7 Days & 6 Nights
North Island
Highlights
From the dramatic cliffs of Hawke's Bay to the pristine shores of Te Arai. Experience 4 of New Zealand's most iconic, world-class golf courses. Accommodation, car hire and guaranteed tee times all included.
The Golf
Featured Golf Courses
Cape Kidnappers
A Tom Doak masterpiece set 140m above the Pacific on dramatic clifftop fingers of land in Hawke's Bay. Ranked in the Top 50 in the World, Cape Kidnappers delivers heroic carries, cinematic ocean views and one of the most photographed finishing stretches in golf.
Kauri Cliffs
David Harman's clifftop masterpiece on the Bay of Islands, with 15 holes offering sweeping views of the Pacific and six played directly along cliffs plunging 140m to the ocean below. A consistent World Top 100 course set within a luxury lodge estate in Northland.
Te Arai North
A Bill Coore & Ben Crenshaw links routed through massive dunes north of Auckland, with the Hen and Chicken Islands on the horizon. Wide, strategic fairways and firm, fast turf shaped by the Pacific wind — a modern links instantly regarded as world-class.
Te Arai South
Tom Doak's spectacular oceanfront links on the Te Arai coast — bold green complexes, dramatic dune corridors and finishing holes hard against the Pacific surf. A true world-class links experience and the perfect companion to its North Course sibling.
The Game Plan
Your Itinerary
Arrive Hawke's Bay
Fly into Napier via Auckland or Wellington. Flights not included in package.
Collect large SUV rental car at Napier Airport. Self drive to your accommodation in Havelock North.
Havelock North — 2 nights at Porters Boutique Hotel. One Premier Room per person.
Cape Kidnappers
Cape Kidnappers — 18 holes of golf. Designed by legendary architect Tom Doak and opened in 2004, Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay is a modern marvel built on a 6,000-acre working farm. Perched 140 metres above the Pacific Ocean, this par-71 course is defined by its dramatic "finger" ridges and deep valleys, giving players the thrilling sensation of playing golf at the edge of the earth. Currently ranked #16 in the world by Golf Digest. Return to Porters Boutique Hotel for your second night in Havelock North.
Hawke's Bay to Bay of Islands
Return hire car to Napier Airport.
Fly Napier → Kerikeri via Auckland. Flights not included in package.
Collect large SUV rental car at Kerikeri Airport for the short drive to your accommodation in Kerikeri.
Kerikeri — 2 nights at Stay Kerikeri Apartments in two 2 Bedroom Garden Apartments.
Kauri Cliffs
Kauri Cliffs — 18 holes of golf. Designed by David Harman and opened in 2000, Kauri Cliffs is a world-renowned par-72 championship course built on a spectacular 6,000-acre coastal ranch. Fifteen of the eighteen holes offer panoramic Pacific Ocean views, with six played directly along sheer cliffs that plunge into the sea. Currently ranked #37 in the world by Golf Digest.
Kerikeri to Te Arai
Self drive Kerikeri → Te Arai (approx 3 hours south down the east coast).
Te Arai South Course — 18 holes of golf, afternoon tee time. Designed by Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw and opened in 2022, the South Course at Te Arai Links is a masterpiece of pure links golf. Built on expansive coastal dunes, the par-72 layout plays fast, firm and wide, with a spectacular 16th green sitting right on the beach. Currently ranked #40 in the world by Golf Digest.
Check in to Te Arai Golf Links — 2 nights. Ocean View King room per person, breakfast included daily.
Te Arai North
Te Arai North Course — 18 holes of golf. Designed by Tom Doak and opened in late 2023, the par-71 North Course winds dynamically from towering seaside dunes into native forest, with bold, heavily contoured green complexes that demand creativity and ground-game precision. Ranked #36 in the world by Golf Digest. Second night on property at Te Arai Golf Links.
Depart Auckland
Breakfast at Te Arai Golf Links, then check out.
Self drive Te Arai → Auckland Airport (approx 1.5 hours) and drop off the hire car.
Depart Auckland for home, or extend your stay in New Zealand. Maybe treat yourself to some more golf at Titirangi or Royal Auckland.
Where You'll Stay
Accommodation
Three distinct stays across the trip — a refined boutique hotel in the heart of Havelock North, boutique garden apartments in Kerikeri, and on-course coastal lodgings on the dunes at Te Arai.
Havelock North
Porters Boutique Hotel
Havelock North — 2 nights at Porters Boutique Hotel. One Premier Room per person.
Porters Boutique Hotel
A stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Havelock North village, ideally positioned for Cape Kidnappers and the wineries of Hawke's Bay. Contemporary architecture, warm hospitality and an excellent on-site restaurant and bar.
Premier Rooms
Spacious Premier Rooms with king bedding, plush furnishings, private balcony and floor-to-ceiling windows looking out over the village and rolling hills beyond.
Lounge & Bar
Relaxed open lounge and bar with timber accents, statement lighting and comfortable seating — the perfect spot for a pre-dinner drink or unwinding after a day on the course.
Kerikeri
Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments
Kerikeri — 2 nights at Stay Kerikeri Boutique Apartments in two 2 Bedroom Garden Apartments, ideally located for golf at Kauri Cliffs.
Open Plan Living
Light-filled open-plan lounge and dining with designer furnishings, opening onto a private garden terrace.
2 Bedroom Garden Apartment
Stylish self-contained apartment with two bedrooms, full kitchen and private outdoor space — relaxed boutique living in the heart of Kerikeri.
Comfortable Bedrooms
Two well-appointed bedrooms per apartment, with quality linens and a restful retreat after a day on the course.
Te Arai
Te Arai Golf Links
2 nights on-property at Te Arai Golf Links — steps from the first tee of both Tom Doak's South Course and the Coore & Crenshaw North Course, on a wild stretch of Pacific coastline 1.5 hours north of Auckland.
Te Arai Golf Links Lodgings
Architecturally designed on-property lodgings tucked into the dunes between the North and South courses, with direct access to the clubhouse, practice facilities and Pacific coastline.
Ocean View King Rooms
Light-filled interiors in warm timber and natural linen, floor-to-ceiling glass opening to the dunes and ocean beyond, with breakfast included daily.
Pacific Ocean Views
Wake up to floor-to-ceiling views over the dunes to the Pacific — sliding doors open onto a private terrace framed by coastal pines and the surf beyond.
Investment
From $6,200 per person
Based on 4 players · Single room occupancy · Peak season
Inclusions
- ✓Havelock North — 2 nights at Porters Boutique Hotel. One Premier Room per person.
- ✓Kerikeri — 2 nights at Stay Kerikeri Apartments in two 2 Bedroom Garden Apartments.
- ✓Te Arai — 2 nights at Te Arai Golf Links. Ocean View King rooms with breakfast included daily.
- ✓18 Holes at Cape Kidnappers.
- ✓18 Holes at Kauri Cliffs.
- ✓18 Holes at Te Arai South Course.
- ✓18 Holes at Te Arai North Course.
- ✓Spacious SUV hire across all regions (Napier, Kerikeri → Auckland), including comprehensive cover, zero excess liability, and additional drivers at no extra cost.
Not Included: Flights, meals & drinks (unless stated), motorised carts (unless stated).
Important Information: Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in New Zealand.
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