North Island golf packages

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your North Island golf getaway at a glance

day 1 – arrive Auckland airport and transfer to your accommodation
day 2 – golf at Titirangi golf club or Gulf Harbour country club
day 3 – drive to Lake Taupo, check into accommodation. golf at Kinloch golf club
day 4 – golf at Wairakei International
day 5 – drive to Napier for golf at Cape Kidnappers
day 6 – depart Napier airport or drive to Auckland for departing flight

2 nights accommodation in Auckland & 3 nights in Lake Taupo
4 rounds of golf including shared golf cart
coach transfers with driver throughout the tour
all taxes and compulsory service charges
non-playing packages available on request

accommodation at the Crown Plaza Auckland and Millenium Hotel & Resort Manuels Lake Taupo

price per golfer (twin sharing) from AU$2490.00
price per golfer (single room) on request

international flight/s and taxes
travel insurance
meals and beverages
personal items. eg. hotel mini bar, phone calls, etc
golf equipment not listed in inclusions. eg. hire clubs & shoes
all tips & gratuities

current weather in North Island

these packages can be customised to suit your schedule and budget.

pricing is subject to exchange rate fluctuations & rate increases from hotels.
price guide is based on minimum 4 guests travelling together.

quick facts

Auckland to lake Taupo is approximately 3.5 hours
Taupo is one of the north islands most popular tourist destinations
Auckland is the largest city in NZ
the Hawkes bay region is best known for its seaside ports, wineries and farming
Auckland is home to around 27 courses, 5 in Taupo & 8 in Hawkes Bay
good range of 3, 4 & 5 star accommodation options

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non-golfing activities

sky city casino Auckland
Auckland harbour – sailing & harbour side restaurants, cafes & bars
trout fishing on lake Taupo
white water rafting
visiting the local geo-thermal parks
cycling & walks treks
hawkes bay wineries
farmers markets

your golf getaway golf courses

titirangi golf club

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Designer: Alistair Mackenzie

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Established: 1909

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Location: between the Waitakere Ranges and the Manukau Harbour, approx. 40 minute drive from Auckland city

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Facilities: pro shop, range, bar, restaurant

consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s top courses and Auckland’s #1 course.

Titirangi is a world-class golf course situated in a beautiful bushland setting between the lower slopes of the Waitakere ranges and the Manukau Harbour. founded in 1909, it is a private members club but offers limited playing opportunities for New Zealand and overseas visitors.

Titirangi is regarded as one of New Zealand’s top courses and is the only one in the country designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie. MacKenzie’s designs are notable for their sensitivity to the nature of the original site and he is admired for producing holes that offer an ideal balance of risk and reward. after designing Titirangi in 1927, MacKenzie went on to design some of the world’s top courses including Augusta, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.

gulf harbour country club

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Designer: Robert Trent Jones Jr

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Established: 1997

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Location: approx. 30 minutes north of Auckland city

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Facilities: pro shop, range, bar, restaurant, locker rooms

Gulf Harbour Country Club is a member-owned club that is focused on delivering value to its members with first-rate product and services. as a golf course, Gulf Harbour country club rates in the top five in the country by most critics and provides a golfing experience that is truly world-class. as a country club, Gulf Harbour Country Club has a wide range of facilities for use by its members. In addition, the food and beverage service is second to none, with monthly dining experiences as well as special member functions and events.

Gulf Harbour country club is a destination course for golfers from New Zealand and around the world. our visitors are our guests and will be treated to a golfing experience that lives up to the expectations of playing a Robert Trent Jones Jr design, matched by personal friendly customer service.

kinloch golf club

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Designer: Jack Nicklaus

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Established: 2007

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Location: 20 minutes from Taupo town centre

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Facilities: pro shop, range, bar, locker rooms

to quote sir Bob Charles, New Zealand’s open golf champion and world golf fall of famer : “having just played kinloch for the first time i can honestly say this is the number one golf course in New Zealand. for those unable to play the great links courses of Scotland, Kinloch compares with the best of them.

a true links experience with Jack Nicklaus at his best. as New Zealand’s only Jack Nicklaus signature course, and with arguably some of the countries finest drainage, the Kinloch Club offers fantastic conditions to play year round.

wairakei golf club

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Designer: Civil engineer, Commander John Harris

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Established: 1970

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Location: 15 minutes from Taupo town centre

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Facilities: pro shop, range, bar, locker rooms

many find sanctuary on a golf course but it is rare to find a golf course that is a sanctuary, New Zealand’s Wairakei golf + sanctuary is thought to have scored a world first! the ecological restoration is the first of its kind in New Zealand and was prompted by golf course owner Gary Lane’s desire to create a unique environment where golf and the natural habitat work in harmony.

Wairakei golf + sanctuary is situated in the Wairakei tourist park which is an extraordinary geothermal area just north of Taupo township. cultural experiences, bubbling mud and hot pools are a major attraction for visitors to the Taupo region, and Wairakei golf + sanctuary is one of the most popular golfing destinations in New Zealand.

cape kidnappers golf course

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Designer: Tom Doak

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Established: 2004

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Location: approx. 2 hours East of Lake Taupo & approx. 30 minutes from Napier

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Facilities: pro shop, range, bar, restaurant, luxury accommodation, locker rooms

Cape Kidnappers golf course was designed by legendary golf architect Tom Doak, the par 71 golf course measures 6,510 meters and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. the spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf.

the journey through sheep and cattle station/ranch and bushland gives you an idea of the degree of seclusion of Cape Kidnappers. the incredibly stunning golf course is set on pristine land, wedged between the station/ranch and impressive cliffs of the Cape. this course is must play!

your golf getaway hotel options

crown plaza auckland 

overlooking Auckland harbour, this urban, modern hotel is an 8-minute walk from both Britomart train station, and the landmark sky tower with bungee jumping and a revolving restaurant.

relaxed, polished rooms offer balconies, desks, flat-screens and Wi-Fi (fee), plus kitchenettes with minifridges and microwaves; suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. The 1- to 2-bedroom apartments come with full kitchens, dining/living rooms, and harbour or city views.

amenities include breakfast (fee) served in an airy, streamlined dining room, plus an indoor pool and a gym.

millenium hotel & resort manuels lake taupo 

set on the shores of the country’s largest lake, this is one of Taupo’s luxury hotels with uninterrupted views of the magnificent lake and mountains and 10 minutes to huka falls.

with 3 stylishly appointed event venues, 12 luxurious suites, and 39 boutique guest rooms, including a heated swimming pool, private grotto plunge pool, sauna, and gym

Title	Address	Description
Titirangi Golf Club	9 Links Rd, New Lynn, Auckland 0600, New Zealand
Gulf Harbour Country Club	180 Gulf Harbour Dr, Gulf Harbour, Whangaparaoa 0930, New Zealand
Kinloch Golf Club	93 Kinloch Rd, Acacia Bay, Kinloch 3377, New Zealand
Wairakei Golf Club	Thermal Explorer Hwy, Wairakei 3377, New Zealand
Cape Kidnappers	Forestry Rd, Clifton 4172, New Zealand
Hotel Grand Chancellor - Auckland	1 Hobson St, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand
Hilton Lake Taupo	86 SH 5, Hilltop, Taupo 3379, New Zealand