Luxury Golf & Travel To New Zealand
Luxury Golf & Travel To New Zealand
Booking Window: August 18 – December 31 2025
Travel Valid: October 15, 2025 – April 30, 2026 (Subject to Availability)
Offered on a First Come First Served Basis.
Play Four of New Zealand’s Most Celebrated Courses
This wonderful 9-night itinerary combines four architectural masterpieces spanning a century of great golf design. Experience Golden Age strategy and modern coastal beauty in one seamless, luxurious journey.
| Day 1 | Leave USA on an evening flight. Watch a movie, enjoy a meal and then sleep. When you land it will be morning time in New Zealand! |
| Day 2 | Evening flights from the mainland USA will "skip" a day as you cross the International Dateline. This "lost" day is made up on the back half of your trip. |
| Day 3 |
Overnight flight arrives into Auckland. After clearing NZ customs enjoy a quick coastal flight to the Northland. Pickup Intermediate SUV rental car upon arrival. Check into Accommodations with King bed Suite (3 nights). |
| Day 4 | Round for 2 at Kauri Cliffs: A world-class course perched above the Pacific, offering stunning ocean views and dramatic coastal holes. Set amid native forest and farmland, it delivers both beauty and challenge. A truly unforgettable golfing experience! |
| Day 5 | Spend a full day sailing with a small group on the turquoise waters of the Bay of Islands, surrounded by secluded beaches and lush, uninhabited isles. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and relaxing on deck as dolphins and seabirds glide nearby. It’s the perfect blend of adventure and tranquility in one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking coastal regions. (with lunch) |
| Day 6 | Check out and drive down the coast of the North Island (2.5 hours) to the beautiful Te Arai Links resort and check into a Suite for 3 nights. |
| Day 7 | Play Te Arai South Course: A stunning coastal links course known for its strategic design and dramatic sea views. With wide fairways, undulating greens, and a relaxed pace, it’s golf at its most enjoyable. A must-play for those seeking beauty, challenge, and pure fun. |
| Day 8 | Play Te Arai North Course: A world-class links golf experience set against sweeping ocean views and rolling dunes. Every hole is sculpted to highlight the natural beauty of the coastline. It’s pure, unforgettable golf in one of New Zealand’s most spectacular settings. |
| Day 9 |
Check out and drive to Auckland for 3 nights. Enjoy 3 nights lux accommodations in the heart of the city! |
| Day 10 | After breakfast take the easy ferry within the islands (40 mins) and enjoy a full day small group tour on Waiheke Island for wine tasting and lunch |
| Day 11 | Round for 2 at Titirangi: Designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, this course blends masterful Golden Age design with native bush and rolling terrain. Just outside Auckland, it offers strategic challenge and timeless beauty in a truly iconic setting. |
| Day 12 |
Check out and enjoy a final morning in Auckland for last minute shopping, breakfast on the water or a visit to the local markets prior to your flight home. Crossing the Dateline again, you will land "earlier" on the same day back in the USA on this date! |
Architect: David Harman (USA)
Opened: 2000
Location: Matauri Bay, Bay of Islands – Far North
A breathtaking clifftop course overlooking the Pacific, regularly ranked in the world’s top 50. Sprawling over 6,000 acres of forest, farmland, and native bush. Walking-friendly with an option to rent a motorized cart if you prefer.
Architects: Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw
Opened: 2022
Location: Te Arai, Northland Coast
This modern minimalist design prioritizes strategy, walkability, and natural beauty, with a layout that flows effortlessly through coastal dunes and sandscapes. Walking only – professional caddies or push carts available (not included)
Architect: Tom Doak
Opened: 2023
Location: Te Arai, Northland Coast
Wilder and more rugged than the South, this highly acclaimed layout emphasizes movement, creativity, and artistry. A walking-only experience through natural linksland. Walking only – professional caddies or push carts available (not included)
Architect: Dr. Alister MacKenzie
Design Year: 1927
Location: New Lynn, Auckland
Designed by the legendary architect behind Augusta National and Royal Melbourne, this classic golden-age layout retains its original character and MacKenzie’s strategic brilliance. Walking-friendly with optional shared motorized cart
After each unforgettable round or excursion, you’ll retreat to thoughtfully selected accommodations known for exceptional service, comfort, and location.
These stays balance coastal serenity with convenience, offering the perfect setting to unwind and recharge.
Bay of Islands (3 nights)
Just steps from the beach and near the Paihia wharf, this stylish seaside stay offers well-appointed rooms, a full-service spa, and easy access to waterfront dining and local charm. Ideal for relaxing after golf or a day on the water.
Te Arai Links Resort Suite – Northland Coast (3 nights)
Enjoy on-site accommodations at one of New Zealand’s premier golf destinations. These elegantly designed suites feature serene coastal views and understated luxury—perfect for early tee times and late-evening strolls through the dunes.
