A PerryGolf Special Value Tour
New Zealand's North Island
in May

9 Nights | 5 Rounds

Day 1 & 2
This evening depart the United States. You will travel over the International Date Line and arrive in New Zealand two days after your departure.


Day 3
On arrival at Auckland Airport you will be met by PerryGolf personnel who will assist you with your luggage and transfer to your transportation.

Sightseeing Suggestion: Auckland - Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping, you're beginning to get the picture of Auckland. Auckland's blend of islands, Polynesian culture, glistening harbours and modern city environment creates an unbelievable lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world.

Overnight: The Heritage Auckland:
Deluxe Suite - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 4

Make your way to your chosen golf course. 30 mins

Today play Gulf Harbour (tbc). A spectacular Robert Trent Jones (Jnr) designed course. Situated on a peninsula with 360 degree views of the Hauraki Gulf, home of the America's Cup in 2000 and 2003. The course has a great variety of holes, superb bunkering and enough challenge for even the best golfers. A choice of several tees makes it playable for every level of golfer. Host to 1998 World Cup of Golf and 2005 NZ Open.


Overnight: The Heritage Auckland:
Deluxe Suite - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 5

Journey to your chosen hotel. 3 hrs 30 mins

Sightseeing Suggestion: Board Dolphin Seeker to experience a fantastic feeling of seeing Dolphins in the wild while cruising the beautiful Bay of Islands. Different types of whales may be seen on your way to the famous Hole in the Rock and Cathedral Cove. Your captain provides an informative commentary on the history of the Bay of Islands and the marine life. You may spend some time at historic Russell upon your return.

Overnight: Kauri Cliffs Lodge:
Deluxe Suite - including Dinner and Breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 6

Golf today at Kauri Cliffs (tbc). Designed by David Harman this world class course also offers unparalleled spectacular ocean views. Situated high above the ocean, 15 of the holes look out on the Pacific Ocean. Immaculately presented, it is a fantastic experience to play and the memories will last forever. Rated number 5 worldwide by David Seanor of Golfweek.


Overnight: Kauri Cliffs Lodge:
Deluxe Suite - including Dinner and Breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 7

Today fly to Taupo Airport.

Sightseeing Suggestion: Taupo. This beautiful resort and holiday base enjoys a scenic location on the shores of Lake Taupo, at the centre of the North Island. The town sits on a thermal belt, and visitors can see areas of boiling mud, steam and geysers north of the town at Wairakei Park and Orakei Korako. Thermal activity first attracted visitors during the 1880s, but today the town lures anglers from throughout the world with a plentiful supply of rainbow and brown trout. Lake Taupo is popular for swimming, boating, waterskiing, jetskiing, kayaking, rowing and scenic cruises, while thrillseekers can enjoy bungy jumping, tandem skydiving, jetboating and whitewater rafting. The spectacular Huka Falls and the Aratiatia Rapids lie to the north of the town, while to the south are the imposing mountains of the volcanic plateau and the skifields of Mount Ruapehu.

Overnight: Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort:
Superior Plus Room - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 8

Today play Wairakei International (tbc). The best inland course in the country, it has been rated by Golf Digest in the top 100 in the world. It provides everything one could wish for in a golf course. The signature hole is the 615 par 5 14th, aptly named 'The Rogue', a very demanding hole.

Overnight: Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort:
Superior Plus Room - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 9

Make your way to your chosen golf course. 15 mins

Play today at The Kinloch Club (tbc). Ideally situated in the central portion of the North Island, with spectacular views of Lake Taupo. At Kinloch, the land's characteristics feature fast-moving contours and knobs, and Nicklaus recreated that same look in the golf course. Many have described this links like layout as a course reminiscent of the coastal gems in Scotland, the birthplace of the game.

Overnight: Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort:
Superior Plus Room - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Day 10

Journey to your chosen hotel. 2 hrs

Today enjoy the journey through the picturesque Kaimanawa Ranges to Hawkes Bay on the East Coast. One of the few Gannet Colonies in the world is located in Cape Kidnappers, just outside of Napier. Hastings is the center of the regions Orchards and Vineyards.


