Part #6 Tearai Links North
Now down to 4, the original plan last year was to play Tara iti, but unfortunately, it is closed to visitors until April. So, what do you do when you can’t do something – you do the next best thing and that is to play the very new sister course Tearai Links North Golf Course. …
Part #5 – Matakana/Warkworth Take 2
On the way from Hamilton to Matakana – we will drop by Auckland International Airport where we will pick up Ross and Carolyn and an extra car. We will then drive just over an hour to Matakana Village. With miles of untouched coastline, boutique wineries and galleries, the famous farmers’ markets and arguably the most …
Part 4 – Hamilton
After a week in Taupo we take a 2 hour drive to Hamilton. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. We will play one of New Zealand’s newest golf courses, described by golfers as a truly unique riverbed masterpiece. There is nothing like it …
Part #3 Taupo Take 2
Departing Napier we will travel 2 hours to Taupo – our next stop on the NZ North Island Trip of 2023. Taupō was created nearly two thousand years ago by a volcanic eruption so big it darkened the skies in Europe and China. The resort town of Taupo sits on the edge of New Zealand’s largest …
Part #2 – Napier Take 2
After Wellington, we then pack up and travel to Napier via Martinborough, home to over 20 wineries and a picturesque village. You can choose whether you want to spend the day exploring more of Wellington or leave early and spend more time in Napier. Napier is known as the Art Deco Capital of the world. …
NZ North Island Trip #1 Take 2
A year has passed since we were wondering whether New Zealand would be open. I am happy to say although New Zealand’s fabulous leader has resigned, fingers crossed we will be going on that trip. In just 3 weeks’ time, we will be sitting on those suitcases willing them to close, golf clubs packed, and …
Only 1 more sleep
Its time to start thinking of what you will need that you haven’t already packed! Medicines, chargers, iPad, Range Finders, spare battery for range finder. Don’t stress too much, most stuff is available if you have forgotten it. Our resident DJ has a Podcast for the road trip- called the Murder book. This season we …
4 more sleeps, lets get prepared
Only 4 more sleeps, until our road trip. Travelling to destinations by car gives you the added advantage of time to get to know your fellow passengers, chance to catch up on that Podcast you haven’t had time to listen to, take a whole lot of shit you have to leave behind when travelling by …
Part #5 – Matakana/Warkworth
With miles of untouched coastline, boutique wineries and galleries, the famous farmers’ markets and arguably the most beautiful white sand beaches within easy reach of Auckland City, there’s so much to discover on the Matakana Coast. It has been described as the Tuscany of New Zealand. We are in for a treat, spending 4 nights/3 …
Part #4 Cancel Napier
Due to the unfortunate closing of Cape Kidnappers, we have rearranged the itinerary and John has found a fab replacement golf course. Tieke Golf Course Alongside the riverbanks of the mighty Waikato River, New Zealand’s latest golf experience, the new Tīeke Golf Estate, is now open. Originally established back in 1938, the old Lochiel Golf …