11 Day South Island Tour

Day 1- Christchurch
Arrive Christchurch. Your vehicle will be at the airport ready and waiting. You will drive to your first night's accommodation. Christchurch offers many opportunities for fresh and exciting activities and attractions.

Day 2 - Terrace Downs Resort
An early start today to your first golfing destination, the new Terrace Downs Country Resort and Golf Club. A fifty-minute scenic drive from Christchurch in the shadow of the magnificent Southern Alps and the Mount Hutt Ski Area. Terrace Downs is nestled above the beautiful Rakaia River amongst spectacular scenery. The resort facilities cover over 250 hectares, and include a luxurious clubhouse, the golf course and health spa. Terrace Downs has already been rated as one of the top three courses in the country.

Day 3- Terrace Downs/Mount Cook
Today you will continue on to Mount Cook. Mount Cook National Park has been incorporated in to a World Heritage area and has 27 mountains including Mount Cook - at 3755m it is the highest peak in Australasia. Accommodation: Hermitage Hotel, Mount Cook
This afternoon is free time. Maybe you would like to experience the flight of a lifetime, the "Grand Traverse" is a spectacular scenic flightseeing experience allowing you to explore the Mount Cook and Westland National Parks. View New Zealand's highest mountains, ice and snowfields, including twelve major glaciers and fly over 200 kilometres of breathtaking alpine scenery, from beautiful turquoise-blue, glacier-fed lakes in the east, to great ice fields spilling down through the West Coast rainforests into the Tasman Sea below.

Day 4 - Queenstown
This morning you will continue to your next destination, Queenstown
Queenstown is nestled in what is surely one of the most scenic spots in the world and has a fabulous range of facilities, activities and nightlife.

Day 5 - Millbrook Resort, Queenstown
"18 Holes of Magic" are the words to describe the Millbrook Resort golf course. Designed by internationally renowned professional golfer and former British Open winner Sir Bob Charles, Millbrook Resort's par 72-championship course is a truly exceptional experience. This afternoon is free time, maybe some kayaking or a leisurely cruise on Lake Wakatipu.

Day 6 - Kelvin Heights, Queenstown
Don't forget your camera as well as your clubs today, for our 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 world golf. This is a must play golfing attraction. After golf enjoy free time to relax or try the many activities that this region has to offer- bungy jumping, jetboat excursions, white water rafting, walking and excellent shopping facilities.

Day 7 - Balmacewen Golf Club, Dunedin
You will head southeast this morning to the Scottish influenced coastal town of Dunedin. An afternoon game of golf on the excellent Balmacewen layout can be followed by a visit to the clubhouse. Established in 1871 it is New Zealand's oldest golf club. To Professional and Amateur alike, the challenge of Balmacewen keeps players alert and interested from the 1st tee to the 18th green; the fine scenery, the native plants and bird life all contribute to a memorable round of golf on this outstanding course.

Day 8 - Dunedin/Christchurch
This morning follow the coastline north towards Christchurch. On the way stop at the seaside town of Oamaru renowned for its fantastic stone buildings. Here you can stop for lunch at the excellent Criterion Hotel

Day 9 - Christchurch Golf Club, Shirley
Your next round of golf will be at The Christchurch Golf Club at Shirley. This is one of New Zealand's most prestigious and longest established clubs in New Zealand. Christchurch Golf Club has hosted 13 NZ Opens and is considered the Number 2 course in the country. An option for this afternoon would be to visit the International Antarctic Centre. Experience the real feeling of the Antarctic. The Visitor Centre has been designed and developed to give visitors a fun and entertaining experience of the frozen continent. The centre has achieved the position as one of Australasia's premier tourist attractions.

Day 10 - Clearwater Resort, Christchurch
The Clearwater Resort is the city's first master planned golf resort and integrated residential estate. Located less than fifteen minutes drive from the central city, Clearwater is an oasis of lush, green parkland, rippling streams and crystal clear lakes. Central to the resort is a magnificent eighteen-hole golf course designed in consultation with New Zealand golfing legend Sir Bob Charles. This afternoon you could take a trip around the Christchurch area and see some of its lovely sights.

Day 11 - Christchurch
After a memorable golf tour of New Zealand's South Island it's time to head home or do some more touring. You can transfer to Christchurch International Airport for your flight home or see some more of this amazing country.

Tour Inclusions:

• Vehicle rental and full no excess vehicle insurance
• 10 nights accommodation and breakfast
• 6 rounds of golf at some of the best courses the New Zealand has to offer
• Pre-arranged tee times
• Electric carts
• Local taxes

- Access to our Tour Support Centre throughout your stay in New Zealand