golf new zealand’s south island

New Zealand’s South Island is one of the world’s great golf destinations, offering some of the most scenic and enjoyable golf in the Southern Hemisphere, especially around Queenstown and Wanaka. Jacks Point delivers dramatic alpine golf beneath the Remarkables Mountain Range, with tight fairways and lake‑edge vistas that reward confident shot‑making. Millbrook offers two championship layouts with beautifully conditioned greens and a mix of strategic and resort‑style holes. Arrowtown Golf Club, a favourite among purists, winds through rocky outcrops and narrow corridors that demand accuracy and imagination. Over the hill in Wanaka, Wanaka Golf Club provides relaxed, panoramic golf with sweeping lake and mountain views.

Starting and finishing in Christchurch, the tour would also include a round at Clearwater, known for its water‑lined challenges and long association with professional events.

This 12‑day itinerary would feature five to six rounds across these standout courses, balanced with time to enjoy the South Island’s best scenery — fjords, lakes, vineyards, and alpine towns — along with excellent food and wine.

It’s a trip that blends serious golf with unforgettable landscapes and the easy, welcoming style New Zealand is known for.

The South Island’s Best Golf, Without the Corporate Gloss

Play New Zealand’s most spectacular alpine courses — Jacks Point, Millbrook, Arrowtown, and Clearwater — in a tour led by someone who knows the region inside out. It’s premium golf without the pretension: great courses, great company, and the freedom to enjoy the South Island the way locals do.

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Golf + Scenery + Adventure — A True NZ Experience

Our tour blends world‑class golf with the South Island’s iconic highlights: Milford Sound, Wanaka, Glenorchy, the Skyline luge, jet‑boating, and lakeside dining. It’s perfect for travellers who want more than just tee times — they want the full New Zealand experience.

Small Groups, Big Landscapes

You’ll enjoy a relaxed, social atmosphere and personalised hosting. We travel together in comfortable vans, stay in quality 4★ and 5★ accommodation, and explore the region at a pace that feels natural. It’s ideal for couples, friends, and solo golfers.

Authentic kiwi Dining — Not Just Hotel Restaurants

We mix upmarket meals with local favourites: neighbourhood pubs, lakeside cafés, and places only locals know. It’s a more genuine taste of New Zealand than the standard “luxury lodge” experience offered by big operators.

Designed for Travellers Who Appreciate Good Planning

Every day is thoughtfully balanced — golf when you want it, sightseeing when you need it, and downtime when it matters. Occidental Travel Co. tours are structured, scenic, and refreshingly easy.

itinerary

Day 1 — Arrive in Christchurch. Private transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Welcome dinner at a modern Canterbury bistro.
Morning round at Clearwater Golf Club — championship layout, water carries, and classic Canterbury views.
Lunch at the clubhouse
Free afternoon to explore the city centre or Riverside Market.
Evening briefing before heading south tomorrow
Scenic drive through the Mackenzie Country and over the Lindis Pass.
Stop at Lake Tekapo or Omarama hot tubs.
Arrive in Queenstown and settle into your lodge.
Relaxed dinner at a local favourite (e.g., Blue Kanu or The Cow).
Morning round at Jacks Point, one of the world’s most dramatic alpine courses.
Lunch overlooking Lake Wakatipu
Afternoon gondola ride and Queenstown Luge
Dinner at an upmarket lakeside restaurant
Full‑day excursion to Milford Sound (coach or small‑plane option)
Cruise beneath waterfalls and sheer cliffs
Return to Queenstown for a casual dinner — burgers, craft beer, or local pub fare
Round at Millbrook — choose between the Coronet or Remarkables championship layouts.
Resort lunch
Afternoon spa, pool, or Arrowtown village exploration
Dinner at a relaxed Queenstown eatery
Choose your pace:
- Jet‑boat ride on the Shotover
- E‑bike ride through the Gibbston Valley
- Wine tasting at Amisfield or Kinross
Evening free for local dining
Morning round at Arrowtown Golf Club — tight fairways, rocky outcrops, and pure shot‑making
Lunch in Arrowtown Afternoon walk along the Arrow River or visit the Lakes District Museum
Dinner at a cosy neighbourhood spot
Drive over the Crown Range to Wanaka
Round at Wanaka Golf Club — relaxed, scenic, and beautifully maintained
Lakeside lunch
Optional activities: Rippon winery, lake cruise, or short hike
Return to Queenstown for dinner
A flexible day. Optins include:
A repeat round at your favourite course
A helicopter excursion to a remote alpine viewpoint
A long lunch at Amisfield or Akarua
Shopping, galleries, or simply enjoying Queenstown
Optional final round at Jacks Point or Millbrook
Or choose a non‑golf highlight:
- Glenorchy drive
- Paradise Valley
- Guided nature walk
  
  Farewell dinner at a premium Queenstown restaurant
Scenic drive back to Christchurch
Optional stop at Lake Pukaki or Tekapo Depart for home

US$3900 per person

Includes: Twinshare 4- and 5-star accommodation (single supplement available), transportation, drivers, full-time tour guide, green fees, Opening & Closing Dinners, meals where indicated, activities where indicated

Excludes: Flights to/from New Zealand, souvenirs, gratuities, insurance, etc.

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