New Zealand offers a diverse range of golf experiences that derive from a long tradition of golf in New Zealand.

Over the past 15 years, significant investments have been made into creating world ranked courses with respected facilities. Combine this focus with naturally breathtaking locations and some of the world's best golf course designers and you will find vacation ready golf experiences second to none.

Accessibility is a major feature of the New Zealand golf story. Each location is less than an hours drive from a golf course and the nearest is often just a few minutes down the road. It's no wonder then that golf is New Zealand's highest participation sport amongst men and women.

The North Island golf trail and South Island golf trail have been designed to show the best of New Zealand's courses. The recommended golf itineraries describe how to plan your visit to these courses and ensure that you get the best from New Zealand's awe inspiring landscapes and friendly locals. The golf courses within these itineraries will test a wide variety of golf shots. They also underpin the championship pedigree of New Zealand's top golfers. Major champions such as Michael Campbell, Sir Bob Charles, and Tour winners Phil Tataurangi, Greg Turner and leading LPGA professional Lydia Ko all have strong relationships with many of the best courses.

 The Auckland - Matauri Bay (Kauri Cliffs)

This journey visits the wide variety of golf landscapes that make up the North Island Golf Trail. Combine golf at world ranked clifftop courses of Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs with the Alister Mackenzie designed Titirangi, in New Zealand's largest city Auckland.

Travel through the thermal central North Island to play the Jack Nicklaus signature course Kinloch and the memorable Wairakei Golf and Sanctuary. The tour finishes with the renowned links Paraparaumu Beach, and the newly opened championship course of the historic Royal Wellington Golf club - the first royally endorsed club in New Zealand.

Flights connect Wellington (New Zealand's capital city) with Auckland and from here, a number of flights depart for the US. Alternatively, travel south to Christchurch or Queenstown and enjoy the spectacular South Island Golf Trail. Complete a bucket list New Zealand golf vacation.