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The Best of New Zealand Escorted Golf Tour 2026

The Best of New Zealand Escorted 2026
South & North Islands

13 Nights | 8 Rounds | March 23 – April 5

Join us on an exceptional 13-night, 8-round Small Group Tour of the very best of New Zealand. We enjoy the best golf and sightseeing, as well as some of the top accommodation options across the South and North Islands. Various meals and wine tastings are also included along with a dedicated PerryGolf host throughout to ensure you enjoy every moment of this special destination.

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Following your arrival to Auckland and a flight down to Queenstown, we begin our adventure on the South Island for four nights in the comfort of the outstanding Hotel St Moritz. We play two rounds of golf at two of the best courses the South Island has to offer, which boast awe-inspiring mountains and picturesque fresh water lakes. The first is Millbrook, multi-time host to the New Zealand Open. Our second round is at the stunning Jack’s Point, a course bounded by the Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu.

We then fly to Napier, a coastal city set amid the renowned wine-producing region of Hawke's Bay on the North Island, where we spend the next two nights. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzag-patterned Daily Telegraph Building.

Our time in the coastal city consists of learning about the rich art deco history and indulging in the best of Napier’s food and wine on a winery tour. One of the highlights for our group will surely be golf at the breathtaking Cape Kidnappers, a Tom Doak designed golf course which is amongst the most spectacular courses and consistently ranked among the World Top 100 courses. The clever use of the layout is best seen from the air, where Doak has used the natural landscape to craft some magnificent, memorable and challenging golf holes. Spending our evenings in the lovely Porters Boutique Hotel, in Havelock North, ideally located within walking distance from nearly a dozen shops and restaurants.

We continue our journey on the Napier to Taupo “highway”, a road of national significance, being one of the very first bridal tracks built in the 1800’s to connect the central North Island to the east coast. As we pass through native forest on our 3-hour journey, we will witness 1000 year old species of trees including Kauri, Rimu, Totora and Macrocarpa – all native trees to New Zealand and our Guardians of the Forest! We will arrive into Taupo and check into the Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel for three nights. You are greeted with majestic views overlooking Lake Taupo with its backdrop of the trio of mountains Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. As part of a volcanic plateau, formed by a super volcano which erupted 28,000 years ago, Lake Taupo itself is 150 metres deep and covers an area just under that of New York City!

Two rounds of the best golf in Taupo includes games at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary as well as the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in New Zealand at The Kinloch Club. Both courses offer very different experiences. Wairakei is a stunningly beautiful wildlife sanctuary preserved within the grounds of the parkland style golf course. Kinloch on the other hand is a world class championship layout with a links style feel which plays hard and fast. We will also have a day in the region to visit the world-famous Huka Falls and a unique glass blowing gallery, as well as a visit to Rotorua to experience some local Maori culture where you will learn how New Zealand’s cultural mix has blended over two centuries to create a warm and hospitable nation of peoples.

As we drive north from Taupo to Te Arai, we will stop at Hobbiton for a tour of the movie set of Lord of the Rings where an incredible experience waits.

Two nights at Te Arai Links will commence with dinner at the Ric’s Restaurant, sitting alongside the giant “Playground”. The Playground claims it is the largest putting green in the world, at a mere two acres in size! Some fun will be had out there with a putting contest thrown in for good measure!

Two days of golf at Te Arai Links include the Coore / Crenshaw designed South Course as well as the Tom Doak designed North Course. Oceanside links golf was taken to another level when this striking golf resort opened in 2023.

As we head north for a 2.5 hour drive to our most northern stay of the tour, the Bay of Islands awaits. The final piece of a New Zealand itinerary, as a tried and tested knockout punch to complete an incredible tour is a stay at the Rosewood Kauri Cliffs Lodge.

Kauri Cliffs is exceptional on all accounts. Your first dinner will be held in the Tiger Room, named after the fund management company set up by Kauri Cliffs founder Julian Robertson. With two nights at Kauri Cliffs, you will be able to play multiple rounds of golf on your one scheduled golf day. Alternatively, there are an abundance of activities on site ranging from horse riding, surf casting, walking, biking, or simply chilling out in the spa or by the swimming pool.

