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We have specialized in luxury travel to New Zealand since 1990. Trust the Experts.

Make your NZ golf vacation a truly memorable experience.

Many golfing holidays incorporate more than simply rounds at top courses. We believe your travel to New Zealand, and time within the country, should be filled with great memories and experiences to be shared for years to come.

As the New Zealand travel experts our aim is to deliver authentic Kiwi experiences so you understand the charm and beauty of this special country. For over 30 years our team has selected accommodations, partners, and guides to provide a better experience.

We provide a high level of personal service, professionalism and attention to detail. Each trip is customized. Your itinerary is truly yours- made to your preferences and tailored to your interests... outside of great golf of course!

We turn good holidays into great ones by providing a well-planned and well-executed travel experience. If we can help save costs through our wholesale contracts, maximize the investment of your time and provide memories to be shared between friends and loved ones then we have succeeded.

Contact us today. We would love the opportunity to prove we know New Zealand better than any other.

Meet Our Team

The Best of NZ Golf team is a 100% professional travel agency comprised of Kiwis, Fijians and even a few Americans! Our combined 100+ years of experience creating customized itineraries to New Zealand removes speculation out of planning and helps you make the right travel decisions from the outset.

Contact us and please let us know how we may serve you.

Custom Itineraries

Your time is valuable and your time in New Zealand should be used efficiently. We have worked with parties of all sizes: PGA professionals & club members, couples, families and friends. Trips are tailored to your needs.

Years of knowledge and direct relationships throughout New Zealand allow us to provide better options and pricing for travel, accommodations, and activities. We know New Zealand.

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New Zealand affords the opportunity to experience something novel and authentic. Playing world-renowned courses aside, our aim is to produce for you the broader idea of an inclusive itinerary. Air, golf, cuisine, travel, wine, touring & accommodations.

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Featured golf courses

Kauri Cliffs Golf Course

With fifteen holes either along side the Pacific Ocean or played from a commanding view, Kauri Cliffs remains one of the top destinations for golf in New Zealand, and one of the most beautiful in the world.

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

High atop a windswept plateau, this former farmland is now a championship style course and boutique resort. With the Pacific Ocean and famed gannet colony the 5,000-acre property allows guests to experience true Kiwi rugged and rural luxury.

Royal Wellington Golf Club

A private club conveniently located just outside of the Wellington city-center, Royal Wellington is in rare air as the only New Zealand club to be granted Royal status by the British monarchy. And although a historic venue, this picturesque parkland course has undergone a recent 2-year redesign to now play at a modern lengths.

Kinloch Club

This Nicklaus design offers views of both surrounding mountain ranges and Lake Taupo and will challenge even the best golfers in the world.

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At Experience Golf, we curate bespoke golf vacations tailored to your every preference. With over four decades of industry experience, our team will help you bring your dream golf vacation into a reality.

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Unlock the doors to some of the world's most prestigious golf courses with Experience Golf. Our exclusive partnerships grant you access to private clubs and elite tournaments, ensuring a truly unique and privileged golfing experience.

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Enjoy peace of mind with our 24/7 customer support. Whether you're on the course or off, our dedicated team is always available to assist you, providing round-the-clock assurance for a flawless and stress-free vacation.

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From the moment you contact us to the completion of your journey, our meticulous planning process ensures a seamless experience. We handle every detail, from tee times and transportation to accommodations and dining, allowing you to focus solely on your game and relaxation.

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Hear from our clients unforgettable experiences with Experience Golf. From stunning courses to impeccable service, read their testimonials below:

By taking care of all the details including the last-minute changes, Jono arranged it all so we can Experience golf heaven on earth.

There were luxurious lodges nestled in serene nature with spectacular views, nightly five course luscious meals in private rooms, unfamiliar stars dotting the sky.

Many thanks for the trip for my brothers and I to Pebble Beach. We had a fantastic time. The Spanish Inn is the right place to stay. Great atmosphere.

Jono, we so appreciate you taking time to meet us and transport us and ALL of our luggage to and from Tara Iti. We certainly feel like we got a taste of Melbourne and New Zealand. We were so impressed with the people and the land and the conservation efforts that are taken to keep New Zealand naturally beautiful. Ending the vacation with the most incredible Helicopter tour yesterday was the icing on the cake!

Golf was truly spectacular, all 10 rounds occasionally surrounded by spectator sheep, trying to keep an eye on the ball from the competing peaks and valleys, noticing impact sound through crisp air bouncing off the sky. A memorable picnic at a snow capped mountain top during the Heli tour of the Milford sound, sailing catamaran cruise at the Bay of Islands with lovely Rainy and Neal, and surprisingly wonderful ATV tour of Kauri Cliffs were weaved in perfectly between the rounds.

Many thanks for the trip for my brothers and I to Pebble Beach. We had a fantastic time. The Spanish Inn is the right place to stay. Great atmosphere. The links at Spanish Bay was terrific, too good a course for me, but fantastic. Poopy Hills was really nice and a bit easier more like courses I was used to. Pebble Beach, what a course. Like you suggested the tee off was touch and go to finish, but we did finish all 18, although it was pretty dark putting on the 18th. The sea mist coming in was just about more of an issue at times, but really added to it all.

