Take time to enjoy New Zealand’s world-class golf courses and resorts.  The golf tour packages below give you ample time to enjoy the stunning environment as well as take the opportunity to improve your game.

We have included the very best of the South Island of New Zealand’s golf courses and resorts including; the quiet solitude of the newly developed Terrace Downs Country Club, the stunning Clearwater Resort, just minutes drive from Christchurch International Airport, the championship course at the world famous Millbrook Resort in the Southern Lakes District near Arrowtown & Queenstown, as well as the fabulous southern golf courses at Te Anau in Fiordland and Balmacewen in the fine city of Dunedin with its Scottish heritage and wonderful wildlife excursions.

Tour code G3CHC Departs Daily Minimum days: 3 days The vast patchwork of the Canterbury Plains, with the rugged backdrop of the snow-capped Southern Alps, makes for wonderful golf courses. Itinerary    Day 1: Christchurch   Today's highlight is 18 holes at the Christchurch Golf Club, host to previous New Zealand Open Championships. We suggest an early afternoon tee off time. Driving time Christchurch:a short 10 minute inner city drive Overnight: Christchurch          Day 2: Christchurch - Terrace Downs    Cross the Canterbury Plains to Terrace Downs Country Club for 18 holes on the beautifully developed international style course on the banks of the Rakaia Gorge. Tee off late morning. Return to Christchurch late afternoon. Driving time Christchurch - Terrace Downs: approx 1 ¼ hours Overnight:Christchurch          Day 3: Terrace Downs - Christchurch   On the edge of the city you will find the Clearwater Resort Golf course, the home of the recent Clearwater Classic.  Tee off mid morning. Designed around 6 lakes, the water hazards make this course particularly challenging. Take in some afternoon sightseeing before surrendering your rental car by 5.00pm. Driving time Christchurch: approx 20 minutes Fares and Pricing: Per Person Prices: Hotel  Motel Apartment Single $1221 $1029 $1273 Share twin $973 $697 $819 4 share * (* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)   $613 $663 Prices valid to 30 September 2010 Includes: 2 night's accommodation as indicated, or similar Green fees for 3 rounds of golf at the courses indicated, or similar (please note that green fees are non refundable) 3 day rental car hire in a standard vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with 250kms/day and insurance Accommodation Directory:   Motel Hotel Apartment Christchurch Christchurch City Centre Clearwater Resort  Fino Casementi  Accommodation of a similar standard will be booked if these properties are unavailable.

