7-Day Luxury Private Guided Golf Holiday With a Local Touch in New Zealand
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Experience some of the best local New Zealand golf courses in the South Island showcasing the country's culture, community spirit, and country charm in stunning surroundings.
Selected golf courses are not just about golf, they are selected by experts for personality, rich history, and scenic beauty.
While embracing your passion for golf, you will also get to experience some of the most spectacular highlights, including scenic flights in the South Island, and stay at some of the best small boutique lodges in the country.
Selected golf courses are not just about golf, they are selected by experts for personality, rich history, and scenic beauty.
While embracing your passion for golf, you will also get to experience some of the most spectacular highlights, including scenic flights in the South Island, and stay at some of the best small boutique lodges in the country.
Itinerary
Day 1
Welcome to Christchurch & A Day at Clearwater Golf Club
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Today, you'll arrive in Christchurch, meet your driver and personal guide for the trip and head straight to Clearwater Golf Club to kick-off your New Zealand golf trip! Clearwater is a lush oasis providing a golf experience that few destinations can match. A magnificent 18-hole course awaits! Christchurch is one of the world’s most unique destinations, combining urban regeneration and innovation with heritage, culture and exhilarating activity. In the afternoon, you'll explore the city.
Accommodation
The George★5 star
Activities
Clearwater Golf Club
Christchurch
Transportations
Private Driver from Christchurch International Airport to Clearwater Golf Club
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Christchurch
Day 2
Geraldine District Gold Club & Journey to Lake Pukaki
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Today, you'll journey to your beautiful lakeside lodge on the shores of Lake Pukaki. En route, you'll stop at the impressive Geraldine District Golf Club to tee off against a beautiful backdrop of magnificent greens and wonderful views of the nearby mountains. A day well spent, you'll continue your journey to Lake Pukaki, stopped at Lake Tekapo to take in this magnificent blue lake and the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd on its shores.
Accommodation
Lakestone Lodge★5 star
Activities
Geraldine District Golf Club
Lake Tekapo
Transportations
Private Driver from Christchurch to Geraldine District Golf Club
Private Driver from Geraldine District Golf Club to Lakestone Lodge
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Christchurch
Geraldine
Lake Tekapo
Pukaki
Day 3
Journey to Aoraki Mount Cook National Park & The Grand Traverse Scenic Flight
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Today, you'll take a break from golfing for the day as you leave the lakes behind and journey to the impressive Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. Upon arrival, you'll take to the skies on the Grand Traverse scenic flight experience which sees you soaring above the Westland National Parks, seeing the region like no other flight. In the afternoon, you'll have time to explore the park and visit Cromwell, the town established by gold miners in the Gold Rush days of the 1800s.
Accommodation
Mt Michael Lodge★4 star
Activities
The Grand Traverse
Aoraki Mount Cook National Park
Cromwell
Transportations
Private Driver from Lakestone Lodge to Mt Michael Lodge
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Pukaki
Canterbury
Cromwell
Lowburn
Day 4
Cromwell Golf Club, Wine Tasting & Lake Wanaka
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When touring around the Wanaka and Otago area, you simply have to enjoy a round of golf at the Cromwell Golf Club. This visitor-friendly golf club is centred in the town of Cromwell surrounded by mountains and fruit orchards. Later on, you'll enjoy a wine tasting at Cloudy Bay The Shed, nestled between the bronzed hills of the Northburn Vineyard and the splendid Lake Dunstan. Finally, you'll explore the region of outstanding beauty that includes and surrounds Lake Wanaka.
Accommodation
Mt Michael Lodge★4 star
Activities
Cromwell Golf Club
Wine Tasting at The Cloudy Bay Shed
Lake Wanaka
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Lowburn
Cromwell
Northburn
Otago
Day 5
Journey to Queenstown, Tee Off at Jack's Point Gold Course & Continue to Te Anau
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Today is another day of golf, this time in New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown. After a short drive, you'll tee off at Jack’s Point. Amongst the top 50 in the world, Jack’s Point is set against a backdrop of 2300 vertical metres of the Remarkables mountain range and an armchair view of outstanding lake panoramas. It is one of the most visually spectacular golf courses in the world. You'll have time to explore Queenstown in the afternoon before continuing to your lodge in Te Anau.
Accommodation
Fiordland Lodge Te Anau★5 star
Activities
Jack's Point Golf Course & Restaurant
Queenstown
Transportations
Private Driver from Mt Michael Lodge to Jack's Point Golf Course & Restaurant
Private Driver from Queenstown to Te Anau
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Lowburn
Jacks Point
Queenstown
Te Anau
Day 6
Te Anau Golf Club
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The perfect base from which to explore the sounds of the South Island including Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, today you'll spend the day in Te Anau. Situated next to spectacular Lake Te Anau and surrounded by the Fiordland National Park, the Te Anau Golf Club is a hidden gem and one of New Zealand's most picturesque golf courses. Today, you'll have the chance to tee off at the 18-hole challenging par 72 courses with the unique view of the majestic mountain scenery.
Accommodation
Fiordland Lodge Te Anau★5 star
Activities
Te Anau Golf Club
Te Anau
Meals
Dinner
Destinations
Te Anau
Day 7
Dusky and Doubtful Sound Heli-Experience & Departure from Te Anau
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To finish the trip on a high, you'll take to the skies on the Fiordland Helicopters' Dusky and Doubtful Sound Heli-Experience. You'll visit the southern part of the South Island’s West Coast and experience the many scattered islands and early history unique to New Zealand’s largest fiord, Dusky Sound. Your return journey will take you to the head of Doubtful Sound, through the hidden valley of Campbell’s Kingdom. After a day taking in the stunning Fiordland scenery, you'll head to the airport.
Activities
Fiordland Helicopters Dusky & Doubtful Sound Heli-Experience
Fiordland National Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Te Anau to Queenstown Airport
Destinations
Te Anau
Fiordland National Park
Included in Price
- 6 nights accommodation
- 14 activities
- 1 lunch and 6 dinners
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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