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Join Carr Golf for a hosted journey across New Zealand’s North Island from February 6–16, 2027, combining six leading courses with carefully selected accommodation, dining and experiences beyond the golf course.
Join Carr Golf Travel for a hosted journey through New Zealand’s North Island, combining world-class golf with relaxed, thoughtful hospitality throughout. This eleven-day itinerary brings together dramatic coastal golf, inland championship layouts, excellent dining, as well as a winery visit and other cultural experiences.
Our first hosted New Zealand trip in January 2026 set the tone, with the perfect balance of exceptional golf and warm hosting.
Hosted Trip 2027
Why Join Us?
Whether travelling solo, as a couple, or a small group, you can join an intimate group of up to 16 golfers for a journey to the spectacular setting of New Zealand's North Island to play some of the world's most highly rated golf courses.
Six Exceptional Courses
Including five courses ranked in Golf Digest’s World’s 100 Greatest Courses 2026–27.
10 Nights' Accommodation
Luxury accommodation including carefully selected boutique hotels and stunning golf resorts.
Small-Group Experience
A limited group size to keep the experience relaxed, personal, and well-paced both on and off the course.
Travel Made Easy
Accommodation, transport, internal flights, golf, and hosted dinners are arranged for you.
Courses you'll play
A rebuilt championship parkland course in Upper Hutt, Royal Wellington stages elite events on the Heretaunga layout.
A firm-running Alex Russell links on the Kāpiti Coast with New Zealand Open and PGA pedigree.
A Tom Doak design on Hawke’s Bay headland, played across vast ridges and sharp ocean-facing valleys.
A walking-only Tom Doak links that begins and ends beside the Pacific at Te Arai.
A Coore & Crenshaw links on coastal dunes with Pacific views on every hole.
A David Harman design above Matauri Bay, Kauri Cliffs pairs rolling farmland with a memorable run of Pacific cliff-edge holes.
Unwind in pure comfort each evening
Wellington's most elegant 5-star address, surrounded by botanical gardens in the parliamentary precinct, with Royal Wellington Golf Club and the capital's finest cuisine.
A 4.5-star boutique in the heart of Havelock North Village — the ideal base for Cape Kidnappers, Hawke's Bay's world-class wineries, and New Zealand coastal golf.
New Zealand's newest golfing landmark — luxury on-course accommodation alongside two Top 100 world-ranked links by Tom Doak and Coore & Crenshaw, north of Auckland.
A 5-star clifftop sanctuary on 6,000 Northland acres — David Harman's course ranked No.37 globally, three private Pacific beaches, and 22 suites amid native bush.
What's to come
Our hosted itinerary is designed with tee times, transport, and stays handled end to end.
Arrive at Wellington Airport before a short transfer to your hotel
Ground transport will be provided for the 20 minute journey to your hotel, where you will check in at Sofitel Wellington Hotel.
Sofitel Wellington
Royal Wellington
Nestled along the Hutt River is Wellington's Premier Parklands, this modern championship parkland course offers a different challenge to New Zealand's renowned links.
Royal Wellington Golf Club
Sofitel Wellington
Paraparaumu Beach
Set beside the shoreline at Paraparaumu Beach, this 1949 Alex Russell design is one of New Zealand’s defining links tests, shaped by natural terrain, fast fairways and a long championship record.
Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club
Sofitel Wellington
Transfer to Havelock North
Transfer north to Hastings where you'll stop along the way and sample another great New Zealand offering - wine.
Porters Boutique Hotel
Cape Kidnappers
Ranked 15 in Golf Digest’s Top 100, Cape Kidnappers combines resort polish with a routing that feels elemental and unmistakably its own.
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course
Porters Boutique Hotel
Settle in at Te Arai Resort
Travel further north with an internal flight to Auckland before transfer on to Te Arai Resort.
Te Arai Accommodation
Te Arai North
The first of two world class golf courses surrounded by pine forests and striking views over the Pacific Ocean before an afternoon Māori cultural experience.
Te Arai North
Te Arai Accommodation
Te Arai South
Return to Te Arai for one last challenge on its south course before wrapping up your visit to the region with a hosted group dinner.
Te Arai South
Te Arai Accommodation
Journey to Kauri Coast
The final phase of your tour takes you to the remarkable Kauri Coast, with a stop along the way to tour Bay of Islands by boat.
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Kauri Cliffs
Your final day of golf includes a visit to Kauri Cliffs where Pacific Ocean views greet you at almost every hole. If once isn't enough, enjoy a afternoon second round free on this masterpiece.
Kauri Cliffs
Rosewood Kauri Cliffs
Transfer to Airport
A remarkable trip reaches it conclusion, take in the final moments of this stunning setting as you begin your homebound journey.
Never settle for less
Elevate your New Zealand experience with Carr Golf's unyielding dedication to delivering the perfect golfing journey.
From Te Arai to Cape Kidnappers, Carr Golf’s long-standing relationships help our guests navigate access and limited availability at exceptional clubs worldwide.
Enjoy the highest standards of hospitality at a range of hotels from the moment you arrive to your last night in New Zealand.
Limited to 16 golfers, allowing for an enhanced experience on and off the course. From a the better pace of play to a fun, friendly off-course atmosphere.
Surpassing your expectations
For anyone thinking of coming on a golf trip here to New Zealand, do that trip! It is truly out of this world.
Sam Slattery
New Zealand 2026
The package includes 10 nights’ accommodation, daily breakfast, six confirmed rounds of golf, ground transportation, internal flights, three dinners, a winery visit, a Māori cultural experience and a Bay of Islands boat tour.
International flights, travel insurance, additional meals, and beverages.
With 16 available places this trip is open to all types of travelling golfers including groups, couples and individuals.
Yes, golfers will be picked up at Wellington Airport and transferred between courses and accommodation.
No, this is a set itinerary. However, if you wish to play additional rounds before or after the trip our team would be delighted to help plan this.
Yes. Tee times at all six courses are confirmed.
No. This is a scheduled Carr Golf-hosted departure. Individual golfers, golfing couples and small parties can book places and join a group of like-minded golfers.
Plan with our team
Join Carr Golf in New Zealand for a hosted small-group journey, shaped by expert planning, local knowledge, and 6 breathtaking golf courses. Register your interest now and one of our team will contact you within two working days.
Plan with our team
Join Carr Golf in New Zealand for a hosted small-group journey, shaped by expert planning, local knowledge, and 6 breathtaking golf courses. Register your interest now and one of our team will contact you within two working days.
Martin Toomey
Commercial Product Development Manager
Susan McCann
Chief Operating Officer
Never settle for less
Elevate your experience with Carr Golf's unyielding dedication to delivering the best golfing journey possible.
Choose to extend your journey with a trip to some of Ireland’s most stunning courses across the South West coast.
Enjoy the highest standards of hospitality at a range of hotels.
Leave the logistics to us with our dedicated chauffeur service. Plus, learn about the area with our friendly local drivers.
Discover the best hidden gems and live like a real local, all thanks to our experienced regional teams.
