11 DAY SOUTH ISLAND
NEW ZEALAND PANORAMA GOLF TOUR
"Dear Golf New Zealand, excellent accommodation & varied and challenging golf courses made our 11 day tour of the South Island of New Zealand a holiday that will be remembered and talked about at Oatlands Golf Club forever. Your organisational skills are exceptional and it was a pleasure to work with you planning our holiday. Nothing was a problem. I must say we felt very confident whilst on tour, as each of the team in NZ expressed similar sentiments and showed a great amount of respect for New Zealand Leisure Tours . We look forward to our next trip."
Margaret Bailey, Lady President,
Oatlands Golf Club, Sydney , Australia
Our most popular South Island Self Drive Golf Tour.
DAY 1 AUSTRALIA / CHRISTCHURCH
After arriving in Christchurch you pick up your reserved vehicle from Thrifty Car rental. After rental formalities are complete you drive into central Christchurch to the Kingsgate Autolodge Hotel for your first nights accommodation.
DAY 2 CHRISTCHURCH / TERRACE DOWNS / TWIZEL
Your southern journey takes you across the fertile Cantebury Plains to the excellent Terrace Downs Golf Resort. This inspiring new Resort is nestled above the beautiful Rakaia river amongst spectacular scenery. The clubhouse which is quite magnificent is the perfect venue to discuss todays golf. After golf stop at the postcard setting of the Church of the Good Shepherd and take in the aqua coloured Lake Tekapo and the snow capped mountains surrounding it. Also stop at the lookout to Mt Cook to view New Zealand 's highest mountain. Tonight's Hotel is the comfortable MacKenzie Country Inn at Twizel. DAY 3 TWIZEL/ QUEENSTOWN
Continuing south stop at the orchard town of Cromwell at one of the great Fruit stalls there. After winding through the scenic Kawarua Gorge also stop at Historic Arrowtown before heading on to excellent Queenstown to stay at the Coronet Alpine Hotel for the next 3 nights.
DAY 4 QUEENSTOWN
Today you play one of New Zealand's most stylish Resort course Millbrook, a golf facility of quality and beauty. Surrounded by an amphitheatre of mountains this great layout has an English country feel about it. With four different tee difficulties to choose from, all golfers can enjoy this stunning course as well as its beautiful surroundings. The Spike Bar overlooks the water carry to the 18th green and provides some humourous moments. This afternoon there will be time to enjoy some of the attractions that have made Queenstown so famous.
DAY 5 QUEENSTOWN
Bring your camera as well as your clubs today for your visit to the scenically spectacular Kelvin Heights golf course. From every hole there is a majestic backdrop of snow capped mountains and crystal clear lake. The fifth hole "Shoreline" is one of the most photographed holes in golf. This is a must play golfing attraction. After your round here you will have time to share some hospitality with the local members at the clubhouse.
DAY 6 QUEENSTOWN/ MILFORD SOUND/ TE ANAU
Today you trace the shores of Lake Wakitipu, and travel through Te Anau, before following the Eglinton and Hollyfield Valleys to the Homer Tunnel. You will be spellbound by the scenic splendour as you approach Milford Sound.
*BONUS* MILFORD SOUND LAUNCH CRUISE
Cruise under sheer waterfalls and soak up the magnificent views of Mitre Peak in this pristine wilderness. Tonight you stay at the Luxmore Hotel in TeAnau.
DAY 7 TE ANAU/ DUNEDIN
This morning you drive to Invercargill to play the highly rated course, Otatara Links [Invercargill Golf Club]. This lush parklike layout features fairways lined with huge old trees. It is in first class condition all year round. After golf you head for the lovely seaside city of Dunedin known for its Scottish influence particularly in architecture. Accommodation for the next 2 nights is at the excellent 526 on George Boutique Hotel.
DAY 8 DUNEDIN
Although rating a healthy no. 23 in New Zealand, we rate Otago Golf Club's Balmacewen layout as one of the best in the South Island. Magnificent tree lined fairways in the hills above Dunedin make this interesting course quite unique. The Par 4 11th hole "The Glen" is a famous hole in New Zealand golf with its great panorama and testing tee shot. Arnold Palmer drove the green in an exhibition match here. This afternoon you will be able to catch some of the city highlights.
DAY 9 DUNEDIN / CHRISTCHURCH
This morning you follow the coastline north towards Christchurch. Leaving Dunedin stop at a lookout which has panoramic views over the Otago Peninsula, a great place for a photo. Further on stop at the seaside town of Oamaru reknowned for its fantastic stone buildings. For the next two nights you stay at the Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Christchurch.
DAY 10 CHRISTCHURCH
This morning's round of golf is at the excellent new Clearwater Resort. This Resort hosted the co sanctioned New Zealand PGA Tournament last year to huge international exposure. The layout, designed by Sir Bob Charles is a massive 6491 metres from the championship tees and winds through a series of pure lakes and streams teeming with trout. This afternoon is free to catch some of the highlights of the "Garden City." A visit to the Arts Centre, Museum and Botannic gardens highly recommended.
DAY 11 CHRISTCHURCH / AUSTRALIA
After a memorable golf tour of New Zealand's South Island it's time to head home. Drop your hire car off to Thrifty Car rental in preparation for your departure.
Included in the Tour are,
- 10 nights quality accommodation.
- 6 rounds of Golf on New Zealand 's best courses.
- Superior Class car hire with Thrifty Car Rental with insurance and unlimited km's Quad Share Toyota Tarago [Previa].
- Twin share Toyota Corolla + $AUS 110 per person
- Motorised cart at Terrace Downs, Millbrook and Clearwater, available at all other courses.
- Great sightseeing including Milford Sound Cruise and lots of great en route sightseeing.
- Non golfing partner reduction - $AUS390
QUALITY ACCOMMODATION [ 3 to 4 star]
Kingsgate [ Christchurch ]
Mackenzie Inn Standard room [Twizel]
Coronet Alpine Hotel [Queenstown]
Luxmore Hotel standard room [Te Anau]
526 George Standard room [ Dunedin ]
This tour is $AUD 1949.00 per person twin share
DELUXE ACCOMMODATION [ 4 to 5 star]
Heritage Hotel [ Christchurch ]
Mackenzie Inn Deluxe Room [Twizel]
Heritage Hotel [Queenstown]
Luxmore Hotel Deluxe room [Te Anau]
526 George St Executive room [ Dunedin ]
This tour is
$AUD 2249.00 per person twin share
GOLF RESORT ACCOMMODATION
Terrace Downs or Clearwater Resort [ Christchurch ]
Mackenzie Inn Deluxe room [Twizel]
Millbrook Resort Village Inn + breakfast [Queenstown]
Luxmore Hotel Deluxe room [Te Anau]
526 George St Executive room [ Dunedin ]
This tour is
$AUD 2369.00 per person twin share
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