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Planning a New Zealand golf holiday?

Golf vacations new zealand specialise in arranging customised self-drive holidays for individuals and small groups., we focus on your needs, providing flexibility and working with you to create a holiday that fulfils and hopefully exceeds your expectations., new zealand is a great golfing destination, having one of the highest number of golf courses per head of capita in the world, offering plenty of variety and incredible scenery.  with its temperate climate and friendly people, a golfing holiday in new zealand is something special..

We like to think we develop a rapport and understanding with clients which can lead to remaining in contact for many years.  To help you decide if we are the sort of business that you wish to use to assist with organising your New Zealand golf holiday, here is some background on us.

Golf Vacations New Zealand Ltd was established in 2009 and is owned and operated by Colin and Renee Wells.  For us, the business is as much about lifestyle as anything.  We love to travel, are passionate about New Zealand, addicted to golf and enjoy meeting people.  We limit the number of clients we take on each year; this ensures the high level of service we provide and also allows us to spend time with family and friends, enjoy golf and do plenty of travelling and research.  During recent times of restricted international travel we purchased a motorhome and spent time travelling to some of the more remote and lesser-known parts of New Zealand, which has  helped extend our knowledge.  Have a look at the Services We Offer and see if we are what you are looking for to make your New Zealand golfing holiday a reality.

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Well, we made it home safely after a wonderful experience in your country. Thanks for organising the trip. It was absolutely amazing and we enjoyed every minute of it. Your expertise in arranging our itinerary was fantastic. Thanks again. We will certainly use your company again.

Thank you, Colin and Renee, for an experience that far surpassed all our expectations. The golf was exciting, the accommodations were superb and your hospitality was wonderful. Although we will be back, we look forward to having you visit us in Hawaii.

Colin and Renee’s organisation of our golf tour and all the accommodation was brilliant and very efficient. We also stayed four days at Okura River Lodge and you could not find better hosts than Colin and Renee.

Thanks for all your help. We plan to visit New Zealand again in 2015 or 2016 and combine it with a trip to Australia. We will definitely have you co-ordinate all of the logistics. We have also recommended Golf Vacations New Zealand to several of our friends at our club who are thinking of a holiday in New Zealand. Our pictures of the courses and accommodation really impressed them.

Just a short note to say many thanks for a most enjoyable two weeks of golf on your 2014 South Island tour. Our group had a great time and please let us know of any future trips. Hope this finds you both well and once again many thanks.

Many thanks for such a great holiday. We both really appreciate all your efforts to make the trip so enjoyable. The stay with you both at the beginning and the end at your lovely home [Okura River Lodge] was the icing on the cake. So many laughs and good memories.

Our trip to New Zealand was great and we enjoyed it very much. The organisation via emails and all the helpful information have been excellent. You did a great job and even managed to organise good weather. We have been very happy and will always recommend your company, excellent value for money. As soon as we plan to come back we will contact you.

Me and Flo want to thank you for the great vacation you organised for us in New Zealand. Locations were good, the golf was excellent and the tips you gave us on things to see and places to eat were priceless. Hope to see you again perhaps in New Zealand or if you make it to KL or Chicago at some time in the future.

We both greatly enjoyed our stay in NZ and much of this is due to the inputs and preparations made by yourselves. Once again many, many thanks from us both to you both.

Good to see you both again yesterday, and we can’t thank you enough for such a well organised golf holiday, everything went so smoothly, and especially great to have mobile phones and GPS. We found the folders amazing, so much detail, with all the maps, suggestions etc – way above anything we have experienced previously. Thank you also for the hat and towel.

Again many many thanks.

I want to again thank both of you for the fabulous golf vacation you provided Bill and I last month. The complete package of type and location golf courses selected, accommodations, food and overall attentiveness to our needs was wonderfully planned and executed. In addition the afternoon at Te Pohue and time at Wairunga provided a great opportunity to learn about New Zealand. You met and exceeded our expectations to a substantial degree. Plus you were both extremely pleasant and charming people with whom to spend 11 days. We very much enjoyed your company on and off the golf course.

If I can ever provide a recommendation, or support in some way your business development efforts, please don’t hesitate to ask. Also I hope my review in the “Trip Advisor” was appropriate.

We had a fabulous holiday in NZ, Nov. 2010. It was our good fortune that we found your website. It was so impressive that you answered us with a plan that really suited our needs. The itinerary you put together was perfect! From the minute we arrived you were in touch. You were both so professional and made our holiday so relaxing and fun. The transportation was so comfortable and you handled all the details from wineries to golfing, to dinners. You are delightful hosts. We will most definitely be back to do some more golf and tour with you.

I personally really enjoyed working with Golf Vacations – there was nothing too much to ask, you were prompt getting back to me & rather helpful with everything, and you were fantastic when I asked you for something above & beyond to assist my clients getting some information. Thank you!

Like all good tour operators, Renee and Colin are knowledgeable, helpful and they look after the details. But what sets them apart is their knowledge of golf, and perhaps more important is their understanding of the needs and expectations of golfers with their Type A, competitive and outgoing personalities.

For future individuals or large groups considering using your company as a service I strongly recommend that they do so. The Cadieux’s and ourselves were extremely impressed with how well organized you were, and how easy you made everything for us. The accommodations you recommended were great and your hospitality was second to none. You both went the extra mile hosting a wonderful dinner at your home.

