New Zealand
Welcome to New Zealand
The land of the great white cloud
Thermal wonders, Maori Culture & golf
Many travellers combine their golfing holiday to both Australia and New Zealand. There are Trans Tasman flights connecting the two countries and you can fly to and from either way.
If you wish to golf both the north & south islands, you should plan on a two to three week holiday.
CTI does suggest that upon arrival and a day's rest in Auckland, your first golfing region can be a trek north to the 90 mile beach and Kerikeri where there are two fine golf courses, as well as the remarkable Kauri Cliffs and Gulf Harbour on your return.
Play awhile in Auckland for there are a number of "must play" courses in the City of Sails.
Then its fly or drive to Rotorua, the centre of Maori culture and the jewel of the north, Wairakei at Lake Taupo.
If you are flying further south, its off to Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. If you are driving, the way to break your 6 plus hour trip to Wellington is to travel south- east via Hawkes Bay to play Cape Kidnappers and other worthwhile golf in this region.
There is very good golf to be had in Wellington and the Kapiti Coast where you will find the fabulous Paraparaumu links.
Most flyers trip direct to Wellington but I plan many itineraries where the drivers cross Cook Strait via the Ocean Ferry then drive or travel by scenic rail to Christchurch.
North Island
Auckland
The City of Sails...
Your gateway to the South Pacific paradise, New Zealand's largest city nestled in the vast Hauraki Gulf; it harbours more sailboats than the eye can see. A city of commerce and industry where you can experience uncrowded beaches, rural countryside and forests. Population 1 million people.
Wellington A geographic link between the two islands.... Greater Wellington is New Zealand's second largest urban area, the nation's capital, a major centre of the arts and port for the southern North Island. Cook Strait, the 16 mile/ 26 km stretch of water which separates the two main islands, creates an airflow, making Wellington possibly the most pollution free capital in the world. Population 326,000 people. Rotorua A thermal wonderland - A bay of plenty... Fizzy lakes, boiling pools, steamy caverns - welcome to the thermal wonderland. Eastland - Hawkes Bay The sunny east coast... Best known for its award-winning vineyards, the region will reward the visitor with a mild, sunny climate and superb sightseeing. See golf itinerary suggestions on right. South Island Christchurch New Zealand's city of gardens... The city was designed in Britain in the mid- 1800s as a model Anglican settlement, laid out in a grid pattern centered on the cathedral. Often said to be "the most English city outside England," Christchurch is the South Island's largest city, with 310,000 people. It used to be said that Christchurch closed at 6 pm but not now with the Christchurch Casino. Marlborough - Nelson - West Coast The northern South Island is a region of contrasts, with the cast being uncommonly dry and experiencing over 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, and the west being a land of lush rainforest. Queenstown - Dunedin - Central Otago - Wanaka - Invercargill - Southland - Stewart Island - Fiordland Nature on a grand scale... This is a land of immense proportions: giant boulders, colossal waterfalls and mighty albatrosses ... not to mention jumping from a 230-foot bridge. The region is often referred to as the far south. But don't expect to sight icebergs off the shores of Invercargill, New Zealand's southern-most city, because in North American terms, Invercargill is equivalent in latitude to Oregon or Maine. Getting Around A long but relatively narrow country covering 104,000 square miles (268,000 sq. km), New Zealand boasts a remarkably varied topography. Its North and South Islands offer the traveller dramatic changes of scenery within relatively short distances. See NZ Railways NZ Golf Highlights Boasting over 400 lush, green, uncrowded and beautifully maintained courses, set amidst the most magnificent and dramatic panoramas in the world, New Zealand truly is a golfer's paradise. Between its two major islands and what is probably the most incredible range of terrain - much of it on the hilly side of topography - New Zealand is one of the few countries that can emulate the demanding Scottish links
Escorted Tours
Custom planned itineraries for independent groups
- Groups managed by Group Leader
- Tour managed or assisted by NZ driver/guide
- Self drive minivan/bus, chauffeured minicoach/coach
- Private air charter or domestic airline flights
- Add-on NZ operated escorted leisure tours
- Deluxe capital city and unique rural regions
- Designed for groups 16 or more persons
Custom planned for singles, couples, small groups
- Personal custom planning upon request
- Capital City and regionally unique tours
- Custom planned exactly to your preferences
- Self-drive car/minivan/bus - private limousine/chauffeur
- Driver Guide minicoach/bus, domestic airline flights
- Join or add-on NZ operated escorted leisure tours
CTI suggest Private Air Tours to many regions of the New Zealand north & south islands. If you wish to see and visit as much as possible, a Private Air Tour will get you here, there and almost everywhere while others are still getting there. New Zealand air is safe, as like Australia, its history verifies. NewZealandGolf Tours can recommend the very best charter operators in Australia and are happy to plan custom itinerary featuring private air charters including the very best golf, winery, freshwater or deep sea fishing regions. Private Air Tours can take you to the best golf in the three major capital cities, featuring the Sky City Casino in Auckland. Custom planned itineraries planned and priced for you upon request. Go to the Vacation New Zealand link on the right of this page to see suggested itineraries that can be toured by Private of commercial air while visiting New Zealand.
Auckland: Stay and play at the Skycity Casino/Hotel. Enjoy a day at the horse races, thoroughbreds, harness & greyhounds. Wellington: Have a "punt" on the horses, thoroughbred and harness racing.
Christchurch: Casino and horse racing, thoroughbred and harness. There are other horse racing venues in New Zealand. Go to the Golf & Casino links on right to see casino and horse racing.
Mountain stream fly fish the North and South Islands. Go golfing and trout fishing on hot thermal lakes. Kangaroo Kelly knows many great trout fishing spots, such as the Trout Hotel, in the south island, where the accommodation is inexpensive, where you can walk a few yards to a pristine mountain steam near your door to catch Brown and Rainbow Trout that your host will cook for your dinner. Go deep sea sport fishing in the North and South Islands of New Zealand - Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch.
Golf & Winery Tours
- Play New Zealand's best golf courses and visit the best winery regions
- Visit the Bay of Islands, Auckland, Blenhiem, Canterbury Plains and Cental Otago
CTI arranges non golfer and leisure group tours operated by experienced tour operators in New Zealand for visitors and non golfers alike. One or more day excursions include personal Driver Guide tours to select places of interest to non golfers. We will arrange your daily excursions to depart from your pre-arranged accommodations included in your Kiwi golfer itinerary. CTI Golf can arrange the very best of Kiwiland for you. Go to Vacation New Zealand for leisure holiday suggestions and information