North Island New Zealand Golf Tour
20TH -26TH MARCH 2024
Due to popular demand, Teed Up is heading back to the land of the long white cloud again in March 2024. We will be visiting the North Island of New Zealand taking in the wonders of Titirangi out of Auckland, Wairakei and Kinloch out of Taupo and finishing the tour with rounds at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Royal Wellington.
Teed Up are also excited to be offering the opportunity for a pre-tour extension to Te Arai Links.
Tour Inclusions
6 nights accommodation:
5 round of golf:
Other inclusions:
Group Transfers Airport / Hotels / Golf Courses
Welcome Drinks
Golf Presentation Dinner
Tour host
Exclusions:
Breakfasts on main tour as we find our clients don’t like big hotel buffet breakfasts before golf
Airfares National or International
Tips, gratuities and personal charges
Te Arai Links Pre Tour Extension
18TH—20TH MARCH 2024
SOLD OUT
2 nights accommodation:
Te Arai Links
2 games of golf:
1. Te Arai Links—South Course
2. Te Arai Links—North Course
Daily breakfast
Private return transfers:
from Auckland Airport & back to Auckland Hotel
Tour Itinerary
Pre-Tour DAY 1:
ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Monday
18th March, 2024
On arrival at Auckland International Airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred by private vehicle to Te Arai Links (approx. 90 mins)
Positioned alongside a pristine New Zealand coastline, Te Arai Links promises to be a world class golf destination. Boasting two pure links golf courses designed by Tom Doak and the other by Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw. While only a short trip north of New Zealand’s largest city, you’ll find yourself in another world – surrounded by trees, sand dunes and coastal views over one of the country’s most stunning, white sand, surf beaches.
STAY: TE ARAI LINKS (2 Nights, Super King Suite, and full breakfast)
The property borders one of New Zealand’s prime surf beaches. The Suites at Te Arai Links are luxurious, offering 45m2 (484sf) of beautifully appointed space with contemporary details. The Suites overlook The South Course and in some instances provide views of the Pacific Ocean and islands beyond.
Dinner: Own arrangements
Pre-Tour DAY 2:
GOLF—TE ARAI LINKS SOUTH COURSE
Tuesday
19th March, 2024
Te AraI Links—South Course (walking course only)
Te Arai’s landforms vary from heaving sand ridges and meandering valleys to rumpled contours reminiscent of the classic seaside links on which the game began. These contours are the foundation and inspiration for the golf holes of Te Arai Links. The holes are as varied in appearance and character as the land itself.
The 18 hole, par 72 South golf course has been designed as a traditional walking links golf experience, set over 36 hectares (90 acres) of turf, across the property’s natural rolling sand dunes. All 18 holes have spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean, with Little Barrier Island and the Hen and Chicks Islands in the background. The South Course offers a variety of tees for all players of all abilities. We encourage novices and experts to enjoy the challenge and have fun.
Evening: own arrangements
Pre-Tour DAY 3:
GOLF—TE ARAI LINKS NORTH COURSE
Wednesday
20th March, 2024
Te Arai Links—North Course (walking course only)
The North Course starts and finishes on the ocean, but the unique character of the course will be found inland. The green of the par-4 5th hole, and the next tee, sit high on a ridge adjacent to an ancient Māori Pa, or hill fortress, built from the largest dune on the property, while the 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th greens sit in a shared bowl amongst the dunes.
Possibly the most dramatic holes on the course will be the 11th and 13th. The former is a long par-5 with an elevated green and a ‘whirlpool’ hazard to the right, some seven meters below the green. The 13th is a long par-4 with its green at the edge of a huge natural bunker, so that second shots have to be played over the sand or safely around to the left. It’s a hole very reminiscent of Pine Valley in New Jersey, and indeed so is much of the inland terrain at Te Arai.
Upon completion of your round, Hallmark Limousines will transfer you to your Auckland city hotel to meet up with the main tour group.
DAY 1:
ARRIVE AUCKLAND
Wednesday
20th March, 2024
Kia Ora and welcome to Auckland, NZ.
On arrival, meet your driver in Auckland airport arrivals hall for your group transfer to your hotel.
