17 Days / 9 Rounds of Golf / Fully Escorted

On The Tee Travel and Golf Encounters (NZ) are proud to present this fully escorted small group tour of New Zealand. Join our tour for a golfing adventure featuring personalised service to an outstanding destination. Immerse yourself in the beauty of some of the world’s most visually spectacular courses in both the North and South Islands. Take the opportunity to tee off on three of New Zealand’s marquee courses, Cape Kidnappers, Kinloch and Jack’s Point and tick them off your bucket list.

Auckland - Your tour unfolds from the vibrant city of Auckland, where great food, wine, shopping, and beautiful golf courses set the stage for an exhilarating holiday. Golf at Muriwai Links and Titirangi Golf Club.

Taupo - From Auckland we travel to picturesque Lake Taupo. Your base in the centre of the North Island is the tourist mecca of Taupo which offers not only a gateway to two of New Zealand's premier golf courses, Kinloch and Wairakei, but also a myriad of activities for non-golfers.

Napier - From Taupo the tour heads to Napier which boasts one of the world's most extensive collections of Art Deco buildings. The city is a haven for fine wineries, fabulous restaurants, bars, and cafes. Play golf at captivating Cape Kidnappers.

Queenstown - We then fly to the South Island home to some of New Zealand’s top golf courses, Jack’s Point, Millbrook and Queenstown Queenstown, surrounded by awe-inspiring landscapes, provides the perfect backdrop for evenings filled with entertainment and culinary delights. You have a free day to explore the wonders of Queenstown. Whether cruising on the TSS Earnslaw, soaring over Milford Sound in a helicopter, or witnessing the majestic landscape from a hot air balloon, the options for relaxation and adventure are endless.

ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS

(B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)

Thursday 21 Nov (D)                Arrive Auckland

Fly into Auckland. You will be met at the airport by your tour hosts and transferred to your hotel in downtown Auckland, close to the Viaduct Basin and waterfront. Get to know your fellow travellers at tonight’s Welcome Dinner to be held at a local restaurant.
Hotel: M Social, SkyCity or similar.

Friday 22 Nov (B)              Golf Day – Titirangi Golf Club

Golfers get straight into it with a round of golf at Titirangi Golf Club, ranked #10 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24. Designed by Alister MacKenzie, Titirangi represents a meticulous example of what is often referred to as the Golden Age of golf course architecture. Carts provided. After golf, we return to the hotel and the rest of the day is free. Try out the restaurants tonight in the Viaduct.
Non-golfers get the chance to explore Auckland – a trip up to the Museum or a bit of shopping perhaps. 
Hotel: M Social, SkyCity or similar.

Saturday 23 Nov (B)          Golf Day – Muriwai

Golfers test their skills at Muriwai Golf Links, ranked #10 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24. This is a true links course, with magnificent views of the Tasman Sea from many of its holes. You could be forgiven for thinking you are playing a traditional British links course!
Today Non-golfers will have a wine and Food experience on Waiheke, a short ferry ride from the Waterfront. You will taste and sip from three vineyards on the island before returning to Auckland in the afternoon.
Hotel: M Social, SkyCity or similar.

 Sunday 24 Nov (B,L)  Transfer Day – Hobbiton

Today after breakfast, check out of the hotel as we will make our way down country to Taupo. On the way down we will stop in Matamata for a fully-guided tour around the 12 acre Hobbiton Movie set. Immerse yourself in the magical atmosphere as you discover Hobbit Holes, the iconic Mill, and the renowned Green Dragon Inn where you cap off your personal Middle-earth adventure, with a complimentary a hobbit "southfarthing" beverage to conclude your Middle-earth adventure. From there, we continue on to Taupo.
Hotel: Hilton Taupo (or similar).

 Monday 25 Nov (B)          Golf Day - The Kinloch Club

Golfers play at Kinloch Club Golf Course, a world-class championship course that pays homage to the great links courses of the British Isles. Test your skill against challenges designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, one of the games most renowned strategic thinkers, as you tackle the course and take in stunning views overlooking the sparkling blue waters of Lake Taupo. Built along the base of volcanic slopes with fairways that ripple and rumble from side to side and a few greens that appear to be recessed into folds of the land, protected by manmade fault lines that look incredibly natural, like the ground had slumped following a tremor.
Recognised as New Zealand’s #1 Golf Course in the ‘2023 World Golf Awards’ and ranked #4 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24.
Non-golfers have a tour today – either a trip out on the lake to see the Maori rock carvings, or to Huka Falls and other features around in the area. Evening at leisure in Taupo.

Tuesday 26 Nov (B)         Golf Day – Wairakei

One of the most beautiful courses in the country, Wairakei is a wildlife sanctuary as well as a irresistible golf course. You are within 180 hectares of native flora and fauna amongst which is nestled one of New Zealand’s finest golf courses. Navigate your way through 18 testing holes of exceptional beauty and listen to the cacophony of birdlife, the meandering streams, the delightful waterfalls.
Ranked #12 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24
Non-golfers may want to spend time today at the Thermal Pools (option).

