What golf tours are available in New Zealand's North Island?

Great North Tours offers private golf tours across New Zealand's North Island, with customised itineraries covering championship courses, coastal links and local golf clubs. Tours include private transport and a local driver-guide.

Can I customise my New Zealand golf tour itinerary?

Yes. Your golf itinerary can be planned around your preferred courses, travel dates, group size and budget. You can also include sightseeing, scenic stops, restaurants and other North Island experiences.

What golf courses can I visit on a North Island golf tour?

Course options include premium destinations such as Te Arai Links, Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, Kinloch, Tieke and Wairakei, as well as local courses around Waikato, Hamilton and Rotorua. Course selection can be tailored to your interests, route and budget.

Can you arrange affordable golf tours in New Zealand?

Yes. Your golf tour can include affordable local and country golf clubs, premium championship courses or a combination of both. We can help plan a route that suits your budget.

What size golf groups can you accommodate?

The Mercedes-Benz Vito accommodates up to 8 golfers for the golf tour setup. The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter offers additional interior space for larger groups. Contact Great North Tours to discuss your group size and vehicle requirements.

How much do private golf tours cost?

Private golf tour transport is priced per vehicle, per day. The Mercedes-Benz Vito is NZ$900 per day and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is NZ$1,200 per day. Rates include private transport, fuel and a local driver-guide for up to 10 hours per day.

Are green fees included in the golf tour price?

No. Green fees are not included in the daily vehicle rate. Guests pay golf clubs directly for green fees, golf carts, club hire, trundlers and other course charges. Great North Tours can help coordinate tee-time enquiries and plan transport around your golf schedule.

Does the guide also act as a caddie?

Yes. Your Great North Tours guide also acts as your group's caddie, accompanying you during your golf tour and providing local knowledge and assistance along the way.

Can you help arrange tee times?

Great North Tours can help coordinate tee-time enquiries with your preferred golf clubs and plan your transport around your golf schedule. Tee-time availability and booking conditions are determined by each golf club.

Can you transport golf clubs and luggage?

Yes. Vehicle selection can take account of passengers, golf clubs and luggage. A free enclosed luggage trailer is available if required. Let us know your group size and equipment requirements when enquiring.

Can I combine golf with sightseeing?

Yes. Your private golf tour can include sightseeing and other North Island experiences, such as Rotorua, Taupō, Huka Falls, Hobbiton and Waitomo, depending on your chosen route and available time.

Are accommodation and meals included?

No. Accommodation and meals are separate from the daily vehicle rate. Great North Tours can help with itinerary planning and suggest suitable places to stay and eat, while guests pay accommodation providers and restaurants directly.

How many hours per day does the golf tour include?

The daily private transport and driver-guide service includes up to 10 hours per day. Longer arrangements can be discussed when planning your itinerary.

Where do Great North Tours golf tours depart from?

Great North Tours is based in Hamilton, Waikato, and operates throughout New Zealand's North Island. Pickups can be arranged from Hamilton, Auckland, Tauranga and other agreed locations, including airports.

Golf tour in New Zealand with tour vehicle and golf cart with equipment parked on a scenic coastal New Zealand golf course fairway

Golf Tours New Zealand

Private North Island Golf Holidays

Our golf tours in New Zealand combine private transport, a driver/caddie/guide and custom North Island itineraries. Explore local courses to suit your budget at your own pace.

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Private Golf Tours Across the North Island

Choose your preferred courses, travel dates and pace. We organise private transport, tee-time bookings and a local driver-guide who also provides caddie services throughout your golf tour.

Private door-to-door transport
Tee-time bookings
Dedicated caddie service
Experienced local driver-guide
Flexible routes and course selections
Optional sightseeing and other experiences

North Island Golf Courses

Choose from championship courses, coastal links and established regional clubs. Popular options include:

Premium and Championship Courses

Te Arai Links
Kauri Cliffs Golf Club
Cape Kidnappers
Kinloch Golf Club
Tieke Golf Estate
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club
Titirangi Golf Club
Windross Farm Golf Course
Muriwai Golf Club
Remuera Golf Club

Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Central North Island

Walton Golf Club
Ngāruawāhia Golf Club
Taupo Golf Club
St Andrews Golf Club Hamilton
Te Awamutu Golf Club
Pirongia Golf Club
Matamata Golf Club
Mount Maunganui Golf Club
Pauanui Golf Club
Rotorua Golf Club
Lakeview Golf and Country Club

These are examples rather than a fixed course list. We can discuss other courses to suit your preferred locations, playing standard and budget.

Custom Golf Holidays and Itineraries

Your itinerary can focus entirely on golf or combine rounds with sightseeing and other North Island experiences.

