SELF DRIVE GOLF TOUR

15 DAY NORTH AND SOUTH ISLAND
TOTAL DISCOVERY GOLF TOUR

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DAY 2 GOLF AT GULF HARBOUR COUNTRY CLUB
Today you play the magnificent new resort course at Gulf Harbour Country Club venue for this years New Zealand Open. This is a truly unbelievable new layout to rival any international resort. The resort hosted the prestigious World Cup in 1998 just confirming how highly it rates. The famous designer Robert Trent Jones II likens it to the illustrious Pebble Beach in California .

DAY 3 AUCKLAND / TAUPO
Today you head south to the beautiful Lake Taupo area. New Zealand's largest fresh water lake and two world class golf courses make this a must stop on any New Zealand Golf Tour. This afternoon there will be some time to sightsee, so make sure this includes the thundering Huka Falls. Accommodation for the next 3 nights is at the convenient and well appointed Beechtree Suites.

DAY 4 GOLF AT THE KINLOCH CLUB
The Kinloch Club is the only Jack Nicklaus designed golf course in New Zealand and after much anticipation is finally open for play. This stunning example of modern course architecture suits the rough undulating site that has views over Lake Taupo. Jack has visited the project many times and has a real personal love for the impressive links style layout. The test of the golfing skills is further enhanced by any wind coming off New Zealand’s largest fresh water lake. After golf you can relax in the trendy new clubhouse to discuss the challenges of this Jack Nicklaus signature course.

DAY 5 GOLF AT WAIRAKEI INTERNATIONAL
This morning's round of golf is at the wonderful Wairakei International Golf course in a motorised cart. Rated in the top 20 Golf courses in the world outside the US by Golf Digest, Wairakei is a course of magnificent natural beauty and charm. Its testing layout which was redesigned by 5 times British Open winner Peter Thompson is also very special. After golf there will be time to relax back at the Resort or have a look around Lake Taupo .

DAY 6 TAUPO/ AUCKLAND
This morning is free to look around beautiful Lake Taupo . Fishing or cruising on the lake are popular options. This afternoon's drive takes you back to bustling Auckland and the Quest Suites Parnell.

DAY 7 GOLF AT MURIWAI LINKS
This morning's round of golf is out on the rugged West Coast at Muriwai Links Golf Club. A scenic 45 minute drive will take you out to this hidden gem and its stunning coastline position. The layout features very large undulating greens that are always in great condition and fairways dotted with black sand pot bunkers giving the course a real British Open look. After golf you can relax in the friendly clubhouse or take a quick drive up to the road to view the amazingly beautiful and famous gannet colony at the top of the headland.

DAY 8 DEPART AUCKLAND
After returning your car full of petrol to Thrifty Car hire its time to head home to the scenic south Island. After arriving at Christchurch International Airport you pick up your reserved car from Thrifty Car rental. After rental formalities are completed you may be able to catch some city highlights before driving out to The Terrace Downs Resort for tonight's accommodation .

DAY 9 GOLF AT THE TERRACE DOWNS RESORT / TWIZEL
Your southern journey takes you across the fertile Cantebury Plains to the excellent new Terrace Downs Golf Resort. This inspiring new Resort is nestled above the beautiful Rakaia river amongst spectacular scenery. The clubhouse which is quite magnificent is the perfect venue to discuss todays golf. After golf we will stop at the postcard setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd and take in the aqua coloured Lake Tekapo and the snow capped mountains surrounding it. Also stop at the lookout to Mt Cook to view New Zealand's highest mountain. Tonights Hotel is the comfortable MacKenzie Country Inn at Twizel.