We now consider you friends first, and a service provider as a bonus. We hope to come back to New Zealand and share time with you again. Thanks and good luck.

For anyone planning a golf vacation in New Zealand, regardless of group size or handicap, Colin and Renee of Golf Vacations New Zealand Ltd is your ideal choice. We called upon Golf Vacations New Zealand to plan our five day golf trip around the Auckland area for our group of eight. Working around our schedule, Colin and Renee planned every perfect detail from safe, modern transportation to a great selection of golf courses, dinners after golf and even a birthday cake for a member of the group.

How do you end a month long tour of New Zealand? You book your last four days with “Golf Vacations”.

Golf Vacations arranged accommodations at a superb B&B, organized golf games at two different and challenging courses, winery tours and lunches, visit to “Sheep World” and daily dining at local area restaurants. Our package included transportation to and from all the venues including transportation to the airport for our flights home. Golf Vacations eliminated all the stress out of our final four days.

Thanks “Golf Vacations” for your attention to detail. You made our stay memorable and we are looking forward to do this again in the future.

I appreciate that we had great time in New Zealand. It was lucky that I could see nice place by you. I hope your business goes well and hope we can be of assistance in the future too.

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NEW ZEALAND GOLF TOURS

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New Zealand Golf and Travel specialise in creating outstanding New Zealand golf tours and experiences. We have tours designed to suit a wide range of players and a wide range of budgets. We have strong relationships with all of the major golf courses throughout the country, along with all accommodation, transport, sightseeing and attraction providers to ensure every last detail is taken care of.

Below you will find a summary of our some of our most popular New Zealand golf tours. Our approach is to take that as a starting point and our dedicated and experienced team will work with you to ensure every base is covered so your members have the trip of a lifetime.

These tours visit the best golf destinations in New Zealand, and include rounds at some of the best courses in the country. There is something for every type of golfer here, and if you can't find exactly what you are looking for you can tell us by planning your own tour .

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Along with remarkable new golf, this New Zealand golf vacation package includes the marvel of travel to New Zealand with its diverse and striking landscape. The country seems to change around each corner, offering panoramas filled with natural beauty. In addition to playing golf in New Zealand you can also embrace and enjoy the best in New Zealand travel.

Experience every imaginable landform, including vast snowcapped mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping, rugged coastlines deeply indented fiords (such as the breathtaking Fiordland National Park) and dense, lush rainforests.

Comparable in size to California or Japan, New Zealand has a population of just four million making for a refreshing change of pace. As a people, the Kiwis are among the most relaxed and engaging in the world. Visitors are easily befriended. The exotic locales sprinkled across the nation feel like home.

The lodges sprinkled throughout New Zealand are captivating and comfortable, enchanting and endearing, opening the windows to new horizons and providing a respite certain to recharge your body, mind and soul. Set amid natural beauty, varying from rustic to elegant, these lodges are memorable for their taste and variety.

It is no wonder that thrilling golf is abundant in such a place. From traditional to modern, links to parkland, more than 400 courses exist today, with roots dating to 1871. There are classic layouts like Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club near Wellington which was opened after World War II as a links style masterpiece. Royal Wellington , considered one of the finest parkland courses in New Zealand, is perched alongside the Hutt River near Silverstream. The club was founded in 1895 but the current course was redesigned in 2013 by Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson and has proven to be a stout championship test, playing host to the Asia-Pacific Amateur.

Local hero Sir Bob Charles, the 1963 Open Champion, has authored perennial favorite Millbrook offering a truly unique golfing experience set against the stunning alpine backdrop of The Remarkables mountain range.

The Hills is carved from the earth, meandering through lakes, waterways and wetlands areas, sprawling across 500 acres with dramatic elevation changes, cutting through a glacial valley and featuring everchanging sculptures dotting the property.

Jack’s Point is also nestled among The Remarkables, offering delightful views of Lake Wakatipu and located only 20 minutes from downtown Queenstown. Kinloch Club was designed by Jack Nicklaus to resemble the great links courses of Ireland and Scotland. However, instead of offering views of the ocean, golfers can admire the beauty of Lake Taupo, which is New Zealand’s largest freshwater lake.

On the South Islands, Christchurch is the second-oldest course in the country with a tradition dating to 1873. The legendary six-time Open champion Peter Thomson redesigned the layout in 2011. In the same region, Clearwater has played host to international golfing superstars in both the men’s and women’s game. Lydia Ko shot 61 on the course in 2015!

Golf and wildlife co-exist in harmony at Wairakei, which brought to life the vision of owner Gary Lane, combining a world class course on a sanctuary where “kiwi chicks” and other birdlife is safe to carry on predator-free.

Kauri Cliffs in Northland provides remarkable stunning views of Hawke’s Bay and its sister course, Tom Doak’s remarkable Cape Kidnappers in Napier were instantly thrust into the world 100 from birth. The combination of unforgettable golf and spectacular scenery are responsible for drawing golfers from around the world to the region. These two courses simply must be seen to be appreciated.

