Breakfast at your hotel.  You have the day at leisure to include in the beauty of your resort. 

• a luxuriating treatment at Millbrook’s award winning spa
• a half-day of fly-fishing with your private guide. There are over forty rivers and streams within the Fiordland National Park area that vary from small spring fed streams to moderate sized rivers.  These waters are all managed as a wild fishery.  The mountains of Fiordland are covered in rich rain forest and there true wilderness fishing is as good as it gets. During settled weather, the rivers run clear, and large brown and rainbow trout can be seen cruising in deep pools.  Away from the mountains and forest, the rivers flow across farmland with an ever-changing landscape. Access along the riverbanks is somewhat easier than in the mountains and good stocks of both brown and rainbow trout abound. Note: Licenses and gear will be provided by your guide.
• a half-day white water rafting trip down the Shotover River begins with an unforgettable coach trip on the historic Skippers Road along old gold miners trails into the Skippers Canyon.  After friendly and comprehensive instructions, you suit up into your gear and head off.  Rafting from Deep Creek over peaceful waters at first, you head toward the exhilarating rapids of the lower Canyon, experiencing the memorable rapids Rock Garden, Sharks Fin, Toilet, Pinball, Jaws, Sequel and the unforgettable 170km Oxenbridge Tunnel, followed closely by Cascade Rapid.  Finally luxuriate in the comfort of Cavell’s Rafting Lodge, where you can take hot showers and saunas, then enjoy hot coffee or tea.  The view of the Shotover River from the terrace alone is worth the trip.
• A privately guided hike on the famous “Routeburn Walk” with your private guide.  This full day nature walk in the ancient beech forest of the Mount Aspiring National Park starts with a scenic drive to the northern end of Lake Wakatipu and into the Routeburn Valley.  The high snow capped mountains provide a magnificent backdrop for the walk up this beautiful valley.  The hiking is approximately 3-5 hours at an easy pace.    
• A privately guided tour to explore the quaint town of Arrowtown is a popular destination all year round and its rich heritage attracts visitors of all ages.  Enjoy a stroll through the main street, admire the local buildings, and browse for fine New Zealand products in the eclectic range of stores and galleries.  Shortly after leaving Arrowtown you’ll enter the Gibbston Valley, stopping briefly at the Kawarau Bridge, where you can visit the home of the world’s first commercial bungy jump. You might even be tempted by an adrenalin rush of your own, at the very spot that changed the face of adventure tourism in the resort and around the world.   The Gibbston Valley Winery is set in the spectacular Gibbston Valley, and close to the Kawarau Bungy Bridge. Visiting this boutique producer of high quality wines is a must.  You might prefer to visit the Gibbston Valley Cheese Company, situated right beside the winery, producing hand crafted cheeses using traditional methods.
• A round of golf at Millbrook Golf Course.

DAY 8: MAR 29  Fly to Wellington.                                                                                                      B L

Breakfast at your hotel.  You will be transferred to Queenstown Airport to board your private jet to fly to Wellington.  When you arrive in Wellington you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Perched on the edge of a spectacular harbour and surrounded by imposing hills, Wellington is a stunning and vibrant city. Home to national museum Te Papa and New Zealand's Parliament, Wellington offers heritage and cultural attractions with events and festivals all year round. The compact layout of the city means you can enjoy quality shopping, sample wine and food at a vast array of cafés and restaurants and still have the energy to experience the city's nightlife.

Your specialist guide will join you to experience the art and cultural customs of Maori people that form part of a rich heritage that makes Aotearoa (New Zealand) unique in the world.  You’ll discover a treasured Maori art tradition that spans three centuries. This unique tour will include demonstrations of Maori art and craft with opportunities to view work from leading Maori artists.   You’ll walk along Wellington's beautiful waterfront and hear legends of sea monsters, Maori warriors and fearsome storms.  Take an extraordinary insight into New Zealand at Te Papa, which highlights our rich arts, culture, and natural history.   You’ll have the opportunity to interact with Maori artists, and an opportunity to discover treasured traditional and contemporary Maori art. Myths and legends of Whanganui-a-tara (Wellington Harbour) will be told throughout the tour.

During your 2 nights stay in Wellington you will be accommodated at The Bolton Hotel, a suite hotel. Located at the junction of Wellington's central business district and political heart and named after one of the historical “first ships” that brought European settlers to Wellington your hotel offers stylish and elegant apartment accommodation in a friendly, professional setting.   Your guide will make suggestions and reservations for dinner at local restaurants this evening.  (Dinner will be at additional expense.)

