Welcome to your experience downunder.

Based on your suggestions, we have put together an itinerary that showcases the very best both countries have to offer. It includes a range of unique and unforgettable activities, along with a stunning selection of lodge and boutique hotel accommodation. Your expert travel planners will make sure you are in good hands while experiencing this incredible country. 

This promises to be one special journey. We look forward to hosting you throughout this fantastic experience. 

Best wishes,

The Eighth Wonder Travel Team.

OVERVIEW

Guests: Michael and Vivian Cairns
Dates: 25th January - 14th February 2023

DRAFT ITINERARY

DESTINATION: TASMANIA

Dates: 25th - 27th January 2023
Accommodation: Lost Farm Cottages
Room type: Queen Villa
Nights: 2
From price: AUD$200.00 per night per room
Status: Booked

DAY ONE - Wednesday 25th January 2023

AM Checkout of accommodation and depart in private transfer to Melbourne Domestic Airport
Board and depart on your flight to Launceston
PM Arrive into Launceston and depart in private transfer to Barnbougle Dunes
Barnbougle and check into your accommodation at Lost Farm
Tee off at Lost Farm
Dinner reserved at Lost Farm restaurant 
*Note: we can look into a private air charter if need be

DAY TWO - Thursday 26th January 2023

AM Tee off at Barnbougle Dunes
PM Optional wine tour
Dinner reserved at Lost Farm restaurant 

DAY THREE - Friday 27th January 2023

AM Tee off at Bougle Run
PM Checkout of your accommodation and depart by private ground transfer to Hobart
*3 hours 30 minute drive

Day three continues below

DESTINATION: HOBART

Dates: 27-29th January 2023
Accommodation: Tasman Hotel
Room type: Waterview King Suite
Nights: 2
From price: AUD$490.00 per night per room
Status: Not held / plenty of rooms available

PM Arrive into Hobart and check into your accommodation
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY FOUR - Saturday 28th January 2023

Enjoy the a day of eating and art throughout Hobart

A city experience with a dash of country charm. Get acquainted with Hobart’s fascinating history and local life, backstreets, galleries, markets and street eats. Head to The Agrarian Kitchen for a sensational meal and a tour of the fabulous surrounds and finish with a visit to the peerless MONA. It’s best to explore the museum at your own pace and return to downtown via a wonderful scenic ferry.

Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY FIVE - Sunday 29th January 2023

AM Checkout of your accommodation and depart by private ground transfer to Hobart Airport
12:30pm Board and depart on your flight to Auckland
*Direct flight: 3 hours 30 minutes

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND

Dates: 29-1st February 2023
Accommodation: Park Hyatt
Room type: King Bed Harbour View
Nights: 3
From price: NZD$980.00 per night per room
Status: Not held / plenty of rooms available

6:00pm Arrive into Auckland Airport and depart by private ground transfer to your accommodation
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY SIX - Monday 30th January 2023

9:00am Depart in your private transfer to Titirangi Golf Course
11:00am Tee off at Titirangi Golf Course
3:30pm Depart in your private transfer to your accommodation
PM Afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY SEVEN - Tuesday 31st January 2023

AM Take the short walk to the ferry terminal from your hotel
Board and depart on your ferry to Waiheke Island
Your local guide Bill Hird will take you through the very best of what the island has to offer. From wine tastings, private lunches overlooking the Hauraki Gulf and various hiking trails. Bill and I will work with you to tailor this to your interests.

Just 19 km (12 miles) off the coast of Auckland, 35 mins by ferry or 10 mins by helicopter, with stunning scenery, boutique wineries and 5 star restaurants. Named by Maori ‘cascading waters’, Waiheke Island’s unique warm maritime climate is home to some of New Zealand’s finest Bordeaux and Rhone style wines.

Board the ferry and depart back to Auckland and your accommodation
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY EIGHT - Wednesday 1st February 2023

AM Checkout of your accommodation and depart by private ground transfer to Auckland Airport
Board and depart on your flight to Queenstown
*Direct flight: 2 hours

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QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND

Dates: 1-5th February 2023
Accommodation options: QT Hotel Queenstown
Room type: Lake King
Nights: 4
From price: NZD$960.00 per night per room
Status: Not held / plenty of rooms available

PM Arrive into Queenstown Airport and depart by private transfer to your accommodation
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY NINE - Thursday 2nd February 2023

AM Optional helicopter flight over Milford Sound (one of the highlight experiences). This trip has the option of a short hike.
PM Explore your surroundings in Queenstown for the afternoon
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY TEN - Friday 3rd February 2023

AM Tee off at Jacks Point GC
PM Enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY ELEVEN - Saturday 4th February 2023

AM/PM Optional experiences for the day:
a) Wine tour of Central Otago
b) Tour of Arrowtown
c) Enjoy the day at your own leisure
Dinner reservation will be confirmed closer to the time