Wherever you play, you will be captivated by one remarkable landform after another. Glaciers grind their way down the Southern Alps. Lake Taupo , located in the center of the North Island and formed by an ancient volcano, is neighbor now to a pair of active mountains – Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu. The pristine lake is prized worldwide for the quality of its trout fishing, legendary for their condition and size. The Tongariro River at the southern end of Lake Taupo is one of the best fly fishing trout rivers in the world. Hawke’s Bay is a sunny, dry, Mediterranean-style home to red wine, glorious beaches, and lively celebrations of Matariki, the Maori New Year. Milford Sound is Rudyard Kipling’s “Eighth Wonder of the World”!

Bats are the only land-dwelling mammal native to New Zealand, joining marine mammals such as dolphins, seals and whales. The nation is known as the seabird capital of the world with several rare species like the bonded rail and the spotless crake. Even still, many of the birds are flightless, which is interesting in its own right.

Of course, any trip to New Zealand also provides the delightful opportunity to sample its vast array of wines. Marlborough is the largest of the 11 distinct major wine growing regions, with many sub-regions beginning to develop as well. The Marlborough region received global recognition in the 1980s for the sauvignon blanc it produced and is unique for enjoying a combination of cool temperatures, high sunshine, low rainfall and moderately draining soil. Most of the regions are found on the eastern coastline of the North and South islands, close to the mountains where they can flourish under consistent and plentiful rainfall.

New Zealand is a land of wonder and beauty. The wide, open spaces and relaxed pace at which the natives live will provide a enthralling and fulfilling trip, certain to prompt a desire to soon return to the lovely land of Kiwis.

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Well it's true we are blessed in New Zealand with stunning landscapes, a temperate climate and an abundance of golf enthusiasts. In fact, golf is the most popular sport played by men in New Zealand and 2nd most popular for women (behind netball). So it should be no surprise we are home to a range of world-class golf courses and our First Light Travel Golf Tours will take you there.

The Ultimate Private New Zealand Golf Tour

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The 'Ultimate New Zealand Privately Guided Golf Tour' caters to golfers and non-golfing alike. It is perfect for lovers of world-class golf courses set amongst magnificent landscapes. Off the fairways, you’ll enjoy the top highlights of the country at a relaxing pace.

Ultimate New Zealand Self Drive Golf Tour

The 'Ultimate New Zealand Self Drive Golf Tour' caters for golfers and non-golfing alike. It is perfect for lovers of world-class golf courses set amongst magnificent landscapes. Off the fairways you’ll enjoy the top highlights of the country at a relaxing pace.

Golfers Dream Self Drive Tour

Cross Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Jacks Point off your golf course bucket list, and discover many more. This fifteen day golf-filled luxury journey visits the North and South Island's premier destinations and attractions. There's ample time off the green to soak up New Zealand's epic scenery too, including a scenic flight and cruise to Milford Sound.

Golf Enthusiasts Self Drive Tour of NZ

This Self Drive Tour of New Zealand is a perfect tour for golf enthusiasts. The schedule is not too tough, with plenty of time to soak up our Antipodean paradise. Covering both Islands you visit the vineyards, sail in the Bay of Islands and cruise Milford Sound. You’ll experience unforgettable rounds amidst some of the grandest scenery around.

Ultimate South Island Self Drive Golf Tour

Enjoy South Island's very best alpine vistas, tranquil towns, and award-winning championship golf courses. From the spring-fed lakes of Clearwater, to the mountain backdrops of Jacks Point, each course is an experience in itself. With a full day in Queenstown, a flight to Milford Sound, and one of the top scenic drives in the country, this nine day tour truly has it all.

Queenstown Golf Experience

Enjoy Queenstown’s very best alpine vistas, tranquil lakes, and award-winning championship golf courses. From lakeside Jacks Point to the mountain backdrop of Millbrook, each course is an experience in itself. With a full day free in Queenstown, a flight to Milford Sound, and one of the top scenic drives in the country, this tour truly has it all.

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In a land of endless space and dramatic natural beauty, New Zealand offers some of the best golfing experiences on the planet. Select from one of our self-drive packages below, or speak to us about tailoring the perfect New Zealand golf holiday for you.

Golf highlights

• Kauri Cliffs Golf Club
• Cape Kidnappers Golf Club
• Wairakei International Golf Club
• Kinloch Golf Club
• Millbrook Golf Club
• Terrace Downs Golf Club
• Jack's Point Golf Club

Must See & Do

• See Auckland from the top of the Sky Tower
• Tour the beautiful Bay of Islands
• Taste the great wines of Hawkes Bay and Marlborough
• Cruise through Milford Sound
• Visit Queenstown, the adrenalin capital of the world

Time difference

• EST +2 hours
• New Zealand dollar / 1AUD = 1.03NZD
• No visa required for Australian citizens

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Getting there

• Sydney – 3 hours
• Melbourne - 4 hours
• Adelaide - 5 hours
• Brisbane - 3 hours
• Perth - 6 hours 15 mins

Recommended airlines

• Virgin Australia
• Air New Zealand

Car hire is recommended. Hertz is Golf Explorers car hire partner worldwide. However private transfers can be arranged for all packages.

New Zealand weather

New Zealand's climate is pretty mellow for much of the year. There is a far greater seasonal difference in the South Island than in the subtropical North.

