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Tour Includes...
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11
nights in select hotels
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Daily breakfast in the hotel and other meals as listed
on the itinerary (Kauri Cliffs and Huka Lodge feature
gourmet breakfasts, pre dinner cocktails and 4-5 course
gourmet dinners each day)
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5
prepaid rounds of golf (carts or caddies if available
are not included and paid on site – extra golf can be
arranged for extra price)
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Self
drive automatic transmission car or van depending on
group size (a bus and driver available for larger size
groups) (comprehensive insurance and additional drivers
incur extra charge paid at airport)
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Full
documentation package including detailed itinerary,
travel vouchers, driving directions, luggage tags,
contact lists etc
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All
taxes and service charges for inclusions listed
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Services of Wide World of Golf, the world’s leader in
international luxury golf vacations since 1957
Itinerary:
This fascinating country will leave you
amazed at all that it has to offer from the tropical north
to the alpine south. Your tour will include golf at top
courses including the spectacular oceanside Kauri Cliffs GC,
the most talked about new course in the world. Discover why
many consider New Zealand to be one the hidden gems of the
South Pacific and the best value any discerning traveler can
buy. Combine this tour with an extension to Australia and
you are sure to have some great memories “down under” in the
southern hemisphere (and save 10%). Combine luxury resorts,
premiere golf, friendly Kiwi hospitality, great value and
all the components are there for an exceptional golf
excursion.
DAY 1 –
Arrive Auckland, New Zealand, and pick up rental car.
Transfer to the Hilton Hotel on the Wharf (5*) located on
docks downtown Auckland, within walking distance of all the
riverfront restaurants and downtown activities.
DAY 2 –
Auckland – today golf at Gulf Harbour GC, site of The 1998
World Cup and 2006 New Zealand Open. Robert Trent Jones Jr.
used the waterfront cliffs to maximize views and challenge
on many holes. (B)
DAY 3 –
Today drive north to The Bay of Islands and take in the
scenic vistas along the way. Check in at The Lodge at Kauri
Cliffs luxurious ocean view suite and optional golf or other
activities are available this afternoon. Pre-dinner
cocktails and a gourmet multiple course dinner is included.
(BCD)
DAY 4 –
Kauri Cliffs – golf is on the Kauri Cliffs GC, right outside
your door. When opened, it quickly shot up as high as #49
in the world and this course will remain etched in your mind
for years to come as perhaps the most beautiful golf course
you have ever played! Pre-dinner cocktails and a gourmet
multiple course dinner is included. (BCD)
DAY 5 –
check out of Kauri Cliffs and fly from Kerikeri to Taupo
(flight not included). Pick up new rental car and drive to
Huka Lodge, one of the world’s most famous guest lodges
always ranked in the top places to stay, anywhere! Today
there is fishing, hiking, boating, golf, or many other
activities available for your pleasure. Pre-dinner cocktails
and a gourmet multiple course dinner is included. (BCD)
DAY 6 –
Huka Lodge – a great day of golf at Wairakei International
GC, for years the top course in New Zealand, and reminiscent
of Gleneagles in Scotland. Pre-dinner cocktails and a
gourmet multiple course dinner is included. (BCD)
DAY 7 –
Check out of Huka Lodge and drive southeast to Hawke’s Bay
area in the heart of the Kiwi wine country. Check into The
Black Barn two bedroom lodge at Black Barn Vineyards.
Afternoon can be spent visiting the famous local vineyards
like Craggy Range, Black Barn, and Te Awa, among our
favorites. Hawke’s
Bay is a prime region for fine wines such as Sauvignon
Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet
Franc, Syrah, and Pinot Noir.
(B)
DAY 8 –
Black Barn, Hawke’s Bay – golf today on the spectacular Cape
Kidnappers GC, “2005 New Golf Course Of The Year” (Travel &
Leisure Golf) and already ranked #27 in the world by Golf
Magazine. Over 5000 acres near the Gannet bird colony on
Cape Kidnappers were given to Tom Doak to design a world
class course, and did he ever deliver! Like Kauri Cliffs,
Cape Kidnappers is owned by Mr. & Mrs. Julian Robertson and
first rate service and a memorable visit are guaranteed! (B)
DAY 9 –
Depart Hastings-Napier airport and fly to Queenstown on the
South Island (flight not included). On arrival, pick up new
rental vehicle and drive to Millbrook Golf Resort, in one of
the most beautiful Alpine settings in the world. A
2-bedroom golf villa with kitchen and living room is your
home for the next 3 nights! Your day is free to explore
Queenstown, the Remarkables” mountains, or cruise on Lake
Wakatipu. This is “Lord of the Rings” country – gorgeous
alpine lakes surrounded by tall mountains. (B)
DAY 10 –
Queenstown – golf on Millbrook GC, a very nice resort course
designed by former British Open champion Bob Charles.
