Fred Peters - New Zealand Itinerary 2019 (January 7th - January 22nd)
Travel Arranger : Alistair Tod- Phone (within New Zealand) 021-489-976
Last Updated : 21st December 2018
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Amendment Dates :
21st December - Construction
26th December - Booking Ref updates.
2nd January - Final Check
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Current Time in New Zealand (+ 1 day EST)
7th January 2019
Arrive Auckland - AA83 - 9.40am
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Collect baggage and proceed through customs and then take either the 10 minute walk to the domestic terminal, or the free bus transfer from outside the main terminal.
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Domestic Flight (booked by Debbie - NZ 8274 from Auckland to Kerkeri at 11.25am)
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On arrival into Kerkeri you will be met by Northland Transfers, and taken to Tarlton's Lodge, where your hosts Peter & Katalina will check you in for 2 nights (bed & breakfast).
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Tarlton's Lodge
11 Sullivans Road
Paihia
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Ph : 09 402 6711
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Rest of day at leisure to relax after the long journey. Peter will happily discuss with you activity and dining options along with directions for the short stroll into Paihia.
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8th January 2019
Breakfast Included.
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Northland Transfers will be collecting you at 7.30am for a 1 hour drive to Kauri Cliffs Golf Course.
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Kauri Cliffs - TEE TIME CONFIRMED FOR 9.15am - walking. (Please note that Kauri Cliffs is recommended as a cart course, but by all means play the front 9 by foot and if you wish to take a cart after 9, you will be able to collect one at the clubhouse).
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139 Tepene Tablelands Rd,
Matauri Bay 0478
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+64-9-407-0010
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2.30pm - Return to Paihia and Tarlton's Lodge.
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9th January 2019
8.20am - Check out. Northland Transfers will take you to Kerikeri Airport.
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Your flight is 9.45am (NZ8267) to Auckland arriving at 10.30am.
Proceed out the domestic terminal to the Hertz office where you have a prepaid and ordered hire car.
Ref Number : H89822989A3
Your car hire includes Loss Damage Waiver and insurance with an excess of $4250. For an additional fee of $35 per day, you may take out additional insurance to reduce your excess to zero. Payment of a small airport levy is also required on pickup.
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Drive the 3 - 3.5 hours south to Kinloch, where you will check in with Steve and Michelle, your hosts at The Kinloch Club, New Zealand's only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
Check into No 2 The Fairways for FOUR Nights - breakfast provisions supplied (please call Alistair on 021 489 976 when you are approximately 30 minutes away and he or Steve will ensure to be at the property to meet you on arrival).
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Steve & Michelle
2 The Fairways
The Kinloch Club
RD1, Taupo. 3377
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Rest of day at leisure or pop out for a few holes on the Kinloch Club golf course.
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10th January 2019
Golf arranged this morning at Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary. Tee Time at 9.15am. Allow a 20 minute drive to get there.
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11th January 2019
DAY SET ASIDE TO WALK THE TONGARIRO CROSSING - ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREAT ONE DAY HIKES. ALISTAIR WILL DROP YOU OFF AT START OF WALK AND COLLECT YOU AT THE END.
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- Refer to this web page and associated fact sheets - https://www.doc.govt.nz/tongariroalpinecrossing


