 Golf Vacation Packages Luxury Golf Resorts  Motorhome Itineraries NZ Natures Best New Zealand Unique New Zealand Wild South Island Holiday Honeymoon Packages Family Hip Holidays Luxury Golf ResortsNORTH + SOUTH ISLAND | 14 DAYS Luxury Golf Resorts New Zealand - all self-drive or with private driver- Talk to us about a perfect golfing holiday itinerary for you. Sample some of New Zealand’s most luxurious golf resorts destinations and famous courses with this self-drive golf vacation itinerary, featuring very special accommodation: - From Auckland, travel north to Matauri Bay in the beautiful Bay of Islands.
- Tee off at Kauri Cliffs, one of the world's top courses and golf resort in New Zealand.
- Next head to Rotorua,with its fascinating Maori culture and volcanic activity (one course even has a steaming lake and bubbly mud pool).
- Then it's off to Queenstown and the Millbrook Golf Resort, set amid mountain splendour, and on to Terrace Downs, nestled near the majestic Southern Alps.
- And finish up in Christchurch, where there is an opportunity for a day trip to the charming village of Akaroa.
On the way, you will enjoy outings and scenic flights over volcanoes, mountains, fiords and glaciers. All lodges have been chosen for their charm, character, and fastidious attention to detail. Contact GUEST New Zealand for help planning your luxury New Zealand golf resort holiday.
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| | ITINERARY: | | DAY 1: | Auckland | | | | DAY 2: | Auckland | Bush and Beach Tours | | | DAY 3: | Kerikeri | | | | DAY 4: | Kerikeri | Scenic Flight Tour Cape Reiniga | | | DAY 5: | Kerikeri | | | | DAY 6: | Rotorua | Waitomo Caves and Tour | | | DAY 7: | Rotorua | | | | DAY 8: | Rotorua | Scenic Flight or White Island | | | DAY 9: | Queenstown | | | | DAY 10: | Queenstown | Fiordland scenic tour | | | DAY 11: | Methven | | | | DAY 12: | Methven | Hot Air Ballooning Safari | | | DAY 13: | Christchurch | | | | DAY 14: | Christchurch | |
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| Paihia |  |  Paihia is known as the jewel of the magnificent Bay of Islands. With shimmering safe waters and superb beaches, this is a great base for your Bay of Islands experience. Take a relaxing walk along unspoilt beaches, enjoy a guided tour through historical sites or go fishing. If adventure is what you seek, perhaps try skydiving, parasailing, scuba diving or kayaking. Paihia is the place of friendly locals, happy cafés and people enjoying life. Whether it is swimming with delightful dolphins, taking in a spot of retail therapy or just lazing under a tree, Paihia is the place for it. | | | | | Salt Air | |  Salt Air is a New Zealand Air Service Operator offering spectacular aeroplane or helicopter scenic flights around New Zealand's maritime playground the Bay of Islands and Northland as well as charter flights to any destination within New Zealand. | | | | | Kauri Cliffs Golf Resort | |  Set on 6,000 acres, Kauri Cliffs is a world renowned Golf Course and Lodge near Matauri Bay, Northland. The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands. | | | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | |  A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Waitomo | |  The Waitomo region has two spectacular landscapes - one above ground, the other below. In both cases, nature has been generous.On the lush surface, the scenery is green to the extreme. Fertile soils, reliable rainfall and kind temperatures have created a pastoral heaven.Below the surface, miracles have been wrought with water and limestone. Vast cave systems, huge sink holes and underground streams provide huge scope for adventure. This is the place for Black water rafting and the famous Waitomo Glowworm caves. | | | | | Waitomo Caves and Tours | |  The Waitomo Caves are unique to New Zealand where thousands of glowworms (Arachnocampa Luminosa) radiate luminescent light. | | | | | | | Treetops Lodge | |  Treetops Lodge & Estate is a world-class luxury accommodation built of slate, stone and wood. The lodge is set in 2,500 acres of secluded native forest and game reserve, with seven trout filled streams, four lakes, over 70 kilometres of hiking trails, mountain bike riding and horse riding. | | | | | Air New Zealand | |  Air New Zealand’s domestic network offers flights between all major cities and most provincial towns in New Zealand several times each day with a fleet of modern and spacious aircraft. Let Guest New Zealand make all flight bookings at a time to suit your itinerary and provide you with all ticketing and transfers details. | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Rotorua | |  The people of Rotorua like to talk of five spirits. You can feel the spirit of the earth, as it rumbles beneath your feet and escapes, hissing, through fumaroles and geysers. You can witness the spirit of Maori culture, with authentic village and performance experiences. Plan on soaking in a natural hot spring or having a relaxing massage - rejuvenate your body and mind for outdoor adventures - trout fishing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. If it's excitement you crave, challenge your spirit with adrenalin-charged extreme activities such as sky-diving, jet boating and zorbing. | | | | | Treetops Lodge | | | Treetops Lodge & Estate is a world-class luxury accommodation built of slate, stone and wood. The lodge is set in 2,500 acres of secluded native forest and game reserve, with seven trout filled streams, four lakes, over 70 kilometres of hiking trails, mountain bike riding and horse riding. | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Rotorua | | | The people of Rotorua like to talk of five spirits. You can feel the spirit of the earth, as it rumbles beneath your feet and escapes, hissing, through fumaroles and geysers. You can witness the spirit of Maori culture, with authentic village and performance