- ex Christchurch, including 3 rounds of golf Tour code G6OG Departs Daily Minimum days:  6 days The spectacular southern lakes and resort courses are big features in this trip, with the cosmopolitan touch of Christchurch at start and finish. Itinerary    Day 1: Christchurch - Terrace Downs    Pick up your rental car then drive to Christchurch Golf Club, just 15 minutes from the city centre, for 18holes on this championship course.  This afternoon, you leave the city and drive across the Canterbury Plains inland to Terrace Downs Country Club for your first night. Driving time Christchurch - Terrace Downs: approx 1 ¼ hours Overnight: Terrace Downs        Day 2: Terrace Downs - Lake Tekapo   Your 8.30am tee off time this morning is at Terrace Downs Resort in the Rakaia River Gorge. This international standard course is built amidst the quiet solitude of the countryside overlooking the Rakaia River. After golf you travel south to spectacular Lake Tekapo Driving time Terrace Downs - Lake Tekapo: approx 2 hours Overnight:Lake Tekapo        Day 3: Lake Tekapo - Queenstown   Travel south across the vast McKenzie Country and over the Lindis Pass to beautiful Wanaka. Before you turn off for Wanaka keep an eye out for the Tarras Golf Club where a mob of sheep is likely to be grazing the fairways. From Wanaka, cross the Crown Range for a spectacular view of the southern lakes region. Driving time Lake Tekapo - Queenstown: approx 3 ½ hours Overnight: Queenstown        Day 4: Queenstown   A 15 minute drive towards Arrowtown to tee off at 8.30am at Millbrook Resort, a championship course boasting 18 challenging holes. The rugged mountain scenery offers an unsurpassed backdrop. Time this afternoon to enjoy some of the numerous attractions and activities that have made Queenstown famous, such as a visit to one of the region's numerous wineries. Overnight: Queenstown      Day 5: Queenstown   Just a 10 minutes drive to your 8.30am tee off at Kelvin Heights at the country course of Queenstown Golf Club. With it's special alpine setting beside Lake Wakatipu and under the Remarkable Ranges this course is sensational. Great views from the top of the hill! Overnight: Queenstown      Day 6: Queenstown (optional golf at Arrowtown)   A 15 minute drive to Arrowtown to tee off on the country course of Arrowtown with its magnificent views of Coronet Peak. A challenge for any golfer with it's well placed bunkers, rocky outcrops and trees. An honesty box works well here so your green fees are not included. Book a tee time by ringing the previous night. After morning of golf, we suggest you lunch in historic Arrowtown before driving back to Queenstown. Drop off your rental car by 5.00pm. Optional Extra Day Queenstown - Christchurch Keep your rental car for an extra day and drive north via Lakes Pukaki and Tekapo to Christchurch. Drop off your rental car by 5.00pm. Fares and Pricing: Per Person Prices: Hotel  Motel Apartment Single $2156 $1658 $2329 Share twin $1170 $921 $1257 4 share * (* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)   $734 $1001 Prices valid to 30 September 2010 Includes: 5 night's accommodation as specified, or similar Green fees for 3 rounds of golf at the courses indicated, or similar (please note that green fees are non refundable) 6 day rental car hire in a standard vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with unlimited kms and insurance EXTRA DAY - Per Person Prices: Hotel  Motel Apartment Single $295 $168 $280 Share twin $148 $83 $140 4 share * (* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)   $59 $99 Prices valid to 30 September 2010 Includes: 1 night's accommodation as specified, or similar 1 day rental car hire in a standard vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with unlimited kms and insurance Accommodation Directory:   Motel Hotel Apartment Terrace Downs Terrace Downs Terrace Downs Golf Villas  Terrace Downs Hillside studio  Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo Resort Lake Tekapo Resort The Residence  Queenstown Queenstown Rydges Hotel  Garden Court Blue Peaks Accommodation of a similar standard will be booked if these properties are unavailable.