Take the Wine Enthusiasts tour. Enjoy the expertise of local winemakers, visit several boutique wineries. Travel the Western Plains Wine Route and the East to the Havelock North wineries. Hawke's Bay produces some of New Zealand's best red and white wines and is probably most noted for its Merlot and Cabernet Savignon.

*This 1/2 day excursion has been included in the package price.

Overnight: The Crown Hotel:
King Studio Premium - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)



Day 11

Make your way to your chosen golf course. 45 mins

Today play Cape Kidnappers (tbc). Renowned architect Tom Doak's first project outside of the U.S.A., Cape Kidnappers is perched on fingers of land nearly 500 feet above Hawke Bay, this vertigo inducing course, creased by ravines and patrolled by gannets, belongs more to heaven than earth. It is seaside golf at its finest, you'll hit heroic shots over the tops of tea trees, and play cautiously along the edges of deep ravines, every hole has a view of the Bay. Enjoy your game and enjoy the setting. You will never play golf somewhere like this again.

Overnight: The Crown Hotel:
King Studio Premium - including breakfast (2 Rooms, 4 passengers)


Tuesday, May 14

Depart New Zealand from the Napier / Auckland Airport. You will cross the International Date Line and arrive in the US on the same date as departing New Zealand.

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Tour Includes;
Accommodation in hotels listed with room category and dining basis as detailed in the schedule.
Green fees for rounds of golf as listed in schedule.
Ground transportation throughout as detailed below.
Assistance of PerryGolf's local office at your destination.
Travel pack with useful information on areas visited in your tour.
Local taxes.


Conditions Of Quote
It is priced in United States Dollars (US$).
It is good for a period of 30 days from the date as quoted on the schedule. Rates do increase, and we recommend that you save a copy of this quotation for your own records.
It neither implies nor provides any assurance of availability for the above inclusions
To guarantee these rates we require a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the agreed land cost per person, subject to a minimum $1,500 deposit, their name and golfer's handicap and home club at the time the reservations are requested.
To make a reservation please contact a Golf Travel Specialist on 1-800-344-5257 or alastair@golftravel.co.uk You may download a reservation form here.


Your travel throughout is as follows:

Budget: Toyota Previa with automatic transmission or similar, with unlimited mileage, comprehensive insurance with reduced excess to $250.00 + GST.

Special Air Services: You may wish to consider the selective use of private aircraft or helicopter transportation to visit golf courses not otherwise easily accessible, or simply to eliminate longer road journeys. We are great believers in maximizing the benefit afforded by this form of transportation. Please visit Special Air Services for an outline of the options which are available.
PerryGolf enjoys fine relationships with many hotels. We are however particularly proud of our relationship with the Preferred Hotel Partners. In these properties PerryGolf clients can expect an especially warm welcome, and we commend them to you. Where a Preferred Hotel Partner appears on your schedule, we provide a hyperlink to that hotel's site to offer you more in depth information.


KAURI CLIFFS LODGE
The lodge and course at Kauri Cliffs are situated on the truly spectacular Pacific Ocean coast, a little north of the Bay of Islands. Kauri cliffs opened in February 2001. The main building boasts a large dining room, lounge, card room and tiger room named after the resort owner's affectionate moniker. All rooms in the main building have open fireplaces, and elegant furnishings, featuring English, Italian and Spanish antiques. All the artwork has originated in New Zealand. Adjacent to the main building is the accommodation. Sixteen rooms feature in eight separate cottages looking from the edge of native New Zealand forest, across the golf course to the Pacific Ocean and coastal islands. Each room has a private veranda, large lounge and bathroom, TV, open fireplace ad full his and hers walk-in wardrobe. Facilities at Kauri Cliffs include golf, a spa, heated pool, hunting, kayaking, a gymnasium, business centre, two tennis courts, various nature trails and three easily accessible private beaches. Dining at Kauri Cliffs is a la carte and there are several dining areas away from the main dining room.
Rates are inclusive of pre-dinner drinks and gourmet dinner and gentlemen are required to wear jackets for dinner.


