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Sample some of New Zealand’s most luxurious golfing 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.
- 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 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 NZ for help planning your luxury New Zealand golf touring vacation. |
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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 Paihia is a good place to be based for your Bay of Islands experience.
Take a relaxing walk along unspoilt beaches, take 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. | | | | | 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. This property could be the ultimate in splendour and tranquility. | | | | | 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 | |  With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and plenty of options for adventure, Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations. | | | | | 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. This property could be the ultimate in splendour and tranquility. | | | | | 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 | | | With its unique volcanic landscape, living Maori culture, natural hot springs and plenty of options for adventure, Rotorua is one of New Zealand's most famous destinations. | | | | | 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. This property could be the ultimate in splendour and tranquility. | | | | | 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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