NOTE: Please do not book flights until you have received confirmation from Teed Up that the tour is proceeding
STAY: SUDIMA HOTEL AUCKLAND CITY (2 Nights, Superior Room)
63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland
Check in: 2:00pm
Sudima Auckland City is a brand new 4.5-star hotel in the heart of the city. It’s conveniently located within easy walking distance of Auckland’s bustling shopping, arts, dining and entertainment precincts. The hotel offers on-site dining in their East Restaurant, a rooftop bar called Sunset, complimentary gym access and high-speed internet.
The superior rooms feature either a king sized bed or two double beds, with ensuite bathroom. An Amazon Echo sits by the bedside, giving you access to local information, music, news and more. You will find all the necessary amenities like tea and coffee facilities, iron, mini-fridge to name a few.
WECOME DRINKS: Join your host for welcome drinks at the Sunset Bar.
DAY 2:
AT TITARANGI GOLF CLUB
Thursday
21st March, 2024
After a leisurely morning, your driver will meet the group in the hotel lobby for your transfer to Titirangi Golf Club, Auckland. (Note we have not included breakfasts as we find our clients don’t like big hotel buffet breakfasts before golf. There are lots of cafes close by if you would like to grab a coffee and something light).
Titirangi Golf Club—Ranked No 8 in NZ
Titirangi, 15minutes drive from downtown Auckland, is a world-class golf course situated in a beautiful bushland setting between the lower slopes of the Waitakere Ranges and the Manukau Harbour.
Founded in 1909, it is a private members club but offers limited playing opportunities for New Zealand and overseas visitors. Titirangi is regarded as one of New Zealand’s top courses and is the only one in the country designed by Dr. Alister MacKenzie. MacKenzie’s designs are notable for their sensitivity to the nature of the original site and he is admired for producing holes that offer an ideal balance of risk and reward. After designing Titirangi in 1927, MacKenzie went on to design some of the world’s top courses including Augusta, Cypress Point and Royal Melbourne.
Consistently ranked as one of New Zealand’s top courses, currently ranked Auckland’s No. 1 course.
Evening: own arrangements
DAY 3:
TRAVEL TO TAUPO & GOLF AT KINLOCH CLUB
Friday
22nd March, 2024
This morning your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to Taupo and golf at The Kinloch Club (approx. 3.5 hours).
The Kinloch Club—Ranked No 4 in NZ
Golf at the Jack Nicklaus designed The Kinloch Club is often compared to the classic link courses in Scotland and Ireland. However, instead of traditional sea views, this world-class championship Par 72 course is positioned between panoramic views of Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest fresh-water lake, and the natural beauty of rugged rural farmland.
Ranked as New Zealand’s number one golf course in 2014 by a select team of New Zealand Golf Professionals the Kinloch Club is also rated in the top 100 golf courses outside of America by Golf Digest Magazine.
STAY: HILTON LAKE TAUPO (2 Nights, Deluxe Room, and full breakfast)
80-100 Napier Road Taupo 3330
Enjoy views over Lake Taupo and the surrounding volcanic scenery from the Hilton Lake Taupo. The hotel’s 19th-century building combines Victorian charm with modern styling, and is just 10 minutes from Taupo town center. The hotel offers swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and lake-view dining from their restaurant balcony.
Dinner: Own Arrangements
DAY 4:
GOLF AT WAIRAKEI INTERNATIONAL GOLF COURSE
Saturday
23th March, 2024
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast (included) before your transfer to Wairakei.
Wairakei International Golf Club—ranked no 11 in NZ
Wairakei, a golf course in a wildlife sanctuary, has to be the quintessential New Zealand golf experience.
Only 10 minutes by road from the popular tourist mecca of Lake Taupō, Wairakei sits apart inside a predator-free sanctuary. This could be the quietest course ever with the only sounds from the protected native birds and the echo of club on ball. Gorgeous golf holes here wind their way one after the other through deep native bush.
After golf, your driver will transfer the group back to your hotel, or stop off for a wander round Taupo.
Afternoon: at leisure
Evening: own arrangements
DAY 5:
TRANSFER TO WELLINGTON & GOLF AT PARAPARAUMU
Sunday
24th March, 2024
After breakfast, the group will head to Wellington (approx. 4.5 hours)
Golf at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club— Ranked as the No 3 course in NZ.