Multi-course golf holidays across several regions
Golf and sightseeing combinations
Scenic drives and overnight stops
Airport and accommodation pick-ups and drop-offs
Flexible daily schedules, with up to 10 hours of service

We can also help with route planning and accommodation suggestions. Accommodation, meals and activities are arranged separately.

Private Golf Tour Pricing

Our rates are charged per vehicle, not per person. Choose the vehicle that suits your group and luggage requirements.

Mercedes-Benz Vito

NZ$900 per day

Suitable for smaller golf groups, accommodating up to 8 golfers in the golf configuration. An enclosed luggage trailer is available when needed.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

NZ$1,200 per day

A larger vehicle option for bigger groups requiring additional passenger and luggage space.

Daily rates include private transport, your local driver-guide and caddie service, fuel, tee-time bookings and up to 10 hours of service per day. Multi-day arrangements can be discussed.

What's Included and What's Extra?

Included

Private vehicle and driver-guide
Caddie service
Tee-time bookings
Fuel for the planned itinerary
Up to 10 hours of service daily
Itinerary and route coordination
Enclosed luggage trailer when required

Not Included

Golf green fees
Golf carts and club hire
Hébergement
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses and optional activities

Golf Tour FAQs

Can you customise our golf itinerary?

Yes. Choose your preferred courses, destinations and travel dates. We help plan a practical route around your requirements.

Are tee-time bookings included?

Yes. Tee-time booking is included in our service. Bookings are subject to each golf club's availability and confirmation.

Is a caddie included?

Yes. Your Great North Tours guide also acts as your group's caddie, accompanying you during your rounds.

Can we bring our own golf clubs?

Yes. Let us know how many golf bags you are bringing so we can plan the appropriate vehicle and luggage space.

Can you help arrange golf club hire?

Yes. We can help enquire about club hire at your chosen courses. Hire costs are paid separately.

Can we include sightseeing?

Yes. Your golf holiday can include attractions, scenic stops and other experiences along the way.

Are green fees included?

No. Green fees, golf carts and club hire are paid separately by guests, directly to the golf providers.

Can you help with accommodation?

We can help with route planning and accommodation suggestions. Accommodation costs and bookings are separate.

How many hours of service are included each day?

Our standard daily service includes up to 10 hours. Longer arrangements can be discussed in advance.

Where can you collect us?

Pick-ups can be arranged from Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and other locations by arrangement, including airports and accommodation.

Plan Your New Zealand Golf Holiday

Tell us your budget, which courses you'd like to play (if you know), when you plan to travel and how many people are in your group. We'll help put together a private golf tour around your requirements.

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Check out some New Zealand golf course photos

Tieke Golf Estate

A premier riverside destination offering a world-class links-style challenge amidst lush Waikato scenery.
Kinloch Golf Club

A Jack Nicklaus Signature course on the shores of Lake Taupō, famous for its rugged beauty and tactical layout.
Windross Farm Golf Club

A modern masterpiece in Auckland set in a tranquil countryside basin with 360-degree panoramic views.
Titirangi Golf Club

New Zealand's only Alister MacKenzie-designed course, nestled in native bush with a rich, century-old heritage.
Muriwai Golf Club

A spectacular 18-hole links course on Auckland’s west coast, offering dramatic views of the Tasman Sea.
Kauri Cliffs Golf Club

Ranked among the world's best, this championship course features fifteen holes with stunning Pacific Ocean vistas.
Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club

One of NZ's most prestigious private clubs, offering a sophisticated and impeccably maintained parkland experience.
Rotorua Golf Club

A historic course set in a unique geothermal landscape, featuring bubbling mud pools and steam vents.
St Andrews Golf Club Hamilton

One of the country's oldest and most scenic courses, situated on the banks of the Waikato River.
Waitangi Golf Club

Overlooking the Bay of Islands, this course blends historic significance with breathtaking coastal views.
Lakeview Golf and Country Club

A peaceful Rotorua retreat offering unique vistas over Lake Rotorua and Mokoia Island.
Taupo Golf Club

Featuring two distinct 18-hole courses, this destination offers high-quality play near the Great Lake.
Wairakei Golf Club + Sanctuary

Enjoy world-class parkland golf at Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary, set within a 180-hectare predator-free wildlife reserve surrounded by native birds and fallow deer.
Cape Kidnappers Golf Club

Designed by Tom Doak, this world-renowned course sits atop dramatic cliffs 140 meters above the Pacific Ocean.
Te Arai Links

A coastal gem featuring spectacular bunkers and ocean views, offering a pure links experience on the east coast.