As your tour comes to an end, we will drive you the 4 hours south to connect you to your afternoon or evening flight back to the US, or you may consider extending your stay a couple of nights out on Waiheke Island or in the city of Auckland with a game of golf at the Royal Auckland Golf Club or Alister MacKenzie designed Titirangi.

If you enjoy combining your love of golf with a passion for travel, you’ll find a relaxing and highly rewarding experience on this Small Group Tour for a party of 24 - 30. Every aspect is fully managed from the handling of your luggage and equipment to hotel and golf course check ins. Various meals, guided sightseeing, carts / caddies, local taxes, service charges and gratuities (excluding caddies) are included in addition to sandwiches, snacks plus an open bar for beer and wine during our time at each of the golf courses. Best of all, this PerryGolf vacation promises an ideal opportunity to join a group of fun, like-minded new friends.

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Date Golf Sightseeing Social & Events Lodging
Mar 23   Arrive Auckland / Fly to Queenstown Welcome Dinner at Rata Hotel St Moritz
Mar 24 Millbrook      
Mar 25   Milford Sound Fly / Cruise / Fly    
Mar 26 Jack’s Point      
Mar 27 Fly to Napier Porters Boutique Hotel
Mar 28 Cape Kidnappers   Craggy Range Wine Dinner   
Mar 29 Wairakei     Hilton Lake Taupo
Mar 30   Maori Cultural / Rotorua Te Puia    
Mar 31 Kinloch Maori Culinary Dinner Experience  
Apr 1   Hobbiton or Waitomo Caves   Te Arai Links
Apr 2 Te Arai – North*      
Apr 3 Te Arai – South*   Dinner Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Apr 4 Kauri Cliffs   Farewell Dinner
Apr 5   Depart Auckland    
*Play is riding with golf carts (included in program price) throughout, with exception of golf courses identified with an asterisk (*) where play will be walking only with caddies. Golf shoe spikes of any kind (including softspikes) are strictly prohibited at Te Arai Links - only spikeless footwear is allowed on both courses.

13 Nights | 8 Rounds | March 23 – April 5

 





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Detailed Itinerary

Monday, March 23

Arrive at Auckland Airport where you will collect your luggage and continue to the domestic terminal for the required flight to Queenstown, located on New Zealand’s South Island. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to relax at your accommodation, Hotel St Moritz.

SIGHTSEEING: Queenstown is reassured for its magnificent scenery, adventure opportunities and luxury lifestyle. Long summer days blonde the tussocks, throwing the hills open to mountain bikers and hikers. The brilliant reds and golds of autumn colour the trees, inspiring photographers and golfers alike. In winter, snow transforms the region into a remarkable alpine playground for skiers and snowboarders. Spring brings the spark of fresh green to the landscape, a time to celebrate life with a cruise on the lake or an invigorating bungy jump. In any season, you can count on stylish accommodation, designer shopping and marvellous cuisine experiences. Queenstown's compact downtown area is a cosmopolitan hub that's relaxed during the day and huge fun at night.

Welcome cocktails and dinner are included this evening, giving you an opportunity to meet your fellow travelers.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz – Alpine Suite Lakeview with Balcony

tuesday, March 24

GOLF: Today play Millbrook. This spectacular par 72 championship golf course, designed by New Zealand's renowned master golfer, Sir Bob Charles, is enjoyed by enthusiasts from around the world. Challenging for both higher and lower handicap golfers, the Millbrook Resort course is one of the most impressive international golf arenas in the world. Featuring impeccably groomed fairways and greens, demanding hazards, and meandering water courses, surrounded by the alpine backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range, golf at Millbrook Resort is an exhilarating experience.

SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTION: Enjoy today at your own leisure. There is so much to do and see in Queenstown for both the adventurous and not so adventurous! Morning at leisure to stroll around town and visit the nearby Queenstown Gardens. Consider boarding the vintage steamship, the TSS Earnslaw, and cruise across Lake Wakatipu to Walter Peak High Country Farm. Enjoy a quintessential Kiwi experience – a delicious gourmet BBQ lunch and a farm demo in a stunning lakeside setting.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz – Alpine Suite Lakeview with Balcony

