February 2 - 19, 2007

Go where you have never been! In New Zealand you will
leave the clutter and noise of ordinary life behind and
will remember this pleasure for a lifetime
Friday February 2 - Depart USA for Auckland NZ
Sunday February 4 (time & date change) - Arrive Auckland and transfer, by coach, to the Bay of Islands and check into the Paihia Beach Resort which overlooks the bay. After a time for relaxing we visit Wiatangi Historical Park and Treaty House. This evening we enjoy a Welcome Dinner, with wine, at the hotel this evening. Three nights here.
Monday February 5 - A little time to relax this morning before having a guided tour of the Waitanfe Treaty House. This area was made famous by the author Zane Grey, and the waters abound with dolphin and beautiful islands.
Tuesday February 6 - Today we play the spectacular Kauri Cliffs Resort Golf Course , which was voted by Golf Digest as the best new resort course in the world. Balance of day on your own. NOTE: Additional sightseeing can be arranged for the non-golfers on the days golfers are playing .
Wednesday February 7 - AM coach transfer to Taupo. Stop in Tirar for lunch and wine tasting at Hotel du Vin. On arrival we check into the Reef Resort overlooking Lake Taupo for the next four nights.
Thursday February 8 - Today we play Wairakei Internationa Glof Club ranked as the third best course in NZ. This evening we enjoy a 2 hour Dinner/Cruise on Lake Taupo.
Friday February 9 - A day trip to Rotorua, the thermal wonderland and Maori culture centre of New Zealand, for a full day of sightseeing this historic area.
Saturday February 10 - Today we play Cape Kidnappers, the latest dream of the American financier who built Kauri Cliffs. WOW! After golf we will have time to visit and shop in Hawks Bay. Dinner at Vadals Vinyard. Overnight at the The Wine Country Lodge.
Sunday February 11 - Transfer to Taupo Airport for the flight to Christchurch. On arrival we will visit the International Antarctic Centre and then check into the Crown Plaza Hotel for the next two nights. Balance of day on your own to enjoy this lovely area.
Monday February 12 - Play Clearwater Resort Golf Club with fabulous views of the Southern Alps. You will have the balance of the day to enjoy the sights and shopping in wonderful town of Christchurch
 Tuesday February 13 - This morning we depart Christchurch and play the high country course of Terrace Downs. A spectacular, challenging venue. After golf, we continue on to Mt. Cook where we spend the night in the Hermitage Hotel with a 4 course dinner included.
Wednesday February 14 - A fabulous day of coach travel through the Southern Alps to Queenstown where we spend the next three days at the Outrigger Hotel.
Thursday February 15 - Play the beautiful, challenging Milbrook Resort Golf Course. After golf we stop for a thrilling ride on a Shotover Jetboat through the Shotover Canyon. Very exciting. Group dinner with wine this evening at the Saffron Restaurant in the quaint town of Arrowhead.
Friday February 16 - Today you have the option to visit Milford Sound (weather permitting), play Kelvin Heights Golf Club, or enjoy the amenities of Queenstown.
Saturday February 17 - We depart Queenstown for Auckland and check into the Sky City Grand Hotel for our final two nights in NZ. Balance of the day on your own for shopping and sightseeing.
Sunday February 18 - This morning we take the ferry across the bay and play Gulf Harbour Golf Resort which is the host to the New Zealand Open. After golf our coach takes us back to Auckland for a overview tour of this city. Farewell Group Dinner at our hotel this evening.
Monday February 19 - Depart Auckland for USA.
Land Cost per person double occupancy is Golfer $5,950.00 and Non-Golfer $5,150.00. Land cost is based on a minium of 16 participants and a maximum of 24 participants and includes:
Accomodations:
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Paihia Beach Resort - Superior Studio Room
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Taupo - Reef Resort Hotel - Superior Plus Room or similar accommodation
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Napier - Wine Country Lodge
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Queenstown - Outrigger Hotel
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Mt Cook - Hermitage Hotel
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Christchurch - Crowne Plaza Hotel - Atrium Rooms (6th - 11th floors)
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Auckland - Sky City Grand Hotel - Luxury Rooms
Sightseeing:
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Cape Brett/Hole in Rock Cruise
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Waitangi Treaty House
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Rotorua day trip
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Queenstown - Shotover Jetboat
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Christchurch - International Antarctic Centre
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Auckland - Overview coach tour
Meals:
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Pure Taste Restaurant - Paihia
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Lake Taupo Cruise and Dinner
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Vidal Vinyard
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Saffron Restaurant - Arrowtown
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Hermitage Hotel - Mt Cook - Panorama Restaurant 4 course a la carte dinner
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Auckland - Dine Restaurant at the hotel
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Breakfast included on a daily basis
Flights:
GOLF: (all including electric carts)
TRANSPORT:
Milford Sound - Optional Cost
A deposit of $1,400.00 per person will confirm your place on the trip. Balance will be due 60 days prior to departure and will be based on the Current Bank Draft Exchange Rate at that time.
Please contact us if you have any questions concerning this group trip.
Golf On Tour
101 Blue Gate Circle #1
Dayton, Ohio 45429
Phone - 937 294 5608, toll free 877 883 2523
e-mail - bob@golfontour.com
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