Golf in New Zealand - A Great Experience

Do you like Golf? Have you ever thought ofspread all over the north and south island.
making a trip to New Zealand? If you combineIf you prefer to organize your trip by yourself
these two things you will have a great,New Zealand is the right country. Traveling is
unforgettable experience.absolutely easy and the infrastructure is
Golfing in New Zealand is an inexpensive activity.unbelievable. Due to the hospitality of the people
Even though, some of the world's best golfyou will have no problems getting around. You
courses can be found among the more than 400have the choice between top-class resorts,
golf courses in New Zealand. In addition to themoderately and well-priced accommodations.
quality, these courses are often located inHowever, if you favor the comfort of organized
outstanding scenery. Particularly on weekdays youtours you have two choices: Group Tours and
will find no crowds on the course.Self Drive Tours. If you go for a Self Drive Tour
New Zealand offers only very few "invitation only"the operator will either have a pre-planned tour
courses, but many country courses and resorts.and you just book it or the operator can tailor a
One of the best known golf courses is Kauri Cliffs.special tour to you. If you are interested in these
It is 3.5 hours drive north of the Aucklandkind of tours you should have a look at
International Airport or 25 minutes drive fromSideTracks. SideTracks is located in New Zealand
Kerikeri airport. If you want you can have aand knows the country "up and down". Their
Lodge accommodation directly at the course ormotto is, "It's our job to ensure your trip runs
you can stay in one of the nearby towns ofwithout a hitch, and to make every day an
Paihia, Russell or Kerikeri. Another example isunforgettable experience". They enjoy sharing
Wairakei. Wairakei is located 4 hours drive souththeir knowledge.
of Auckland near Lake Taupo. It takes only 15What makes playing Golf in New Zealand an
minutes from Lake Taupo airport. You will findone-of-a-kind experience?
several hotels/motels in the Rotorua and Taupo- You will find over 400 courses throughout the
region, e.g. the Wairaki Resort Hotel which can becountry
found a few minutes drive from the course.- The courses are accessible and uncrowded
However, among this amount of golf courses you- The scenery can only be described as
can be sure several will suit your expectations.breathtaking.
Adequate courses and accommodations are