ESCORTED
GOLF TOURS

11 DAY NORTH ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND PANORAMA GOLF TOUR

"My Father and I have been on 3 escorted Tours with Golf New Zealand over the last 6 years. Every tour is filled with wonderful golf courses, fantastic scenery and most of all fabulous people which Golf New Zealand Leisure seem to attract. Thanks for the great memories James."

Brett and Len Beverley, Sydney , Australia

Departing 4th March 2012.
Fully escorted by James de Stigter with ball comps and prizes.

DAY 1 4/3 ARRIVE AUCKLAND
If arriving at Auckland International Airport today you will be transferred to the Scenic Circle Airedale Hotel Auckland in the downtown city district. We stay here for the next 2 nights and accommodation will be in the excellent Superior rooms.

DAY 2 5/3 GOLF AT MURIWAI LINKS
This morning's round of golf is at the Muriwai Links Golf Club. This course is situated out on the rugged and spectacular West Coast and before golf we will go to view the amazing headland above with it's famous gannet colony. After a short walk we will meet back with the Coach at the bottom of the hill and head to the golf course. This course has undergone many upgrades in recent years and is situated in a beautiful seaside area. This is a true links course. After golf we will enjoy the nice clubhouse with it's panoramic ocean views.

DAY 3 6/3 AUCKLAND/ GOLF AT THE LAKES RESORT/ ROTORUA
This morning's drive takes us south then west as we head to the scenic and unspoilt Coromandel Peninsula. It is here that we stop at Pauanui to play golf at picturesque Lakes Resort which has opened to great reviews. Canadian design team Sid Puddiecombe and Associates oversaw design and construction here. The setting is in an unspoilt wetlands area that is very serene. After golf we will reflect on our round at the fashionably appointed clubhouse before heading south to Rotorua, the Geo Thermal capital of New Zealand. Here we stay at the Ventura Suites and Inn for the next 3 nights in Deluxe Studios.

DAY 4 7/3 ROTORUA
Free day in Rotorua. Tons of options here, but recommended are the Agrodome Farm and Sheep show, Te Puia Geo Thermal Reserve and Cultural Centre, Paradise Valley Wildlife Park, Polynesian Spa and the Skyline Gondola and Luge rides. Trout fishing on Lake Rotorua is also a popular option and for the extra keen golfers a optional round at Lakeview or Springfield Golf Clubs is also available.

TOUR BONUS* AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL HANGI AND CONCERT
Tonights dinner and concert is at the Tamaki Maori Village. This cultural feast was rated the no. 1 Tourist attraction in New Zealand. It is fantastic. We will be picked up in the Hotel Foyer at 7.00pm.

DAY 5 8/3 GOLF AT ROTORUA GOLF CLUB
Today�s round of golf is at the Rotorua Golf Club. The course is known locally known as �Arikikappakappa� and has some beautiful new holes as well as 18 recently remade undulating greens. The volcanic nature of the layout and its surroundings make for some hazards well worth avoiding. Although not long, this layout is tricky around the greens and makes Rotorua produce some of the best Junior golfers in the world. Five years ago they won the world schoolboy championships and one of the guys who was reserve for that team qualified for the NZ Open as a 15 year old! After golf we will enjoy the friendly local hospitality which is so warm and inviting at these provincial New Zealand golf clubs.

DAY 6 9/3 ROTORUA/ TAUPO
This morning there will be a sightseeing tour of the local places of interest in Rototua. After this a short 45 minute drive will have us at Taupo where we do some more sightseeing around the Wairakei area. Included will be a visit to Wairakei Park geo thermal area and the thundering Huka Falls. For the next 3 nights we stay at the well appointed Wairakei Resort.

DAY 7 10/3 GOLF AT KINLOCH
The Kinloch Club is the only Jack Nicklaus "Signature" designed golf course in Australasia and after much anticipation, is open for play. This stunning example of modern golf course architecture suits the rough undulating site that has views over Lake Taupo. This test of the golfing skills is further enhanced by any wind coming off New Zealand's largest fresh water lake. After golf we will relax in the trendy clubhouse to discuss the challenges of this Jack Nicklaus classic course.

DAY 8 11/3 GOLF AT WAIRAKEI INTERNATIONAL
This morning's round of golf is at the wonderful Wairakei International Golf course. Rated in the top 20 Golf courses in the world outside the US by Golf Digest, Wairakei is a course of magnificent natural beauty and charm. Its testing layout which was redesigned by 5 times British Open winner Peter Thompson is also very special. This course is just fantastic. After golf there will be time to relax back at the Resort or have a look around Lake Taupo.

DAY 9 12/3 TAUPO/ AUCKLAND
This morning we head north back to Auckland. En route we will stop at the quirky and interesting town of Tirau for a late breakfast at one the many good cafes there. Later on today we will arrive back in Auckland and again stay at the Scenic Circle Airedale Hotel and for the next 2 nights in the Superior rooms.

DAY 10 13/3 GOLF AT GULF HARBOUR
This morning's round of golf is at the magnificent Gulf Harbour Country Club. This course received worldwide exposure to its spectacular layout in recent years hosting several New Zealand Opens, which were co sanctioned with the European Tour. This course was so highly regarded that it was awarded the 1998 World Cup of Golf only 12 months after opening. The designer, Robert Trent Jones II likens this layout to the illustrious Pebble Beach in California. After relaxing at the Sand Trap and discussing our round we head back to Auckland to prepare for our last night together.

DAY 11 14/3 DEPART AUCKLAND
This morning there may be time for some last minute shopping. You will be transferred to the Auckland International Airport if you are flying home today. You will leave with memories of some very spectacular golf courses in this scenic country.

The price for this tour is $2290 per person twin share.

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