DAY 10 TWIZEL/ QUEENSTOWN
Your drive South takes you through the orchard district of Cromwell before you wind through the Kawarua Gorge towards fantastic Queenstown one of the prettiest towns in the world. You will be staying here for 3 nights at the Millbrook Resort

DAY 11 GOLF AT THE MILLBROOK RESORT
Today you play New Zealand's most stylish Resort course Millbrook, a golf facility of quality and beauty. Surrounded by an amphitheatre of mountains this great layout has an English country feel about it. With four different tee difficulties to choose from, all golfers can enjoy This stunning course as well as its beautiful surroundings. The Spike Bar overlooks the water carry to the 18th green and provides some humourous moments. This afternoon there will be time to enjoy some of the attractions that have made Queenstown so famous.

DAY 12 GOLF AT JACK'S POINT Y 12 QUEENSTOWN
Jacks Point is the latest outstanding course to be built in New Zealand and is simply one of the most stunning courses you could imagine. After the first couple of holes that lead up the Jack's Point ridge, you are met with the most amazing panorama as the course runs along this elevated ridge top overlooking the lake and surrounding mountains. The stunning scenery and tricky layout continue all the way through this marvellous golf course. This is up there with the very best in every way. After golf you can relax in the excellent clubhouse in this most picturesque location.

DAY 13 QUEENSTOWN/ GOLF AT BALMACEWEN/ DUNEDIN
You head south east this morning to the Scottish influenced coastal town of Dunedin. An afternoon game of golf on the excellent Balmacewen layout will be followed by a visit to the clubhouse. This is the oldest golf club in the Southern hemisphere and has an intriguing history. Accommodation is at the Dunedin City Hotel.

DAY 14 DUNEDIN / CHRISTCHURCH
This morning you follow the coastline north towards Christchurch. This afternoon there will be time to explore the Garden city. Hagley Park, the Avon river and the Cathedral are well worth a visit as well as some great shopping downtown. Tonights accommodation is at the Peppers Clearwatwer Resort Christchurch. For the keen golfers there is an optional round of golf this afternoon or tomorrow morning at the excellent new Clearwater Resort.

DAY 15 DEPART CHRISTCHURCH
Today alas you have to return home. Drop off your vehicle to Thrifty Car hire full of petrol in preparation for your flight home. Memories of spectacular scenery, hospitable people and magnificent golf courses remain forever.

Included in the Tour are,

• 14 nights accomodation at the level of your choice, twin share.
• 8 rounds of golf on New Zealand 's best courses.
• Motorised carts included [twin share] at Gulf Harbour, Wairakei, Terrace Downs and Jacks Point. Carts are available at all other courses.
• Superior Class Car hire with Thrifty Car rental with unlimited Km's and insurance. Quad sharing Toyota Tarago [Previa].
• Twin share Toyota Corolla +$AUD130 per person.
• Great en route sightseeing.
• Optional Golf at the Clearwater Resort [incl shared motorised cart] $AUD130.
• Non golfing partner reduction - $AUD1040

QUALITY ACCOMMODATION [ 3 to 4 star]
Quest Suites Parnell, Auckland Studio Room
Quest Taupo Studio Room
Quest Suites Christchurch Studio Room
Mackenzie Inn Twizel Standard Room
Heartland Hotel Queenstown Standard Room
Quest Suites Dunedin Studio Room
This tour is $AUS 4130.00 per person twin share

DELUXE ACCOMMODATION [ 4 to 5 star]
Quest Suites Parnell, Auckland One Bedroom Suite
Beechtree Suites Taupo Deluxe Studio
Quest Suites Christchurch One Bedroom Suite
Mackenzie Inn Twizel Deluxe Room
Peppers Queenstown Hotel Room
Dunedin City Hotel Superior Room
This tour is $AUS 4580.00 per person twin share

GOLF RESORT ACCOMMODATION [5 star]
Quest Suites Parnell, Auckland One Bedroom Suite
Beechtree Suites Taupo Deluxe Studio
Terrace Downs Resort and Clearwater Resort Christchurch One Bedroom Suites
Mackenzie Inn Twizel Deluxe Room
Millbrook Resort Queenstown Deluxe Studio
Dunedin City Hotel Superior Room
This tour is $AUS 4730.00 per person twin share