Overview
On our 12-day self-drive tour of the North island of New Zealand, you will travel from Wellington to Te Arai, playing 7 rounds of golf with ample time for sightseeing in Wellington, Rotorua and Auckland.
This tour is particularly suitable for golfers and their non-golfing partners who like the flexibility of self-driving.
Te Arai, North Course, 18th green 
Ian teeing off at Royal Wellington
Ian & Lyn are ideal tour leaders. They are experienced travellers and tour leaders, having led groups to New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Vietnam. Many of their tours offer a self-drive option which gives them the flexibilty to cater for both golfers and non-golfers. Ian is a keen golfer and looks after the golfing side of things - he is a member of The Heritage G & CC (past captain) and The National Golf Club in Victoria. Lyn does a great job organsing the sightseeing for the non-golfers in the group.
Itinerary
ITINERARY
Monday 16th February, 2026 - Arrive at Wellington Airpor. Check into 3-nights at Rydges Wellington. Welcome dinner.
Tuesday 17th - Breakfast. Play Royal Wellington.
Wednesday 18th - Breakfast. Free day for sightseeing in Wellington.
Thursday 19th - Breakfast. Check out. Travel to Paraparauma Beacch and play 18-holes. Check into Wrights by the Sea for 1-night.
Friday 20th - Check out. Drive to Taupo. Free day for sightseeing along the way. Check into Millenium Hotel & Resort Taupo for 1-night.
Saturday 21st - Breakfast. Check out. Play golf at Kinloch. Visit Huka Falls. Drive to Rotorua. Check into Millenium Resort Rotorua for 2-nights.
Sunday 22nd- Breakfast. Play golf at Rotorua in the morning. Visit a Geothermal Park in the afternoon.
Monday 23rd - Breakfast. Check out. Travel to Auckland. Opportunity to do some sightseeing along the way (Hobbiton) or sightseeing in Auckland. Check into Grand Millenium Auckland for 2-nights.
Tuesday 24th- Breakfast. Play Titirangi in the morning. Check out Auckland in the evening.
Wednesday 25th - Breakfast. Check out. Free day for sightseeing. Possible visit to Waiheke Island. Drive to te Arai (94kms) Check into Te Arai Links for 2-nights.
Thursday 26th - Breakfast. Play Te Arai North Course.
Friday 27th - Breakfast. Check out. Play Te Arai South Course. Travel to Auckland airport.
Te Arai North Course
Paraparauma Beach Package
Package Price
$6,709 NZD per golfer, twin share (*$6,270 AUD)
$4,156 NZD per non-golfer, twin share (*$3,884 AUD)
Single supplement $2,349 NZD (*$2,195 AUD)
*AUD currency conversion based on $1 AUD = $1.07 NZD as at 11/04/2025
Deposit
$1,254 AUD pp twin share
$1,724 AUD pp single share
To confirm your place, please complete our online booking form. We will then send you an invoice for the deposit. Do not book flights until we confirm the tour is a starter. You must have travel insurance in place before making any payments. We can assist you with purchasing travel insurance cover at a competitive rate. Please indicate if you require travel insurance on the booking form.
*Price in AUD is based on 1.0 AUD = 1.07 NZD as 11/04/2025 and is subject to currency exchange fluctuations. Balance is payable 60 days before departure and the price in AUD will be calculated at that time. The deposit is non-refundable once the trip is a confirmed starter. No refunds at all will be paid for any cancellations made within 60 days of departure.
Price is dependent on a minimum of 8 travellers in the group.
What’s included:
11 nights accommodation, 3-nights Wellington, 1-night Paraparauma, 1-night Taupo, 2-nights Rotorua, 2-nights Auckland, 2-nights Te Arai
Daily breakfasts, except Paraparauma
7 rounds of golf at Royal Wellington, Paraparauma, Kinloch, Rotorua, Titirangi, Te Arai North, Te Arai South
Cart hire at Rotorua, Paraparauma and Kinloch.
Welcome dinner
Tour shirt
Golf competition and prizes
Fully hosted
What’s not included:
Air fares
Travel Insurance
Car hire and insurance
Carts at Royal Wellington and Titirangi (can be booked if required).
Carts at Te Arai (limited availability and requires a medical certificate)
Breakfast at Paraparauma
Royal Wellington
Huka Falls Taupo
Book
To confirm your place on this tour please complete the booking form.
We will send you an invoice for the deposit. On payment of the deposit your place will be confirmed and the deposit will become non-refundable (once the tour is a confirmed starter.)
The deposit can be paid for by bank transfer or credit card.
Terms and conditions can be found on the booking form or by clicking here.
Te Arai South Course
Rotorua
What our clients say ...
"This is the best golf tour you could ever do. Of course the golf courses are brilliant and the accommodation spot on. But what you can’t beat is the fact the Travelling Golfer wants to make it the best experience ever.” Blair Open Rota 2022
"An absolutely amazing trip and exceptional value for money. I would certainly go on another golfing trip organised by The Travelling Golfer.” Helene Women’s UK Tour 2022
"The Travelling Golfer could not have made this a more perfect experience. They deliver what they promise. I would not consider using any other group to plan any other golfing destination in the world. I look forward to going on many other golf adventures using this group.” Peter Open Rota 2022
"Hard to imagine a better golfing experience". Geoff Open Rota 2022
"This was our third Travelling Golfer trip and each one has exceeded our expectations with planning and implementation". Chris Vietnam 2015 France 2016, Italy 2018