In Central Otago, winter temperatures are often 14°F (-10°C),with summers up to 100°F to 104°F (38°C-40°C). The northern part of the North Island is subtropical which means lots of winter/spring rain.

The west coast of the South Island can get up to 100 inches or more of rain a year on its side of the Southern Alps.

Best time to visit

• September – May

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It goes without saying that New Zealand golf holidays provide an experience like nowhere else – a fact that hasn’t been lost on anyone who’s been fortunate enough to enjoy a round or two here. Depending on your chosen course, you could find yourself staring open-mouthed at any number of beautiful backdrops: from endless ocean views to snow-capped mountains, alpine hillsides to sweeping valleys. As you stand on the 1st tee of pretty much any course you visit, you’ll quickly realise that playing golf in New Zealand is truly special.

But that’s just the beginning. Not only is the country home to some of the world’s finest courses, it also offers a serious amount of diverse choices. In fact, only Scotland is able to boast having more golf courses per capita. All of these options naturally mean that it’s pretty much guaranteed you’ll find a course that perfectly suits your budget and skill level.

At Golf Explorer, we have our own impressive selection of New Zealand golf holidays. You might just fancy fitting in a few relaxing rounds over a couple of days. Or maybe you like the sound of taking a week-long trip and enjoying as many games as you can. There’s no end to the packages available to make your dream trip become reality. We also offer a few truly unique options – our most spectacular being the Bay of Islands Luxury Heli-Golf Cruise. This package includes five rounds of golf and six nights’ accommodation, including a stay at sea on-board a cruise ship. But what really makes this package truly outstanding is the awe-inspiring helicopter ride that whisks you across the ocean from the helipad to the course.

With more than a little helping hand from nature, New Zealand’s golf resorts have been designed to leave every player with a desire to return again and again. When you combine drop-dead-gorgeous natural scenery with some of the world’s most beautifully designed courses, you end up with one of finest locations you can imagine to enjoy the great game. So whatever package you end up booking, New Zealand golfing holidays are always guaranteed to live long in the memory.

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New zealand golf tours & packages.

Below are some samples of our New Zealand golf tours and packages, designed to showcase the best golf courses and destinations in NZ.

Choose from a selection of hotels and golf options to suit your plans. All tours will be personally arranged by us and can be tailored to suit.

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‘The Great Southern Golf Experience’

The best of the South Island’s golf from Christchurch to Queenstown.

4 days in Christchurch, 5 in Queenstown, 6 rounds of golf, 4-5 star accommodation and incredible scenery and courses. Golf at Clearwater Resort, Shirley Links, Terrace Downs, Millbrook Resort, Jack’s Point and Kelvin Heights. Accommodation, all private airport and golf transfers, green fees and golf carts included.

From NZD $2450.00 pp

Package can be customised.

Staying at Rendezvous Christchurch / Crowne Plaza Queenstown or a Luxury Apartment complex

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• Executive club hire
• Lunch packs
• NZPGA tuition & playing lessons
• Wine tour, activities, dining reservations

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‘The Tour of the Long White Cloud’

Play the best of golf in New Zealand from Bay of Islands to Queenstown.

5 days in the North Island, 5 in Queenstown, 6 rounds of golf, 5 star accommodation and incredible scenery and courses. Golf at Kauri Cliffs, Wairakei, Cape Kidnappers, Millbrook Resort, Jack’s Point and The Hills. Accommodation, airport and golf transfers, green fees included.

From NZD $5250.00 pp

Package can be customised.

Staying at Edgewater Palms Paihia , Hilton Lake Taupo , St Moritz Queenstown (or a Luxury Apartment complex).

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The Great New Zealand Golf Tour

The Hills, Queenstown

By Mark Alexander

• World-ranked courses
• Breathtaking locations

Starting in Auckland  to Napier & Queenstown

from Hawke's Bay  & Wellington

Total travel time: 16 hours

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This route includes two domestic flights

Experience the very best of New Zealand golf on these world-ranked courses, set in breathtaking locations. In the North Island play the clifftop courses of  Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs . Visit the Jack Nicklaus signature course, The Kinloch Club , and the must-play Wairakei course.

Continue your ultimate golf journey in the South Island at the expertly-designed courses of The Hills  and Jack's Point.

Day 1 - 2: Auckland to Bay of Islands

Kauri Cliffs Golf Course, Northland & Bay of Islands

By Fraser Clements

NORTHLAND A place of history, long beaches and giant trees.

3 h 10 min | 227 km via SH1

4 h 10 min | to Paihia by Intercity (opens in new window)

50 min | to Kerikeri by Air New Zealand (opens in new window)

KAURI CLIFFS GOLF COURSE

Ranked as one of world's top 100 golf courses.

Heading north from Auckland , travel through rolling hills past sea landscapes to semi-tropical Northland . On the east coast of Northland in Matauri Bay , you will find Kauri Cliffs luxury lodge and golf course. Perched on a clifftop with incredible views, it has been called "Pebble Beach on steroids".

Nearby, laidback  Paihia and Kerikeri  are also worth exploring. The charming towns offer a wide choice of accommodation, delicious dining options and plenty to do.

Take a boat ride to explore the 144 islands that make up the Bay of Islands , or hop on a scenic flight to marvel at the spectacular scenery from above.