experiences. Plan on soaking in a natural hot spring or having a relaxing massage - rejuvenate your body and mind for outdoor adventures - trout fishing, kayaking, waterskiing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking. If it's excitement you crave, challenge your spirit with adrenalin-charged extreme activities such as sky-diving, jet boating and zorbing. | | | | | Volcanic Air Safaris | |  Volcanic Air Safaris is based at the Rotorua City lakefront on the shores of Lake Rotorua and offers an extensive range of scenic flights by Helicopter or Floatplane. From the skies, visitors may view the spectacular natural features of Rotorua, Mount Maunganui and the central North Island Region. | | | | | | | Treetops Lodge | | | Treetops Lodge & Estate is a world-class luxury accommodation built of slate, stone and wood. The lodge is set in 2,500 acres of secluded native forest and game reserve, with seven trout filled streams, four lakes, over 70 kilometres of hiking trails, mountain bike riding and horse riding. | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
| Methven | |  Methven is at the heart of a whole host of activities and experiences including: fabulous subalpine and scenic walkways, six challenging country golf courses and one of New Zealand’s best international golf resorts, hot air ballooning over the Canterbury Plains with views to the Southern Alps, experience a scenic flight by helicopter over the spectacular Canterbury High Country, jet boat up the spectacular Rakaia Gorge or a wild river raft on the Rangitata River, dare yourself and enjoy the extreme views and adrenlin charge of a tandem skydive, a 4WD journey through some of Canterbury’s most unique locations. | | | | | Aoraki Ballooning | |  The Canterbury Plains are the finest place in New Zealand for Hot Air Ballooning. Nestled well inland, the prevailing breeze from the Southern Alps gently ushers flights out across the Plains, which are renowned for the many varieties of arable crops and sheep, deer, beef, dairy cattle, even llama, alpacas, and ostriches! | | | | | | | Terrace Downs Golf Resort | |  Located in one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth, at the base of Mt Hutt overlooking the Rakaia Gorge; Terrace Downs offers an incomparable luxury leisure experience. Its 550 acres of unique New Zealand High Country provide peace and seclusion just 50 minutes’ drive from Christchurch Airport. | | | | | Mid Size | Full Size 4-Wheel Drive | | | A self-drive holiday is one if the most relaxing ways to experience New Zealand's landscape and lifestyle. Many of our roads are very scenic and traffic is low outside of the main cities when compared to international standards. Motorways take you in and out of the main cities but once on the open road, you will find plenty of opportunities to stop and take in the sights as you please. | |
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Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands, one of which is Waiheke Island, only a short ferry ride away. 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 is New Zealand's largest city and has the main international airport in New Zealand. Two domestic terminals allow frequent and accessible flights throughout the country. Auckland is a sophisticated waterfront city offering fabulous aquatic activities and sublime dining experiences.
Orchards line the road leading into Kerikeri with roadside stalls offer the chance to buy seasonal fruit. While travelling through, look for signs pointing the way to artists’ studios – it is a fact that the resident potters and painters of this area have provided it's creative edge. The actual town is full of galleries, cafés and gourmet food shops. This contemporary flavour provides a contrast to an area cloaked in history. Included in your travel plans should be a visit to New Zealand's oldest house (Kemp House built in 1821) and the Stone Store (1832). At the Kerikeri basin, you can see the remains of the terraced pa site, Kororipo. Other local attractions include a replica pre-European Maori village and the walk to Rainbow Falls.
Queenstown, New Zealand is commonly referred to as the ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ and deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities. Larger-than-life scenery - From crystal clear Lake Wakatipu across to The Remarkables mountain range, Queenstown's environment is majestic and awe-inspiring. Catch the gondola up Bob's Peak to discover this view, take a trip across the lake on the TSS Earnslaw to Walter Peak Station, join a fabulous wine tour and sample fantastic cuisine from world-class restaurants. Both night and day, you can absorb the fantastic alpine atmosphere this town is famous for.
Fiordland comprises 1.2 million hectares of pristine national heritage park and provides a variety of outdoor activity such as trout fishing, kayaking and bush walks. Firodland is also blessed with exotic wildlife, including penguin which breed in the bush along the coast. The power of Fiordlands scenery never fails to enthrall travellers. Waterfalls tumble hundreds of metres into massive fiords; ancient rainforest clings impossibly to the mountains; shimmering lakes and granite peaks look the same today as they did a thousand years ago.
Although the central business district of Christchurch is undergoing exciting renovations, the city still lives up to it's name as a 'Garden City'. Travellers will be surprised and delighted with innovative eating options both in central Christchurch and on the outskirts. Outdoor markets with fresh local produce still abound and Christchurch's best shopping boutiques continue to thrive. Christchurch is spoilt with a big bountiful backyard from magnificent alpine heights, broad expansive plains, fresh snow-fed rivers, volcanic peninsulas to luxury pockets of wineries, hot pools and a breathtaking coastline.