Wednesday, March 25

SIGHTSEEING: Today you will enjoy a Fly/Cruise/Fly Milford Sound experience. There's a reason Milford Sound is called the 8th wonder of the world…and today you will discover why on this return scenic flight between Queenstown and Milford Sound and a scenic boat cruise along the fiord towards the Tasman Sea. Your 35-minute flight will take in many panoramic views of spectacular alpine scenery including glaciers, rivers, lakes and rainforest before landing at Milford Sound. A short transfer will then see you board a leisurely cruise on the fiord to the Tasman Sea. View the spectacular alpine scenery including waterfalls, rainforest and the towering peaks; and keep a lookout for wildlife including seals, dolphins and penguins when in season.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz – Alpine Suite Lakeview with Balcony

thursday, March 26

GOLF: Today play Jack’s Point. 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. It is designed to work with nature, not against it. Fairways are designed with minimal excavation and careful plantings to complement the natural environment, but also to give the golfer a fighting chance. Jack's Point is sited on the elbow of Lake Wakatipu and at the foot of the Remarkables mountain range. It’s the largest parcel of land to be comprehensively developed by one entity in the history of New Zealand..

SIGHTSEEING: Visit the quirky nearby village of Arrowtown before taking in a couple of boutique vineyards in the Gibbston and Bannockburn/Cromwell region. Considered one of the world's premier cool-climate wine regions, Central Otago boasts high-quality varietals including chardonnay, pinot gris, pinot noir and Riesling.

OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz – Alpine Suite Lakeview with Balcony

friday, March 27

Today you will check out of your hotel and return to the airport for your onward flights to Napier.

SIGHTSEEING: A coastal city on New Zealand's North Island, Napier is set amid the renowned wine-producing region of Hawke's Bay. Rebuilt after a 1931 earthquake, the city is known for art deco landmarks like the zigzag-patterned Daily Telegraph Building. Along the tree-lined waterfront promenade the Marine Parade, the Pania of the Reef statue depicting a Maori maiden, is a symbol of the city.

Napier's city centre has the feeling of a time capsule - the seamless line of 1930s architecture is quite extraordinary. One of the ways to enjoy the streetscape is on a self-guided walk - ask for a map at the information centre or at the Art Deco Trust.

Art Deco Tour. Napier is known as the Art Deco City. Walking tours, most conducted by the Art Deco Trust, operate daily and leave from the Marine Parade and proceed through Napier's Art Deco Quarter and a stylish retail shop. Delight in the decorative and colourful buildings - Napier is famous for its Jazz age architecture.

Later today, check in to your next accommodation, Porters Boutique Hotel.

OVERNIGHT: Porters Boutique Hotel – Premier King Room

saturday, March 28

GOLF: Today play Cape Kidnappers, a Tom Doak designed golf course which is consistently ranked amongst the world's most spectacular courses. The clever use of the layout is best seen from the air where Doak has used the natural landscape to craft some magnificent, memorable, and challenging golf holes. However, the Cape Kidnappers experience starts from the moment you drive in the entrance gate. What follows is a 10-kilometer drive (yes that is correct) leading you up to the shearing shed designed clubhouse. The long drive helps to build the anticipation of the day ahead as one passes through a pine plantation, a working cattle farm where sheep abound, across streams and along roads cut out from sheer faced cliffs.

SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTION: The Hawke’s Bay region is a foodie’s paradise with great local flavours to sample and enjoy.  The New Zealand Wine Centre can take you on a journey to learn about how the region’s wines are made and you can grab a packaged four course lunch option to sample the fine flavours.  You can also go on a bike tour to see Napier’s stunning views and vineyards to taste the premium wines. Hawkes's Bay Trails can offer beginner riders, keen cyclists, walkers and runners 180km of on-road and off-road trails where you will see everything from mountainous lookouts and beautiful lowland rivers to endangered wetland wildlife and the sweeping Hawkes's Bay coastline. 

This evening we will enjoy a dinner at a local winery.

OVERNIGHT: Porters Boutique Hotel – Premier King Room

sunday, March 29

Today we check out of our accommodation and continue our journey on the Napier to Taupo “highway”, a road of national significance, being one of the very first bridal tracks built in the 1800’s to connect the central North Island to the east coast. As we pass through native forest on our 3-hour journey, we will witness 1000 year old species of trees including Kauri, Rimu, Totora and Macrocarpa – all native trees to New Zealand and our Guardians of the Forest! We will arrive into Taupo and check into the Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel for three nights. You are greeted with majestic views overlooking Lake Taupo with its backdrop of the trio of mountains Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. As part of a volcanic plateau, formed by a super volcano which erupted 28,000 years ago, Lake Taupo itself is 150 metres deep and covers an area just under that of New York City!

