Experience some of New Zealand's best golfing locations on this loop journey, starting and ending in Wellington. Head north to the renowned Martinborough wine region and the Manawatū farming districts, stopping off at Masterton Golf Club and Manawatū Golf Club along the way.
From here, you'll go further north to Whanganui before travelling back along the west coast. Play a few rounds at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club and Royal Wellington Golf Club en route.
WAIRARAPA
Heritage architecture and wineries.
Just under an hour away, you'll find the Masterton Golf Club, known locally as Lansdowne. Built on rolling hills with great views, this is the home course of New Zealand's most famous golfer, British Open champion Sir Bob Charles.
Masterton is the centre of the farming region of Wairarapa. Discover more about the region at the Aratoi: Wairarapa Museum of Art & History(opens in new window), where there are interesting exhibitions about the region’s history.
The journey continues to Palmerston North, the largest city in heartland New Zealand with a vibrant student town. Today you will visit the Manawatū Golf Club, known locally as Hokowhitu. The oldest course in New Zealand, it's the stand-out course of the region. Hokowhitu has played host to many national events and is the home club of PGA Tour winners Craig Perks and Grant Waite.
If you're interested in sport, don't miss the New Zealand Rugby Museum to learn about our rugby greats and see some of the world’s rarest rugby artefacts.
WHANGANUI
Home to New Zealand's longest navigable river.
Today you'll travel to Whanganui, set on the banks of the Whanganui River (meaning "big river" in Maori).
Play the Whanganui Golf Club, known locally as Belmont. Once host to Gene Sarazen in the 1930s, the course has since hosted many national amateur and professional events. Laid out on sandy land, it is built across both flat and rolling landscapes.
Afterwards, learn more about the town's history by exploring the Opera House and Sarjeant Gallery or take a cruise on the PS Waimarie, New Zealand's only coal-fired paddle steamer.
Considered by many to be the spiritual home of New Zealand golf.
Read moreStart making your way back south, towards Wellington, stopping off for a round of golf at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club, one of the southern hemisphere's most respected golf links courses.
Having hosted 12 NZ Opens and despite being designed in 1947, Paraparaumu has all the characteristics of its older Scottish cousins. From here, you'll continue on the short journey to the 'coolest little capital in the world', Wellington.
Today is all about golf. Spend the day at the historic championship course, Royal Wellington Golf Club. A member course for many of New Zealand's leading politicians throughout history, it was the first royally endorsed club in New Zealand.
With rare native podocarp forest providing a picturesque backdrop to many holes, this is the perfect walking course. Have a bite to eat at the charming clubhouse before making your way back to the city.
WELLINGTON
A mix of culture, history, nature and cuisine.
Finish off your holiday where you began, in the heart of Wellington. Today you'll play Miramar Golf Club, a links-style golf course beside Wellington Airport. Established in 1909, the course was redesigned on the same site in 1994 by Graham Marsh.
But there's plenty to see and do in the capital city apart from golf. Take the famous red cable car up to the Wellington Botanic Garden, to view native and exotic displays. Finish off your holiday with a visit to the national museum, Te Papa(opens in new window), or go for a stroll along the picturesque waterfront.
Important things you need to know about driving in New Zealand.
Getting around New Zealand is easy with a great range of transport options available.
There are plenty of accommodation options for every budget and travel style.
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