DAY TWELVE - Sunday 5th February 2023

AM Checkout of accommodation and depart to Queenstown Airport by private transfer
Board and depart on your flight to Napier via Wellington or Christchurch

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DESTINATION: HAWKES BAY 

Dates: 5-8th February 2023
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Room type: Hilltop Suite
Nights: 3
From price: NZD$4,232.00 per night per room
Status: Held

Arrive into Napier Airport and depart by private transfer to your accommodation
Dinner reserved at the lodge 

DAY THIRTEEN - Monday 6th February 2023

AM Tee off at Cape Kidnappers GC
PM Afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner reserved at the lodge 

DAY FOURTEEN - Tuesday 7th February 2023

AM Tee off at Cape Kidnappers GC
PM Optional experiences for the afternoon:
a) Wine tour of Hawkes Bay
b) Tour of Napier and surrounds
c) Can AM tour of Cape Kidnappers property
Dinner reserved at the lodge 

DAY FIFTEEN - Wednesday 8th February 2023

AM Checkout of accommodation and depart by private ground transfer to Napier Airport
Board and depart on your flight to Bay of Islands via Auckland

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DESTINATION: BAY OF ISLANDS

Dates: 8-11th February 2023
Accommodation: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
Room type: Suite
Nights: 3
From price: NZD$4,232.00 per night per room
Status: Held

PM Arrive into Bay of Islands Airport and depart by private transfer to your accommodation
Dinner reserved at the lodge 

DAY SIXTEEN - Thursday 9th February 2023

AM Tee off at Kauri Cliffs GC
PM Optional activities on property. See HERE.
Dinner reserved at the lodge 

DAY SEVENTEEN - Friday 10th February 2023

AM Tee off at Kauri Cliffs GC
PM Optional activities on property or Sailing cruise in the Bay of Islands
Dinner reserved at the lodge 

DAY EIGHTEEN - Saturday 11th February 2023

AM Checkout of your accommodation
Option of private air helicopter transfer to Tara Iti (40 minutes) OR ground transfer to Tara Iti (3 hours)

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DESTINATION: Te arai links

Dates: 11-14th February 2023
Accommodation: Te Arai
Room type: Cottage
Nights: 3
From price: NZD$650.00 per night per room
Status: Held

PM Arrive at Te Arai and check into your accommodation
Dinner will be served at Te Arai Links restaurant

DAY EIGHTEEN - Sunday 12th February 2023

AM Tee off at Tara Iti or Te Arai Golf Course (Jason is looking to get you hosted by a member for Tara Iti).
PM Enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure
Dinner will be served at Te Arai restaurant

DAY NINETEEN - Monday 13th February 2023

AM Tee off at Tara Iti or Te Arai Golf Course (Jason is looking to get you hosted by a member for Tara Iti).
PM Enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure
Dinner will be served at Te Arai restaurant

DAY TWENTY - Tuesday 14th February 2023

AM Morning at your own leisure
PM Checkout of your accommodation and depart by private transfer to Auckland Airport
Board and depart on your International flight home

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

PAYMENT
Payments can be made either by direct deposit or by credit card.
Payments are to be made in New Zealand dollars

CANCELLATIONS
All amendments and cancellations must be advised in writing as soon as possible. We will make every effort to accommodate any requested amendments to your itinerary, but we reserve the right to recover any additional costs and charges arising through changes of travel dates, accommodation upgrades or other components of your itinerary.

Cancellation Policy
Outside 120 days prior - No Charge
120-91 days prior - 25% of the total room nights cancelled
90 - 75 - 50% of the total room nights cancelled
Inside 75 days prior - 100% of the total itinerary cost

BAGGAGE HANDLING

Your domestic flights allow for two bags per traveller with a maximum weight allowance of 50lbs per bag for checked baggage (including golf clubs) and 15lbs per person for hand luggage. Baggage and personal effects are taken at owner’s risk throughout the tour, and baggage insurance is strongly recommended. Please consult your international air carrier for its specific restrictions regarding weight limits and baggage allowance.

INSURANCE

It is advisable that all participants take out comprehensive travel, medical, cancellation, curtailment and default insurance for the duration of the trip. Due to the remote and wild areas that will be visited, it is vital that all participants are covered for emergencies and other unforeseen circumstances. Eighth Wonder Travel will not be held responsible for participants travelling without insurance.

SPECIAL NOTICE FOR GOLFERS TRAVELLING TO NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA

New Zealand and Australia’s rural-based economy requires strict bio-security, so it is important for golfers to enter the country with clean golf shoes and clean golf clubs. Anyone arriving with golf clubs and/or golf shoes will be diverted to quarantine inspection upon arrival. With clean shoes, clubs, and golf bags/travel covers, the inspection time should simply be a matter of minutes. For golfers with traces of dirt or grass, bio-security staff may clean the items and fines may be imposed on the spot. To ensure a speedy entrance, ensure that clubs, shoes, golf bags, and travel covers are free from dirt and grass.