This 11 night / 6 round trip covers the North and South Islands with golf and accommodations in Auckland, Taupo, Napier, Queenstown, and Christchurch.
Sample Itinerary in Brief
| Day 1: |
US Depart |
|
| Day 2: | ||
| Day 3: |
Auckland |
The Langham Auckland |
| Day 4: |
Gulf Harbour |
The Langham Auckland |
| Day 5: |
Taupo |
Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort |
| Day 6: |
Wairakei International |
Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort |
| Day 7: |
Napier |
The Crown Hotel |
| Day 8: |
Cape Kidnappers |
The Crown Hotel |
| Day 9: |
Queenstown |
Hotel St Moritz |
| Day 10: |
Jacks Point |
Hotel St Moritz |
| Day 11: |
Millbrook |
Hotel St Moritz |
| Day 12: |
Christchurch |
Peppers Clearwater Resort |
| Day 13: |
Clearwater |
Peppers Clearwater Resort |
| Day 14: |
Depart New Zealand |
<Day 3 2 nights ~ The Langham Auckland
Bed & Breakfast.
<Day 4 ~ Gulf Harbour Country Club
Today play Gulf Harbour (tbc). A spectacular Robert Trent Jones (Jnr) designed course. Situated on a peninsula with 360 degree views of the Hauraki Gulf, home of the America's Cup in 2000 and 2003. The course has a great variety of holes, superb bunkering and enough challenge for even the best golfers. A choice of several tees makes it playable for every level of golfer. Host to 1998 World Cup of Golf and 2005 NZ Open.
<Day 5 2 nights ~ Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort
Bed & Breakfast.
Your Itinerary
Situated right on the foreshore of world famous Lake Taupo renowned for its scenery and fabulous fishing. The hotel has unsurpassed views of the lake and the majestic mountains of the central plateau. Just minutes away from the township of Taupo and the many local attractions and activities the region has to offer. The luxurious Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort with it's lakeside ambience offers 51 rooms. The hotel facilities include a tennis court, heated swimming pool, sauna and the unique hot grotto plunge pool. The hotel boasts two award winning restaurants, Edgewater and Peppers Brasserie, both offering fantastic lake views and superb dining. Relax at the lakefront bar and watch the magic sunsets Taupo so often displays. The resort also has four conference venues, providing the perfect setting for up to 250 people.<Day 6 ~ Wairakei International
Today play Wairakei International (tbc). 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.
<Day 7 2 nights ~ The Crown Hotel
Bed & Breakfast.
Your Itinerary
The Crown Hotel Port Ahuriri overlooks the waterfront in the village of Ahuriri, Napier. The hotel offers premier accommodation and conference facilities in a luxurious seaside setting. The hotel has 27 stylish and unique guest suites, ranging from studios to two bedroom luxury apartments. The heritage suites and conference facilities, located in the original 1932 Crown Hotel Building, have been lovingly restored to reflect the history and style of the Art Deco era. Adjacent to the original building sits a newly constructed three-storey complex which features studios and suites with stunning ocean views, contemporary furnishings and a range of amenities. Together these architectural elements combine to create a hotel with a unique blend of history and contemporary style.<Day 8 ~ Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
Today play Cape Kidnappers (tbc). Renowned architect Tom Doak's first project outside of the U.S.A., Cape Kidnappers is perched on fingers of land nearly 500 feet above Hawke 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. You will never play golf somewhere like this again.
<Day 9 3 nights ~ Hotel St Moritz
Bed & Breakfast.
Your Itinerary
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.<Day 10 ~ Jacks Point
Play today at Jacks Point (tbc). 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. Cart is included in the green fee.
<Day 11 ~ Millbrook Resort
Today play at Millbrook (tbc). 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 Remarkables Course offers a memorable golfing challenge with panoramic views of Millbrook and the Remarkables.
<Day 12 2 nights ~ Peppers Clearwater Resort
(tbc).
