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Golfer Harry Vardon* once said that for the game of golf, above all things, you need to be in a tranquil frame of mind.
For tranquillity, is key in New Zealand. And, more specifically, the take-your-breath-away Queenstown Lakes District towards the southern end of the country’s South Island.
So here you are. You have arrived far from the hassle and hustle of all that you have left behind. Haere Mai and welcome to New Zealand, Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud. You are here for seven days of tranquillity and golf.
Nestled on the shores of the magical Lake Wakatipu and watched over by the inspiring Remarkables Mountain Range, Queenstown is a town for more seasons than you can imagine. Pure white ski fields, alpine passes and majestic high country stations stand arm in arm with raw, youthful rivers and the natural jeweled lakes of Hawea, Wanaka and Wakatipu. There’s retail therapy to soothe the most troubled soul, air that is so clear it makes the scenery look almost like a painting and night skies that let you touch the stars!
On arrival at Queenstown Airport you will move through customs and then be transferred to your home for the next seven relaxing days. After check-in there will be a chance to catch your breath before you gather in the lobby for a welcoming dinner featuring exquisite Kiwi cuisine.
Breakfast is taken and then it's time for golf!
Be prepared to be astonished. Carved from high country station farmland, set against the dwarfing backdrop of the Remarkable Mountain range and overlooking Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, Jack’s Point is Queenstown’s newest and billed as one of the world’s most spectacular courses. It is definitely the South Island’s very best.
The John Darby designed 18-hole par 72 championship golf course provides a range of challenges for both experienced and beginner golfers. It retains the feel of the high country with dry stone walls lining the fairways. Wetlands, native bush and stunning vistas all add to the appeal of Jack’s Point.
After the 18th, it’s time to rest up back at the hotel before an adventure of another sort takes over the afternoon – the Shotover Jet tour.
Your eyes will water and your lungs scream out loud as you rip down the Shotover River at a speed both thrilling and just a little terrifying. Twisting through the Shotover Canyon, skimming within a hairs breadth of rocky outcrops and having your world turned upside down in 360 degree turns - the Shotover Jet Queenstown has gained quite a reputation as the most exciting jet boat ride in the world. Disagree if you dare!
If you can stop shaking after the Shotover, the evening is yours to explore the sights of Queenstown or dine at one of the many fine restaurants on offer.
Breakfast in the stillness of the early morn before departing for a day of golf at Arrowtown Golf Club. A new world is yours from every fairway as the views continually change and excite. Your camera will be nearly as important as your iron! The 18 hole, picturesque Arrowtown Golf Club, sits in an amphitheatre of rugged mountains and scenic delights that sets the Queenstown Lakes District apart from all the rest.Each hole has its own attraction and the diverse and challenging course attracts players from all over the world.
At the conclusion of the day, it is back to Queenstown for your own activities.
There is no rush for breakfast this morning, - take it at your leisure before feasting on some of Queenstown’s world renowned sights and attractions.
From the dramatic scenery of Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables to the adrenalin pumping action of bungy jumping, you’ll see and experience the very best. We have made some suggestions for you here but feel free to explore further afield. You will need to book these tours by calling the Golf in New Zealand tour office.
Queenstown Hill View point: Get the camera ready for stunning views of Lake Wakatipu, the Remarkables and more.
AJ Hackett Bungy Bridge: Experience the thrill of bungy either as a watcher or maybe even a jumper.
Gibbston Valley Winery: Taste a selection of locally produced fine wines, including the celebrated Pinot Noir at this award winning winery.
Lord of the Rings Film Location: The famous Pillars of the Kings scene was shot here and the views are spectacular.
TSS Earnslaw Steamship Cruise: A cruise on Lake Wakatipu aboard the iconic steamship the TSS Earnslaw is undoubtedly one of the best ways to experience Queenstown’s famed scenic beauty. Cruises depart regularly throughout the day. You can choose to do a lake cruise, or you may prefer to cruise to Walter Peak High Country Farm where you can go on a guided farm tour, try a horse trek and enjoy a barbecue lunch or evening dinner.
The evening is yours to dine, relax or be a little social.
Breakfast at your leisure again this morning.
Then we are headed for Cromwell on the edge of Lake Dunstan, one of the magnificent hydro lakes in the region. You will be hosted at the Cromwell Golf Club where the relaxing, enjoyable golf will let you feel what the locals experience every day. Created by former NZ touring professional Greg Turner, the course aims to move away from the ‘resort’ label while providing subtle challenges that will have you finish your day with a wry smile as you reflect on how you have played.
Sampling some of Cromwell’s delicious fresh fruit might be on the cards before heading back to Queenstown and the hotel.
Take your time over breakfast this morning before we leave for Arrowtown mid-morning.
By now you know the detail of Arrowtown’s golf course. But this morning we want you to make yourself at home in this delightfully charming and quirky gold rush village nested below the beautiful peaks that surround the sparkling Arrow River. Here is tree-lined history come to life in the charming precinct of miner's cottages, house shops, galleries, bars and restaurants – and not one from an international chain. You can walk the picturesque trails along the Arrow River orseek your fortune at the bottom of a gold pan!
After approximately two and a half hours in Arrowtown, we will transfer to the five star Millbrook Golf and Lifestyle Resort for an early afternoon tee time.
Millbrook is simply an unforgettable Queenstown golfing experience. Voted the leading golf resort in Australasia for the third year running, current co-host of the New Zealand Golf Open, this championship course offers three fabulous nine-hole courses each named after local prominent Queenstown landmarks - The Remarkables, The Arrow and The Coronet Nine.
We keep referring to the ‘most scenic’ the ‘most spectacular’ – it’s just par for the course in New Zealand - but Millbrook is simply that one of the most scenic golf courses you will ever play on.
Take breakfast early this morning before the breeze ripples the lake surface and ruffles your flightpath to Milford Sound.
Yes, this is the day you get to experience the mystic intrigue of one of the most beautiful places on earth. Don’t forget your camera as we fly in, cruise the Sound and fly out.
We fly in over towering cliffs and the iconic, much photographed Mitre Peak that rises more than a kilometre straight out of the sea. Next we take to the water and cruise the length of the fiord beneath waterfalls that cascade into the sea weave through luxuriant rain forest and marvel at the fauna and flora that cloaks this exceptional place.
The place is rich in history and the company of dolphins, seals and in season, the rare Fiord land crested penguins.
Flights, cruise and lunch are all part of this stunning big day out.
Breakfast can be taken at leisurely pace this morning as we prepare to say haere ra over a final round of golf.
Around mid-afternoon we will pay our respects one last time to the greens and fairways of Jack’s Point. There can be no better way to bid farewell to the stunning Queenstown Lakes District and to your Golf in New Zealand Travel Company tour companions.
From Jack’s Point it is back to the hotel for final packing, checking out and heading for the airport and home.
* In 1896 Golfer Harry Vardon won the first of his record six Open Championships in 1896. This record still stands today.