This amazing vacation gives you the opportunity to experience New Zealand’s finest golf courses, whilst also taking in some of the countries scenic highlights.
Beginning your adventure at internationally awarded Kauri Cliffs (Golf Magazine Top 100 Courses in the World) in tropical Northland, you will travel south through New Zealand enjoying the dramatic scenery and experiences of each region.
After three glorious nights at Kauri Cliffs you will fly to Taupo in the centre of the North Island, where you will stay at world renowned Huka Lodge. In Taupo you will play golf at both Wairakei International Golf Course and also Jack Nicklaus’s first course in New Zealand, the much enjoyed Kinloch Club. From Taupo you have a short skip across to Cape Kidnappers (Travel + Leisure Course of the Year 2004) in Hawke’s Bay, where you will enjoy playing this course which alongside Kauri Cliffs, makes up The Kiwi Challenge which in November 2008 featured PGA stars Hunter Mahon, Antony Kim, Adam Scott and Brandt Snedeker.
From Hawke’s Bay you will fly south to the Garden City of Christchurch, on the South Island’s east coast, where you will enjoy the contrasts of both Clearwater Resort, home of the NZPGA and Terrace Downs, situated above the Rakaia Gorge at the foot hills of Canterbury’s dramatic alpine scenery. From Christchurch you will continue south to the alpine resort of Queenstown and your final five nights in New Zealand. Queenstown, set amongst some of the world most breath taking scenery features outstanding golf courses in Millbrook, designed by New Zealand’s British Open winner Sir Bob Charles, and the recently built course at Jacks Point.
As well as playing New Zealand’s finest golf courses, Lookout Point will arrange a variety of activities for you to showcase the very best of our country including a half day private wine tour of Hawkes Bay, and a wonderful private helicopter flight into Milford Sound from Queenstown, including alpine landings and the opportunity to share a gourmet picnic with your pilot in stunning surrounds amongst some the world’s most memorable scenery.
DURATION
Seventeen nights including both North & South Islands.
HIGHLIGHTS
This itinerary takes in golf (including green fees and cart hire) at the following courses, as well as a selection of wonderful experiences as noted:
For more information on this package or to request a completely customised New Zealand luxury itinerary, please contact Lookout Point, the luxury New Zealand travel specialists.