Auckland – City Waterfront (3 nights)
Located on the vibrant waterfront in downtown Auckland, this luxury hotel offers contemporary comfort, stunning harbor views, and easy access to restaurants, shops, and ferry terminals for your Waiheke Island experience.
A proper trip to New Zealand requires iconic rest-day Excursions and this holiday offers a few of the finest the country has to offer. When not at the course, experience a few wonderful day out on on the water in the beautiful Bay of Islands. While in Auckland we invite you to visit charming Waiheke Island for a wine tasting and culinary experience to remember.
These experiences ensure your time off the course is just as rewarding as your time on it.
This 9-night luxury ground package delivers a seamless and memorable New Zealand golf holiday.
From top accommodations and top-ranked golf to standout experiences and service. Enjoy some of the best New Zealand has to offer!
Something special is taking shape on the New Zealand coastline 🌿⛳
The Douglas Links in Ōhau is set to become one of the finest golf courses in the Southern Hemisphere. Designed by world renowned architect Darius Oliver, this stunning eco links course sits just north of Wellington and opens in 2028.
Walking only. Locally sourced food and wine. Fair green fees for all. This is New Zealand golf at its most authentic.
Read the full blog at the link in bio 🔗
📸 The Douglas Links
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Omaha Beach Golf Club: A Course on the Rise
If you`re planning a golf trip to the Matakana region, or heading south from the world-class fairways of Te Arai Links toward Auckland, there`s one course along the coast you shouldn`t drive past, Omaha Beach Golf Club. While Te Arai commands the global headlines, Omaha Beach has quietly undergone one of New Zealand`s most impressive course transformations in recent years. Here`s why it deserves a spot on your itinerary…
Read more through link in our bio.
📸 Omaha Beach Golf Club
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Why Te Arai Links Is More Than a Golf Resort
Te Arai Links may be best known for its world class coastal golf, yet focusing solely on the fairways misses much of what makes this Northland retreat so special. Set between sweeping sand dunes, native bush and the Pacific Ocean, Te Arai Links offers a diverse range of experiences that appeal to far more than golfers alone. Whether you are travelling with a non golfer, planning a longer stay, or simply looking to slow down and explore the region, Te Arai Links delivers a well balanced mix of relaxation, adventure and nature....
📸 Te Arai Links
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Golf at Millbrook Resort in Queenstown offers the kind of round you remember. The course moves easily through open valleys and mountain views, and every hole feels calm yet rewarding. It’s the perfect stop for anyone planning a golf trip to New Zealand.🏔️🏌️
Read more about Millbrook Resort - link in bio!
📸 Millbrook Resort
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The Hills Golf Club blends alpine beauty with striking art and the wolf sculptures are the detail that truly sets the course apart. They appear as if they are watching your next shot and they turn an ordinary walk between holes into something memorable. If you enjoy golf with personality and depth, this is the place to play.
Read more in the link in bio⛳️
📸 The Hills Golf Club
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At Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary, the fairways belong to more than golfers. From takahe like Frosty to wandering deer, every hole tells a story of New Zealand’s wildlife thriving alongside the game.
Read the full blog through the link in our bio to see why Wairakei is one of New Zealand’s most unique golf experiences.
Photo Credits: Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
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Playing a round at Jack’s Point Golf Club in Queenstown is something special. The course winds through natural terrain with incredible views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains. It’s one of those places where you really want to slow down and take it all in.
Read the full blog through the link in our bio to see why it’s on our list of must-play courses.
Photo Credits: Jack’s Point Golf Club
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Ever stood over a shot with nothing but sky and ocean past the flag? That’s Cape Kidnappers.
This cliff‑top masterpiece in Hawke’s Bay is a must‑play for any golfer seeking something truly special.
Find out why it’s worth the trip. Link in Bio⛳️
Photo Credits: Cape Kidnappers Golf
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Every hole at Titirangi feels alive with Alister MacKenzie’s touch. The design rewards both bold play and smart strategy.
This is New Zealand’s only MacKenzie course, and it is a must play for any golfer seeking something truly special.
Discover what makes it unforgettable! Link in Bio to read more🔗
Photo Credits: Titirangi Golf
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Two courses. Endless views. 🌊⛳️
Tee off in paradise at Te Arai Links where the North and South Courses deliver golf you will never forget.
Link in bio to read more on why Te Arai Links is the ultimate North Island golf destination for your next trip.
Photo Credits: Te Arai Links
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Experience world-class golf at Kauri Cliffs, one of New Zealand’s most stunning courses. Play challenging holes, soak in panoramic Pacific Ocean views, and unwind in luxury accommodations.
Our latest blog reveals why Kauri Cliffs should be your next North Island golf destination.
Ready to tee off in paradise? Tap the link in bio to read more!📩
Photo Credits: Kauri Cliffs Golf
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Howard and Kait J. having a great time golfing in New Zealand!
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