GOLF: Today play Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary which sprawls over its expansive property using the natural contours to the fullest. Over 100 bunkers are carefully positioned to catch errant shots and cleverly placed water hazards provide both a visual beauty and challenge. Officially opened in 1970, the course lies on 450 acres of natural rolling countryside and was developed to meet the rigorous design standards required for world class championship competition.

Later today we will check into our next accommodation at Hilton Lake Taupo.

OVERNIGHT: Hilton Lake Taupo – Guest Room Plus

monday, March 30

SIGHTSEEING: A day in the region to visit the world-famous Huka Falls and a unique glass blowing gallery, as well as a visit to Rotorua to experience some local Maori culture where you will learn how New Zealand’s cultural mix has blended over two centuries to create a warm and hospitable nation of peoples.

OVERNIGHT: Hilton Lake Taupo– King Guest Room Plus

tuesday, March 31

GOLF: Today play The Kinloch Club. Designed by world renowned golfer and course designer, Jack Nicklaus and has been lauded for its quality design and testing challenge. Ideally situated in the central portion of the North Island, with spectacular views of Lake Taupo. At Kinloch, the land's characteristics feature fast-moving contours and knobs, and Nicklaus recreated that same look in the golf course. Many have described this links like layout as a course reminiscent of the coastal gems in Scotland.

SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTION: This beautiful resort and holiday base enjoys a scenic location on the shores of Lake Taupo, at the centre of the North Island. The town sits on a thermal belt, and visitors can see areas of boiling mud, steam and geysers north of the town at Wairakei Park and Orakei Korako. Thermal activity first attracted visitors during the 1880s, but today the town lures anglers from throughout the world with a plentiful supply of rainbow and brown trout. Lake Taupo is popular for swimming, boating, waterskiing, jetskiing, kayaking, rowing and scenic cruises, while thrillseekers can enjoy bungy jumping, tandem skydiving, jetboating and whitewater rafting. The spectacular Huka Falls and the Aratiatia Rapids lie to the north of the town, while to the south are the imposing mountains of the volcanic plateau and the skifields of Mount Ruapehu.

This evening we will enjoy a Maori Culinary Experience.

OVERNIGHT: Hilton Lake Taupo – King Guest Room Plus

wednesday, april 1

Today is a long day. Driving straight through from Taupo to Te Arai would take approximately 5-hours. In order to break up the journey, we will be stopping along the way for some of the area's most popular sightseeing.

SIGHTSEEING: As we drive north from Taupo to Te Arai, we will stop at Hobbiton for a tour of the movie set of Lord of the Rings where an incredible experience waits.

This evening we will check into our next accommodation at Te Arai Links.

OVERNIGHT: Te Arai Links – Super King Suite

thursday, april 2

GOLF: Today play Te Arai Links – North Course. According to course designer Tom Doak, "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 have to 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.  It is odd having to apologize for a golf course that ‘only’ features the ocean for seven of the 18 holes, but that is how spoiled golfers have become by the best of New Zealand’s modern golf courses. The North Course promises to be near the head of the class.

SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTIONS:

On-Property Activities
MASSAGE - Massages are available in your private accommodation. Massages range from 45mins to 90mins, and our experienced masseuse can tailor the treatment to your needs.
BEAUTY - A range of beauty services are available in your private accommodation. Choose from manicures, pedicures, or a wide range of facials.
YOGA - With a private instructor. In the privacy of your accommodation or a scenic location around Te Arai Links. Anything is possible, from sunrise yoga on the beach or a post-golf stretch session. Available for individuals or small groups.

