7 Day North Island Golf Tour

Home to many of the best golf courses in New Zealand—including several that rank in the world’s top 100—the North Island tempts golfers with breathtaking coastlines, rugged volcanic landscapes, plunging sea cliffs, and strategically masterful course design.

From the windswept, remote Northland coast to the shores of Lake Taupo, play four unforgettable golf courses as you discover why New Zealand consistently draws attention as one of the world’s best golfing destinations.

Play these courses on the 7 Day North Island Golf Tour:

Warm, attentive hospitality, ultra-indulgent accommodation, gourmet dining, and pure convenience characterise our New Zealand golf tours. Each golf destination serves as an exclusive and stunningly scenic all-inclusive retreat, leaving you free to focus on your game. Travel with a private chauffeur and enjoy pre-booked tee times throughout your stay.

Non-golfing partners will take equal pleasure in sampling the diverse range of experiences on offer in each luxury destination.

7 Day North Island Golf Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Auckland to Kerikeri to Kauri Cliffs

Rosewood Kauri Cliffs 7 Day North Island Golf Tour

Your golf tour begins in Northland, where remote, idyllic beaches give way to the verdant Bay of Islands. Following a domestic flight from Auckland to Kerikeri, your chauffeur will meet you at the airport and transfer you the short distance to Kauri Cliffs.

In addition to the world-renowned golf course, Kauri Cliffs is home to a working farm, and the property offers a delightful blend of sophistication and rural simplicity. Take time to explore the walking trails, indulge in rejuvenating treatments at the serene spa tucked in native bush, and visit the private beaches.

Stay at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, an opulent luxury lodge overlooking the sprawling golf course. The spacious, elegantly appointed rooms offer pure comfort and sweeping views out to the coast. Your stay includes daily breakfast, a pre-dinner aperitif, and gourmet dinner.

Included today:

Private chauffeur and luxury vehicle for the duration of your golf tour
Pre-dinner aperitif
Gourmet chef’s dinner
Accommodation at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs

Stay 2 nights at Kauri Cliffs.

Day 2: Golf at Kauri Cliffs

With such a spectacular stretch of coastline to work with, Kauri Cliffs golf course monopolizes the very best views as it plays alongside bush-clad ravines and plunging cliffs. Designed by David Harman, the course ranks among the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World, with challenging plays that test even the most advanced golfers.

Included today:

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

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

Venture south today to discover a seaside golf destination that has captivated golfers around the world since its recent debut. Te Arai Links serves up two spectacular courses that wind through coastal dunes and windswept grasses, each with a different character.

This afternoon, choose which of the courses you wish to tackle. The North Course, designed by Tom Doak, delights players with complicated rollercoaster greens that invite strategic plays. Meanwhile, the South Course—designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw—follows a route closer to the coast, with breathtaking views from most of the holes.

Your accommodation tonight sits on the golf course, with architectural features designed to blend into the natural landscape. Unwind in the luxurious yet understated rooms, which emphasise serenity and sweeping views.

Included today:

Breakfast
Transfer with your chauffeur from Kauri Cliffs to Te Arai Links
18 holes of golf at Te Arai Links
Luxury accommodation at Te Arai Links

Stay 1 night at Te Arai Links.

Day 4: Te Arai Links to Kinloch

Leave behind the sun-soaked coastline as you travel into the heart of the North Island. Kinloch lies in a region defined by volcanic features, from the peaks of Tongariro National Park to countless geothermal reserves.

Kinloch Manor and Villas commands an elevated position overlooking the rolling greens of Kinloch Golf Course and the shores of Lake Taupo. From roaring fireplaces to magnificent views, the manor and villas surround guests with unapologetic elegance and a hint of medieval flair.

Your stay includes gourmet breakfasts, pre-dinner drinks and canapes, and a four-course degustation dinner.

Included today:

A la carte breakfast
Transfer with your chauffeur from Te Arai Links to Kinloch
Pre-dinner drinks and canapes
Four-course degustation meal
Accommodation at Kinloch Manor and Villas

Stay 2 nights at Kinloch.

Day 5: Golf at Kinloch Club

Kinloch Club has a well-deserved reputation as the most challenging golf course in New Zealand. Test your skill against the strategic vision of Jack Nicklaus as you play the undulating terrain, with striking views out toward Lake Taupo.

Included today:

Gourmet breakfast
18 holes of golf at Kinloch Club
Pre-dinner drinks and canapes
Four-course degustation meal
Accommodation at Kinloch Manor and Villas

Day 6: Kinloch Club to Cape Kidnappers

Your final golf destination in New Zealand is perhaps one of the most remarkable. Set atop a series of towering coastal cliffs, Cape Kidnappers combines a wildlife sanctuary and working farm with an internationally renowned golf course.

Stay at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, a luxury lodge in the style of a lavish country retreat. The sumptuous rooms offer space and comfort, with spectacular views overlooking the coast. Your stay includes breakfast, a pre-dinner aperitif, and gourmet dinner.

Included today:

Gourmet breakfast
Transfer with your private chauffeur from Kinloch to Cape Kidnappers
Pre-dinner aperitif
Gourmet dinner
Accommodation at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Stay 2 nights at Cape Kidnappers.

Day 7: Golf at Cape Kidnappers

Discover the excitement and challenge of Cape Kidnappers as you play a round of golf like no other. The terrain captivates and thrills in equal measure, with deceptively narrow fairways that trace alongside the edges of deep ravines and demanding shots that clear the trees below.

Some holes play right beside the sheer cliffs, with views across the sparkling waters of Hawke’s Bay, while others play more inland, where the strategic layout rises to the forefront. Tom Doak designed the course to tie together the diverse landscapes, and the breathtaking views are equalled by the rousing challenge of each hole.

Included today:

Breakfast
18 holes of golf at Cape Kidnappers
Pre-dinner aperitif
Gourmet dinner
Accommodation at Rosewood Cape Kidnappers

Day 8: Depart Napier

As your unforgettable New Zealand golf tour draws to a close, your chauffeur will take you to Napier Airport for your departing flight.

Included today:

Transfer with your private chauffeur from Cape Kidnappers to Napier Airport

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