Draft itinerary proposal -
Richard Brennan Golf to New Zealand
2x Couples - May 2023
Te Arai Resort - Suite - 2 night.
Kauri Cliffs - Suite - Lodge at Kauri Cliffs - 2 nights.
Queenstown - Eichardts Private Hotel - 4 nights
Farm at Cape Kidnappers - 2 nights - Hilltop Suite
Taupo - 3 nights - Junior Suite - Huka Lodge.
Call us on +64 7 377 8577 for further details or email alistair@greenfernz.com
MAY 2023
MAY 1st:
Arrive Auckland - you will be met at Auckland Airport by your private driver and guide who will transfer you to Te Arai Links, where you will check into an Ocean View Villa.
We offer a fleet of Mercedes-Benz vehicles with highly experienced drivers to guide you througout your New Zealand journey.
For a group of 4 we recommend a Mercedes Viano or V Class.
MAY 2nd
Breakfast included.
Golf today at Te Arai Links - a Coore / Crenshaw designed golf course.
Post golf - rest of day at leisure.
MAY 3rd
A road transfer north (2.5 hours drive) to Kauri Cliffs Lodge for a two night stay.
Lodging at Kauri Cliffs includes dinner / breakfast and complimentary mini bar (excludes wine and spirits).
MAY 3rd - 5th
Enjoy 2 nights at the Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, with a round of golf at arguably one of the planets most stunning golf courses.
MAY 5th
Travel day today -
Fly from Bay of Islands to Auckland (40 minutes) where you will take a short layover (usually 1-2 hours) to connect to flight to Queenstown (flight time 1hr 45 mins).
On arrival in Queenstown you will be transferred to Eichardts Hotel, where character and charm blend to bring you a perfect base to stay 4 nights in Queenstown.
MAY 6th - 9th
Queenstown is the adventure capital of the world and offers exceptional activities where our pre-planning / guide will allow you to maximise your experience here.
- Wineries - some of the worlds premium Pinot Noir is produced in the Queenstown region.
- Golf at Jacks Point & The Hills golf courses
- Tramping (multiple one day walks).
- Fine dining
- Heli-scenic tours of the Milford or Doubtful Sounds / Glaciers.
MAY 9th
A couple of short flights today to Napier and we'll have you lunching in one of New Zealand's finest wineries - Craggy Range, before your transfer up to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.
Check into The Farm at Cape Kidnappers into a Hilltop Suite for 2 nights. The region is famed for its Bordeaux blend wines along with Chardonnays.
Inclusions at The Farm - dinner / breakfast / complimentary mini bar (excluding wine / spirits)
MAY 10th
Golf today at Cape Kidnappers.
MAY 11th
A 2 hour drive takes you to the central North Island where we save one of the finest lodges in the world as your final destination of the tour - Huka Lodge. Check in for 3 nights in a Junior Suite.
MAY 12th
Golf today at The Kinloch Club Golf Course - a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
MAY 13th
Enjoy the tranquil surrounds of Huka Lodge or allow your guide to take you to any multiple of outdoor activities which may include :
- Huka Falls / Aratiatia Rapids
- Tongariro Crossing (one of the world's greatest one day walks).
- Fly fishing (the rivers of Taupo are often commented on as some of the finest dry fly and nymph fly fishing water in the world).
- Wairakei Terraces geothermal spa.
MAY 14th
Departure day today
A 2.5 - 3 hour drive to Auckland from Huka Lodge to meet your evening flight back to the US.