NZ South Island Golf Tour

Start your day with a delightful breakfast, setting the stage for an extraordinary golfing experience at the Millbrook Remarkables Course, which proudly hosts the prestigious NZ Open. Immerse yourself in a golfing paradise known for its lightning-fast greens, impeccable turf quality, and a breathtaking alpine backdrop that defines Millbrook’s reputation.

With the majestic Crown Range and the serene Arrow River valley gracing the horizon, staying entirely focused on your golf game can be a test in itself. As you navigate through the course, you’ll meander beside tranquil ponds, all while being treated to a 360-degree panorama of Millbrook’s beauty, the Remarkables, and the Arrow landscape. This unique blend of the Remarkables and Arrow nines has given rise to the Remarkables 18, promising an unforgettable and challenging golfing adventure.

✔ 18 holes inc cart at Millbrook Remarkables Course

While the golf enthusiasts savor their time at the Remarkables Course, our Non-Golfers are in for a treat of pure indulgence. Pamper yourself with a comprehensive spa experience designed to uplift, rejuvenate, and immerse your mind, body, and soul in a world of wellness and relaxation.

✔ Non Golfers - Spa Treatment at Millbrook

Later this afternoon, as the sun gracefully descends behind the Crown Range, both golfers and non-golfers are invited to pick up a putter, chipper, and a golf ball. In addition to honoring our winners from today’s round, we have an engaging and interactive competition planned on the practice green, conveniently situated just outside your accommodations. As you chip, putt, and celebrate our champions, feel free to bring a glass and savor some local wines and cheese—an ideal way to toast to the day’s achievements.

✔ Chipping & Putting Competition inclusive of local wines and cheeses on the practice green

After a satisfying breakfast, it’s time to take on Millbrook’s second masterpiece: the Coronet Course. As the newest gem in their collection, the Coronet Course unfolds with the grandeur of the Remarkables mountains and ski field serving as a majestic backdrop. From the peaceful meandering of the Mill Stream to the breathtaking drama of sheer rock faces, the Coronet Course is a truly spectacular golfing experience.

✔ 18 holes inc motorised cart at Millbrook Coronet Course

Following a delicious breakfast, we’ll bid farewell to our current location and set off for Central Otago, where a world of culinary delights, fine wines, and captivating sights awaits.

For your utmost convenience, your luggage will be handled separately and seamlessly transported to your Queenstown accommodation, where it will be waiting for you in your room.

As your belongings are being expertly cared for, you’ll have the pleasure of indulging in a diverse selection of wines. You’ll embark on a journey through Central Otago’s most renowned and boutique cellar doors, including a special visit to New Zealand’s famous Gibbston Valley underground wine cave. Here, you’ll engage all your senses as you admire, savor, and appreciate over 18 exquisite cool-climate wines. Additionally, we’ve arranged a delectable lunch to match with the wines you’ll be enjoying. Throughout this immersive experience, our charismatic wine guide and the knowledgeable cellar staff will regale you with intriguing local winemaking tales and fascinating facts, ensuring an enriching and entertaining adventure.

✔ Central Otago Food & Wine Tour

Following your wine & food tour, you’ll check into Crowne Plaza Queenstown, a centrally located hotel to ensure you make the most of everything Queenstown has to offer.

Upon your arrival you’ll find your luggage already settled in your room. This allows you to seamlessly check in, freshen up, and fully immerse yourself in the vibrant Saturday night atmosphere of this charming town. With over 150 bars, restaurants, and cafes to choose from, along with an exquisite selection of local wines, Queenstown promises a lively nightlife experience that can be enjoyed any night of the week.

✔ Crowne Plaza Queenstown‍

After a delightful breakfast, your Sunday unfolds before you, offering the freedom to explore, experience, and absorb everything this world-renowned destination has to offer.

For golf enthusiasts, there’s one course that’s an absolute must-play. While carts can be arranged, this particular course is best enjoyed on foot. We’re talking about Arrowtown, a course that needs no introduction and ranks among the finest in New Zealand.

✔ 18 Holes at Arrowtown Golf Club (Optional)

Alternatively, if you yearn to witness one of New Zealand’s most awe-inspiring sights, today is the perfect opportunity to venture to Milford Sound. Rudyard Kipling once dubbed it the ‘eighth wonder of the world,’ and it lives up to that lofty praise. Whether rain or shine, Milford Sound / Piopiotahi captivates with its towering fiord cliffs, majestic mountain peaks, and cascading waterfalls, some soaring as high as 1000 meters.

