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Day one: Auckland - The City of Sails
Upon arrival at Auckland Airport, pick up your rental vehicle. This day is free for you to relax and explore the city area.
Places to visit:
Viaduct Basin. This vibrant waterfront precinct was developed to provide a focus for America's Cup Yacht Race. Great also for nighttime entertainment with it's many cafes and bars.
Sky City. Towering at a height of 328 metersl, this is one of New Zealand's most popular entertainment destinations. With 2 casinos, ten restaurants and bars, and from the Observation level the best view of Auckland City and surrounding areas.
Shopping. Queen Street, Vulcan Lane, High Street, O'Connell Street and Chancery
Day two: Gulf Harbour Country Club, Auckland
Play Gulf Harbour Country Club Auckland - the venue of the 1999 Golf World Cup. This course was designed by international golf course designer Robert Trent 11. With spectacular views, rolling landscape and traditional values this course is considered to be New Zealand's best. Excellent for players of all skill levels.
Day three: Auckland - Rotorua
Today you drive south to Rotorua. Approx. 3.5 hours drive. A 'Leisure Day'
Rotorua is one of the Pacific's most active thermal areas and is a place of vibrant Maori culture and great natural beauty. You can view magnificent examples of mud pools, geyers and steaming fumaroles. Some of the many geothermal areas are Wai-o-tapu, Waimangu or Hell's Gate. Surrounding Rotorua are 14 beautiful lakes offering fishing, water sports or maybe try your hand at whitewater rafting, lunging or tandem skydiving. Visit a marae, enjoy a concert and hangi (traditional Maori meal).
Day four: Arikikapakapa, Rotorua Golf Club
The Arikikapakapa, Rotorua Golf Club is a full 18 hole all-weather links-style, plus a 9 hole 'Thermal' course with easy walking and an excellent layout. Arikikapakapa is one of New Zealand's leading courses and is situated right next door to the Whakarewarewa Thermal Reserve and New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute. The rest of today is free to explore Rotorua at your leisure.
Day five: Rotorua - Taupo
Travel to Taupo - an approx 1-1/2 hour drive. Golf at Wairakei Internationl Golf Club. Wairakei International Golf Club is located in an unusual geothermal area and rated in the 'Top 20 Golf Courses outside USA'. Major John Harris designed the course, keeping much of the natural terrain in place. With trees in the middle of the fairways and steam rising from the ground this makes for a 'challenging' course.
Day six: Taupo - Auckland
Travel to Auckland - approx 4 hours. Murawai Golf Club Auckland. This course with its naturally rolling fairways and breathtaking views of ocean and forests from every hole is situated in a protected bird sanctuary. The only sounds you will hear are the calls of native birds and the surf breaking on the nearby beach. A wonderful way to end your New Zealand golf holiday.
Day seven: Auckland
Today if free for last minute exploring before your return flight home. Drop off your rental vehicle as per your Rental Agreement.
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