13 Nights Epic Tee Off in New Zealand
This sample itinerary highlights a selection of New Zealand’s world renowned golf courses, stays at some of our luxury lodges and fantastic excursions in each region. Starting with a stay at The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands, clients will have the chance to play at one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country, designed by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants. Bay of Islands region is renowned for its fantastic maritime landscape and here a boat cruise is highly recommended to explore the area and make the most of the hundreds secluded islands and bays. Following Kauri Cliffs is a stay at Kinloch Manor & Villas, a luxury lodge in Taupo region with its magnificent natural setting of its 18-hole lakeside links course. Here we suggest a round of golf at Kinloch and one at Wairakei Golf Course with again picturesque scenery. On arrival into Taupo/Rotorua the clients might also like to explore the wonderful geothermal formations of this regions from above. Only a scenic 2hr 30min drive from Taupo is Kauri Cliffs’ sister property Farm at Cape Kidnappers where clients can play at its stunning Tom Doak designed golf course. Not to miss is a winery tour of the region to appreciate some of the best wines of the country and a can am tour of the property which is still a working farm with breath-taking views of the ocean and the surrounding rolling hills. To finish off this trip we have included a stay at Eichardt’s Private Hotel, a beautiful historic hotel with an ideal location right on the lakefront with direct access to the local restaurants and boutique shopping. We recommend a helicopter excursion to Milford Sound, a must in this region, followed by a helicopter Extreme tee from the top of a mountain. In Queenstown clients can play at the remarkable The Hills private Golf Club and at Jack’s Point Golf Course both designed by John Darby and surrounded by mountains. We have also suggested different optional activities to make a stay in Queenstown even more special.
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