MANUELS MILLENIUM HOTEL & RESORT
Situated right on the foreshore of world famous Lake Taupo renowned for its scenery and fabulous fishing. The hotel has unsurpassed views of the lake and the majestic mountains of the central plateau. Just minutes away from the township of Taupo and the many local attractions and activities the region has to offer. The luxurious Manuels Millenium Hotel & Resort with it's lakeside ambience offers 51 rooms. The hotel facilities include a tennis court, heated swimming pool, sauna and the unique hot grotto plunge pool. The hotel boasts two award winning restaurants, Edgewater and Peppers Brasserie, both offering fantastic lake views and superb dining. Relax at the lakefront bar and watch the magic sunsets Taupo so often displays. The resort also has four conference venues, providing the perfect setting for up to 250 people.


THE CROWN HOTEL
The Crown Hotel Port Ahuriri overlooks the waterfront in the village of Ahuriri, Napier. The hotel offers premier accommodation and conference facilities in a luxurious seaside setting. The hotel has 27 stylish and unique guest suites, ranging from studios to two bedroom luxury apartments. The heritage suites and conference facilities, located in the original 1932 Crown Hotel Building, have been lovingly restored to reflect the history and style of the Art Deco era. Adjacent to the original building sits a newly constructed three-storey complex which features studios and suites with stunning ocean views, contemporary furnishings and a range of amenities. Together these architectural elements combine to create a hotel with a unique blend of history and contemporary style.


THE HERITAGE AUCKLAND
The Heritage Auckland Hotel has an elevated position in the city centre of Auckland, you can enjoy magnificent views from many rooms and the convenience of being situated just strolling distance from Auckland city's many attractions. The Heritage has two distinctive accommodation wings. The Hotel reflects the traditional style of the buildings famous past, while The Tower is a contemporary design. Hectors Restaurant in the hotel has an enormous reputation in Auckland as a leader in fresh, innovative cuisine. The hotel also has excellent leisure facilities, with an heated indoor lap pool, all-weather outdoor lit tennis court, gym and jacuzzis & sauna.




PERRYGOLF AIRLINE DEPARTMENT PerryGolf offers a full service air department to assist in the planning and coordination of airline travel. We encourage you to consider traveling on our Preferred Airline; British Airways which provides an extensive route network to all of our destination cities. For further details on our air travel services and competitive rates please call 1 800 344 5257 ext 230 or email air@PerryGolf.com



TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN - PerryGolf recommends that you have luggage, accident and trip cancellation insurance. It is important for your own self-interest and protection that you make certain you have adequate coverage. Check with your insurance company or travel agent. You may learn more about the PerryGolf Travel Protection Plan by visiting here. The Travel Protection Plan will provide coverage if your cancellation is caused by a covered reason (e.g. sickness or injury) and you will receive a benefit, such as full reimbursement of all lost monies, under the terms and conditions of the Travel Protection Plan. If purchased within seven days of the initial deposit, this Protection Plan also includes a "Cancellation for Any Reason" waiver.

The Travel Protection Plan is only available to Citizens or Permanent Residents of the USA (excluding residents of the State of Washington) or Canada.

NOTE: The "Cancel for Any Reason" waiver is only available for travel to the British Isles (Scotland, England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales). It is NOT available or offered to other PerryGolf destinations.


Changes: After deposits have been received and confirmation has been issued, any changes requested by the client are subject to an administrative fee of $50.00 per change per person in addition to any charges which may be made by suppliers for cancellations. In most cases, changes cannot be made less than 60 days before travel.

Handicap Certificate: Most courses require visitors to be a member of a recognized golf club and to hold official handicaps, with some courses imposing a maximum handicap restriction. PerryGolf endorses this viewpoint and recommends that players travel with a valid handicap certificate from their golf club which they may be required to produce.

Golf Carts & Caddies in New Zealand & Australia: With the exception of Cape Kidnappers, Kauri Cliffs and Royal Melbourne, caddies (including bag carriers) are not available in New Zealand & Australia. The majority of golf courses have (riding) golf carts (except most of the sandbelt courses around Melbourne). All golf courses have good access to pull carts (trundlers). Your golf travel specialist can answer any specific questions you may have regarding caddies & carts on your tour.

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