Afternoon free to take in some of the many activities
Queenstown has to offer including Bungee Jumping, ShotOver
jet boats, cable car gondola ride, shopping in Queenstown,
and much more. (B)
DAY 11 –
Queenstown – today is purposely left open so you can visit
Milford Sound, one of the world’s most beautiful fjord
areas. Various tours are available (not included in tour
price) including drive, fly drive, and round trip flights,
all with a lake cruise and lunch in between. Bring your
camera, and lots of film: you’ll need it today! (B)
DAY 12 –
Check out of hotel, turn in car, and depart back to Auckland
for your flight home. (B)
Legend:
B=breakfast at hotel; L=lunch; C=cocktails; D=dinner at
hotel.
Some of Your Golf
Courses...
GULF
HARBOUR CC - A Robert Trent Jones
Jr. designed course just 40 minutes north of Auckland.
Excellent drainage makes this a superb all weather course,
with magnificent “links looking” coastal holes and views
over the sea. Many good holes are featured before the
controversial 16th and 17th, with
severe right to left slopes. Gulf Harbour is known for
having hosted the 1999 World Cup and has plenty of carts.
WWG Grade: A-
KAURI
CLIFFS GC - Par 72, 7037 yards
– Opened in 2000, the course is set on oceanfront cliffs of
4,000 acres of rolling coastal farmland owned by Tiger Funds
founder Julian Robertson from the USA. It is a remarkable
location overlooking the Cavalli Islands, Takou Bay and the
outer reaches of the Bay of Islands. It is surrounded on the
landward side by pasture with strands of native trees and
drops away steeply to the Pacific Ocean on the coastal side.
Kauri Cliffs is already rated one of the very best courses
in the world has been rated by Golf Magazine as World #49.
WWG Grade: A+
WAIRAKEI GC - Internationally
acclaimed Wairakei International GC is a parkland course
which should not be missed. Once ranked by Golf Magazine in
the world top 100, and it will perhaps again after a recent
refurbishment. Situated 9 kms north of Taupo and set in 450
acres of gentle rolling countryside, Wairakei presents
magnificent tree lined fairways and large manicured greens.
The course is well drained and easily walked. A total of
108 bunkers ensnare the course as do three water hazards,
and the comparisons to Gleneagles Kings Course in Scotland
are obvious. WWG Grade: A
CAPE KIDNAPPERS GC
- Par 71, 7137 yards – Take a 5000 acre piece of property in
the lush wine country, with dramatic cliffs on both sides,
and ask talented Tom Doak to design a “world class course”.
Julian Robertson did just that, and the new course is
already being mentioned as “best newcomer in the southern
hemisphere”. The last time we heard that it was at Kauri
Cliffs, Robertson’s other 5-star-plus golf destination. The
setting is like “Big Sur on steroids” and the course will
give you all you want to handle. Don’t expect to go low
here, as the wind can play havoc with your scorecard. This
is one of those rare courses that the challenge of the holes
is outstanding, and nothing could be better except for the
South Pacific views! Exposed along 400 foot cliffs, it’s
amazing nobody ever put a golf course here before! Bring
your A game to this course. (Five sets of tees: Ladies
5182-5808 yards with slope 136-142 / Gents 6242-7137 yards
with slope 137-141) WWG Grade: A+
MILLBROOK GC - Set amidst
spectacular alpine amphitheater, the Millbrook GC is
fashioned from original terrain with mixture of undulating
to rolling fairways, each hole having its own strategic and
scenic feature. Stretching to over 7000 yards and designed
by Kiwi legend lefty Bob Charles, Millbrook is an
exceptional experience for the serious or social golfer, and
features one of the most unique country settings anywhere.
A delightful day is always in store here!
WWG Grade: A-
Prices:
$6879
per golfer double occupancy / $6035 non-golfer double
occupancy, utilizing Harbour View deluxe rooms at Hilton,
deluxe suite at Kauri Cliffs, suite at Huka Lodge, Black
Barn 2 bedroom villa at Black Barn, and a 2 bedroom villa at
Millbrook.
Rates
shown for this package may not reflect accurate exchange
rates, and are subject to exchange rate fluctuations. Single
occupancy supplement upon request. A $750 per person deposit
($1000 after Jan 1st) is required for
reservations. Past WWG clients are eligible for “DivotEnds
Award” of $150 off any tour.
AUSTRALIA BONUS:
Book this tour in conjunction with the Australia Signature
Tour and save 10% on both.
Notes:
All Tailor
Made Tours™ shown are based on 4 people sharing a self-drive
van; price may decrease or increase for more or less people.
For your comfort—add a luxury van or motorcoach with driver
to any Tailor Made Tour™ for an additional fee! Airfare is
not included. Due to the rapid and frequent exchange rate
changes between the US$ and most foreign currencies, the
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not reflect current exchange rates. Be advised that because
of these daily fluctuations, tour package rates shown herein
are always subject to change, and the tour or package price
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