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Epic Kiwi Adventure

Queenstown, Hawke's Bay, Lake Taupo & Auckland
12
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7
Rounds
2
Courses
New Zealand
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The Trip

Epic Kiwi Adventure

Experience the very best of golf in New Zealand on this ultimate itinerary. Starting at the adventure capital of Queenstown, discover picturesque courses surrounded by the soaring indigo heights of the Remarkables. Fly north to the dramatic cliff-top Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay, continue to the geothermal heart of Lake Taupo for the Jack Nicklaus-designed Kinloch, and finish in cosmopolitan Auckland.

Seven rounds on some of the most dramatic golf courses on Earth, four luxury stops, a Milford Sound helicopter tour or overnight cruise, thermal pools, Maori Rock Carvings, vineyard tours, and a welcome dinner with a 4-course 'Trust the Chef' experience. You won't be disappointed.

Trip Highlights
  • Jack's Point & The HillsTwo Queenstown icons beneath the Remarkables.
  • Cape Kidnappers (Tom Doak)World Top 50 — cliff-top North Island drama.
  • Kinloch (Jack Nicklaus)NZ's only Nicklaus Signature on Lake Taupo.
  • Milford Sound Helicopter/CruiseIncluded — choose your adventure.
  • 4-Course Trust the Chef DinnerWelcome dinner at Millbrook.
  • Domestic Flight QT → NapierIncluded — saves a full day of driving.
Your Journey

Day by Day

A suggested flow for your trip. Every day is flexible — extend, shorten, or swap any element based on your preferences.

1
Queenstown Airport → Millbrook Resort

Welcome to Queenstown

Arrive at Queenstown Airport. Private transfer to Millbrook Resort in Arrowtown (20 minutes). Check in to this 5-star alpine retreat set against the Remarkables. Welcome dinner tonight — a 4-course 'Trust the Chef' experience at the resort.

Transfer Welcome Dinner
2
Millbrook Country Club

Alpine Amphitheatre

Step out of the resort and onto the course. Millbrook — 27 holes in a natural alpine amphitheatre with the Remarkables as backdrop. Par 72, 7,174 yards. Afternoon: explore Arrowtown's historic gold-mining village.

Millbrook Par 72 · 7,174 Yards
3
Jack's Point Golf Club

2,300 Metres of Drama

Jack's Point — 2,300 vertical metres of the Remarkables mountain range towering above you, Lake Wakatipu shimmering below. Par 72, 6,986 yards. One of the most photographed golf courses in the world.

Jack's Point Par 72 · 6,986 Yards
4
The Hills Golf Club

NZ Open Host

The Hills — Sir Michael Hill's passion project and home of the NZ Open. Par 72, 6,685 yards. Sculptural art installations dot the fairways. Afternoon: thermal pools or jet-boating on the Shotover.

The Hills NZ Open Host
5
Milford Sound Day

Fiordland Adventure

Full-day glacier helicopter tour or overnight cruise to Milford Sound — one of the great natural wonders of the world. Towering fiords, waterfalls, and dolphins. Included in the package.

Helicopter Tour / 🚢 Cruise Milford Sound
6
Queenstown Free Day

Adventure Capital

A free day in Queenstown. Options: bungee jumping, gondola ride to Bob's Peak, Central Otago winery tour, TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise, or simply relax at Millbrook's spa.

Queenstown Activities Winery Tour (optional)
7
Queenstown → Porters Boutique Hotel, Hawke's Bay

Fly North to the Cliffs

Domestic flight from Queenstown to Napier (included). Private transfer to Porters Boutique Hotel in Havelock North (30 minutes). Settle in to this charming boutique in the heart of Hawke's Bay wine country.

Domestic Flight Porters Hotel
8
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

World Top 50 Cliffs

Cape Kidnappers — Tom Doak's masterpiece routed along 500-foot cliffs above Hawke's Bay. Par 71, 7,119 yards. World Top 50. The most dramatic course you will ever play. Afternoon: vineyard tour in Hawke's Bay.

Cape Kidnappers Hawke's Bay Vineyards
9
Hawke's Bay → The Kinloch Club, Lake Taupo

Into Geothermal Country

Drive to Lake Taupo (approx. 2 hours). Check in to The Kinloch Club — perched above the shores of New Zealand's largest lake. Afternoon: Lake Taupo cruise to see the famous Maori Rock Carvings (included).

Drive Maori Rock Carvings
10
The Kinloch Club

NZ's Only Nicklaus Signature

The Kinloch Club — Jack Nicklaus's only signature course in New Zealand, on the shores of Lake Taupo. Par 72, 6,519 yards. Sir Bob Charles called it "the finest course in Australasia." Transfer to Auckland after the round (approx. 3.5 hours).

Kinloch Nicklaus Signature
11
Windross Farm Golf Course

Auckland's Inland Links

Windross Farm — a unique inland links-style layout 30 minutes south of Auckland. Par 72, 6,112 yards. Return to the Hilton Auckland on Princes Wharf. Evening free in the city.

Windross Farm Par 72 · 6,112 Yards
12
Gulf Harbour Country Club

Hauraki Gulf Views

Gulf Harbour — championship golf with panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf, a short drive from the city. Par 72, 6,013 yards. Farewell dinner tonight in Auckland — restaurant booked for you.

Gulf Harbour Farewell Dinner
13
Auckland → Airport

Ka kite anō

Full breakfast at the Hilton, then transfer to Auckland Airport.

Transfer
Beyond the Fairways

New Zealand Attractions

Milford Sound, thermal pools, and Maori heritage.

Milford Sound
Maori Rock Carvings
Queenstown Gondola
Arrowtown Heritage
Every Detail Covered

What's Included

Transparent from the start — here's exactly what you get with this itinerary.

Your Package

  • 7 rounds on NZ's finest courses
  • 12 nights across 4 luxury hotels
  • Buffet breakfast daily
  • Welcome dinner at Millbrook (4-course Trust the Chef)
  • Glacier helicopter tour or Milford Sound cruise
  • Lake Taupo cruise to Maori Rock Carvings

Experiences & Extras

  • Thermal pools
  • Domestic flight: Queenstown → Napier
  • Private transfers throughout
  • 24/7 golf hotline
  • Local knowledge & support
  • All taxes & service charges

Ready for Your New Zealand Adventure?

Every itinerary is fully customizable. Change hotels, swap courses, extend your stay, or combine with another region. Tell us what you want — we'll build it.

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