7 Day Luxury New Zealand Independent Golf Tour

Indulge in a premium, exclusive New Zealand golf experience on the 7 Day Luxury New Zealand Independent Golf Tour. From world-renowned marquee courses to peerless luxury lodge accommodation in each golf destination, this self drive tour awes and delights with magnificent scenery, exquisite rooms, gourmet cuisine, and warm Kiwi hospitality.

During your independent golf tour, play at these marquee golf courses:

Designed for golfers who prefer to travel without an escort, this independent tour can be arranged with either a premium rental car or heli/ground transfers. The itinerary below includes a rental car.

When you book an all-inclusive luxury golfing experience with New Zealand Golf tours, you can be assured that every detail will be seen to, removing stress and hassle from both the planning process and the travel itself. From premium inclusions like flightseeing tours to pre-booked tee times at each golf course, we ensure your New Zealand holiday is fantastic from start to finish.

And non-golfing partners will find plenty to love about this tour as well. Each golf course is situated in a scenic destination with a wealth of sightseeing tours and activities to choose from.

7 Day Luxury New Zealand Independent Golf Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland to Kerikeri to Kauri Cliffs

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs New Zealand golf tours

Begin your New Zealand golf experience in the remote and sun-drenched coastal paradise of Northland, where bush-clad coastline gives way to the Bay of Islands.

Take a domestic flight from Auckland to Kerikeri, where you will collect your rental car and make the short drive to Kauri Cliffs. From the moment you arrive at the sprawling, remote working farm, the magnificent coastal views command attention. Your elegant rooms at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs take in the best of the scenery, and the nearby golf course stretches along the coastline for maximum visual impact. Private beaches, walking trails, and a secluded spa tucked beside native bush are also available for guests to enjoy. Your stay includes breakfast, a pre-dinner aperitif, and gourmet dinner.

Included today:

Premium rental car for the duration of your stay on the North Island—pick up at Kerikeri Airport and drop off at Auckland Airport
Pre-dinner aperitif
Gourmet seasonal chef’s dinner
Accommodation at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs

Stay 2 nights at Kauri Cliffs.

Day 2: Golf at Kauri Cliffs

Combining breathtaking scenery with ever-changing terrain, Kauri Cliffs offers an unforgettable round of golf. Play your way alongside dramatic cliffs, past forested ravines, and through exhilarating runs as you discover the challenge and excitement of the David Harman-designed course.

Included today:

Cooked breakfast
18 holes of golf at Kauri Cliffs
Pre-dinner aperitif
Gourmet seasonal chef’s dinner
Accommodation at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs

Day 3: Kauri Cliffs to Te Arai Links + Golf at Te Arai Links

Journey south to Te Arai Links, a new and highly acclaimed golf destination that offers two world-renowned courses. This afternoon, play a round at either the North or South Course.

The North Course is the newest of the two and was designed by Tom Doak, who was responsible for the world-leading members only course located not far from Te Arai Links. Incorporating complex green shapes and rollercoaster terrain, the North Course requires planning at each hole, and the number of possible approaches makes for an intriguing round of golf for players of all levels.

Meanwhile, the South Course follows the seaside more directly, with expansive coastal views. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw, the course follows the contours of windswept dunes dotted with native grasses.

After your round of golf, relax in the subdued, earth-toned haven of your rooms at Te Arai Links. Floor-to-ceiling windows capture the last light of day and frame views of the coastline. Your stay includes breakfast.

Included today:

Cooked breakfast
18 holes of golf at Te Arai Links – North or South Course
Accommodation at Te Arai Links

Stay 1 night at Te Arai Links.

Day 4: Fly Auckland to Queenstown

Drive south to Auckland today, where you will drop off your rental car at Auckland Airport and board a domestic flight to Queenstown.

The vibrant, bustling mountain resort town abounds with fine dining, adventure activities, wineries, and wilderness sightseeing—plus four championship golf courses nestled in stunning surrounds.

During your time in Queenstown, delight in the exquisite rooms and attentive service at ROKI, a superb ultra-luxury hotel commanding a premium lakeside position near downtown Queenstown. Spacious, elegant suites overlook the lake and the surrounding mountains, and your stay includes gourmet breakfasts and pre-dinner canapes.

Included today:

A la carte breakfast
Premium rental car for the duration of your stay on the South Island—pick up and drop off at Queenstown Airport
Pre-dinner canapes
Accommodation at ROKI Collection Queenstown

Stay 4 nights in Queenstown.

Day 5: Fiordland & Milford Sound Helicopter Tour

This morning, venture into the remote and awe-inspiring wilderness of Fiordland National Park on a helicopter tour that includes three alpine landings. With sheer mountainsides swathed by dense temperate rainforest, most of Fiordland is inaccessible by air, and your scenic flight unveils a little-known world of craggy peaks, glittering glaciers, cascading waterfalls, and fathomless fiords.

The afternoon is yours to explore Queenstown or relax at ROKI. From Central Otago wine tours to heli-hiking, lake cruises to skydiving, Queenstown offers a dazzling array of opportunities.

Included today:

Gourmet breakfast
Milford Sound & Fiordland 2.5 Hour Helicopter Tour
Pre-dinner canapes
Accommodation at ROKI Collection Queenstown

Day 6: Golf at Jack’s Point

Considered the crown jewel of Queenstown’s golf courses, Jack’s Point claims a prime position along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. With the Remarkables mountain range as a backdrop, the John Darby-designed course commands outstanding views in every direction.

Designed to complement the natural landscape, Jack’s Point serves up a rewarding challenge, playing around features such as schist outcrops, native tussock grasses, and steep bluffs.

Included today:

Gourmet breakfast
18 holes of golf at Jack’s Point
Pre-dinner canapes
Accommodation at ROKI Collection Queenstown

Day 7: Golf at Millbrook Coronet Course

Finish your New Zealand golf tour on a high note with a round of golf at the newly completed Coronet Course at Millbrook. Set amidst rugged surrounds with a mountainous backdrop, the Coronet Course follows the contours of the land, incorporating natural features such as rocky bluffs, a meandering stream, and a pristine mountain tarn.

Following your round of golf, you may wish to explore the historic mining settlement of Arrowtown. Boutique shops and cafes line the picturesque town centre, while the surrounding region is home to a number of excellent wineries.

Included today:

Gourmet breakfast
18 holes of golf at Millbrook Coronet Course
Pre-dinner canapes
Accommodation at ROKI Collection Queenstown

Day 8: Depart Queenstown

With your unforgettable NZ golf tour at an end, make your way to Queenstown Airport for your departing flight.

Included today:

Gourmet breakfast

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