Your Itinerary
Peppers Clearwater Resort is a stunning new waterfront residential, golf and resort community, just a 15 minute drive from the beautiful city of Christchurch. These elegant and modern lakeside accommodations welcome privacy, relaxation, and refined entertaining. Guest rooms and suites, villas in a contemporary boathouse design, and the 2 bedroom Terrace Apartments each with a cozy fireplace, all offer marvelous lake and fairway views. The award winning fine dining Lakes Restaurant offers superb lake and mountain views. Natural spring-fed streams meander through the resort teeming with wild Brown and Rainbow Trout. Fly fishers are challenged to test their skill and luck! Tennis, mountain biking, and strolling the resort's walking paths are other pleasant pastimes you'll enjoy.<Day 13 ~ Clearwater Country Club
Today play Clearwater (tbc). Clearwater Golf Club has proven itself as a professional golf venue for more than a decade. Designed by John Darby and Bob Charles, the club has hosted the New Zealand Open and the New Zealand PGA Championship on multiple occasions. Laid out on a massive 465 acre property north of Christchurch, the course is routed around lakes and streams that bring water into play on more than half the holes. The par four 18th is considered to be one of the best home holes in New Zealand playing from an elevated tee to a fairway bordered by water and to a green guarded by water on three sides. The course is complemented by a superb practice area a fleet of modern electric golf carts equipped with GPS.
Sample Detailed Itinerary
Day 1:
This evening depart the United States. You will travel over the International Date Line and arrive in New Zealand two days after your departure.
Day 2:
Day 3:
Sightseeing Suggestion: Auckland - Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping, you're beginning to get the picture of Auckland. Auckland's blend of islands, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world.
On arrival at Airport you will be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.
OVERNIGHT: The Langham Auckland - Club Room
Day 4: Gulf Harbour
Today play Gulf Harbour (tbc). A spectacular Robert Trent Jones (Jnr) designed course. Situated on a peninsula with 360 degree views of the Hauraki Gulf, home of the America's Cup in 2000 and 2003. The course has a great variety of holes, superb bunkering and enough challenge for even the best golfers. A choice of several tees makes it playable for every level of golfer. Host to 1998 World Cup of Golf and 2005 NZ Open.
OVERNIGHT: The Langham Auckland - Club Room
Day 5:
Sightseeing Suggestion:Taupo. 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.
OVERNIGHT: Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort - Lakeview Room
Day 6: Wairakei International
Today play Wairakei International (tbc). 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.
OVERNIGHT: Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort - Lakeview Room
Day 7:
Sightseeing Suggestion: 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.
OVERNIGHT: The Crown Hotel - Studio Room
Day 8: Cape Kidnappers
Today play Cape Kidnappers (tbc). Renowned architect Tom Doak's first project outside of the U.S.A., Cape Kidnappers is perched on fingers of land nearly 500 feet above Hawke 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. You will never play golf somewhere like this again.
OVERNIGHT: The Crown Hotel - Studio Room
Day 9:
Sightseeing Suggestion: Queenstown. Treasured 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.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz - Alpine Suite
Day 10: Jacks Point
Play today at Jacks Point (tbc). 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. Cart is included in the green fee.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz - Alpine Suite
Day 11: Millbrook
Today play at Millbrook (tbc). 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 Remarkables Course offers a memorable golfing challenge with panoramic views of Millbrook and the Remarkables.
OVERNIGHT: Hotel St Moritz - Alpine Suite
Day 12:
Sightseeing Suggestion: City Sights Tour: Four outstanding things to do in Christchurch in one day. First the International Antarctic Centre, experience the Antarctic first hand. Take a ride on the Christchurch Tram which weaves through the Central City. Visit the Willowbank Wildlife Reserve and finish up at the Christchurch Gondola, where after a cable car ride to the summit, be treated to breathtaking 360 degree views of Christchurch.
OVERNIGHT: Peppers Clearwater Resort - Lake View Suite
Day 13: Clearwater
Today play Clearwater (tbc). Clearwater Golf Club has proven itself as a professional golf venue for more than a decade. Designed by John Darby and Bob Charles, the club has hosted the New Zealand Open and the New Zealand PGA Championship on multiple occasions. Laid out on a massive 465 acre property north of Christchurch, the course is routed around lakes and streams that bring water into play on more than half the holes. The par four 18th is considered to be one of the best home holes in New Zealand playing from an elevated tee to a fairway bordered by water and to a green guarded by water on three sides. The course is complemented by a superb practice area a fleet of modern electric golf carts equipped with GPS.