12th January 2019
Golf this morning at The Kinloch Club - (on your doorstep!)
Tee time TBA - Alistair or Steve will aim to join you.
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The Kinloch Club
+64 7 377 8484
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www.thekinlochclubgolfcourse.com
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13th January 2019
Check out today and visit some of the Taupo Highlights before driving the 2 hours to Napier City.
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A lot to see and do in the region, so take some time to enjoy some of the highlights of Rotorua / Taupo. Suggested stops :
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- Huka Falls
- Aratiatia Rapids
- Orakei Korako
- Wai O Tapu Geothermal Field.
- Rainbow Springs Kiwi behind the scenes tour.
- Walk the Redwoods tree top walk.
- White Island Volcanic Helicopter Excursion.
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Alistair will discuss options with you.
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Check into The Masonic Hotel for TWO NIGHTS - BED & BREAKFAST - SUPERIOR QUEEN -
Booking Ref : 59447
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Masonic Hotel
2 Tennyson St,
Napier South,
Napier 4110
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+64 6 835 8689
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Evening at leisure - Dining suggestion : Bistronomy.
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14th January 2019
Breakfast included.
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Aim to leave hotel by 7.45am. Golf this morning at Cape Kidnappers Golf Club.
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9.00am Tee Time, walking.
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Cape Kidnappers
446 Clifton Road
Te Awanga
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+64 6 875 1900
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https://www.robertsonlodges.com/the-lodges/cape-kidnappers/explore/golf
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Afternoon return to Napier.
15th January 2019
Breakfast Included.
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Check out and drive south to Wellington (4-4.5 hours drive).
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On arrival, check into The QT Museum Hotel for TWO NIGHTS - Bed & Breakfast included in a Superior Room
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Res Number: 181911
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Museum Hotel
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90 Cable St,
Te Aro
Wellington
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+64 4 802 8900
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https://www.qthotelsandresorts.com/wellington
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Afternoon at leisure - suggest pop over the road to Te Papa Museum.
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16th January 2019
Breakfast included.
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Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club is approximately a 45 minute drive from your hotel. With your 11.45am tee time, aim to leave the hotel at 10.30am at the latest.
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We have you playing in a members haggle, so enjoy some true Paraparaumu hospitality !
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17th January 2019
Travel Day -
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Breakfast Included.
Check out at 10.15am and proceed to Wellington Airport. Drop your car at rental returns.
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Flight booked on NZ605 at 12.15pm from Wellington to Queenstown.
Arrive Queenstown at 1.35pm.
Collect vehicle from Hertz desk and proceed the 15 minutes to The Rees Hotel to check in for FIVE nights, including breakfast.
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The Rees Hotel
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Built in 2007, The Rees Hotel Queenstown is a sophisticated five-star hotel situated right on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. The hotel offers a variety of spacious and luxurious accommodation options showcasing spectacular views across Lake Wakatipu to the alpine panorama of the Remarkable Mountain range.
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The many exceptional features at The Rees Hotel include a library of rare books and art, a fully-equipped gymnasium, secure undercover parking, and its own private beach and wharf accessing jet-boat and water taxi services. Guests can swim from our wharf or beach – but it’s not for the faint-hearted!
18th January 2019
Breakfast included at the hotel.
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Allow a 15 -20 minute drive to get to Jacks Point.
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TEE TIME AT 9.00am
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With a backdrop of the Remarkables Mountain Range (some 2300 vertical metres) and also astonishing views of Lake Wakatipu, it is clear to see why the designers of Jacks, Darby Partners were so enthralled to have this project land on their table.
A relatively gentle start to the course eases you out the lake edge, and the jaw-dropping views start to come into play as you stand on the 5th Tee. From there on in, just admire the natural beauty and stunning bit of dirt that this course has been sculpted from.
19th January 2019
Breakfast included at the hotel.
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Allow a 30 minute drive to get to Millbrook Resort.
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TEE TIME AT 9am (other players have been lined up to join you).
This par 72 6,420 metre course is set in a stunning natural alpine amphitheatre. Designed by master golfer Sir Bob Charles, Millbrook cleverly exploits the regions dramatic terrain to deliver world class golf to players of all levels.
Elevated tees provide the perfect vantage point to truly enjoy the spectacular views, while historical farming and gold mining elements are interwoven throughout the design.


20th January 2019
Breakfast included in hotel.
Non Golf day :
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Alistair will discuss with you options for this day, however a highly recommended excursion is to take a trip to Milford Sound on either a Fly / Cruise / Fly with Real Journeys, or upgrade to one of New Zealand's most stunning experiences, a heli trip to the Sounds with glacier landing (additional charges apply for excursions taken on this day).
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Queenstown was made famous by Bungy-jumping and Jet-boating. If you wish to do either, the Shotover River is the place to do it! The jet boating along the Shotover visits Lord of the Rings film locations as well as some stunning photo opportunities.
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21st January 2019
Breakfast included in hotel.
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Allow 30 minutes to get to Arrowtown Golf Club.
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TEE TIME BOOKED AT 9.15am.
Arrowtown GC is one of our favoured club courses in New Zealand. The less said about it the better, as only playing it can you really understand the quirky nature of what is a stunningly beautiful course with unique golf holes, small greens, rocky outcrops and just a fantastic club atmosphere.
This will be one of your Queenstown highlights to finish the trip with !

22nd January 2019
Breakfast included in hotel.
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Departure Day. This morning reserved for a round of golf for any rain checks, or shopping / exploring Queenstown !
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Check out by 11am.
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Flight is at 4.20pm from Queenstown to Sydney.
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End of touring.