Tour Duration 8 Nights – 9 Days Options or Customize to Suit
Start & End Points
The tour begins in Auckland and ends in Auckland, New Zealand
Travel Dates
Remember to factor in crossing the International Date Line when planning arrival and departure times.
Packing Tips
Bring comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear for walking tours and exploring scenic routes. A light jacket or layers are recommended for variable weather conditions. Golf shoes and golf clubs.
Currency
New Zealand Dollars are used in NZ and all major credit cards are accepted (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Card – you need to check location for acceptance).
Meals
Some meals are included (as specified in the Itinerary) while others marked “Dinner at your own expenses or free time” require self-arrangement, but every tour location has many options available.
Accommodation
Stay at carefully selected Hotels, ranging from 4-5 Stars, ensuring a blend of luxury, comfort, and authentic local experiences.
Transportation
Includes Ground transfers as on the itinerary. Rental vehicle with driver available if required.
Activities
All golf games, buggies as on the Itinerary are included in the tour package. Tours noted on the itinerary are also included.
Free Time
There are free mornings, afternoons, and evenings, built into the schedule, allowing you to explore at your own pace.
Day 1: Arrive In Auckland – Mataura Bay – Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Upon arrival, meet your friendly Tour Director from Allstar Tours. Transfer to Rosewood Kauri Cliffs Resort on the ocean front and check into the hotel. Welcome pre-dinner drinks and canapés with a full gourmet dinner tonight at the hotel.
Day 2: Rosewood Kauri Cliffs Golf Course
Start your day with a champions breakfast at the resort, then play at Kauri Cliffs Golf Course in Mataura Bay. Kauri Cliffs is a world-renowned par-72 course, featuring spectacular ocean views from 15 of the 18 holes with six holes played along dramatic ocean cliffs, whilst delivering world-class golf. Free time tonight.
Day 3: Te Arai – Play and Stay Te Arai Golf Resort
Breakfast at the resort, then transfer to Te Arai and check into the resort. Te Arai Lodge is an eco-friendly oasis offering luxury boutique accommodation. Te Arai Lodge sits on an elevated ridge with panoramic views across the rolling Brynderwyn Ranges. This afternoon play a round of golf on the Te Arai Golf Course. Te Arai features two pure-links golf courses nestled into the undulating coastal landscape. The North Course starts and finishes at the ocean, the par 4 5th hole sits high on a ridge adjacent to a Māori Pa, or hill fortress built from the largest dune on the property. The 11th and 13th holes have hazards including a whirlpool and a huge natural bunker. Free time tonight.
Day 4: Te Arai South Links
Te Arai South Golf Course offers a test in skill and stunning scenery. The South Course, like the North Course, has its own challenges, but you will hear the waves crashing on the rocks below and smell the salt in the air as you enjoy all the special details and hospitality on offer. Lunch today is at the Te Arai Golf Club. Free time tonight.
Day 5: Taupo – Kinloch Manor
Breakfast at the resort this morning, then depart and transfer to Auckland and fly to Taupo. Check in to the Kinloch Manor, a luxury lodge like no other in New Zealand. Escape to the world of bold luxury where intimate surroundings bid welcome and celebrate the brave of heart and the adventurous spirit. Pre-dinner drinks and canapés with a full gourmet dinner tonight at the Kinloch Manor.
Day 6: Kinloch Manor
Breakfast at the Manor and then a short ride to the Kinloch Golf Experience. Challenge yourself with a golfing experience unlike any other, where you can test your skill against the challenges designed by Jack Nicklaus, one of the game's most enduring legends. Play intriguing holes and championship fairways alongside the blue crystal-clear waters of Lake Taupo with a backdrop of stunning vistas. Free time tonight.
Day 7: The Farm – Cape Kidnappers
Breakfast at the hotel, then a wonderful road trip through the Hawkes Bay to Cape Kidnappers. Check into The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, a working farm and luxury destination set on a 6,000-acre sheep and cattle farm with breathtaking views over the Pacific in the Hawkes Bay wine region and a world-renowned golf course. Dinner tonight is in the dining hall.
Day 8: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Breakfast at the hotel this morning, then play a round at the Cape Kidnappers Golf Course. Experience golf at the EDGE of the EARTH. Celebrated as a modern marvel since completion in 2004, the remarkable NZ course is nestled in a ridge-and-valley landscape with arresting sea views, perched gracefully atop dramatic cliffs. The cliff-edge fairways, lofted 140 metres above sea level, offer holes of singular character, with firm and swift surfaces playing alongside deep ravines, cliff-top bunkers, and vertiginous drops to the ocean. Farewell dinner with canapés and pre-dinner drinks.
Day 9: Depart for Home
Breakfast at the Farm, then depart for your home destination.
