Your Host | Laura Owen
From the moment guests arrive until it is time to depart, Laura is there to ensure the journey unfolds effortlessly. Based in Matakana, just minutes from Te Arai, she brings extensive local knowledge, a genuine passion for hospitality and years of experience hosting international visitors and golf travellers. Working alongside your touring golf professional, Laura serves as a consistent point of contact throughout the week, quietly managing the details that sit behind a seamless experience. Like the best hosts, Laura understands that the most memorable journeys are often defined not by the logistics, but by how effortlessly everything comes together.
Day 1 | Arrival at Te Arai
- Arrive in Auckland and meet your private transfer.
- Journey north along the coast to Te Arai.
- Settle into your luxury accommodation overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
- Enjoy a welcome dinner and relax into the rhythm of the week ahead.
Day 2 | Tara Iti Golf Club
- Play one of the Southern Hemisphere's most celebrated links courses.
- Enjoy a hosted round alongside your touring golf professional.
- Relax with lunch overlooking the course.
- Spend the afternoon at leisure, enjoying the coastline, short-game practice, or local walks.
- Dinner overlooking the dunes and Pacific coastline.
Day 3 | Te Arai Links
- Experience both the North and South Courses at Te Arai Links.
- Enjoy a full day of championship golf on one of New Zealand's most spectacular stretches of coastline.
- Relax with a spa treatment or downtime between rounds.
- Celebrate the North Island leg with a coastal dining experience and local wines.
Day 4 | Lake Taupō & Kinloch Club
- Fly south to Lake Taupō, the heart of New Zealand's volcanic plateau.
- Settle into one of the country's most celebrated luxury lodges.
- Play The Kinloch Club, a Jack Nicklaus-designed championship course overlooking the lake.
- Optional fly-fishing experience on New Zealand's legendary trout waters.
- Enjoy a gourmet evening overlooking the Waikato River.
Day 5 | Queenstown & Jack's Point
- Fly to Queenstown and the spectacular Southern Lakes region.
- Play Jack's Point, dramatically positioned beneath The Remarkables mountain range and alongside Lake Wakatipu.
- Explore Queenstown's vibrant dining scene.
- Relax lakeside and take in the region's stunning alpine scenery.
Day 6 | Millbrook Resort & Central Otago
- Play Millbrook Resort, framed by mountains and rolling alpine landscapes.
- Optional spa experience following your round.
- Scenic helicopter flight into the Southern Alps with remote alpine landing.
- Discover Central Otago's acclaimed wineries and cellar doors.
- Enjoy a hosted dinner celebrating the region's food and wine.
Day 7 | Arrowtown Golf Club
- Enjoy a final round at the historic Arrowtown Golf Club.
- Play amongst tree-lined fairways framed by gold-rush heritage and mountain scenery.
- Farewell lunch with your host and fellow travellers.
- Private transfer to Queenstown Airport for onward travel.
Make It Your Own
This itinerary is designed as inspiration, not a fixed schedule. Extend your stay in favourite destinations, add extra rounds of golf, incorporate luxury lodges, scenic helicopter flights, food and wine experiences, spa treatments, or activities for non-golfing partners.
Throughout the journey, you'll be accompanied by Laura Owen and a dedicated Aroha driver-guide, providing personalised service, local expertise, and seamless support every step of the way. From golf tee times and dining reservations to sightseeing and special requests, every detail is taken care of.
Every aspect of the journey can be tailored to your interests, pace, and travel style, creating a golf experience that is uniquely yours.
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