The Paraparaumu course, is considered New Zealand’s leading links layout. It has hosted 12 NZ Opens. Fellow Australian and British Open winner Peter Thompson described Paraparaumu as a “Gem of enjoyment, a monument to the game and a gift to the future”.
Paraparam, as it is known locally, has featured in seven different World Top 100 lists over the past 20 years.
STAY: QT WELLINGTON (2 Nights, Galley Harbourview, and full breakfast)
90 Cable Street Wellington 6011
Opposite the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, this quirky boutique hotel is decorated with chandeliers and dramatic artwork and has an indoor lap pool, exercise room and sauna. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi and iPod docks, as well as Nespresso coffeemakers, with the décor ranging from classic to contemporary.
DAY 6:
GOLF AT ROYAL WELLINGTON
Monday
25th March, 2024
This morning your driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer you to golf.
Royal Wellington Golf Club—ranked No 12 in NZ
Royal Wellington has recently undergone a significant redevelopment resulting in a challenging new championship course. Set in beautiful parklands, next to a river with dominant native trees and bush, the gentle contoured fairways are laced together by streams and lakes. The course contains many distinctive holes, including the par 5 4th, which sees the fairway split on either side of a stream.
Designers Greg Turner and Scott Macpherson have succeeded in their desire to create New Zealand’s finest private members course with an equally grand old club house to match.
EVENING: Farewell Dinner (drinks at own cost) – venue TBA
DAY 7:
Check out
Tuesday
26th March, 2024
DEPART WELLINGTON—TOUR OVER
Check out from Hotel and meet your driver at the hotel lobby and transfer to Wellington Airport for your flight home.
Queenstown New Zealand Golf Tour
20th—26th March 2024
SOLD OUT
Our November 2023 tour to Queenstown visits the best courses in this spectacular area, playing the stunning Jacks Point twice! Enjoy your time both on and off the greens, through some of Queenstown’s most picturesque golf courses – not to mention the fabulous restaurants and wineries!
Join our MD, Bede Hendren on this tour to one of his favourite golfing destinations in the world!
Tour Inclusions
6 nights accommodation:
Crowne Plaza Queenstown
4 round of golf:
Jacks Point (2 rounds)
Millbrook Resort (new course)
Queenstown Golf Club
Other inclusions:
Sunset cruise on the magnificent TSS Earnslaw
Welcome drinks and Canapes
Presentation Dinner
Cart hire each day
Airport and golf course private transfers
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1:
Arrive into Queenstown
Monday
20th November, 2023
Suggested Flights:
QF121 – Dep Sydney 9:30am Arr: 2:30pm
VA161 – Dep Sydney 9.50am Arr: 2.50pm
3.30pm – Group Transfer from airport to hotel
Accommodation: Crown Plaza, Queenstown. (incl breakfast)
Crowne Plaza Queenstown is the perfect home away from home for our Queenstown Tour. Crowne Plaza Queenstown sits in the heart of Queenstown, enjoying panoramic views over The Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand’s longest lake. Just across the road is Steamer Wharf where you will find dining, bars and entertainment. From luxurious bedding to spacious accommodation, we know the importance of a great night’s sleep. Every room has its own private balcony and enjoy beautiful views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.
(Note we have not included the buffet breakfast in the package as our guests tell us they often don’t feel like such a big breakfast before golf. There are lots of cafes close by for a coffee and light breakfast)
DAY 2:
Jacks Point GC
Tuesday
21st November, 2023
Breakfast at leisure
Golf: Jacks Point Golf Course
The biggest challenge at Jacks Point is to keep your head in the game – not wondering at the sheer majesty of the surrounding vistas! Overlooking Lake Wakatipu, and dwarfed by the magnificent Remarkables Mountain Range that surrounds you, Jacks Point is nothing short of spectacular, and will test your golf – no matter your handicap!
Evening at leisure (we will pre book some restaurants each night and you can choose to dine with us or do your own thing!)
DAY 3:
Queenstown GC
Wednesday
22nd November, 2023
Golf: Queenstown Golf Club including carts
Queenstown Golf Club has been described as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the world. Located on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula, surrounded by the crystal waters of Lake Wakatipu the greatest test is to keep your head down! Stunningly scenic and magnificently presented, your round at Queenstown will be one to remember for years to come!
