori name for New Zealand’s North Island. Legend has it that the demi god Maui stowed away on his brothers’ canoe and out-fished them all when he hauled the great fish out of the ocean. Wellington is its head and Northland its tail. We invite you to make the great fish your home for the next 10 action-packed days.
Action packed but relaxed too with enough majestic scenery to fill ten photo albums. Your Golf in New Zealand tour will take you from the beautiful city of Auckland to the Matakana coast and on up to the sub tropical Bay of Islands. From here, it is back down to Lake Taupo – New Zealand’s largest lake – before heading east to the fabulous wine region of Hawke’s Bay. We round out the tour by heading south to the capital city of Wellington and the Kapiti Coast.
Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, nestled between the mighty Manukau Harbour and the sparkling Waitemata Harbour. With its iconic Harbour Bridge, Sky Tower and Viaduct Harbour precinct, the city has instant appeal for visitors and locals alike. Just ask those who live here!
After you have completed customs, you will be transferred to your Auckland accommodation where you can make yourself comfortable and relax for the night.
Start the day with breakfast before you transfer to Omaha Beach Golf Club approxmately one hour north of Auckland.
Bordered by the sea on one side and a natural estuary on the other, the 18 hole, par 70 championship golf course is a links style resort course. Crafted by its designers to make the most of its enthralling seaside location, Omaha Beach Golf Club is a true hidden gem of New Zealand Golf.
After the golf you head to Brick Bay Vineyard for lunch and a little wine tasting before we take a leisurely stroll around the sculpture trail where you walk among 45 sculptures by leading New Zealand artists.
After Lunch, you transfer to the historic, sub-tropical paradise of the Bay of Islands. A three hour drive or 35 minute flight from Auckland, the Bay of Islands encompasses 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and includes the boutique towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri.
You check in for a three-night stay at The Waterfront Suites, Paihia. You will have the evening free to settle into your apartment.
After breakfast the morning is yours to relax and explore.
Following lunch, it’s all aboard the catamaran, Dolphin Seeker, for the half day dolphin cruise around the stunning Bay of Islands to the famous hole in the rock on Motukokako Island. Before you make your way back to port, you will have hopefully spotted a dolphin or two.
After the cruise the evening will be yours to dine at one of Paihia’s many restaurants.
Take breakfast at your leisure and transfer to Kauri Cliffs mid morning.
Kauri Cliffs was designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants, Orlando, Florida. The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards / 6,510 metres and offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs that plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland. Kauri Cliffs is currently ranked #39 in the world by Golf Digest Top 100 Greatest Golf Courses in the World.
After an enjoyable day at Kauri Cliffs, you can take the evening to wine and dine as you like.
Breakfast is early this morning as you transfer to Bay of Islands airport to take a flight to Taupo via Auckland.
The Great Lake Taupo region, with its volcanic and geothermal activity, is undoubtedly one of the world’s most unique and picturesque areas. This year-round destination is a sporting mecca and nature-lover's paradise with hiking trails, world-class trout fishing and water activities leading the way.
On arrival at Taupo Airport, you will transfer to Hilton Lake Taupo and check in for a two-night stay.
In the afternoon you play golf at Wairakei Golf Course, set alongside the majestic beauty of the Wairakei Geothermal Park. It was against this impressive backdrop that leading British Golf Course Architect, Commander John Harris and his assistants, succeeded in creating New Zealand’s first truly great championship golf course and a golfing experience that remains unique to this day.
Come the evening and you are free to relax and dine at your own pace.
Take breakfast as you will before your mid-morning transfer to The Kinloch Club.
The Kinloch Club is New Zealand’s only Jack Nicklaus designed golf course and is often compared to the classic link courses in Scotland and Ireland. Ranked as New Zealand’s number one golf course in 2014, the Kinloch Club is also rated 76th of the top 100 golf courses outside of America by Golf Digest Magazine.
This evening you will attend the Maori cultural experience show and dinner.
After breakfast, board your mid morning transfer to Hawke’s Bay.
Situated on the East Coast of the North Island, Hawke’s Bay is recognised on the world stage for its award-winning wines. Its principle city Napier is renowned for its Art Deco architecture. The city was rebuilt after it was devastated by a huge earthquake in 1931.
Take time to check-in for your two-night stay at your Hawke’s Bay accommodation. You will have some free time to settle in at the hotel.
In the early evening you will meet in the hotel lobby to take the world’s only Progressive Winery Dinner tour. The sumptuous three-course dinner weaves its way through top wineries and restaurants and features sightseeing with fully guided commentary and interactive wine tasting. You will enjoy a ‘Champagne Sunset’ from Te Mata Peak as well as a selection of local award-winning wines with your dinner. And it is all topped off with dessert, dessert wine and tea or coffee.
Then you will be returned to your accommodation to reflect on the experience of your first progressive winery dinner!
Breakfast today at your leisure and then take the mid-morning transfer to Cape Kidnappers Golf Course.
Designed by legendary golf architect Tom Doak, the Cape Kidnappers par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Completed in 2004, this spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf. You will understand why on your first drive!
After golf, you transfer to Napier Airport to take a flight to Wellington, New Zealand's capital. The city is renowned for its arts, heritage, culture, its sparkling harbour and rolling green hills.
On arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to your accommodation for a two-night stay.
Breakfast at your leisure before transferring for a day’s golfing at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club.
Regarded by many as one of the greatest links courses in the southern hemisphere, Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club boasts a world renowned layout on the undulating dune land of the Kapiti Coast. The course has hosted the New Zealand Open 12 times. A record unsurpassed by any other course. In 2002, it hosted Tiger Woods, at that time the world’s number one golfer.
Today is the final day of your North Island golf adventure so take your time over breakfast and then spend some time taking in the sights of Wellington.
You may choose New Zealand’s National Museum, Te Papa, or ride the Wellington Cable Car to Kelburn, the Botanic Gardens and the Carter Observatory. A must for any “Lord of The Rings” fan is Peter Jackson’s Weta Workshop and the Weta Cave, where you can get a behind the scenes look at movie making magic. You will need to book these tours by calling the Golf in New Zealand tour office.
Late afternoon and it is time to bid farewell to Maui’s fish and to your Golf in New Zealand tour companions as you transfer to Wellington Airport for your flight home.