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Tour some of New Zealand’s best golf courses on this varied holiday itinerary that combines scenic highlights with stunning NZ golf experiences:
- Start off in Auckland with its sparkling harbour, then travel north to Kauri Cliffs - judged one of the world's top courses.
- Enjoy the beautiful Bay of Islands.
- Then travel to Rotorua with its fascinating Maori culture and volcanic activity. One course even features a steaming lake and bubbling mud pool!
- Now jet south to cool off amid mountain splendour at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown - where President Clinton played.
- On to Terrace Downs, nestled next to the majestic Southern Alps.
- And finish up in Christchurch, hometown of famous lefthander Bob Charles.
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Auckland | Sailing tour Auckland | | | DAY 2: |
Auckland | | | | DAY 3: |
Kerikeri | Scenic Flight Tour Cape Reiniga | | | DAY 4: |
Kerikeri | | | | DAY 5: |
Kerikeri | Bay of Islands Dolphine Cruises | | | DAY 6: |
Rotorua | | | | DAY 7: |
Rotorua | Te Puia Maori Hangi | | | 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 | Canterbury Sightseeing Tour |
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| 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! | | | | | | | Quickenberry Boutique Lodge | |  Quickenberry Boutique Lodge is a lovely small lodge in a beautiful setting only one hour's drive from Christchurch at the Terrace Downs Golf Resort. It is located on the doorstep of an exciting and largely unspoilt und undiscovered adventure playground. | | | | | Full Size Sedan | |  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. | |
| Christchurch | |  The Garden City of Christchurch is a stylish, understated boutique city where you can wander through the central city and uncover contemporary galleries, outdoor markets, hidden urban laneways, riverside restaurants featuring fresh local produce and some of Christchurch's best shopping boutiques.
The Avon River winds its way through the city and provides a lovely ambience for alfresco dining. The museum, art centre and cathedral are all within walking distance of each other, or you can take a round trip in the City's tram and disembark where you wish. If you're here for a few days or more, visit the beautiful seaside town of Sumner, or go north to visit Canterbury's premium vineyards. | | | | | The George Hotel | |  The George provides luxury boutique hotel hospitality in the heart of Christchurch, an elegant English style garden city. The hotel is renowned for its chic, luxurious style, passionate attention to detail and warm,friendly personalised service. This small elegant hotel features picturesque views over expansive Hagley Park and the Avon River. | | | | | | | Full Size Sedan | | | 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. | |
| Christchurch | | | The Garden City of Christchurch is a stylish, understated boutique city where you can wander through the central city and uncover contemporary galleries, outdoor markets, hidden urban laneways, riverside restaurants featuring fresh local produce and some of Christchurch's best shopping boutiques.
The Avon River winds its way through the city and provides a lovely ambience for alfresco dining. The museum, art centre and cathedral are all within walking distance of each other, or you can take a round trip in the City's tram and disembark where you wish. If you're here for a few days or more, visit the beautiful seaside town of Sumner, or go north to visit Canterbury's premium vineyards. | | | | | Canterbury Sightseeing | |  Small group and individual tours of the Christchurch and Canterbury Region including wine and food tours, fishing and horse trekking. | | | | | The George Hotel | | | The George provides luxury boutique hotel hospitality in the heart of Christchurch, an elegant English style garden city. The hotel is renowned for its chic, luxurious style, passionate attention to detail and warm,friendly personalised service. This small elegant hotel features picturesque views over expansive Hagley Park and the Avon River. | | | | | | | Full Size Sedan | | | 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. 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.
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.
Kerikeri was home ground for the fearsome Hongi Hika, a Maori chief who terrorised many tribes throughout the North Island in the early 1800s. Yet he was kind to missionaries - allowing Samuel Marsden to establish New Zealand's second mission station here.
A quick ferry ride across the water from Paihia is the charming, elegant township of Russell. This tranquil place was once known as "the hell hole of the Pacific" when it was the shore leave destination for sailors, whalers and traders during the 19th century. Today Russell is still a favoured spot for boaties who seek safe anchorage.
Historic buildings to visit include the Catholic Mission "Pompallier" and Christ Church, which still carries the bullet holes from the Maori Wars. Discover Russell's exciting past by visiting the museum, cafés, restaurants and craft galleries, while appreciating its colonial architecture.
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.
Find out why Queenstown New Zealand, ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ deserves its reputation for complementing breath-taking scenery with adrenalin-pumping activities.
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.
