07 Day New Zealand Golf Itinerary

Plan a luxury New Zealand golf trip and play the best golf courses in the country. New Zealand Luxury Escapes will help you plan an unforgettable golf holiday.

Our recommended 7 Day New Zealand Golf Trip Itinerary includes top golf destinations, from Cape Kidnappers to Queenstown:

• Day 1 – Arrive Auckland to Taupo
• Day 2 – Taupo & Golf at the Kinloch Club
• Day 3 – Hawkes Bay
• Day 4 – Hawkes Bay & Golf at Cape Kidnappers
• Day 5 – Queenstown
• Day 6 – Queenstown & Golf at Millbrook Resort
• Day 7 – Queenstown & Golf at Jack’s Point
• Day 8 – Depart Queenstown

For your New Zealand golf trip, choose to rent a car or travel with a private guide. Stay at all-inclusive luxury golf retreats or 5-star hotels.

Read on for a full description of the 7 Day New Zealand Golf Trip Itinerary.

7 Day New Zealand Golf Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Auckland – Taupo, The Lodge at Kinloch

Drive Auckland to Taupo – 3.5 hours

Arrive in Auckland the gateway to New Zealand, pick up your rental car and head to your first golf destination, Taupo. The Lodge at Kinloch, located in Taupo, is set within the tranquil 254ha grounds of the Kinloch Club Golf Course. This modern uber-luxury lodge has been designed to emulate a version of the Kinloch region namesake Scottish Castle, but with a truly modern 21st century design concept. The main lodge, with local schist stone exteriors features dramatic framed vistas of the sensational views of the golf course and the ever changing Lake Taupo.

Stay 2 nights at The Lodge at Kinloch, Taupo.

Accommodation: The Lodge at Kinloch

Day 2 Golf, The Kinloch Club

A Top 100 golf course, the Kinloch Club is a Championship inland links style Jack Nicklaus signature design. Measuring 6519 yards off the white tees, and 7363 yards off the Championship tees, Kinloch offers an exceptional golfing experience.

The design philosophy behind Kinloch was to enhance the natural environment – and allow the surroundings of the stunning Taupo region to shape each hole. But beware, it’s tough. The only flat lie you will have is on the tee box, so be prepared. Extensive bunkering guards the front of the greens and you’ll have to think carefully of every single hole shot.

There’s only one thing better than the satisfying feeling of holing out on the 18th at Kinloch, and that’s relaxing with friends in the superb luxurious Kinloch Clubhouse. The Kinloch Clubhouse features outstanding panoramic vistas all year round with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating to savour the views. With full gourmet catering and bar facilities available before, during and after your round of golf you’re sure to stay energised and refreshed.

Day 3 Hawkes Bay, The Farm Cape Kidnappers

Drive Taupo to Cape Kidnappers – 2.5 hours

Far out to the east of Hawke’s Bay wine country, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Luxury Lodge sits atop rolling hills and rugged cliffs that give way to vast sea views and an ever-present horizon. Named as one of the world’s most extraordinary luxury destinations, set on a 6,000 acre sheep and cattle farm, this unique property not only offers an exquisite luxury lodge and spa, it also boasts one of the world’s top golf courses.

Stay 2 nights in Cape Kidnappers

Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers

Day 4 Golf, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers boasts a par 71 championship golf course designed by Tom Doak. The golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. Completed in 2004, this spectacular New Zealand golf course has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf. Built on a ridge-and-valley landscape and with stunning sea views, Cape Kidnappers Golf Course plays high above the ocean atop dramatic cliffs.

With cliff-edge fairways perched 140 metres above sea level and with surface that remains firm and fast, this course offers holes unlike anything you will find elsewhere in the world. The golf complex includes a world-class practice range, putting and chipping greens, a well-stocked golf shop, club house and premium ladies’ and mens’ rental clubs are available.

Day 5 Queenstown

Flight transfer Napier to Queenstown

Today your journey takes you to Queenstown, the ultimate luxury destination on New Zealand’s South Island. From world-class luxury lodges to indulgent spa experiences and an array of world renowned golf courses, Queenstown is a delight. Your accommodation in Queenstown is at Matakauri Lodge, spectacularly situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Voted one of the top five lodges in New Zealand and Australia, Matakauri is the ultimate sanctuary. Option to stay at any property of your choice.

For travelling partners not golf inclined, the next few days can be spent at your leisure, either relaxing at Matakauri Lodge and perhaps indulging in the spa treatments on offer, or adding an activity from the wide array on offer in Queenstown. Options range from guided nature walks and private cruises on Lake Wakatipu to more adrenaline-fuelled activities such as jet-boating and skydiving.

Stay 3 nights in Queenstown.

Accommodation: Matakauri Lodge

Day 6 Golf, Millbrook Golf Course

Experience golfing excellence at Millbrook Resort’s Coronet Course, a championship-level course set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Alps.

Designed by renowned golf course architect Greg Turner, this 18-hole masterpiece offers a thrilling blend of risk and reward, with dramatic elevation changes, rolling fairways, and pristine greens.

Carved into the stunning alpine landscape, the Coronet Course challenges golfers with strategic bunkering, meandering water hazards, and panoramic views that make every round unforgettable. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a weekend enthusiast, this course promises an exceptional experience in the heart of Queenstown’s golfing paradise.

Day 7 Jack’s Point Golf Course

With a backdrop of 2300 vertical metres of the Remarkables Mountain Range, and an armchair view of an outstanding lake panorama, Jack’s Point Golf Course is one of the most visually spectacular in the world. As an 18 hole par 72 championship course offers golfers an exciting challenge with five tee positions to choose from, providing all golfers an unforgettable golf experience.

The course has been designed around the natural landscape, with minimal excavation. The course measures 6388 metres (6986 yards) from the championship tees and is built on the most spectacular of Jack’s Point terrain. Designed in harmony with the natural environment, the course weaves through native tussock grasslands, dramatic rock outcrops, steep bluffs and swathes of native bush to the edge of Lake Wakatipu.

The presentation of the course is second to none, which makes Jack’s Point one of the world’s great golfing experiences.

Day 8 Depart Queenstown

As your unforgettable New Zealand golf vacation draws to a close, soak in the views one last time before departing Queenstown.

Play the Best Golf Courses in the Country with a New Zealand Golf Trip

New Zealand is home to many world-renowned golf courses. These include:

• Kauri Cliffs
• Cape Kidnappers
• Jack’s Point
• Tara Iti

New Zealand Luxury Escapes will help craft an unforgettable golf holiday with luxury accommodation, superb rounds of golf, and carefully planned details. Take advantage of our local knowledge as you plan your New Zealand golf trip.

We also offer a 10 Day New Zealand Golf Itinerary and a 14 Day New Zealand Golf Itinerary.