Day 3: Bay of Islands to Auckland

Titirangi Golf Course, Auckland

By Titirangi Golf Club

AUCKLAND Vibrant city style and spectacular landscapes.

• Marquee golf courses
• New Zealand's largest kauri tree
• Food and wine culture

TITIRANGI GOLF CLUB

A world-class golf course situated in a beautiful bushland setting

Start your day by travelling south back to Auckland. Take the west coast route and stretch your legs in Waipoua Forest to see Tane Mahuta, New Zealand's largest kauri tree. Along with towering trees, Waipoua is also home to spellbinding Maori legends and rare birds.

Once back in Auckland, play a round of golf in Titirangi Golf Club , New Zealand’s only Alister MacKenzie-designed golf course, founded in 1909. MacKenzie is known for his sensitivity to the nature of the original site.

Auckland  has a massive food culture and good restaurants can be found in Ponsonby, Federal Street, Britomart and Wynyard Quarter.

Day 4 - 5: Auckland to Taupo

Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary, Taupō

By Gary Lisbon

TAUPO Home to Australasia's largest lake.

• Wairakei Golf Course & The Kinloch Club
• Maori culture
• Geothermal attractions

3 h 30 min | 278 km via SH1

5 h 10 min | by Intercity (opens in new window)

After travelling through the rolling dairy country of the Waikato, spend the day playing the Wairakei Golf Course , known for its natural surroundings of native birds and bush. 

Next, travel a short distance from Taupo to the picturesque Kinloch . Play a round at the Jack Nicklaus designed The Kinloch Club . The links-style course spans across volcanic terrain and includes challenging green complexes.

In your downtime, take a boat ride to see the Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay , or soak in the geothermal waters of Wairakei Terraces . 

Day 6: Taupo to Napier

Cape Kidnappers golf course, Hawke's Bay

By Cape Kidnappers

HAWKE'S BAY Wineries, fresh produce and Art Deco design

1 h 45 min | 141 km via SH5

2 h 5 min | by Intercity (opens in new window)

CAPE KIDNAPPERS GOLF COURSE

Stunning clifftop course, ranked 16th in the world.

When you're ready, take a road trip to  Napier , our Art Deco city. The Hawke's Bay region is a gem of the North Island thanks to its award-winning wines, warm weather and charming, orchard-lined roads.

Visit the stunning Cape Kidnappers , ranked no. 16 in the world. The sea views will astound, particularly on the 15th hole, where you will play 243 metres above the ocean with perilous drops on both sides.

To experience the glamour and style of the jazz era, take an Art Deco Vintage Car Tour  around the city before grabbing a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants. Be sure to try a drop of the local pinot gris or syrah.

Day 7: Napier to Wellington

Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, Wairarapa

By Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club

WELLINGTON Mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine

• Paraparaumu Beach Golf Course
• Royal Wellington Golf Club
• Museums and eateries

55 min | to Wellington by Air New Zealand (opens in new window)

Next stop is Wellington , the world's "coolest little capital", according to Lonely Planet .  Where nature meets culture, and creativity meets cuisine, there's plenty to see and do , including the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa . 

To get some golf in, head to Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club , considered by many to be the spiritual home of New Zealand golf. For somewhere closer to the city, try the Royal Wellington Golf Club (opens in new window) , the first golf club in the country to receive royal status.

Day 8 - 10: Wellington to Queenstown

The Hills, New Zealand

QUEENSTOWN Home of two New Zealand marquee golf courses.

• The Hills, Jack's Point & Millbrook
• Delicious food, and winery tours
• Adventure capital

1 h 20 min | to Queenstown by Air New Zealand (opens in new window)

Jump on a flight from Wellington to Queenstown  where the flight alone promises dramatic views of the Southern Alps. Known for its vibrant town, you won't struggle to find exquisite food and wine in Queenstown. If you want to venture further than the centre, visit a vineyard or push your limits with an adventure activity. There's no shortage of things to do here.

Jack's Point, an area with a ski resort feel, boasts a golf course  set against a stunning backdrop of The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. Or travel the short distance to Arrowtown  and play The Hills course, a standout with challenging holes and impressive sculptures. 

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Love the majors   the open 153rd on sale - royal portrush.

Ireland & The 153rd Open @ Royal Portrush

7 – 22 July 2025 ​

Welcome to this special Irish Golf Tour that takes in some of Ireland’s finest, including Royal County Down and two days exclusive hospitality at The 153rd Open @ Royal Portrush. 

The team at PaR nz Golfing Holidays are ‘Open nuts’ having been to 7 Opens including the 150th @ St Andrews.  We are New Zealand’s only R&A Authorised Provider of Hospitality at the Open, a position we are proud to hold. 

When the Irish host a party – they do it in style and like no other. We expect a huge fanfare again in 2025, like they did in 2019.  

On our way to Royal Portrush in 2025 we  play golf at Dublin’s The Island, Killeen Castle and, an option to play The European, Royal County Down, #1 in Great Britain and Ireland (#3 in the world!) before heading to Rosapenna, to play St Patricks Links and Old Tom Morris. 

