Less Time Planning, More Time Golfing
Active Journeys
A curated golf journey through New Zealand's most memorable courses, designed for players who travel for the game itself.
11 / 13 / 15 Day Options
Active Journeys
North & South Islands, New Zealand
Classic Route: 11 Days / 10 Nights / 7 Rounds
Auckland
Bay of Islands
Te Arai
Taupo
Hawke's Bay
Queenstown
Arrowtown
Overview
New Zealand is one of the rare destinations worth travelling to for the golf courses themselves. Across a compact and scenic country, players can encounter distinctive design philosophies, dramatic natural terrain and a mature travel structure that brings golf, leisure, social time and local experiences together with ease.
Leyoo's New Zealand Golf Collection is designed as a flexible series rather than a single fixed itinerary. Each version follows the same service philosophy and delivery standard, with the difference lying in travel length, number of rounds and depth of course coverage. Whether guests want an efficient high-quality golf holiday or a more complete collector's journey through New Zealand's finest courses, the collection offers a clear route to match their time and ambition.
The 11-day Classic Route as the representative itinerary covers seven rounds, including five world-recognised courses, and gives guests a strong sense of Leyoo's golf travel rhythm without overwhelming the page with every possible route variation.
Collection Structure
Classic Route
11 Days
7 rounds, including 5 world-recognised courses.
Concise and curated, ideal for guests with limited time who still want a high-quality New Zealand golf experience.
Signature Route
13 Days
8 rounds, including 6 world-recognised courses.
The sweet spot for many mid-to-high-end guests, with a fuller route and more complete course coverage.
Flagship Route
15 Days
10 rounds, including 7 world-recognised courses.
The most complete and collectible version, designed for serious golfers seeking the deepest New Zealand golf experience.
Journey Highlights
Courses Worth Travelling For
Play across a rare concentration of world-class courses, from coastal cliffs and modern links to volcanic landscapes, alpine lakes and resort fairways.
Golf in the Landscape
In New Zealand, scenery is not a backdrop to the course. It becomes part of the round, shaping the wind, the strategy, the mood and the memory.
Family-Friendly Companion Options
Non-playing companions can enjoy curated sightseeing, wineries, cultural experiences, lake cruises and local leisure while golfers play selected rounds.
Smooth, Locally Delivered Travel
Leyoo's New Zealand-based team coordinates course sequence, city transfers, accommodation, dining, social moments and companion arrangements as one complete journey.
Golf-Literate Hosting
The guiding team understands the rhythm golfers care about: tee time flow, club handling, course etiquette, clubhouse experience and the atmosphere of travelling with other players.
Your Itinerary — Classic Route: 11 Days / 10 Nights / 7 Rounds
Day 1
Arrive Auckland
Stay: Auckland
Experience
Arrive at Auckland International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Guests arriving early may explore the city at leisure, with suggestions including Auckland Domain, St Patrick's Cathedral or the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 2
Titirangi Golf Club
Stay: Auckland
Experience
Golfers begin the journey at Titirangi Golf Club, New Zealand's No.9 course and the country's only Alister MacKenzie design. Companions may visit Eden Garden, One Tree Hill, the University of Auckland and the Sky Tower.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 3
Kauri Cliffs Golf Club
Stay: Bay of Islands
Experience
Travel north to the Bay of Islands for a round at Kauri Cliffs Golf Club, ranked among the world's top courses. After the round, settle in Paihia for the evening. Companions may choose a 90 Mile Beach day trip and visit New Zealand's far north.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 4
Te Arai Links North Course
Stay: Auckland
Experience
Depart for Te Arai Links and play the North Course, a world-recognised walking course shaped by dunes, coastline and modern links design. Return to Auckland after the round.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 5
Auckland to Taupo
Stay: Taupo
Experience
Travel from Auckland to Taupo, with optional stops at Hobbiton or Waitomo Glowworm Caves along the way. In Taupo, visit Huka Falls, Lake Taupo and the lakeside town. Guests may also try the Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge if time and energy allow.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 6
The Kinloch Club
Stay: Taupo
Experience
Play The Kinloch Club, a Jack Nicklaus signature course and one of New Zealand's most distinctive inland layouts. Companions may visit Craters of the Moon, Taupo township or Wairakei Terraces & Thermal Health Spa.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 7
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Stay: Hawke's Bay
Experience
Continue to Hawke's Bay for a round at Cape Kidnappers, one of New Zealand's most dramatic cliff-top golf courses. Companions may explore Hawke's Bay, visit the gannet colony or enjoy wine tasting at Elephant Hill.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 8
Hawke's Bay to Queenstown
Stay: Queenstown
Experience
Travel onward to Queenstown, with routing arranged according to the confirmed flight schedule and group preference. Spend the afternoon exploring Queenstown at leisure.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 9
Jack's Point Golf Club
Stay: Queenstown
Experience
Play Jack's Point Golf Club, where the course sits between Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. Companions may enjoy a TSS Earnslaw steamship cruise across Lake Wakatipu.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 10
Millbrook Golf Club & Arrowtown
Stay: Queenstown
Experience
Play Millbrook Golf Club, a New Zealand Open venue and one of the country's most elegant resort courses. After golf, visit historic Arrowtown, including restored 19th-century buildings, the Chinese miners' settlement and the Lakes District Museum.
Meals
Breakfast
Day 11
Depart Queenstown
Departure from Queenstown
Experience
Check out and transfer to Queenstown Airport for your onward flight to Auckland and international connection. Domestic and international flights are arranged separately unless specifically confirmed in the final itinerary.
Meals
Breakfast
Included
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
- Accommodation listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Tee time coordination and listed golf rounds
- Local ground transportation within New Zealand
- Chinese-speaking driver-guide service
- Companion sightseeing arrangements as listed in the confirmed itinerary
- Leyoo local coordination and on-ground support
Not Included
- International return flights
- Domestic flights within New Zealand, unless specifically included in the confirmed itinerary
- Passport and visa-related costs
- Golf club rental, caddie service, cart fees or walking trolley fees unless specifically included
- Personal expenses during the journey
- Optional companion activities and attraction tickets
- Tips or gratuities, if applicable
- Any services not specifically listed in the confirmed itinerary
Price
Price on request
Final pricing depends on travel dates, group size, hotel category, tee time availability, and confirmed course inclusions.
Let our travel designers create a New Zealand golf journey shaped around your time, playing style and course ambitions.