OVERNIGHT: Te Arai Links – Super King Suite

friday, april 3

GOLF: Today play Te Arai Links – South Course. The South Course at Te Arai Links was designed by world renowned golf architects Coore & Crenshaw.  It is a uniquely special site for golf, comprised of sand dunes and landforms sculpted by the wind, adjacent to the sea. Te Arai’s landforms vary from heaving sand ridges and meandering valleys to rumpled contours reminiscent of the classic seaside links on which the game began. These contours are the foundation and inspiration for the golf holes of Te Arai Links. The holes are as varied in appearance and character as the land itself. There are highly individualistic, some might even say, quirky holes like the shortish par fours at three, six and sixteen, each reflecting the drama and unique character of the landforms that created their concepts. There are more traditional yet equally dramatic holes like the inland second, the tenth and eleventh; and there are the visually spectacular seaside holes at seven, eight, nine and fifteen through eighteen. There are lengthy holes and finesse holes. There are holes with varying shapes and sizes, with character and golf strategic are based upon the natural contours.  The South Course at Te Arai Links has sixteen ocean view golf holes and eight holes bordering directly on the sea making it a photogenic and visually stunning golf course.

SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTIONS:

Off-Property Activities

HIKES AND WALKING TRACKS - There are an array of hikes in the local area to suit all fitness levels.
SURFING - Whether you are a first-time surfer or a seasoned pro, the beautiful beaches of Te Arai and Mangawhai offer waves for all.
HORSE RIDING - Book a horseback adventure to really connect with the surrounding environment. Rides can be tailored to suit all guests, from slow and steady to fast and exhilarating.
PADDLE BOARDING AND KAYAKING - Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is safe, fun, and easy – and it’s the perfect way to experience our beautiful coastline from a whole new perspective.

Later we leave Te Arai Links and continue north for a 2.5 hour drive to our most northern stay of the tour, the Bay of Islands awaits. The final piece of a New Zealand itinerary, as a tried and tested knockout punch to complete an incredible tour is a stay at the Rosewood Kauri Cliffs Lodge.

OVERNIGHT: Rosewood Kauri Cliffs – Grand Ocean View Junior Suite

saturday, april 4

GOLF: Today play Kauri Cliffs. This world class course also offers unparalleled spectacular ocean views. Situated high above the ocean on 4,000 acres of working farmland, 15 of the holes look out on the Pacific Ocean. Immaculately presented, it is a fantastic experience to play, and the memories will last forever. The inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland as this magnificent course is presented in a natural setting. Fred Couples and Michael Campbell battled here in a Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf match.

SIGHTSEEING SUGGESTION: There are an abundance of activities on site ranging from horse riding, surf casting, walking, biking, or simply chilling out in the spa or by the swimming pool.

This evening we join together for our Farewell Dinner.

OVERNIGHT: Rosewood Kauri Cliffs – Grand Ocean View Junior Suite

sunday, april 5

After breakfast, check out and transfer 4-hours back to Auckland Airport for homeward flights, or you may consider extending your stay a couple of nights out on Waiheke Island or in the city of Auckland with a game of golf at the Royal Auckland Golf Club or Alister MacKenzie designed Titirangi.

Golf Schedule

Millbrook Golf Resort image

Designed by internationally renowned New Zealand professional golfer and former British Open winner, Sir Bob Charles. Millbrook's golf course is an exceptional golfing experience, set against a spectacular alpine backdrop and fashioned from the original terrain, this course provides exciting and demanding golf. The 6th hole on the Cornet nine is a classic example of the options Charles gives golfers. A wide fairway off the tee splits closer to the green, providing risk and reward.

Jack's Point image

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. It is designed to work with nature, not against it. Fairways are designed with minimal excavation and careful plantings to complement the natural environment, but also to give the golfer a fighting chance. A truly exciting course that thrills all the senses and is enriched by fescue fairways of the highest quality.

Cape Kidnappers image

Renowned architect Tom Doak's first project outside of the U.S., Cape Kidnappers is perched on fingers of land nearly 500 feet above Hawke's Bay. This vertigo-inducing course, creased by ravines and patrolled by gannets, belongs more to Heaven than Earth. It is seaside golf at its finest. You'll hit heroic shots over the tops of tea trees, and play cautiously along the edges of deep ravines. Every hole has a view of the Bay. Enjoy your game and enjoy the setting. It's unique!