In County Donegal, in the Bay of Sheephaven, the Casey family offer some delightful resort accommodation and three Rosapenna links challenges.  We have booked to play Old Thomas Morris, designed by the man himself, and newly opened and world acclaimed St Patrick’s Links.    St Patrick’s Links was designed by Tom Doak.

For the PaR nz Group, our planned two days at The 153rd Open will be special with full, all-day hospitality in the Engravers Pavillion.  The R&A  promote their Engravers Packages with precision and in the finest detail.  Having now experienced this level of hospitality several times, we agree!  We are located on the fairway of Royal Portrush’s 1st hole, enjoying on-course views of the action as the world’s best start their round. Our Engravers Pavillion location allows  excellent access to get out amongst the crowd and walk the course or nip across to the Merchandise Pavillion.

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"We have had time to reflect on your inaugural Japan tour.  From pick-up at Narita airport to drop-off at Kansai airport we thoroughly enjoyed your first class organisation and service in all aspects of the tour - as we have in the many other tours with you.  We would certainly recommend your company to anyone who is interested in the best of  golf tours.  We are looking forward to joining you on future tours" 

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"It was bloody terrifying" - Mike Hendry details overcoming deadly disease to compete in The Open Championship 2024

M ike Hendry of New Zealand has been granted a medical exemption for the upcoming Open Championship 2024. The fourth PGA Tour Major will be played at Royal Troon from July 18 to 21, 2024.

Mike Hendry qualified for the 2023 Open Championship last year after finishing as a runner-up at the World City Championship in Hong Kong. However, he couldn't participate in the tournament at Royal Liverpool as he was diagnosed with leukemia last year.

In an interview with iNews, Hendry talked about the first signs of leukemia, he said (via iNews):

"I was playing well at the time. However, I started feeling run down out of nowhere but I just put it down to playing a lot. It felt like I had a cold. Sneezing, coughing and the like. But I got progressively worse. I had no energy. I was either in bed or on a couch. I was sleeping about 18 hours a day which is not like me."

Mike Hendry said that a doctor sent him to a local hospital, from where he was rushed to Auckland for chemotherapy by the same evening where he stayed for six and a half weeks. Hendry further said (via iNews):

"It was bloody terrifying. I was aware of what leukemia was. I was thinking, 'I'm really sick here and I might not live'. It was April 11th. I will never forget that day. I was in this state of not knowing what was really going on. I was in shock. It was all a bit of a blur."

Mike Hendry further said that his illness was rough but he decided to show resilience to his two daughters, Maddison and Harper. He further said that getting an email from the Open motivated him to get better.

Since returning to play after his treatment, Mike Hendry finished fourth in his fifth event at the PGA Tour of Australasia. He has played the Open Championship in 2017 and 2018, and failed to make the cut on both occasions.

A look at Mike Hendry's best performances

Mike Hendry has had 17 professional wins including two on the Japan Golf Tour and four on the PGA Tour of Australasia. Let's take a look at Mike Hendry's best performances after turning professional in 2005:

• 2017 ISPS Handa New Zealand Open : 1 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2015 Token Homemate Cup : 1 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2013 NZ PGA Championship : 1 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2019 Australian PGA Championship : 2 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2017 Gate Way to the Open - Mizuno Open : 2 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2016 JGT Championship Mori Building Cup Shishido Hills : 2 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2016 Fiji International : 2 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2010 Indonesian Open Presented by Enjoy Jakarta : 1 (Asian Tour)
• 2014 Australian PGA Championship : 4 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2018 Gate Way to the Open Mizuno Open at the Royal GC : T2 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2016 Rizap KBC Augusta : T2 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2012 ISPS Handa Perth International : 4 (European Tour)
• 2017 Mitsui Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters : T3 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2012 NZ PGA Pro-Am Championship : 1 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2024 For the Players by the Players : 1 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2016 BMW ISPS Handa New Zealand Open : T3 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2014 Tsuruya Open : T3 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2012 Emirates Australian Open : T7 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2016 Japan PGA Championship Nissin Cupnoodle Cup : 4 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2023 World City Championship Presented by Hong Kong Golf Club : 2 (Asian Tour)
• 2016 ISPS Handa Global Cup : T5 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2012 Talisker Masters : T6 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2014 Lexus of Blackburn Victorian PGA Championship : 2 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2013 Coca-Cola QLD PGA Championship : 2 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2020 New Zealand Open Presented by Sky Sport : T5 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2016 Gate Way to the Open Mizuno Open : T5 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2010 Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open : T8 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2010 JBWere Masters : T13 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2019 Rizap KBC Augusta : T6 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2014 Gate Way to the Open Mizuno Open : T6 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2010 SK Telecom Open : 5 (Korean Tour)
• 2021 Moonah Links PGA Classic : 3 (PGA Tour of Australasia)
• 2022 Gate Way to the Open Mizuno Open : T6 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2017 ISPS Handa Match Play : T7 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2016 Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup : T7 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2011 Indonesia Open Presented by Enjoy Jakarta : T2 (Asian Tour)
• 2017 Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup : T6 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2013 Gate Way to the Open Mizuno Open : T6 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2017 Heiwa PGM Championship : 9 (Japan Golf Tour)
• 2012 Victorian Open : 3 (PGA Tour of Australasia)

Ben Campbell wins Asian Tour event in Morocco

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Ben Campbell with the winner’s trophy after the International Series Morocco at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam. Photo / Paul Lakatos/Asian Tour.

