Lodges of New Zealand Offer Exceptional Golf Vacations

After all, there are more than 400 courses generously peppered throughout the country, offering beauty, diversity and a unique New Zealand golf experience.

New Zealand and golf have a long history. Scottish immigrants introduced the game in the South Island in the 19th century and their links-style courses still thrive today. British Open champion Sir Bob Charles and more recently Michael Campbell's win at the US Open in 2005 put New Zealand firmly in the modern golf spotlight. And golfing greats, the likes of Nick Faldo, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman have trodden the fairways of New Zealand and praised their beauty and quality

A number of the Lodges of New Zealand have either their own world class course set in outstanding locations or are close to some of New Zealand's premier courses and golf resorts – including two in the Golf Digest World Top 50 rankings.

The Lodges can arrange everything for you – from tee times to your favourite post game cocktail – to ensure a quality experience. All you have to worry about is the quality of your swing.

Experience New Zealand's Finest Golf Resorts:

The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs

Kauri Cliffs was designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants, Orlando, Florida. The par 72 championship golf course measures 7,119 yards/ 6,510 metres and offers five sets of tees to challenge every skill level. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea.

www.kauricliffs.com/Kauri-Cliffs-Luxury-Lodges-New-Zealand-Five-Star-Luxury-Lodge-and-Golf-Club/Course_IDL=10_IDT=3231_ID=19292_.html

Blanket Bay Lodge

Blanket Bay are delighted to offer guests a golfing special to experience the magnificent Jack's Point Golf Course which is not only one of the most spectacular in the world, but as an 18 hole par 72 championship course it offers golfers of any calibre a challenging and unforgettable experience.

www.blanketbay.com/pages/experience/jacks-point-golf-course

Eagles Nest Lodge

Eagles Nest is a great base to explore and play the five local golf courses. Each course is unique and all offer some of the best views of any golf course in New Zealand. The Waitangi Golf Club offers an 18 hole par 70 course.. Kauri Cliffs is an 18 hole par 72 Championship course. ranked within the top 100 golf courses in the world. Kerikeri Golf Club is an 18 hole par 73 Championship course Carrington Golf Course is an 18 hole par 72 Championship course. Kaitia Golf Club is a par 72, 18 hole links course which runs parallel to the famous 90 mile beach.

www.eaglesnest.co.nz/facilities-and-activities

Huka Lodge

Your choice of two internationally-renowned golf courses. Kinloch Signature Golf Course - Approximately a 20-minute drive from Huka Lodge and New Zealand's only course designed by Jack Nicklaus. Wairakei International Golf Course - Five-minutes drive from Huka Lodge. The course lies in 450 acres of lush rolling countryside and was developed to meet the rigorous design standards required for world-class championship competition.

www.hukalodge.co.nz/recreation/golf

Peppers on the Point Lodge

Arikikapakapa, one of New Zealand's leading golf courses situated in picturesque Whakarewarewa, is a full 18 hole all-weather links-style golf course with easy walking and an excellent golfing layout. Only a 10 minute drive from the lodge, view our “Golfers Dream” package.

www.peppers.co.nz/on-the-point/packages/

Remarkables Lodge

Remarkables Lodge - The new Jack's Point course. Adjacent to the lodge, Jack's Point Golf course is 7150 yard (6538 metre) & bounded by the Remarkables mountain range and Lake Wakatipu. It traverses through wetland to the lake edge encountering steep bluffs, indigenous vegetation and wildlife. Two nights stay including dinner and inclusive of green fees and cart.

www.remarkables.co.nz/Golf.html

The Farm at Cape Kidnappers (pictured above)

The par 71 golf course measures 7,119 yards (6,510 meters) and will challenge every skill level. Designed by Tom Doak and opened in 2004, the course is ranked 10th Best Golf Course outside of the United States by Golf Digest. All of the golf courses in the top ten are more than 80 years old. The Daily Telegraph UK ranked the course Number 1 Golf Course in the World, 2008. The course offers 5 sets of tees for players of every ability as well as a complete practice facility.

www.capekidnappers.com/Cape-Kidnappers/Course_IDL=28_IDT=3577_ID=20800_.html

Otahuna Lodge

The Christchurch area is home to more than 30 courses including the Championship courses of Terrace Downs set within the Rakaia River Gorge as well as Clearwater on the Canterbury Plains. Both are a mixture of links and parklands styles and provide stunning views of the Southern Alps. The Local Tai Tapu Golf Club is also just a short 15 minute walk from the front gate and often wins awards for the best 9-hole course in New Zealand.

www.otahuna.co.nz/Experiences/Golf

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