- including 6 rounds of golf Tour code G10LB Departs Daily Minimum days:  10 days Vast plains, rolling hills and craggy mountains make for interesting rounds in this South Island trip. You’ll play courses located on some of New Zealand’s most scenic real estate. Itinerary    Day 1: Christchurch – Terrace Downs (golf at Christchurch)   Pick up your rental car then drive to Christchurch Golf Club, just 15 minutes from the city centre, for 18 holes on this championship course. This afternoon, you leave the city and drive across the Canterbury Plains inland to Terrace Downs Country Club for your first night. Driving time Christchurch - Terrace Downs:approx 1 ¼ hours Overnight: Terrace Downs        Day 2: Terrace Downs – Lake Tekapo (golf at Terrace Downs)   Your 8.30am tee off time this morning is at Terrace Downs Resort in the Rakaia River Gorge. This international standard course is built amidst the quiet solitude of the country overlooking the Rakaia River. After golf you travel south to spectacular Lake Tekapo . Driving time Terrace Downs - Lake Tekapo: approx 2 hours Overnight: Lake Tekapo        Day 3: Lake Tekapo – Queenstown   Travel south across the vast McKenzie Country and over the Lindis Pass to beautiful Wanaka. Before you turn off for Wanaka keep an eye out for the Tarras Golf Club where a mob of sheep is likely to be grazing the fairways. From Wanaka, cross the Crown Range for spectacular views of the southern lakes region and arrive in Queenstown. Driving time Terrace Downs - Lake Tekapo: approx 2 hours Overnight:Lake Tekapo        Day 4: Queenstown (golf at Millbrook Resort)   A 15 minute drive towards Arrowtown to tee off at 8.30am at Millbrook Resort, a championship course boasting 18 challenging holes. The rugged mountain scenery offers an unsurpassed backdrop. Time this afternoon to enjoy some of the numerous attractions and activities that have made Queenstown famous. Perhaps visit one of the numerous wineries in the region. Overnight: Queenstown      Day 5: Queenstown - Te Anau (golf at Kelvin Heights - optional)   Just a 10 minute drive to your 8.30am tee off at Kelvin Heights at the country course of Queenstown Golf Club. With it’s special alpine setting beside Lake Wakatipu and under the Remarkable Ranges this course is sensational. Great views from the top of the hill! Drive to tranquil Lake Te Anau this afternoon. Overnight: Te Anau      Day 6: Te Anau   A free day with some optional choices! Te Anau is the gateway to the Fiordland National Park. You might like to drive into Milford Sound for a scenic cruise, or take a short drive to Manapouri and join a cruise to the more remote Doubtful Sound. Both are full day trips. Or you may just like to relax and enjoy the stunning scenery of Te Anau. Overnight: Te Anau       Day 7: Te Anau – Dunedin (golf at Te Anau - optional)   You will play this morning on the country course of Te Anau with its magnificent mountain and lake views. Green fees not included but the honesty box works really well. A challenge for any golfer with it’s well placed bunkers and trees. After golf you travel east to Dunedin known for it’s Scottish heritage. Driving time Te Anau - Dunedin: approx 4 ½ hours Overnight: Dunedin        Day 8: Dunedin (golf at Dunedin)   Otago Golf Clubs’ Balmacewen with it’s tree lined fairways in the hills above Dunedin is where you will play today. This afternoon take a Monarch Wildlife Cruise of Dunedin Harbour and Peninsula. A wonderful opportunity to see Royal Albatross in flight. Overnight: Dunedin      Day 9: Dunedin – Christchurch   Today you travel north up the east coast to Christchurch. We suggest a stop at the mysterious Moeraki Boulders for lunch. Surrender rental car on arrival Christchurch. Driving time Dunedin - Christchurch: approx 5 hours Overnight: Christchurch        Day 10: Christchurch (golf at Clearwater Resort)   Your final optional round of golf is at Clearwater Resort, the newest championship course in New Zealand. Officially opened in March 2003 and already established as one of the country’s premier golf resorts, it is set amongst six lakes and designed in collaboration with Sir Bob Charles. Drop off your rental car by 5.00pm. Fares and Pricing: Per Person Prices: Hotel  Motel Apartment Single $3760 $2971 $4206 Share twin $2107 $1713 $2330 4 share * (* 2 bedrooms in motel/apartment)   $1382 $1778 Prices valid to 30 September 2010 Includes: 9 nights’ accommodation as specified, or similar Green fees for 4 rounds of golf at the courses indicated, or similar (please note that green fees are non refundable) 9 day rental car hire in an intermediate vehicle (Toyota Camry or similar) for 2 people travelling or luxury minivan (Toyota Previa or similar) for 4 people travelling, with unlimited kms and insurance Monarch Wildlife Cruise in Dunedin Accommodation Directory:   Motel Hotel Apartment Terrace Downs Terrace Downs Terrace Downs Golf Villas  Terrace Downs Hillside studio  Lake Tekapo Lake Tekapo Resort Lake Tekapo Resort The Residence  Queenstown Queenstown Rydges Hotel  Garden Court Blue Peaks Te Anau Te Anau Hotel Anchorage Motels Te Anau Hotel/Villas Dunedin Southern Cross Cable Court Woodlands Villas Christchurch Rydges Hotel City Centre Motel Fino Casementi Accommodation of a similar standard will be booked if these properties are unavailable.

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