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DAY 9: MAR 30     James Bond Day .                                                                              B L D

Breakfast at your hotel.  You’ll transfer to Boomrock Station (ranch) where you’ll have the opportunity to get behind the wheel of the latest model C Class Mercedes-Benz, take it through the slick slalom course on a purpose built Car Testing Circuit familiarizing yourself with cornering and the ABS braking system.  You’ll swap seats with the professional driver to push the limits of the intuitive ESP traction control system with exhilarating fast laps on the wet/dry surface. Strap in for an unforgettable Mercedes-Benz 4WD off-road experience, improve your swing with tuition from a Golf Pro on extreme greens and check your aim with clay bird shooting.  Join the competition to score a hole in one where the purser can be as high as NZ$10,000.00

 

Truly discover the delights of the stunning location by concluding with a sumptuous lunch at the cliff top lodge overlooking the Tasman Sea. A James Bond day to be remembered.

 

Dinner this evening will be served at the award winning cosmopolitan Logan Brown restaurant in the heart of Wellington.

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DAY 10: MAR 31     Fly to Napier.  City Tour and wine tasting. Golf at Cape Kidnappers Golf Club.   B L D

Following breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to Wellington Airport to board your private jet to fly to the art deco city of Napier.   When you arrive in Napier you will transfer to a luxury vehicle for a city tour of the Art Deco city that was razed by an earthquake in 1931 and is now known as the Art Deco capital of the world.   Lunch will be included at a local Hawkes Bay winery.  Your tour will conclude at Cape Kidnappers Golf Course for an 18 hole round of golf.

 

Built on a 5000 acre sheep farm just outside of Napier on the eastern coast of the North Island. Cape Kidnappers is not true links terrain, with the wrinkles of sand dunes; instead the land tilts toward the sea as a series of ridges jutting out toward the edge of the cliffs. Yet, the play is seaside golf at its finest. The surface is firm and fast, the conditions can be windy, and the player who can control his trajectory will be master of the course. You'll hit shots over the tops of the tea trees, and play along the edges of deep ravines. If you stray on your approaches, you'll actually hope to get caught up in bunkers hanging off the green's edge, some of them deeper than you've ever seen before. Three times, you'll have to make the perilous leap from the end of one ridge to the end of the next. And at the sixth and fifteenth holes it's possible to pull your approach off the very end of the earth, though it will take nearly ten seconds of hang time for your ball to reach the ocean below.

During your overnight stay in Hawkes Bay you will be accommodated at The Lodge at Cape Kidnappers, a luxurious farm-style lodge that blends naturally into unspoiled nature, bathed in sea spray and light.  Your cottage suite offers 180 degree panoramic views of the farm, golf course and Pacific Ocean from its private balcony. 

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DAY 11: APR 1 Coach to Taupo.  Golf at Wairakei International Golf Course.                     B D

Following breakfast at your hotel you will board your luxury coach to transfer to Taupo and Wairakei International Golf Club for 18 holes of golf at the course designed by Cdr. John Harris in the ‘60’s.  Listed in Golf Digest among the top 20 international courses it is easily New Zealand’s best inland course and one people never tire of playing. 

You have the remainder of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beauty of Huka Lodge that offers the opportunity to experience some of the best trout fishing in the world.  Fishing guides are available for half or full day tours. You may enjoy strolling  through the immaculate gardens, playing tennis or a game of pentanque or soak in the hot pools.

 

For those who’d rather not play golf today we’ll make the transfer vehicle available for touring while your fellow adventures enjoy  the course.

 

During your 2 nights stay in Taupo you will be accommodated at a luxurious lodge, distinguished as a "Leading Small Hotel of the World”.  Situated in ten acres of park-like grounds on the banks of the Waikato River Huka Lodge has only 20 guest suites. Nestled amongst native trees along the river’s edge each secluded suite comprises a spacious king-size bedroom, dressing room and ensuite bathroom.  A hearty country breakfast and five-course table d’hôte dinner are included in the tariff.     

Dinner this evening will be served in the Huka Lodge wine cellar. 

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DAY 12: APR 2   Golf at Taupo Centennial.  Cruise on Lake Taupo.                                              B D

After breakfast at Huka Lodge you will transfer to Taupo Centennial, a course many locals rate higher than Wairakei for a round of golf where you'll play 18 holes this afternoon.    

Following your game of golf you’ll board your luxury charter launch to cruise on beautiful Lake Taupo, New Zealand’s largest lake, formed by a volcanic eruption almost 2,000 years ago. It’s a place of magnificent beauty with crystal clear waters fed by mountain streams and home to some of the most sought-after rainbow trout in the world.

 

This evening’s dinner will be served in the gardens of Huka Lodge.

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DAY 13: APR 3     Fly to Bay Of Islands.  Golf at Kauri Cliffs.                                                         B L D

After breakfast at your hotel you will  board your private jet to fly north to glorious Bay Of Islands.  When you arrive in Bay of Islands you will be transferred to your luxury accommodation at Kauri Cliffs.

This afternoon you’ll play 18 holes of golf at famous Kauri Cliffs golf course, the premier golf course and resort in New Zealand, rated by some to be the 5^th best in the world.  Following  your game of golf you will join your captain and his crew to enjoy a private yacht charter.  You will sail around the many beautiful islands in  Bay of Islands  – dolphins often frequent this area and may frolic around the yacht’s bow.  A picnic lunch will be included during your cruise.  There will be the chance to anchor for a swim or take a walk on one of the islands to wander along  the beach.