WEBCAST - A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Cape Kidnappers & Kauri Cliffs" ~ Defining Luxury in New Zealand

Wairakei International image

The best inland course in the country, it has been rated by Golf Digest in the top 100 in the world. It provides everything one could wish for in a golf course. The signature hole is the 615 par 5 14th, aptly named 'The Rogue', a very demanding hole.Located in the Lake Taupo region, the course winds through a wildlife sanctuary and features many different varieties of birds. Fairways lined with dense strands of tall trees. The golf course fits naturally among the bush.

Kinloch image

Ideally situated in the central portion of the North Island, with spectacular views of Lake Taupo. At Kinloch, the land's characteristics feature fast-moving contours and knobs, and Nicklaus recreated that same look in the golf course. Many have described this links like layout as a course reminiscent of the coastal gems in Scotland, the birthplace of the game. No. 11 is a brilliant par-3, deep bunkers around a sliver of a green that widens from left-to-right.

Te Arai Links - North Course image

According to course designer Tom Doak, "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 have to 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.  It is odd having to apologize for a golf course that ‘only’ features the ocean for seven of the 18 holes, but that is how spoiled golfers have become by the best of New Zealand’s modern golf courses. The North Course promises to be near the head of the class.

Te Arai Links - South Course image

The South Course at Te Arai Links was designed by world renowned golf architects Coore & Crenshaw.  It is a uniquely special site for golf, comprised of sand dunes and landforms sculpted by the wind, adjacent to the sea. Te Arai’s landforms vary from heaving sand ridges and meandering valleys to rumpled contours reminiscent of the classic seaside links on which the game began. These contours are the foundation and inspiration for the golf holes of Te Arai Links. The holes are as varied in appearance and character as the land itself. There are highly individualistic, some might even say, quirky holes like the shortish par fours at three, six and sixteen, each reflecting the drama and unique character of the landforms that created their concepts. There are more traditional yet equally dramatic holes like the inland second, the tenth and eleventh; and there are the visually spectacular seaside holes at seven, eight, nine and fifteen through eighteen. There are lengthy holes and finesse holes. There are holes with varying shapes and sizes, with character and golf strategic are based upon the natural contours.  The South Course at Te Arai Links has sixteen ocean view golf holes and eight holes bordering directly on the sea making it a photogenic and visually stunning golf course.

Kauri Cliffs image

This world class course also offers unparalleled spectacular ocean views. Situated high above the ocean on 4,000 acres of working farmland, 15 of the holes look out on the Pacific Ocean. Immaculately presented, it is a fantastic experience to play and the memories will last forever. The inland holes wind through marsh, forest and famland as this magnificent course is presented in a natural setting. Fred Couples and Michael Campbell battled here in a Shell’s Wonderful World of Golf match.

WEBCAST - A Greenside Chat: "The Story of Cape Kidnappers & Kauri Cliffs" ~ Defining Luxury in New Zealand

Accommodations

Hotel St Moritz image

Idyllically situated in Queenstown, New Zealand, overlooking Lake Wakatipu to The Remarkables mountain range, Hotel St Moritz embodies the spirit of its location. Its architecture and interiors offer intriguing works of art, bespoke furniture and refreshing colours, which highlight the unique charm of the place and the serenity of its surroundings. Decorated with style and elegance, its spacious rooms provide the same sense of calm and serenity. The blend of textures, colours and light combine to make this alpine residence a unique haven where sensorial delights await you.

Porters Boutique Hotel image

Nestled in the heart of the charming Havelock North village and surrounded by the majestic hills of Hawke’s Bay, Porters Boutique Hotel offers unique luxury accommodation. Relax in elegantly appointed guest rooms, complete with plush, classic furnishings and adorned with original local artwork. Enjoy attentive luxury service and full amenities within a stylish, intimate space that reflects the beauty and grandeur of the breathtaking Hawke’s Bay region.



Hilton Lake Taupo Hotel image

Hilton Lake Taupo hotel is located on the Napier-Taupo Highway, just minutes from the town centre and 15 minutes from Taupo airport and features sweeping views over the largest lake in New Zealand 'and Tongariro National Park. The original Terraces Hotel, built in 1889, forms the Heritage Wing with rooms that feature private balconies offering views of Lake Taupo or the picturesque Thermal Springs. The new Mountain Wing features 113 Guest Rooms, 23 suites, all rooms benefit from wireless internet access and complimentary use of the fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool.



