Australia New Zealand Golf: Great Golf Courses
This non-stop golf adventure brings you to some of the top courses in Australia and New Zealand, including Barnbougle, Kauri Cliffs, and Cape Kidnappers. Gorgeous scenery, unique wildlife tours, and magnificent wineries make for a truly spectacular golf getaway.
At a Glance
- 4 nights Tasmania
- 3 nights Melbourne
- 3 nights Sydney
- 2 nights Auckland
- 2 nights Kauri Cliffs
- 3 nights Te Arai Links
- 2 nights Cape Kidnappers
Trip Highlights
Bucket List, Elevated
Play seven world-ranked golf courses, including Tasmania’s legendary Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm (pictured), Melbourne’s prestigious Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath, the clifftop drama of Cape Kidnappers, and New Zealand’s stunning Te Arai Links North and South courses.
Special Access
Hold endangered kiwi birds in your hands during an exclusive wildlife encounter with Cape Kidnappers’ kiwi researchers, who carefully rouse the sleeping national birds for this rare hands-on experience.
Unique Stays
Stay at several of the Pacific’s most exclusive golf lodges, from Tasmania’s wild coastline to clifftop properties in New Zealand. Each offers direct access to world-class courses, gourmet food and wine, and breathtaking views of its unique natural setting. (Pictured: Te Arai Links)
Insider Tip
Corinne Goodman, Owner
While golfing at the world-ranked Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm courses in Tasmania, and you feel like you just can’t get enough and are fanging for a bit more? Well, you’re in luck. Say hello to Bougle Run, the newest member of the family which opened in 2021. It’s a unique 14-hole layout: 12 par-3’s and 2 short-ish par-4’s. The concept is similar to what has been done at Pinehurst with The Cradle, and at Bandon Dunes with Bandon Preserve. I’m sure Bougle Run will undoubtedly prove to be as popular as its famed big brother and sister. So go out and have a hit!
Suggested Itinerary
The itinerary below is just one example of what we can create. At Down Under Endeavours, we use 25+ years of hands-on expertise to design bespoke adventures inspired by you. Get in touch to make your dream trip a reality!
Tasmania
Barnbougle Dunes | Lost Farm
Pictured: Barnbougle Lost Farm on the coast of Tasmania
Day 1: Wild Tasmania Welcome
Touch down in Tasmania, Australia’s island state renowned for ruggedly beautiful landscapes and pristine coastline. Arrive at Lost Farm Lodge beside the legendary Barnbougle Dunes, where short scenic hikes reveal spectacular natural attractions and the quirky Pub in the Paddock offers drinks alongside a beer-loving pig.
Overnight: Tasmania (Lost Farm Lodge)
Day 2: Scottish Links Down Under
Tee off at the highly acclaimed Barnbougle Dunes, where undulating coastal terrain mirrors Scotland’s wild links courses. This strategic layout rewards creativity and tactical thinking, testing gifted golfers while remaining fair for average players.
Overnight: Tasmania (Lost Farm Lodge)
Day 3: Twenty-Hole Masterpiece
Experience The Lost Farm, Bill Coore’s minimalist 20-hole design that complements the dramatic Anderson Bay coastline. Traditional strategic golf meets spectacular coastal fairways in this unique architectural achievement.
Overnight: Tasmania (Lost Farm Lodge)
Day 4: Day at Leisure in Tassie
Tasmania’s gorgeous scenery, world-class food and wine, and friendly local characters await. Consider a privately guided wildlife tour or explore the Tamar Wine Valley, renowned for pinot noir, riesling, chardonnay, and sparkling varietals.
Overnight: Tasmania (Lost Farm Lodge)
Melbourne + Yarra Valley
Kingston Heath | Royal Melbourne | Wine and Wildlife Tour
Pictured: Kingston Heath Golf Course
Day 5: Welcome to the Sandbelt
Fly to Melbourne and dive straight into Australia’s most prestigious golf region with an afternoon round at Kingston Heath Golf Course, one of the legendary Sandbelt courses. After experiencing this celebrated championship layout, spend the evening exploring Melbourne’s colorful laneways, gourmet restaurants, and boutique shopping districts.
Overnight: Melbourne (QT Melbourne)
Day 6: Royal Tee-Off
Tee off at Royal Melbourne, the crown jewel of Australian golf and host of the 2011 Presidents Cup. Our exclusive contacts secure coveted tee times at this legendary championship venue, where Sandbelt design reaches its absolute pinnacle.
