5 Day North Island Explorer Golf Tour

Day 1 - Auckland
Arrive Auckland. Your vehicle will be at the airport ready and waiting. Tranfer to your first night's accommodation in central Auckland. Relax at one of the bars, café's or restaurants on the waterfront in the America's Cup Village.

Day 2 - Gulf Harbour Resort, Auckland

This morning you will head north of Auckland to the Gulf Harbour Resort, home of the 1998 World Cup of Golf. Of all the courses you are going to experience, Gulf Harbour may be as big a test as any you play. The designer, Robert Trent Jones II likens this layout to the illustrious Pebble Beach in California. This afternoon you might like to relax at the Waiwera Thermal Resort, visit Kelly Tarltons Underwater World or Auckland Museum - the choice is yours.

Day 3 - Rotorua Golf Club
Today you will head south of Auckland to Rotorua. Your next golfing destination will be at the Rotorua Golf Club. Some of the hazards are hot pools of mud that bubble and gurgle while you play. The re-modelled firm greens make the course a great golfing challenge. Later on you may have time to explore some of the great sightseeing options. You can choose from a variety of activities ranging from sightseeing at the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve, the Moari Arts & Crafts Institute, relaxing in a thermal spa pool, kayaking, 4WD bush safari or white water rafting.

Tour Special - Tonight we are including a trip to an authentic Moari Village. Here you can enjoy a traditional Hangi meal (cooked in an earth oven) and entertainment by a local Moari concert party. This cultural feast was recently rated the number one tourist attraction in New Zealand.

Day 4 - Wairakei International Golf Course, Taupo

This morning you will continue south to Taupo where your round of golf will be at the Wairakei International Golf Club. Rated in the top 20 golf courses in the world outside the US by Golf Digest. Wairakei is a favourite on every tour. In the afternoon your time is free to take a scenic helicopter flight over the thermal valleys, jet boat, relax in a thermal spa pool or for the more adventurous try bungy jumping, tandam skydiving or kayaking.

Day 5
Today we head back to Auckland. If you are not in a hurry to catch your flight today then you can play another full or half round at St. Andrews Golf Course in Hamilton en-route to Auckland.
Transfer to airport.

You will be provided with an extensive Tour Information Pack which will include:

- Travel routes and schedules
- Information on activities each destination has to offer
- Full details on your accommodation