New Zealand Luxe
10 Days with 6 Rounds of Golf
North and South NZ 10-Day Golf Tour
10 Days 6 Rounds of Golf starting from NZD 15,982
Welcome to an astounding 10-day golfing and tourism extravaganza in New Zealand with a selection of the best lodges along with playing some of the best golf courses.
Inclusions:
• 6 rounds of golf (Te Arai Nth, Te Arai Sth, Kauri Cliffs, Millbrook, Jacks Point and The Hills)
• Electric carts at all courses except Te Arai (pull carts for both rounds).
• 9 night’s accommodation with breakfast each morning. Dinner included at Kauri Cliffs.
• All transfers and touring in luxury vehicle with professional driver/guide.
• Domestic flight between Bay of Islands and Queenstown (2 checked bags per person).
• On-call assistance from the TGT New Zealand tour office.
Optional Extras:
• Caddies at Te Arai, Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers.
Day 1: Auckland to Te Arai Links
You will depart the airport in the morning and transfer by road to Te Arai (90 minutes)
Afternoon / Evening: At leisure on the Te Arai property. A table will be booked at your choice of resort restaurant.
Accommodation: Te Arai, King Suites x 3 nights.
Te Arai Resort (Mangawhai - 90 minutes’ north of Auckland)
The construction team finished two courses, the South Course designed by the dynamic duo, Coore and Crenshaw. They also buit the main clubhouse, Ric’s - the casual dining venue located next to the Playground, the 2.5 acre putting green and 48 suites. The schedule beyond that had them building the main restaurant, Bunker Bar and the North Course which was designed by Tom Doak who also designed the neighbouring world-famous Tara Iti.
Day 2: Te Arai Links
Play golf at Te Arai South. Tee time: AM
Evening: At leisure on the Te Arai property.
Te Arai South Course (Mangawhai)
Te Arai Links will encompass two pure links golf courses. The South Course design is by world renowned golf architects Coore & Crenshaw. The North Course is designed by Tom Doak, whose skill and craftsmanship has been integral to the success of Tara Iti Golf Club. The North Course began construction in the third quarter of 2021. Te Arai Links is golf as it was destined to be. Te Arai which is just over an hour drive North of Auckland, is a place that is rich in cultural history and showcases extraordinary coastal beauty – think exposed sand, coupled with firm and fast fescue turf. Golfers will walk and marvel at the beauty of natural landscape and will feel the pull to return again and again to share this gem with family and friends. See and hear the waves crashing and smell the salt in the air as you traverse the course and enjoy all the special details and hospitality on offer.
Day 3: Te Arai Links
Play golf at Te Arai North. Tee time: AM
Evening: At leisure on the Te Arai property.
Te Arai North Course (Mangawhai)
Opened October 2023. Course designer Tom Doak states The North Course starts and finishes on the ocean, but for me the unique character of the course will be found inland. The green of the par-4 5th hole, and the next tee, sit high on a ridge adjacent to an ancient Māori Pa, or hill fortress, built from the largest dune on the property, while the 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th greens sit in a shared bowl amongst the dunes. Possibly the most dramatic holes on the course will be the 11th and 13th. The former is a long par-5 with an elevated green and a ‘whirlpool’ hazard to the right, some seven meters below the green. The 13th is a long par-4 with its green at the edge of a huge natural bunker, so that second shots must be played over the sand or safely around to the left. It’s a hole very reminiscent of Pine Valley in New Jersey, and indeed so is much of the inland terrain at Te Arai. The North Course promises to be near the head of the class.
Day 4: Te Arai to Bay of Islands
Morning: We have a fabulous scenic 35-minute helicopter transfer from Te Arai to Kauri Cliffs. On arrival at Kauri Cliffs, you have lunch followed by a tour of the expansive property.