OVERNIGHT: Peppers Clearwater Resort - Lake View Suite
Day 14:
Depart New Zealand from the Airport. You will cross the International Date Line and arrive in the US on the same date as departing New Zealand.
Golf Schedule
Gulf Harbour
A spectacular Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed course. Situated on a peninsula with 360 degree views of the Hauraki Gulf, which was home of the America's Cup in 2000 and 2003. The course has a great variety of holes, superb bunkering and enough challenge for even the best golfers. A choice of several tees makes it playable and enjoyable for every level of golfer. Host to 1998 World Cup of Golf and multiple New Zealand Opens.
Wairakei International
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.
Cape Kidnappers
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!
Jacks 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. A truly exciting course that thrills all the senses and is enriched by fescue fairways of the highest quality.
Millbrook
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.
Clearwater
Clearwater Golf Club has proven itself as a professional golf venue for more than a decade. Designed by John Darby and Bob Charles, the club has hosted the New Zealand Open and the New Zealand PGA Championship on multiple occasions. Laid out on a massive 465 acre property north of Christchurch, the course is routed around lakes and streams that bring water into play on more than half the holes. The par four 18th is considered to be one of the best home holes in New Zealand playing from an elevated tee to a fairway bordered by water and to a green guarded by water on three sides. The course is complemented by a superb practice area a fleet of modern electric golf carts equipped with GPS.
Accommodations
The Langham Auckland
The Langham Hotel Auckland embodies the enchanting hospitality and timeless elegance of the original Langham grand hotel. Distinguished among Auckland hotels, the five-star Langham Hotel Auckland is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of this vibrant city with the best rate guarantee online.The seasoned traveller will appreciate The Langham Auckland Hotel for both its classic charm and innovative amenities, including complimentary Wifi in all areas of the hotel, so you can stay connected.
Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort
Situated right on the foreshore of world famous Lake Taupo renowned for its scenery and fabulous fishing. The hotel has unsurpassed views of the lake and the majestic mountains of the central plateau. Just minutes away from the township of Taupo and the many local attractions and activities the region has to offer. The luxurious Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort with it's lakeside ambience offers 51 rooms. The hotel facilities include a tennis court, heated swimming pool, sauna and the unique hot grotto plunge pool. The hotel boasts two award winning restaurants, Edgewater and Peppers Brasserie, both offering fantastic lake views and superb dining. Relax at the lakefront bar and watch the magic sunsets Taupo so often displays. The resort also has four conference venues, providing the perfect setting for up to 250 people.
The Crown Hotel
The Crown Hotel Port Ahuriri overlooks the waterfront in the village of Ahuriri, Napier. The hotel offers premier accommodation and conference facilities in a luxurious seaside setting. The hotel has 27 stylish and unique guest suites, ranging from studios to two bedroom luxury apartments. The heritage suites and conference facilities, located in the original 1932 Crown Hotel Building, have been lovingly restored to reflect the history and style of the Art Deco era. Adjacent to the original building sits a newly constructed three-storey complex which features studios and suites with stunning ocean views, contemporary furnishings and a range of amenities. Together these architectural elements combine to create a hotel with a unique blend of history and contemporary style.
Hotel St Moritz
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.
Peppers Clearwater Resort
Peppers Clearwater Resort is a stunning new waterfront residential, golf and resort community, just a 15 minute drive from the beautiful city of Christchurch. These elegant and modern lakeside accommodations welcome privacy, relaxation, and refined entertaining. Guest rooms and suites, villas in a contemporary boathouse design, and the 2 bedroom Terrace Apartments each with a cozy fireplace, all offer marvelous lake and fairway views. The award winning fine dining Lakes Restaurant offers superb lake and mountain views. Natural spring-fed streams meander through the resort teeming with wild Brown and Rainbow Trout. Fly fishers are challenged to test their skill and luck! Tennis, mountain biking, and strolling the resort's walking paths are other pleasant pastimes you'll enjoy.
Ground Transportation
Hyundai iMax Minivan
New Zealand
Avis: Hyundai iMax Minivan or similar with automatic transmission, unlimited mileage, zero liability, and free additional drivers. Additional charges may apply for airport fees, one ways drop offs and remote locations.
Gulf Harbour by Gary Lisbon
Manuels - exterior
Wairakei International
Crown Hotel - exterior
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