✔ Milford Sound Day Trip (Optional)

Or perhaps you’re inclined to savor a leisurely lunch, explore the botanical gardens, and immerse yourself in the ambiance of this charming city, becoming a true local for the day.

After a satisfying breakfast, prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience – a round of golf at New Zealand’s South Island gem, Jack’s Point. This exceptional 18-hole par 72 championship course is nestled on the shores of Lake Whakatipu, just below the majestic Remarkables mountain range, in the picturesque town of Queenstown.

With a backdrop that boasts the breathtaking 2,300-meter vertical ascent of the Remarkables and an unrivaled view of the shimmering lake, Jack’s Point Golf course stands as one of the world’s most visually stunning golf destinations.

Conveniently located a mere 20-minute drive from downtown Queenstown, Jack’s Point Golf course welcomes visitors seven days a week during the season. Golf enthusiasts will relish the challenge it offers, thanks to its five tee positions, ensuring an unforgettable golfing experience for all.

Spanning an impressive 6,388 meters (6,986 yards) from the championship tees, this course is artfully integrated into the awe-inspiring Jack’s Point terrain. Melding seamlessly with the natural environment, the course meanders through native tussock grasslands, dramatic rock formations, steep cliffs, and lush native bushland, ultimately reaching the tranquil shores of Lake Wakatipu.

✔ 18 holes inc Motorised Cart at Jacks Point

As you conclude your round of golf, you might consider indulging in a thrilling post-game adventure – Heli Golf! This is where golf meets the extraordinary, featuring New Zealand’s most scenic golf hole. Situated at a lofty 4,500 feet in the Southern Alps, this unique par 3 experience overlooks Queenstown and provides four tee boxes for altitude golfers to chase that elusive hole-in-one. Accessible only by Over The Top helicopters, players are treated to a memorable journey that involves flying in, driving, chipping, and putting on the mountaintop green. It’s a must-do experience for golfers seeking the pinnacle of excitement and beauty in the sport.

✔ Heli Golf inc Nearest to Pin, Longest Putt, Hole In One Challenge, Longest Drive (Optional)

After indulging in a hearty breakfast, it’s time to embark on a truly distinctive journey to Queenstown Golf Club – and we’re going to do it just as the locals do, by boarding the Queenstown Ferry.

Your golf clubs await you at the club, so all that’s left for you to do is take a leisurely stroll from your hotel to the nearby ferry terminal. As you step onto the ferry, prepare to be enchanted by the captivating views from the water, setting the stage for your upcoming round of golf.

Nestled in the breathtaking amphitheater of the Remarkable Mountains, the Queenstown Golf Club offers a unique opportunity to play on a course internationally celebrated as one of the most picturesque in the world.

✔ 18 Holes inc Motorised Cart at Queenstown

For non golfers, there’s an equally captivating experience in store. Step aboard the renowned TSS Earnslaw, affectionately called the ‘Lady of the Lake.’

Feel a wave of nostalgia as you board, watch the stokers tending to the fireboxes, and listen to the rhythmic puffing of the steam engines. Amid the awe-inspiring views of Lake Wakatipu, you’ll have ample opportunities to explore the ship’s bridge and decks, visit the engine room, and explore historical exhibits in the Gallery. You might even be enticed to join a sing-along session led by the TSS Earnslaw’s resident pianist.

As a delightful bonus, savor a mouthwatering barbecue lunch at Walter Peak High Country Station, adding an extra layer of enjoyment to your day.

✔ Non Golfer Queenstown Lake Cruise on the Earnslaw inc lunch

Visiting Queenstown without returning to Jack’s Point is unthinkable. It’s not just a picturesque and occasionally challenging course; it’s a course that beckons you back, time and time again. Today, we embark on our final round, concluding this remarkable tour of New Zealand’s South Island with a fitting finale at Jack’s Point.

✔  18 holes inc Motorised Cart at Jacks Point

Following your final round at Jacks Point, we’ll have a drink together overlooking the course, reminiscing of the rounds of golf and experiences made.

Tonight, you’ll have a chance to refresh yourself after your round before we gather for our Farewell Dinner at our host hotel. This is where we’ll celebrate our winners, share laughter, and savor the evening.

✔ Farewell Dinner inc beverages at Crowne Plaza

Enjoy breakfast before check out and return transfer to meet your flight home.