Self Drive Golf Tours

Playing Around New Zealand has designed a series of self-drive golf tours. Local knowledge, expertise and experience combine to ensure that these itineraries will provide the perfect golf tour for those that enjoy the independence of a self-drive holiday. Late model rental vehicles of choice are supplied with fully comprehensive insurance. Your travel pack will include a mobile phone and pre-programmed GPS unit and you will also enjoy concierge support from the tour office.

Customised Tours

If you are unable to find a preferred tour from the list below please contact us and request a customised tour. We have indepth knowledge and first hand experience of golf tourism in New Zealand. We consider every aspect when planning our tours including golf course condition (prior knowledge of maintenance schedules), suitable vehicle size, internet coverage at hotels and so on......

Two of the World's Finest - 7 Days

This seven day tour gives you the opportunity to play two of the best golf courses in the world. Both Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs are consistantly rated by golf publications as being in the top fifty in the world. The package includes domestic flights between destinations and  two rounds of golf at each of the courses. Accommodation options range from four star hotels to the luxurious lodges at Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. The listed itinerary is purely a guide and can be customised in any way to suit your requirements.

Auckland - Bay of Islands 8 Days

Enjoy a relaxing break in Auckland and the Bay of Islands. Four rounds of golf are scheduled including two games at Kauri Cliffs. Accommodation options include central hotels, apartments and luxury lodges.



Christchurch / Queenstown - 8 Days

Beginning in Christchurch and ending in Queenstown this eight day tour of the South Island combines stunning scenery with fantastic golf. This tour provides the opportunity to play the new Pegasus course in Christchurch and the world class Jacks Point in Queenstown.



Beginning in Christchurch and ending in Queenstown this eight day tour of the South Island combines stunning scenery with fantastic golf. This tour provides the opportunity to play the new Pegasus course in Christchurch and the world class Jacks Point in Queenstown.

© Jacks Point - 8 day chch / qt

Central North Island - 9 Days

Beginning and ending in Auckland, this nine day tour mixes some of the best coastal golf with the North Island's finest inland courses. There are several activity options including river fishing, hunting and tours of the Hawke's Bay wineries. The Central North Island Tour includes golf at Cape Kidnappers and the new Jack Nicklaus designed course at Kinloch.

Beginning and ending in Auckland, this nine day tour mixes some of the best coastal golf with the North Island's finest inland courses. There are several activity options including river fishing, hunting and tours of the Hawke's Bay wineries. The Central North Island Tour includes golf at Cape Kidnappers and the new Jack Nicklaus designed course at Kinloch. © Central North Island - 9 Days

Auckland - Wellington 9 Days

This tour begins in Auckland and ends in Wellington with a golf program that provides a good challenge. Some of New Zealand's best courses are listed including the links course at Paraparaumu.

North Island Seaside Tour - 9 Days

For those that enjoy beautiful beaches and relaxation this is the perfect golf tour. The North Island Seaside Tour takes in Auckland, The Bay of Islands and The Coromandel over nine days. Golf at Kauri Cliffs is included in the package.

South Island Scenic Tour - 11 Days

The South Island Scenic Tour provides thirteen memorable days. Beginning and ending in Christchurch this tour mixes golf with scenery. Non golfing options are endless and include wine tours, scenic flights, whale watching and heli-hiking on glaciers. Also included is a magnificent journey on the Tranz Alpine railway.

The South Island Scenic Tour provides thirteen memorable days. Beginning and ending in Christchurch this tour mixes golf with scenery. Non golfing options are endless and include wine tours, scenic flights, whale watching and heli-hiking on glaciers. Also included is a magnificent journey on the Tranz Alpine railway.

North and South - 15 Days

Beginning in Auckland and ending in Queenstown this self drive tour takes in both islands over fifteen days. The new courses at Kinloch and Jacks Point are among the eight different golf courses that are listed in this package. Sightseeing and activities may include the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and Taupo, wine tours in Hawke's Bay and scenic flights over Milford Sound.

Best of the North Island - 15 Days

Play the best golf courses on the North Island over fifteen days. Beginning in Auckland and ending in Wellington, the "Best of the North Island" tour is a golfers dream. Seven different golf courses are offered in the package including Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and the links course at Paraparaumu Beach.

Play the best golf courses on the North Island over fifteen days. Beginning in Auckland and ending in Wellington, the "Best of the North Island" tour is a golfers dream. Seven different golf courses are offered in the package including Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and the links course at Paraparaumu Beach.

© Best of North Island 15 Days

Best of New Zealand - 22 Days

Beginning in Auckland and ending in Christchurch this tour covers eleven of the best golf courses in New Zealand over twenty two days. For those that have time, this is the ultimate golf tour!

Two of the World's Finest - 7 Days
This seven day tour gives you the opportunity to play two of the best golf courses in the world. Both Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs are consistantly rated by golf publications as being in the top fifty in the world. The package includes domestic flights between destinations and two rounds of golf at each of the courses. Accommodation options range from four star hotels to the luxurious lodges at Kauri Cliffs and The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. The listed itinerary is purely a guide and can be customised in any way to suit your requirements.

Auckland - Bay of Islands 8 Days
Enjoy a relaxing break in Auckland and the Bay of Islands. Four rounds of golf are scheduled including two games at Kauri Cliffs. Accommodation options include central hotels, apartments and luxury lodges.

Christchurch / Queenstown - 8 Days
Beginning in Christchurch and ending in Queenstown this eight day tour of the South Island combines stunning scenery with fantastic golf. This tour provides the opportunity to play the new Pegasus course in Christchurch and the world class Jacks Point in Queenstown.

Central North Island - 9 Days
Beginning and ending in Auckland, this nine day tour mixes some of the best coastal golf with the North Island's finest inland courses. There are several activity options including river fishing, hunting and tours of the Hawke's Bay wineries. The Central North Island Tour includes golf at Cape Kidnappers and the new Jack Nicklaus designed course at Kinloch.

Auckland - Wellington 9 Days
This tour begins in Auckland and ends in Wellington with a golf program that provides a good challenge. Some of New Zealand's best courses are listed including the links course at Paraparaumu.

North Island Seaside Tour - 9 Days
For those that enjoy beautiful beaches and relaxation this is the perfect golf tour. The North Island Seaside Tour takes in Auckland, The Bay of Islands and The Coromandel over nine days. Golf at Kauri Cliffs is included in the package.

South Island Scenic Tour - 11 Days
The South Island Scenic Tour provides thirteen memorable days. Beginning and ending in Christchurch this tour mixes golf with scenery. Non golfing options are endless and include wine tours, scenic flights, whale watching and heli-hiking on glaciers. Also included is a magnificent journey on the Tranz Alpine railway.

North and South - 15 Days
Beginning in Auckland and ending in Queenstown this self drive tour takes in both islands over fifteen days. The new courses at Kinloch and Jacks Point are among the eight different golf courses that are listed in this package. Sightseeing and activities may include the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, the geothermal wonders of Rotorua and Taupo, wine tours in Hawke's Bay and scenic flights over Milford Sound.

Best of the North Island - 15 Days
Play the best golf courses on the North Island over fifteen days. Beginning in Auckland and ending in Wellington, the "Best of the North Island" tour is a golfers dream. Seven different golf courses are offered in the package including Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and the links course at Paraparaumu Beach.

Best of New Zealand - 22 Days
Beginning in Auckland and ending in Christchurch this tour covers eleven of the best golf courses in New Zealand over twenty two days. For those that have time, this is the ultimate golf tour!