14-day New Zealand golf holiday itinerary

Day by day

1. Day 1

   Auckland

   Meet your private driver at the Auckland Airport arrival gate and transfer to your hotel. Explore the America's Cup village. Visit the Sky Tower and see the great views of the city and harbour. If you're arriving early, try to stay awake as long as possible to beat jet lag.

   Stay: Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour (opens in a new tab)

   • Optional extraThe Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari (opens in a new tab)
   • Optional extraExplore America's Cup Sailing Auckland (opens in a new tab)
   • HighlightAuckland (opens in a new tab)
2. Day 2

   Bay of Islands

   Transfer from hotel to Auckland Domestic airport and flight to the Bay of Islands. Collect a rental car to be independent while in the area.

3. Day 3

   Bay of Islands

   Playing golf at Kauri Cliffs. We recommend to pre-book tee-off times.

   Stay: Harakeke Gardens Luxury Guesthouse

   • HighlightThe Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
   • HighlightBay of Islands (opens in a new tab)
4. Day 4

   Bay of Islands

   Explore the Bay of Islands region today.

   Stay: Harakeke Gardens Luxury Guesthouse

   • Optional extraSalt Air Tours (opens in a new tab)
   • Optional extraFullers Dolphin Eco Cruise (opens in a new tab)
   • Optional extraFullers Cape Reinga/Ninety Mile Beach full day tour (opens in a new tab)
   • RecommendedWaitangi Treaty Grounds (opens in a new tab)
5. Day 5

   Taupo

   Travel back to Kerikeri Airport and take a domestic flight to Taupo (via Auckland). Pick-up a new rental car and stay for three nights.

   Stay: The Pillars Retreat (opens in a new tab)

   • HighlightLake Taupo (opens in a new tab)
6. Day 6

   Taupo

   Play golf at Wairakei Golf course or explore the Taupo, Rotorua and Tongariro region.

   Stay: The Pillars Retreat (opens in a new tab)

   • Optional extraHukafalls Jet (opens in a new tab)
   • Optional extraOrakei Korako Geothermal Park & Cave (opens in a new tab)
   • RecommendedHuka Falls (opens in a new tab)
   • Optional extraWai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
   • Optional extraWaimangu Volcanic Valley (opens in a new tab)
7. Day 7

   Taupo

   Another full day to explore the region.

   Stay: The Pillars Retreat (opens in a new tab)

   • HighlightTongariro National Park
   • RecommendedTongariro Alpine Crossing (opens in a new tab)
8. Day 8

   Napier

   Continue travelling to the east coast of the North Island, the Hawkes Bay.

   Stay: McHardy Lodge (opens in a new tab)

   • HighlightHawke's Bay (opens in a new tab)
9. Day 9

   Napier

   Play Golf at Cape Kidnappers course.

   Stay: McHardy Lodge (opens in a new tab)

   • HighlightThe Farm at Cape Kidnappers (opens in a new tab)
10. Day 10

    Napier

    Another day to explore the Hawkes Bay region.

    Stay: McHardy Lodge (opens in a new tab)

    • Optional extraHawkes Bay Farmers Market (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraArt Deco Walks & Tours (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraGannet Safaris Overland Ltd
    • Optional extraArataki Honey (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraMission Estate Winery
11. Day 11

    Queenstown

    Return your rental car and take a domestic flight to Queenstown. Collect another rental car at the airport and stay for three nights.

    Stay: Kinross Cottages (opens in a new tab)

    • HighlightQueenstown (opens in a new tab)
12. Day 12

    Queenstown

    Queenstown offer a number of world-class golf courses, such as Millbrook, The Hills, Jack's Point as well as superb coursed used by local, such as Cromwell or Arrowtown.

    Stay: Kinross Cottages (opens in a new tab)

    • HighlightLodge at The Hills
13. Day 13

    Queenstown

    Spend time in the Queenstown region.

    Stay: Kinross Cottages (opens in a new tab)

    • Optional extraDart River Safaris (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraShotover Jet (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraAppellation Boutique Wine Tour (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraZiptrek MOA 4-Line Tour (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraGlacier Southern Lakes Helicopters Queenstown (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraRouteburn Track Guided Walk (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraMilford Sound Scenic Flights (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraQueenstown Fishing Fly fishing (opens in a new tab)
    • Optional extraParadise Discovery Tour (opens in a new tab)
14. Day 14

    South Island

    Depart from Queenstown or extend your stay.

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