Bay of Islands - Auckland - 7 Days
January and February 2014

Kauri Cliffs - Carrington - Kauri Cliffs - Titirangi - Gulf Harbour

Heli-Golf in New Zealand adds a whole new level of fun and excitement to the game. Add in en-suite accommodation onboard our luxurious ship, afternoon sport fishing on your doorstep and helicopter transfers to and from golf courses, and you've got enough to make this the golf holiday of a lifetime.

Once here, you'll discover that New Zealand Golf Courses offer players a golfing environment surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery on earth - and it just so happens that we've arranged a collection of some of the very best!

This is a one-week trip that starts and completes in Auckland. Inclusions are luxury en-suite accommodation, all onboard chef prepared meals, helicopter transfers between the ship and the golf course, green frees, golf carts, transfers, domestic airfares and use of all sport fishing gear.

Day 1 Sunday - Dinner

After arrival in Auckland there is a short 40-minute flight to the Bay of Islands. You are booked with AIRNZ 8674. This Q300 50-seat turbo-prop aircraft departs from Auckland Domestic Terminal at 18:30 (6:30 pm) for KeriKeri Airport. After a beautiful scenic flight up the coast you arrive in the Bay and are met and transferred to the ship that is prepared with a welcoming dinner onboard from 8pm. A good sleep awaits in preparation for the week ahead.

Day 2 Monday - Breakfast, Dinner

Wake to a cooked chef prepared breakfast. Transfer by helicopter to play 18 holes at one of the world’s most famous golf courses – Kauri Cliffs. The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards - 6,510 metres and offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside seaside cliffs. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland. Set on 4,000 acres of rolling coastal land near Matauri Bay, Kauri Cliffs was constructed to harmonise and blend with the natural features of the landscape. It is beautiful and challenging but a delight to play.

After golf the helicopter transfers you back to the ship. The remainder of the afternoon can be spent relaxing onboard with fellow passengers or come with us and enjoy the area’s great fishing. We carry a range of Shimano rods, reels, tackle and lures. Dinner is served onboard from 7pm.

Day 3 Tuesday - Breakfast, Dinner

The helicopter is waiting to fly you back to the ship after the round with dinner served at 7pm.

Day 4 Wednesday - Breakfast, Dinner

Transfer by helicopter to play 18 holes at Kauri Cliffs. You have had 36 hours to contemplate the course to be prepared for this second round. The course changes its character depending on which direction the wind is blowing. After golf the helicopter transfers you back to the ship. Dinner is served onboard from 7pm.

Day 5 Thursday - Breakfast

After breakfast we leave the ship. We transfer you to KeriKeri Airport to meet AIRNZ 8671 that departs at 11:35 and arrives into Auckland Domestic Airport 30 minutes later.

Your luxury coach is waiting to take you to Titirangi Golf Club. Titirangi has a long history of hosting great players from all over the world and has been the venue for many international tournaments, including the New Zealand Open Championship. Titirangi is ranked as one of New Zealand’s top courses. It is the only one in the country designed by Alister MacKenzie. The course measures just over 6025 metres off the championship tees and offers a genuine challenge to all golfers.

The coach is waiting on completion of your round to take you to the Sebel Suites in the heart of Auckland Viaduct. Enjoy the area with a multitude of restaurant choices nearby the hotel.

Day 6 Friday - Breakfast

After breakfast we transfer you to Gulf Harbour Country Club. The spectacular finishing holes, ocean views, rolling terrain and classic, traditional values combine to make the Gulf Harbour Country Club one of the most exciting golfing experiences in New Zealand.

This 6,400 metre, par 72 golf course is located at Gulf Harbour on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, just north of Auckland. It meanders through native grasses and vegetation and has a natural look and feel from start to finish. The front nine is slightly hillier and has an open feeling, while the back nine wanders towards the ocean and culminates with some of the most scenic holes anywhere. Comparisons have already been made between Gulf Harbour and Pebble Beach Golf Links.

The coach is waiting for you on completion of your round to take you to the Sebel Suites for the last evening.

    Day 7 Saturday - Breakfast 

The tour is completed and when you check out of the hotel a private corporate cab will be waiting to take you to Auckland airport for your flight home. Thank you for coming along and we hope to see you onboard the ‘Island Passage’ again in the future. 

Our rates show the pricing for available departure dates and suite categories for each itinerary. If you have any questions about an itinerary, information about playing different courses or would like to proceed with a booking, contact us toll-free in NZ 0800 58 1717, toll-free Australia 1800 584 869 or email us at info@islandescape.co.nz

Included in Your Cruise Price:

• En-suite accommodations - all outside staterooms
• All included shore excursions as described
• Onboard professional cruise leader
• Use of all tenders, kayaks, snorkel and fishing gear
• All onboard chef prepared cuisine
• Complimentary coffee, tea, juices, water or soft drinks
• All NZ flights, helicopters, transfers, carts and green fees.

FULL CHARTER RATES are available. We ask that you talk with us so we best customise your charter needs.

Rates are based on per person share twin basis

2015	STATEROOM Twin/Double		OCEAN SUITE Twin/Double		BRIDGE SUITE Super King		AVAILABILITY
CRUISE ONLY pp	AUD	NZD	AUD	NZD	AUD	NZD
Sun 25 Jan 15	5995	7595	6595	8295	7295	8995	AVAILABLE
Sun 01 Feb 15	5995	7595	6595	8295	7295	8995	AVAILABLE
Sun 05 Apr 15	5995	7595	6595	8295	7295	8995	AVAILABLE
Sun 12 Apr 15	5995	7595	6595	8295	7295	8992	AVAILABLE