Evening—join your group for sundowners on the majestic TSS Earnslaw. A 90 minute cruise across Lake Wakatipu—drinks at own expense.
DAY 4:
Jacks Point gC
Thursday
23th November, 2023
Breakfast at leisure
Golf: Jacks Point replay
One game at Jacks Point is never enough- so we go back for a second round today!
Only appropriately, at the end of your round, sit back on the terrace of the Clubhouse for a cool drink – and share your group photos – there are bound to be some great ones!
DAY 5:
At leisure or optional winery lunch
Friday
24th November, 2023
Breakfast at leisure
Today is a free day or we have included the Option of a long lunch at Kinross Winery with wine pairing ($240pp)
Kinross is the quintessential Central Otago Wine experience, steeped in tradition, and inspired to create world class wines in the heart of this globally renowned wine region. Kinross is all about doing things differently, growing stunning wines onsite, and collaborating with some of the region’s wisest and most creative, to inspire wine and food lovers in this picturesque region.
DAY 6:
Millbrook Golf Resort—Home of the New Zealand Open
Saturday
25th November, 2023
Breakfast at leisure
Golf: Millbrook Golf Resort
Set in a dramatic natural amphitheatre of bare rock, surrounded by snow-capped peaks – a round of golf at Millbrook is both a test of golfing skills and exploration of beauty!
Millbrook have completed construction on their new 9 holes, which combining with the existing Coronet 9 creates the new Coronet Championship course.
The course rises from the valley floor with the grandeur of the Remarkables Mountains as a backdrop. From the serenity of the quietly meandering Mill Stream to the drama of sheer rock faces, the Coronet Course is truly spectacular, and sets a new standard for golfing .excellence!
Evening: Presentation dinner (drinks at own costs)
DAY 7:
Check out
Sunday
26th November, 2023
Depart
Check out of your hotel and enjoy the morning to have a last wander around Queenstown.
12.30pm—Group transfer to Queenstown Airport
Suggested flights: QF122 departs 3.20pm arr Sydney 4.35pm
VA162 departs 3.40pm arr Sydney 5.00pm
The course rises from the valley floor with the grandeur of the Remarkables Mountains as a backdrop. From the serenity of the quietly meandering Mill Stream to the drama of sheer rock faces, the Coronet Course is truly spectacular, and sets a new standard for golfing .excellence!
Evening: Presentation dinner (drinks at own costs)
DAY 7:
Millbrook Golf Resort—Home of the New Zealand Open
Sunday
26th November, 2023
Depart
Check out of your hotel and enjoy the morning to have a last wander around Queenstown.
12.30pm—Group transfer to Queenstown Airport
Suggested flights: QF122 departs 3.20pm arr Sydney 4.35pm
VA162 departs 3.40pm arr Sydney 5.00pm
The course rises from the valley floor with the grandeur of the Remarkables Mountains as a backdrop. From the serenity of the quietly meandering Mill Stream to the drama of sheer rock faces, the Coronet Course is truly spectacular, and sets a new standard for golfing .excellence!
Evening: Presentation dinner (drinks at own costs)
Client testimonials
Meet the Teed Up Team
Mike Mosher
Director of golf
Mike has been a AAA rated golf professional for the last 15 years and is a multi-awarded PGA Golf Professional with extensive experience playing not only throughout Australasia but in Canada & Japan.
Bede Hendren
Managing director
Bede has spent the past fifteen years establishing and growing his own businesses in the Human Resources and the Travel and Tourism industry. He is currently the owner and Manager Director of Teed Up, specialising in organizing corporate golf days and golf tours around Australia and overseas.
Sandy Baltussen
Consultant & Tour Host
Sandy joined the Teed Up Team in 2014 and, having organised many golf trips away for her friends and family she knows exactly what our clients are looking for when it comes to golf touring. Sandy brings with her extensive travel and golf experience through her background at British Airways and The Buggy Man.
Chrissy Hordern
Tour Host & Ambassador
Chrissy Hordern works as a Tour Host & Ambassador for Teed Up Golf. Chrissy hosted a US Masters Tour for AMEX Platinum & Centurion Card members in 2012 and subsequent tours for couples and friends travelling together to the US Masters & Pebble Beach in 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2018.