During your 2 nights stay in Bay of Islands you will be accommodated at Kauri Cliffs, a luxurious lodge set on 4,800 acres near Matauri Bay that will afford you spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean, Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands.  Your guest cottage is nestled on the edge of a native forest overlooking the ocean and golf course.  You might enjoy meeting fellow guests on the veranda of the main lodge during Cocktail Hour.   Breakfast, dinner and pre-dinner cocktails are included in the tariff.

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DAY 14: APR 4   Cruise on Bay Of Islands.                                                                                        B L D

You will join a chartered launch on a luxury cruise where you will discover the jewel of the magnificent Bay of Islands, blessed with shimmering safe waters and superb beaches.  You will view wild dolphins in their natural habitat.  Your skipper will find a calm island cove to enjoy a wide range of activities such as walking, beach games, beach combing and relaxation.  As you circumnavigate the Bay of Islands you will experience spectacular scenery and a multitude of sea life.   

 

There will be time for an additional round of golf this afternoon. (Golf will be at additional expense)

 

This evening you’ll join your fellow golfers for a farewell dinner at Kauri Cliffs to celebrate 15 glorious days of golf and adventure in the Land of the Long White Cloud. 

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DAY 15:  APR 5     Fly to USA.                                                                                                                B

This is this your last day in the Land of the Long White Cloud.  You have the morning at leisure, perhaps to play one last round of golf at Kauri Cliffs or to take a spa treatment in preparation for your return flight to USA.  (Activities today will be at additional expense.)  A late checkout had not been included in your cost.  You will have use of your room until it is needed by housekeeping.  You will have use of the club facilities including showers until your departure

You will be transferred to Bay Of Islands Airport in time to board your private jet  to fly to Auckland.  When you arrive in Auckland Airport you board your onward flight to Los Angeles or San Francisco.  During your flight over the Pacific you will cross the International Dateline and arrive in USA on the same day as your departure.  After you have cleared customs in you will board your onward flight to your home city.

You will return to your home in the USA having experienced the kind hospitality of the Kiwis, stayed in an eclectic mix of our lodges and hotels, visited our cultural, historic and natural icons, explored the usual and the unusual from extreme perspectives, seen the sights, found time to share a yarn with the locals and perhaps somewhere along the way, having made a new mate. That’s Kiwi for friend.

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TOUR DATES BASED ON ARRIVAL DATE IN AUCKLAND

MARCH 22 - APRIL 5, 2009

 

 

Your 15 day New Zealand Golfing Extravaganza includes:

• Full guiding by a professional guide from the moment of your arrival in New Zealand until your departure from New Zealand

• 3 nights in Auckland at Westin Auckland luxury hotel

• 4 nights in Queenstown at Millbrook Resort luxury resort

• 2 nights in Wellington at The Bolton Hotel

• 1 night luxury lodge accommodation in Hawkes Bay at Cape Kidnappers

• 2 nights luxury lodge accommodation in Taupo at Huka Lodge

• 2 nights luxury lodge accommodation in Bay Of Islands at Kauri Cliffs

18 holes of golf at:

• Formosa Country Club
• Golf Harbour Country Club
• Millbrook Resort
• Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
• Wairakei International Golf Course
• Taupo Centennial Golf Club
• Kauri Cliffs Golf Course
• Green fees and cart are included at all courses.  Golf club hire is not included.

Tours:

• Private city orientation tour in Auckland via luxury vehicle
• Private cruise to Waiheke Island via luxury launch
• Private tour on Waiheke Island via luxury vehicle
• Private wine tasting in Blenheim
• Helicopter flight to Milford Sound, Cruise on Milford Sound and visit to a sheep farm
• Tour of a private Maori Marae
• James Bond Day at Boomrock Station
• Private City Tour and wine tasting in Napier via luxury vehicle
• Private Cruise on Lake Taupo via luxury launch
• Private Cruise on Bay Of Islands via luxury launch
• 32 meals as denoted by B, L, D

Transportation:

• All flights within New Zealand  via private luxury Jetstream J32EP 19 seat aircraft that offers exceptional customer comfort. 
• All transfers airport/hotel via luxury vehicles

Does not include:

• International Airfares.  Please speak to Australia 2000 Travel regarding airfares in all classes of service.
• Use of hotel rooms after normal checkout times.
• Optional tours, golf games, spa treatments.
• Items of a personal nature.
• Tips & gratuities

Please be aware that:

• International airfares in coach, business or first class may be purchased from Australia 2000 Travel. 
• This tour is fully escorted and will run for 12 passengers.  If numbers fall below 12 participants tour will not take place. 
• Please refer to the Australia & New Zealand tabs on our website for a sampling of the customized tours we can design specifially to your travel dreams and desires. 

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unforeseen circumstances.

 

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