Overnight: Melbourne (QT Melbourne)
Day 7: Yarra Valley Wine and Wildlife
Journey into the Yarra Valley for tastings at iconic wineries renowned for traditional champagne-style bubbles, paired with artisanal cheese from local dairies. Choose from over fifty regional wineries before visiting Healesville Sanctuary, where you can feed kangaroos and interact with cuddly wombats. Alternative options include Australia’s premier gin distillery or craft brewery tours.
Overnight: Melbourne (QT Melbourne)
Sydney
New South Wales Golf Club | Sydney Opera House Tour
Pictured: Great Golf Courses of Australia
Day 8: Hello, Harbour City
Arrive in Sydney for your Australian finale. Spend the day at leisure, perhaps with dinner reservations at a waterside restaurant where dazzling animations light up the Sydney Opera House after dark.
Overnight: Sydney (Capella Sydney)
Day 9: Clifftop Golf Drama
Tackle New South Wales Golf Club, one of Australia’s most sensational courses. Breathtaking clifftop views accompany the country’s toughest and most testing holes, built around, over, and through hills and valleys toward the gorgeous coastline.
Overnight: Sydney (Capella Sydney)
Day 10: Day at Leisure in Sydney
Explore iconic Bondi Beach or Manly Beach, discover vibrant neighborhoods, and browse fabulous boutiques throughout Australia’s largest city.
Overnight: Sydney (Capella Sydney)
Northland Coast
Kauri Cliffs Golf Course | Te Arai Links
Pictured: Te Arai Golf Links in New Zealand
Day 11: New Zealand Bound
A direct flight brings you to Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city. Explore restaurants, bars, and outdoor cafés overlooking the harbor as you transition to the next chapter of your golf adventure.
Overnight: Auckland (QT Auckland)
Day 12: Northland Journey
Collect your rental car for the scenic 4-5 hour drive to the Karikari Peninsula, passing spectacular Kauri forests and sea vistas en route to the Bay of Islands. Your 3,000-acre golf resort features heated infinity pools, acclaimed vineyards, a working Black Angus beef farm, and 900 acres of restored wetlands.
Overnight: Kauri Cliffs (The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs)
Day 13: Championship Golf with Ocean Views
Tee off at the championship-standard Kauri Cliffs course, where sweeping ocean and vineyard views encompass varied terrain. Your stay includes multi-course dinners, cooked breakfasts, pre-dinner drinks and canapés, complimentary minibar, and access to all lodge facilities.
Overnight: Kauri Cliffs (The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs)
Day 14: Te Arai Links Arrival
Drive south through New Zealand’s beautiful landscapes to Te Arai Links, where luxuriously understated architecture blends seamlessly into the natural coastal environment. The interiors combine beauty, functionality, and authenticity to create spaces of enduring comfort.
Overnight: Te Arai (Te Arai Links)
Day 15-16: Pure Links Golf
Play both the North and South courses at Te Arai Links, two pure-links layouts nestled into undulating coastal landscape. Each course offers different perspectives of stunning sea views and offshore islands, accompanied by the sound of crashing surf and salt air.
Overnight: Te Arai (Te Arai Links)
Hawke’s Bay
Cape Kidnappers Golf Course | Kiwi Bird Encounter
Pictured: Cape Kidnappers
Day 17: Cape Kidnappers Arrival
Take two short flights to Hawke’s Bay and the world-renowned Cape Kidnappers, sister property to Kauri Cliffs. Your stay includes pre-dinner drinks, gourmet dining, infinity pools, and the absolute must-do kiwi bird encounter—where researchers allow you to hold New Zealand’s endangered national bird.
Overnight: Hawke’s Bay (The Farm at Cape Kidnappers)
Day 18: Clifftop Golf Finale
Experience Tom Doak’s Cape Kidnappers masterpiece, consistently ranked among the world’s top golf courses. Standing 140 meters above Hawke’s Bay, navigate three “perilous leaps” from ridge to ridge—miss, and your ball takes a 10-second plunge to the ocean below.
Overnight: Hawke’s Bay (The Farm at Cape Kidnappers)
Day 19: Farewell to Paradise
Drive to the airport with your swing perfected and memories of the South Pacific’s most magnificent golf courses, from Tasmania’s wild links to New Zealand’s clifftop masterpieces.
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