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Golf Getaways

Here are some New Zealand golf packages that include some of the premier golf courses in New Zealand. New Zealand golf resorts are world-renowned and these New Zealand golf tours will introduce you to some of them. Golf resorts in New Zealand offer challenging golf as well as excellent New Zealand accommodation.

 

  3 Day Golf Getaway  - Auckland to Bay of Islands  
  including 2 rounds of golf
Departs  daily
Minimum days  3 days
Tour code  G3BOI

The Northland/Bay of Islands region offers a warm, subtropical climate, miles of golden sand beaches and world class golf courses.

 Day 1 Auckland – Paihia golf at Waitangi
Pick up your rental car this morning. Cross the Harbour Bridge and drive north via Whangarei to Paihia for an afternoon game on the picturesque Waitangi Golf Course.

Driving Time Auckland to Paihia

approx 4 ¼ hours
Overnight Paihia
 Day 2 ex Paihia golf at Kauri Cliffs - optional
For a mid morning tee off, it’s a short drive to the immaculately groomed Kauri Cliffs course with magnificent views of the Cavalli Islands.

Driving Time Paihia to Kauri Cliffs

approx 1 hour
Overnight Paihia
 Day 3 Paihia to Auckland golf at Gulf Harbour
Heading south this morning you stop off at Gulf Harbour for your final 18 holes. Tee off mid morning. Gulf Harbour was host to the 1998 World Cup of Golf and many recent New Zealand Open Golf Championships. Return to Auckland after your game and surrender your rental car by 5.00pm

 
Driving Time Paihia to Gulf Harbour approx 3 ¼ hours

 

 
Price - valid until 30 September 2008
Price per person Hotel Motel Apartment
Single
£427
£457
£598
Share twin
£246
£261
£331

4 share *
(* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)

£202
£230
Includes:
  • 2 nights’ accommodation as indicated, or similar
  • Green fees for 2 rounds of golf at the courses indicated, or similar (please note that green fees are non refundable)
  • 3 day rental car hire in a standard vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with 250kms per day and insurance
 
Accommodation Directory
Location
Hotel
Motel
Apartment
Paihia Scenic Circle Hotel Admirals View Blue Pacific
Accommodation of a similar standard will be booked if these properties are unavailable.

 

  3 Day Golf Getaway  -  ex Christchurch
  including 3 rounds of golf
Departs daily
Minimum days 3 days
Tour code G3CHC

The vast patchwork of the Canterbury Plains, with the rugged backdrop of the snow-capped Southern Alps, makes for wonderful golf courses.

 Day 1 Christchurch golf at Christchurch
Today’s highlight is 18 holes at the Christchurch Golf Club, host to previous New Zealand Open Championships. We suggest an early afternoon tee off time.

Driving Time Christchurch

a short 10 minute inner city drive
Overnight Christchurch
 Day 2 Christchurch - Terrace Downs golf at Terrace Downs
Cross the Canterbury Plains to Terrace Downs Country Club for 18 holes on the beautifully developed international style course on the banks of the Rakaia Gorge. Tee off late morning. Return to Christchurch late afternoon.

Driving Time Christchurch to Terrace Downs

approx 1 ¼ hours
Overnight Christchurch
 Day 3 Christchurch golf at Clearwater Resort
On the edge of the city you will find the Clearwater Resort Golf course, the home of the recent Clearwater Classic. Tee off mid morning. Designed around 6 lakes, the water hazards make this course particularly challenging. Take in some afternoon sightseeing before surrendering your rental car by 5.00pm.

 
Driving Time Christchurch approx 20 minutes

 

 
Price - valid until 30 September 2008
Price per person Hotel Motel Apartment
Single
£513
£432
£535
Share twin
£333
£293
£344
4 share *
(* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)
£257
£278
Includes:
  • 2 nights’ accommodation as indicated, or similar
  • Green fees for 3 rounds of golf at the courses indicated, or similar (please note that green fees are non refundable)
  • 3 day rental car hire in a standard vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with 250kms/day and insurance
 
Accommodation Directory
Location
Hotel
Motel
Apartment
Christchurch
Peppers Clearwater Resort
City Centre
Fino Casementi
Accommodation of a similar standard will be booked if these properties are unavailable.

 

  3 Day Golf Getaway  - Auckland to Taupo
  including 2 rounds of golf
Departs daily
Minimum days 3 days
Tour code G3TAU

The central North Island is New Zealand’s major geo-thermal region and heartland of Maori traditions and ancestry. Vast forests and tranquil lakes decorate your way south.

 Day 1 Auckland – Taupo/Wairakei golf at Taupo
Pick up your rental car and depart Auckland early this morning for Taupo and the Taupo Golf Club, arriving in time for a 1.00pm tee off.

Driving Time Auckland to Taupo

approx 4 hours
Overnight Taupo/Wairakei
 Day 2 Taupo/Wairakei golf at Wairakei Resort
A short drive to the Wairakei International Golf Resort for a morning game. We suggest an 8.30am tee off. This afternoon we suggest a soothing soak in the De Bretts hot thermal pools (entry fee not included)

Driving Time Taupo to Wairakei

approx 15 mins
Overnight Taupo/Wairakei
 Day 3 Taupo/Wairakei - Auckland  
Time for optional sightseeing, perhaps a jetboat trip or lake cruise. Drive back to Auckland this afternoon. Surrender your rental car by 5.00pm.

 

 
Driving Time Taupo to Auckland approx 15 mins

 

 
Price  - valid until 30 September 2008
Price per person Hotel Motel Apartment
Single
£454
£344
£507
Share twin
£265
£210
£292
4 share *
(* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)
£175
£227
Includes:
  • 2 nights’ accommodation as indicated, or similar
  • Green fees for 2 rounds of golf at the courses indicated, or similar (please note that green fees are non refundable)
  • 3 day rental car hire in a standard vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with 250/kms per day and insurance
 
Accommodation Directory
Location
Hotel
Motel
Apartment
Wairakei/Taupo
Wairakei Resort
Karaka Tree
Quest
Accommodation of a similar standard will be booked if these properties are unavailable.



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