Day One: Arrive at Auckland International Airport where representative of VSL Golf will meet you at the Auckland International Airport and assist with arranging pick-up of rental car. Transfer to the Spencer on Byron Hotel on the North Shore of Auckland City. Afternoon and evening at leisure to explore the North Shore and enjoy one of the many restaurants in walking distance of your hotel.
Day Two: Mid-morning drive to Gulf Harbour Country Club, a championship course that has hosted the New Zealand Open and World Cup Tournament) approximately 45 minutes north of Auckland and enjoy a round of golf overlooking the spectacular Hauraki Gulf (Tee time to be arranged). Following your round of golf drive north for approximately 3 hours and check into the Copthorne Resort Hotel at Waitangi on the edge of the beautiful Bay of Islands. Evening at leisure.
Day Three: Morning round of golf at Waitangi Golf Club-a spectacular club course that overlooks the Bay. After your round take the opportunity for sight-seeing and relaxing in a delightful, historic and scenic part of New Zealand. Evening free to enjoy one of the many restaurants at nearby Paihia.
Day Four: Enjoy more sight-seeing then take a leisurely drive back to Auckland and accommodation at Spencer on Byron. The afternoon will be free for you to visit Auckland by taking the ferry from nearby Devonport into downtown Auckland. You will have time to enjoy the Viaduct Basin on the Waterfront and to have a meal at one of the excellent restaurants by the water and then take the ferry back to Devonport.
Day Five: Drive to Remuera for a round of golf at the Remuera Golf Club an exclusive inner city club that has hosted New Zealand Open Championships. Only 20 minutes from the city, Remuera is a fine course with excellent facilities. Following the game and lunch at the Club drive south of Auckland to Lake Taupo (approximately 3 hours) and book into accommodation at Bayview Wairakei Resort. Late afternoon and evening free to enjoy Lake Taupo and its surrounds.
Day Six: Enjoy a day relaxing and exploring the Lake Taupo region. There are many attractions, activities and sightseeing opportunities in and around Lake Taupo.
Day Seven: Enjoy a round of golf at Kinloch Country Club a 20 minute drive from your accommodation. On the side of Lake Taupo, Kinloch is a new course ranked by many visitors as the best course in New Zealand. Afternoon drive to Napier in the Hawkes Bay (approximately 3 hours scenic drive) and book into Te Pania Hotel on the waterfront. Enjoy the late afternoon and early evening with some sight-seeing in the Hawkes Bay-one of New Zealand’s main wine-growing areas.
Day Eight: A day of relaxation and enjoying the Hawkes Bay and a chance to visit some wonderful wineries, take a farm trip, indulge in some jet boating or just sight-see in the Art Deco Centre of New Zealand.
Day Nine: Morning drive to Cape Kidnappers Golf Resort for a round of golf on the world-renowned course overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Following the round enjoy a lunch at the spectacular Clubrooms and then afternoon relaxing in Napier.
Day Ten: Travel to Napier Airport, return your rental vehicle and take the flight to Auckland Domestic Airport where you will be met by a representative of VSL Golf who will (if time allows) take you for a short tour of Auckland before assisting with your departure on your International flight.
Notes:
1. Top quality Championship and Club Courses.
2. 4 star mixed Hotel Accommodation.
3. Based on double accommodation.
4. Based on self-drive-minivan.
5. 5 rounds of golf.
Price per person: NZ$2,295.00 (26th Nov, 2009)
Inclusions:
- 5 rounds of golf as shown including green fees, carts and tee times.
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All accommodation as shown.
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Rental of a 6 cylinder, automatic, air-conditioned station wagon.
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Internal air flight (one)
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2 x complimentary top quality VSLGolf polo shirts each.
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12 x top quality VSL Golf balls each.
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1 complimentary bottle of New Zealand (Hawkes Bay) Pinot Noir each.
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All relevant maps and directions.
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Tourist guides including wine and restaurant recommendations.
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GST and gratuities.
Exclusions:
- Excess insurance on the vehicle.
- Personal health, medical and travel insurance.
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