Sep 12, 2022
Visit New Zealand Freely for the First Time in 3 Years!
New Zealand is rejoining the world! We were so happy to read today that the country has made changes to its Covid response and, effective today, restrictions have been eliminated...
Jun 28, 2022
5 Kiwi Courses In the Top 100 for 2022
We are pleased to see New Zealand again punch well above its weight in the latest Golf Digest Top 100 (outside the USA). While close rival (and much larger) Australia...
Mar 15, 2022
New Zealand Rejoins the World
After roughly two years of remaining shut to the world today PM Ardern announced that fully vaccinated visitors from the USA and other Visa waiver countries will be allowed to...
Oct 06, 2021
The Top Courses Built After 1960
While we have known that the time and attention paid to New Zealand golf over the last 20 years has produced some of the best in the world, a lot...
Dec 21, 2020
Good Riddance 2020!
As we approach the end of 2020 and look to a new year, The Best of New Zealand wishes nothing but the best and our sincere thanks! This year, honestly...
Mar 11, 2020
Actions Taken By Air New Zealand to Help Protect You
As a wholesale partner of Air New Zealand we have enjoyed 30 years of partnership. Recently the airline reached out with information as steps being taken to help protect passengers...
Mar 03, 2020
Travel Insurance and Corona Virus
Many international travelers today may have questions regarding insurance and if they are covered for outbreaks like COVID-19. If considering purchasing insurance for your travel our suggestion are:
1) Consider "Cancel...
Nov 10, 2019
The Best of New Zealand Golf Featured on Ask Alan
Golf.com's most recent entry of "Ask Alan" featured questions about the golf trip we created for Alan Shipnuck and his crew. You can follow the link below to read the...
Nov 03, 2019
Local News Covers Best of New Zealand Golf Trip
Leading up to the President's Cup this year we were happy to help Matt Ginella (Golf Channel) and Alan Shipnuck (Golf.com) with a golf trip to New Zealand and Australia...
Oct 27, 2019
Massive Undertaking at Wairakei Sanctuary & GC
Wairakei GC unfortunately suffered herbicide damage from earlier in 2019. The problem is that going into the winter season, grass was unable to fill in so the shape of the...
Aug 08, 2019
Plans for Pegasus & the Christchurch Golf Area
The Christchurch area is one of New Zealand's oldest golfing regions. European settlers first brought the game there in the late 1800s and today it has a number of courses...
Oct 02, 2018
New Northland Winery, Lodge and Golf Location?
More interesting news for New Zealand luxury golf development: After a drawn out multi-year lawsuit with a former fellow investor, Sir Owen Glenn has recently mentioned he plans to finalize...
Apr 20, 2018
New $30mm South Island Golf Course Project Submitted
More fantastic news for New Zealand golf with plans for yet another golf course submitted on the South Island!
Hogans Gully, when approved, will be located roughly 20 minutes...
Feb 20, 2018
The Popularity of New Zealand Golf Increases for International Visitors
After being named the top golfing destination in Asia-Pac by IAGTO, New Zealand expects to see an increase in international golfers over the next couple of years. Combined with Golf Magazine's and...
Jan 29, 2018
New Zealand wins top destination in AsiaPac (2018)
More great news for golf in New Zealand, as the country has been named "top golf destination in the Asia Pacific region" by IAGTO (the International Association of Golf Tour Operators).
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Oct 20, 2017
Another Top Golfing Location in New Zealand!?
Cromwell historically has been known more for being a center of those who pursue gold, not golf. In the 1860s the gold rush brought hundreds to the area. Today this...
Jul 05, 2017
Royal Auckland and The Grange to merge
Next month two Auckland golf clubs, The Grange and the Royal Auckland Golf Club, will merge and begin the process of building a new course- complete with modern facilities. Joining...
Jan 16, 2017
The uniqueness of golfing at the Wairakei Golf & Sanctuary
Q: Why do we look to New Zealand as a great golfing destination?
A: For the country's ability to provide unique experiences which can not be easily had on one's home course.
Lake Taupo is a...
Sep 23, 2016
Waitangi Golf Club information and Highlights from "The Cut"
As perhaps the most significant location for New Zealand history the Waitangi area draws visitors from around the world interested in understanding more about the formation of this great country...
Sep 07, 2016
Tara Iti Named Tops by Golf Digest (AU)
Golf Digest recently published an article about the super-exclusive and quite spectacular Tara Iti, which you can read via the link below. It's a nice article, with a quote by...