Wednesday 27 Nov (B)  Free Day

Time for everyone to unwind, have a rest and generally enjoy your surroundings in Taupo. There are a myriad of activities which your hosts are ready to assist you in exploring.

Thursday 28 Nov (B,L) Transfer Day - Napier

After breakfast and check out, the tour will lead you eastward to Napier, where you will arrive at Mission Estate in time for a two-course lunch. (Drinks at own cost). After lunch and possibly some wine tasting, we continue on into Napier. After settling in to the hotel, take the opportunity to leisurely explore the town or take a tranquil stroll along the picturesque Marine Parade.
Hotel: Scenic Te Pania (or similar).

Friday 29 Nov (B,D)         Golf Day – Cape Kidnappers

It’s fitting that your final golf day on the North Island is at Cape Kidnappers, ranked 55th in InsideGOLF’s Top 100 Courses in the World for 2023-24. Not a links, more like a stratospheric Pebble Beach, high atop a windswept plateau some 500 feet above the sea. The design truly demonstrates the lay-of-the-land philosophy of American architect Tom Doak, who ran holes out and back along a series of ridges perpendicular with the coastline, most framed by deep canyons. The fairways are wide, but Doak rewards bold tee shots that flirt with ravines and sets strategies using some of the deepest bunkers he has ever built
Ranked #14 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24.
Non-golfers can opt for a 90 minute spa treatment at the Cape Kidnappers Spa and enjoy the facilities there, or have the day at leisure to wander around the Art Deco Quarter or take a guided walk that will help understand the history of the area.

Tonight we gather for dinner to farewell the travellers not continuing on to the South Island, and to celebrate the wins and the ‘if onlys’ of the last 10 days. 

Sat 30 Nov (B)             Onward Bound

For those going on to the South Island with us, your flight will go via Auckland to Queenstown, arriving in the afternoon. You will be met at Queenstown Airport. Free evening.
Hotel: Millennium or Crowne Plaza (or similar).

Sunday 1 Dec (B,D)        Queenstown

You have the day to explore Queenstown before the South Island Tour group arrive. Meet you fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant. 

Monday 2 Dec (B)          Golf Day – Millbrook Coronet course

The Coronet course rises from the valley floor with the grandeur of the Remarkables mountains and ski field as a backdrop. From the serenity of the quietly meandering Mill Stream to the drama of sheer rock faces, this course is truly spectacular.
Ranked #11 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24.
Non-golfers have the opportunity to enjoy a 90 minute spa treatment at the Millbrook Spa and to enjoy their facilities for the day. Evening at leisure – take the short walk into town for dinner at one of the myriad restaurants on offer. 

Tuesday 3 Dec (B)         Golf Day – Jack’s Point

John Darby, a New Zealand land planner and golf architect, routed Jack's Point from a valley clubhouse up onto a plateau and down again to offer sterling views of Lake Wakatipu and the mile high Remarkables Mountains. Many have likened Jack's Point opening uphill holes to those of Gullane in Scotland. Ranked 62 in the World’s 100, it’s another fine example of New Zealand’s prowess in golf courses.
Ranked #5 in NZ by Australian Golf Digest for 2023/24.
Non-golfers can spend the morning exploring Arrowtown, before meeting up with the golfers at Jack’s Point.

Wednesday 4 Dec (B)      Free Day

Time for everyone to have a rest and chill – or not! Queenstown is the adventure capital of the country and there are a wealth of activities to do and places to see. You could indulge in a helicopter tour of Milford Sound, see Queenstown's spectacular landscape from a hot air or balloon, take the thrill ride of a lifetime on the Shotover Jet or even bungy jump!

Thursday 5 Dec (B)           Golf Day – Queenstown

Queenstown Golf Club has been described as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. Located on the Kelvin Heights peninsula, it is surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Lake Wakatipu with the dramatic Remarkables in the background. The course has risen 3 places in the NZ rankings for 2023/24 to #32.
Non-golfers will today take the TSS Earnslaw on the famed Walter Peak Farm tour and Lake Cruise. 

Friday 6 Dec (B,D)            Golf Day – Jack’s Point

Delight in a follow-up round of golf at Jack's Point. You’ll now be familiar with the course and in a position to improve your score and possibly take out the trophy!

Tonight we will gather for our Farewell dinner together where we will celebrate the week and the friends we have made. 

Saturday 7 Dec (B)           Homeward Bound

Today after breakfast and check out, you will be transferred back to Queenstown airport for your flights home.

Request a copy of the itinerary and book your place online here.

Contact Ria Livanas - 02 9844 5458 or by email.