Te Arai Links image

Positioned alongside a pristine New Zealand coastline, Te Arai Links promises to be a world class golf destination, boasting two pure links golf courses designed by Tom Doak and the other by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw. The Suites at Te Arai Links are luxurious in design and offer 45m2 (484sf) of beautifully appointed space with contemporary details. The Suites offer lovely views of the South Course and in some instances views of the Pacific Ocean and islands beyond. Located just a short walk from the South Clubhouse, Pizza Barn and practice facilities, the Suites are located in the heart of the property. Architecturally designed by Studio John Irving and interior design by Jenni Kayne these well-proportioned rooms come in two layouts, one king size bed or two queen beds.



Rosewood Kauri Cliffs image

The lodge and course at Kauri Cliffs are situated on the truly spectacular Pacific Ocean coast, a little north of the Bay of Islands. Kauri Cliffs opened in February 2001. The main building boasts a large dining room, lounge, card room and tiger room named after the resort owner's affectionate moniker. All rooms in the main building have open fireplaces, and elegant furnishings, featuring English, Italian and Spanish antiques. All the artwork has originated in New Zealand. Adjacent to the main building is the accommodation. Sixteen rooms feature in eight separate cottages looking from the edge of native New Zealand forest, across the golf course to the Pacific Ocean and coastal islands. Each room has a private veranda, large lounge and bathroom, TV, open fireplace ad full his and hers walk-in wardrobe. Facilities at Kauri Cliffs include golf, a spa, heated pool, hunting, kayaking, a gymnasium, business centre, two tennis courts, various nature trails and three easily accessible private beaches. Dining at Kauri Cliffs is a la carte and there are several dining areas away from the main dining room.



Ground Transportation

Your local ground transportation will be provided throughout by comfortable air conditioned motorcoaches ensuring a relaxing and safe travel environment. Your PerryGolf Host will accompany you throughout the tour and be present at all social functions, taking care of the finer details. This way you can relax with complete confidence that the logistics of your vacation are in expert hands. Your PerryGolf Host will be accompanied by a local English speaking guide as appropriate to the schedule.

Non Golfers will typically have organized touring options on golf days and dependent on the final numbers, an additional driver/guide may be added as required.

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Tour Pricing Per Guest

Golfer: $23,495 | Non-Golfer: $17,995

IMPORTANT : Please review the PerryGolf Travel Insurance



Tour Inclusions

  • Thirteen (13) nights' accommodations in specified category (as listed in itinerary) rooms in 4 and 5 star hotels based on twin occupancy
  • Full Breakfast daily
  • Five (5) included dinners. Five (5) included lunches. Select beer, wine, spirits & soft drinks with included dinners/lunches
  • One (1) wine tasting
  • Snack lunches at golf courses
  • Green fees for eight (8) rounds of golf including shared electric golf cart (both rounds at Te Arai are walking only)
  • Two (2) internal New Zealand flights: March 23 (AKL - ZQN) and March 27 (ZQN - NPE)
  • All privately guided sightseeing tours and admission charges
  • All airport transfers and ground transportation
  • Local English speaking guides
  • Services of PerryGolf Tour Host/Manager throughout
  • All local taxes service charges and gratuities on included items
  • Caddie fees and standard gratuities for two rounds of golf: Te Arai Links - North and Te Arai Links - South

Not Included

Airfare to/from New Zealand, airport taxes, visa fees | Drinks and meals other than specified | Personal expenses

Important Information

Golf Handicap Limit: The golf courses we play around the world offer varying challenges. Players often require to be of a certain standard to properly and fully experience them in the company of likeminded fellow golfers. We therefore set a maximum permitted golf handicap to participate on our tours and cruises; The maximums are 28 for men and 36 for ladies.

Golf Courses: The included list may be subject to change in the event of any club accepting any conflicting national or international event, or for any other reason. Should such a situation occur, PerryGolf will endeavour to book a course of comparable standard, and all booked guests would be notified of the change and replacement venue at the earliest opportunity.

Te Arai Links is a walking-only facility, meaning there are no golf carts available for hire. Play on these two courses will be walking only with caddies. Golf shoe spikes of any kind (including softspikes) are strictly prohibited - only spikeless footwear is allowed on both courses.

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