10 Day North Island Golf Package

Play many of New Zealand’s top courses with a 10 day New Zealand golf holiday. Renowned worldwide as a top golf destination, New Zealand offers challenging courses and spectacular views from its fairways.

The 10 Day North Island Golf Package includes rounds of golf at these top golf clubs:

• Titirangi Golf Club
• The Dunes Matarangi Golf Club
• Wairakei Golf Course

This New Zealand golf holiday package includes 18 holes of golf at each course plus 4.5-star accommodation, a 4WD vehicle, and additional sightseeing activities.

Read on for the full details of the 10 Day North Island Golf Package.

10 Day North Island Golf Package | New Zealand Golf Holiday

Day 1 Arrive Auckland

Arrive in Auckland – the “City of Sails”. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and is bordered by two stunning harbours. Collect your rental car from the airport and make your way to your accommodation.

Relax in Auckland today. Your options include visiting the Auckland Zoo, or Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium; venturing to one of Auckland’s stunning beaches or West Auckland wineries; or doing a spot of shopping.

This evening, if you would like to dine with a spectacular view, you might like to visit the Sky Tower. You are spoilt for choice with a restaurant and a café at the Sky Tower, including the Orbit 360° Dining revolving restaurant and the Sky Café, where you can relax with a coffee, cheese board, or ice cream. You will have the opportunity to view the city from 186 metres above street level and take in the beautiful views, up to 80 kilometres in every direction. Spot the key landmarks, including a number of volcanoes and historical locations within the greater Auckland area.

Stay 2 nights in Auckland City.

Day 2 Auckland

Ranked as one of New Zealand’s top courses and Auckland’s number one course, Titirangi Golf Course is a great way to get into the swing of your golf holiday. Designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, it is situated in a beautiful bushland setting between the lower slopes of the Waitakere Ranges and the Manukau Harbour. In 2009 Titirangi Golf Course underwent a multi-million dollar upgrade. This par 70 course features elevated tees, rolling fairways, challenging bunkers and greens with pronounced undulations. Enjoy Kiwi hospitality at its best at this top golf course only 20 minutes from Auckland city.

Day 3 Bay of Islands

Driving time Auckland to Bay of Islands 228 km / 142 miles, 3.5 hours

Drive to the Bay of Islands, renowned for its 144 islands and surreal maritime park, which is filled with an abundance of marine life including whales, penguins and dolphins.

Paihia is the perfect base if you would like to discover the coves and beaches of the Bay of Islands! Paihia is also of historic importance to New Zealand, as this is where the historic Treaty House on the Waitangi Treaty Grounds is located, which marks the beginning of New Zealand as a nation. Just west of Paihia is Haruru, where you’ll find an impressive waterfall and a boardwalk.

Stay 2 nights in Paihia, Bay of Islands.

Day 4 Bay of Islands

Today, board the premium Discover the Bay Cruise and see for yourself the best of what the Bay of Islands has to offer. Journey to the Hole in the Rock and if weather permits, sail through it. See marine wildlife including dolphins and stop off at Otehei Bay on Urupukapuka Island to have a swim, go for a walk and relax.

Relax in the Bay of Islands for the rest of the day. You might like to head down to the beachfront to hire kayaks, paddle boards or bikes and have a fun afternoon in the water or riding around town.

Day 5 Coromandel Peninsula

Driving time Bay of Islands to Coromandel Peninsula 417 km / 259 miles, 6.5 hours

Renowned worldwide as a spectacular holiday destination, with warm white sandy beaches, misty rainforests and wilderness a-plenty, the Coromandel is the ideal place to relax and unwind. Dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach or sea kayak the coastline, exploring beaches, caves and the world-famous Cathedral Cove!

Whitianga is the main settlement of Mercury Bay, an attractive township with a deep-water harbour. Whitianga has an excellent selection of restaurants and cafés, and the thriving retail community provides an interesting collection of outlets.

Stay 2 nights in Whitianga, Coromandel Peninsula.

Day 6 Coromandel Peninsula

A short drive from Whitianga is another top-rated golf course, The Dunes. This course provides a unique golfing experience – bordering the picturesque Whangapoua Harbour and a beautiful sandy Pacific beach. This world-class golf course sits at the tip of a sand spit, with its sand base providing the ideal all-weather course. Combined with the challenging layout, this championship course provides a challenge for golfers with both high and lower handicaps. This course is one of New Zealand’s best kept golfing secrets!

Day 7 Rotorua

Driving time Coromandel Peninsula to Rotorua 231 km / 144 miles, 3.5 hours

Rotorua is distinguished by Maori culture and geothermal activity! It sits within the Pacific Ring of Fire, so volcanic activity is part of this town’s past and present. Rotorua is a geothermal wonderland and is the tribal home of the Te Arawa people, who settled in its lakeside geothermal area more than 600 years ago.

This diverse city will put on a display as you stroll through Hell’s Gate, to view a steaming thermal reserve, with mud pools, craters and activities including the chance to try Maori weaving and wood carving. Sit back and relax with the Hell’s Gate Experience, enjoy a soak in a private mud bath, followed by a sulphur spa to ease your muscles after a couple of great rounds of golf.

Stay 1 night in Rotorua.

Day 8 Taupo

Driving time Rotorua to Taupo 76 km / 47 miles, 1 hour

Enjoy a short drive south to Taupo, rich in natural beauty and filled with attractions such as the Huka Falls, incredible bush walks, relaxing boat cruises, bungy jumping and the famous Great Lake Hole-in-One-Golf Challenge.

Enjoy a Peek at the Lake Taupo Scenic Floatplane Flight with highlights including flying over the Craters of the Moon and an aerial circuit of the magnificent Huka Falls.

Stay 2 nights in Taupo.

Day 9 Taupo

Wairakei Golf Course is a unique golf course, unlike the other golf courses you have played that have been surrounded by coastline, beaches, and ocean, Wairakei is surrounded by geothermal fields. It was designed by British Golf Course Architect Commander John Harris, who saw the potential to create a championship golf course like no other in this unique location. Skirting the edges of active geothermal fields, he used the volcanic contours to sculpt fairways, elevated tees and greens and bury hazards within the natural landscape. Enjoy a truly unique day on this majestic golf course.

Day 10 Auckland

Driving time Taupo to Auckland 273 km / 170 miles, 4 hours

Travel back to Auckland at your leisure and explore the city or add on a must-do activity.

You have the option to join the crew and enjoy an America’s Cup sailing trip, a must-do experience where you get a chance to spend 2 hours out on the harbour on an actual America’s Cup yacht!

Stay 1 night in Auckland.

Day 11 Depart Auckland

Drop your rental car off at Auckland Airport and depart Auckland.

Book a New Zealand Golf Holiday

Our New Zealand golf holiday packages are fully customisable. As you begin planning your holiday, your personal travel consultant will work with you to tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences.

Throughout the itinerary, we offer recommendations for activities you may wish to sample in each destination. In addition, you have the opportunity to add additional rounds of golf at world-famous courses such as The Kinloch Club and Kauri Cliffs.

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to begin planning your golf holiday.