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Accommodation: Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Ocean View Junior Suite x 2 nights
Kauri Cliffs Lodge, Bay of Islands (5-star luxury lodge)
Located on 6,000 acres near Matauri Bay, the luxurious Lodge at Kauri Cliffs offers 180-degree ocean views, 3 private beaches, an 18-hole golf course and 2 tennis courts. Guests also enjoy an infinity pool with a spa, a fitness centre, a day spa and an onsite restaurant. Your stay at The Lodge includes breakfast, pre-dinner drinks with hors d’oeuvres and the gourmet dinner. A complimentary in-room minibar is provided, with domestic beer - liquor/wines are available for an extra charge.
Day 5: Bay of Islands
Morning: Golf at Kauri Cliffs. Tee time: AM
Please note that you are eligible for unlimited golf on this day, the only additional charges are for carts or caddies.
Evening: Dinner at Kauri Cliffs.
Kauri Cliffs (Bay of Islands)
Kauri Cliffs was designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants of 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 which plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland. The golf complex includes a world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, a well-stocked golf shop and ladies' and men’s locker rooms.
Day 6: Bay of Islands to Queenstown
Morning: Your driver will provide the transfer from Kauri Cliffs to Kerikeri Airport which is 30 minutes away. You will then fly on an Air New Zealand domestic flight to Queenstown via a short layover in Auckland.
Afternoon: On arrival in Queenstown you will be met by the Millbrook concierge and transfer to Resort, about 20 minutes away depending on traffic.
Evening: Dinner at Millbrook.
Accommodation: Millbrook Resort, One bedroom Suite x 4 nights.
Millbrook Resort (luxury golf resort)
We have your every need catered for with over 160 rooms, two championship 18-hole golf courses, outstanding dining venues, an award-winning day spa, Health & Fitness Centre, superb wedding and conference venues. Set upon 650 acres of lush green fairways, beautifully landscaped gardens, gentle streams, paved pathways and shaded woodlands - Millbrook Resort is the perfect setting to relax and unwind.
Day 7: Millbrook
Morning: Golf onsite at Millbrook. Tee time: AM
Evening: Dinner at Millbrook.
Millbrook (Queenstown)
Surrounded by the towering mountains of the Wakatipu basin, Millbrook Resort offers two stunning 18-hole championship golf courses set amongst 650 acres of scenic rolling greens and water features. Offering a variety of natural hazards including tussocks, streams, schist stone, trees and buildings - and five different tee positions - Millbrook's two 18-hole courses offer a challenge for all levels of expertise. If you are looking for an unforgettable golfing experience in Queenstown look no further.
Day 8: The Hills
Morning: Golf at The Hills. Tee time: AM
Your transport will depart the Resort at 9:00am to the nearby Hills course. You will have the option of spending time in Arrowtown village on the return journey.
Evening: Dinner at Arrowtown/Millbrook.
The Hills (Queenstown)
The Hills was designed by Darby Partners and opened in 2007 to host the New Zealand Open. This championship layout provides a serious challenge for accomplished golf players while thoughtful and considerate design means that the golf course is equally enjoyable for golfers of all abilities. Set over 500 acres of land across a glacial valley, The Hills is home to an incredible array of flora including native brown top grasses and wild native mountain tussocks. Sculptures crafted by New Zealand artists compliment the natural beauty of the course’s lakes, waterways and wetland areas. Winter snow and frost conditions provide the ideal climate for the finest grasses suited to the modern-day game of golf. The course is the current home of the New Zealand Open.
Day 9: Queenstown
Morning: Golf at Jack's Point. Tee time: AM
Your transport will depart the Resort at 9:00am. You will return at your convenience and have the option of spending time in central Queenstown on the return journey.
Evening: Dinner at Millbrook or Queenstown.
Jack’s Point (Queenstown)
Set within a 3,000-acre nature preserve on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Jacks Point has sweeping lake and alpine vistas with a 360-degree mountainscape. The course is bounded by the Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. It traverses through wetland to the lake edge encountering steep bluffs, indigenous vegetation and wildlife and is designed to work with nature, not against it. The fairways have been designed with minimal excavation and careful plantings to complement the natural environment.
Day 10: Departure Day
Transfer to Queenstown Airport to meet your outbound flight. There are daily direct flights to the main centres of Australia, Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland. If you need to return to Auckland to connect with an international flight, we will arrange a domestic flight at a time to suit.