New Zealand’s Ben Campbell snatched a surprise victory at the very end to win the US$2million International Series Morocco after a sensational finish in Morocco.

Campbell holed a 20-foot birdie putt on the par-five 18th to win on the first hole of a sudden-death play-off, having been three behind playing-partner John Catlin with two holes to play at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam.

Campbell shot a two-under-par 71, helped by an eagle on the par-four 17th and a birdie on 18 in normal time, to tie Catlin, in with a 72, on 15-under.

The Kiwi takes home US$360,000 ($586,071) for the win.

American Caleb Surratt (71) and Eugenio Chacarra (73) from Spain, tied for third, three behind the top two.

Campbell started the final day one behind Catlin – the leader after each of the first three days and chasing win number three of the season – and looked to be just falling short.

He’d made two great up and downs for par on 15 and 16 before holing a 35-foot putt for eagle on the penultimate hole.

On the par-five 18th hole they both faced 10-foot birdie putts, with Campbell holing his first before his American opponent, normally so clinical, just missed his attempt.

“That was a great finish,” said Campbell.

“You know I didn’t have my best out there today and I just kept saying to Mike (his caddie), I’ve just got to find something and just stay patient. And yeah, like I went flag hunting on 16 and leaked it right, and hit a great bunker shot there. I said to Mike, if I can find a birdie eagle, you never know. So, I did that, and then to hole a putt like that in the play-off, it’s always good.”

It is his second success on the Asian Tour having won the Hong Kong Open, another event on The International Series calendar, at the end of last year after a similarly last-gasp finish when he nailed a 15-foot birdie to win by one.

The win is another reward for a player dogged by injury through his career.

He said: “I just think it’s been a tough run, and I didn’t give up then and I’m not going to give up now. I just kept saying to Mike just don’t give up out here. I’ve got to find something in my swing. I was feeling great on the range and lost it, sort of, on the course. But yeah, just said to him and I just sort of keep saying to myself, don’t give up.”

Campbell is now second on The International Series Rankings and third on the Asian Tour OOM.

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Six inbound tours confirmed for 2024/25 international summer

Double-headers, a Test series against England, the return of the Rose Bowl, and everything on free-to-air TV: these are some of the highlights of another exciting 2024-25 home international summer of cricket in Aotearoa New Zealand. 

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The programme starts with the BLACKCAPS’ much-anticipated three match Test series against England before Christmas, ends with the WHITE FERNS hosting Australia’s T20I side in late March, and in between includes visits from the Australia women’s ODI team, Sri Lanka men and women, and the Pakistan men’s side - potentially 41 days of international cricket in eight different cities, all of which will be broadcast free-to-air and live on TVNZ 1, TVNZ DUKE and TVNZ+.

The BLACKCAPS will fly to Pakistan in February for a tri-series against the hosts and South Africa before starting their ICC Champions Trophy campaign, ahead of returning home for five T20Is and three ODIs against Pakistan in March.

Demand for tickets for the Test matches against England at Christchurch, Wellington and Hamilton, respectively, has been strong, with NZC opting to announce venues for this specific series back in April to assist overseas fans making travel arrangements.

This increased interest in international cricket flows off the back of last season’s strong attendances, when ticket allocation for seven of the eight pre-sold days to the Australia Test series was exhausted, four out of five Pakistan T20Is were sold out, and the Australian men’s T20 series also drew big crowds.

With several short-form games being played around the country’s holiday hot-spots in the New Year’s period, including Mt Maunganui and Nelson, and a Friday night T20I double header at Eden Park in March, interest is expected to remain high.

The WHITE FERNS will play a three-match Rose Bowl ODI series against Australia at the Cello Basin Reserve in the week before Christmas, and will later host a multi-format tour by Sri Lanka in March, immediately ahead of a three-game T20Is series against the No.1 ranked Australians.

Their last five T20Is will be played as double-headers alongside BLACKCAPS-Pakistan T20Is.

Tickets for all home internationals will go on sale in September and fans are encouraged to get in quickly to avoid disappointment, especially in terms of the three Tests.

Joining NZC’s Cricket Nation members’ club will allow subscribers to purchase tickets in a pre-sale window before they’re opened up for public consumption.

NZC’s GM of Marketing and Communications, Stacey Geraghty, said if the trend from last summer continues, fans might need to change their last-minute purchasing routine and buy tickets early.

“We saw some significant changes in the way people consumed international cricket last year,” said Ms Geraghty. 

“Not only were the Tests and the bigger white ball fixtures selling out, but we were receiving more engagement from younger fans, those in the 16-34 age bracket.

“There was a buzz we hadn’t felt for a while and we’re feeling it again as we approach the 2024-25 summer. The extra exposure we’re receiving from having cricket broadcast live and free-to-air is making a genuine difference on the ground.”

The BLACKCAPS have a full schedule of offshore cricket in their immediate future, including six Tests and a six-match, white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, before returning home for the Test series against England. 

The WHITE FERNS also continue their busy winter schedule, with a three-game T20I series in Australia in mid-September, followed by the ICC T20 World Cup in Bangladesh (September-October) and a multi-format tour of India in the back half of October.

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