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: Mr and Mrs Green
Dates: 20th December - 1st January 2023
Contact: Sam St. George
Number: +61 476 273 362
Email: samuel@eighthwonder.travel
Sam will be on hand throughout your travels if you require any assistance
ITINERARY
DESTINATION: auckland
Date: Tuesday 20th December 2022
DAY ONE - Tuesday 20th December 2022
6:00am Arrive into Auckland International Airport off flight NZ29 from Houston
A transfer will take you from the International Airport to the Domestic Airport
Check in to your flight to Napier with Air New Zealand
8:20am Depart on your flight NZ5013 to Napier
9:25am Arrive into Napier Airport. Meet your driver (he will hold a sign ‘Green’ at the Airport) at the arrivals hall and depart to Cape Kidnappers.
*Total drive time = 50 minutes
11:00am Arrive at the Farm at Cape Kidnappers. The team will show you around the lodge and your room (if available). Check in time is 2pm.
12:00pm Enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DESTINATION: HAWKES BAY
Dates: 20th - 23rd December 2022
Accommodation: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Room type: Lodge Suite (connected to Main Lodge)
Nights: 3
Number: +64 6 875 1900
DAY TWO - Wednesday 21st December 2022
8:30am After breakfast a shuttle will transfer you down to the golf course
9:30am Tee off at Cape Kidnappers GC. Caddy and Cart included.
PM Afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DAY THREE - Thursday 22nd December 2022
8:30am After breakfast a shuttle will transfer you down to the golf course
9:30am Tee off at Cape Kidnappers GC. Caddy and Cart included.
PM Afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DAY FOUR - Friday 23rd December 2022
6:30am Checkout of accommodation and depart in your private transfer to Napier Airport
7:30am Check in to your flight to Wellington with Air New Zealand
8:30am Depart on your flight NZ8881 to Wellington
9:30am Arrive into Wellington Airport for your layover
10:55am Depart on your flight NZ603 to Queenstown
12:20pm Arrive at Queenstown Airport. Meet your driver (he will hold a sign ‘Green’ at the Airport) at the arrivals hall and depart to Matakauri Lodge.
*Total drive time = 20 minutes
1:00pm Arrive at Matakauri Lodge. The team will show you around the lodge and your room (if available). Check in time is 2pm.
Enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DESTINATION: QUEENSTOWN, NEW ZEALAND
Dates: 23-26th December 2022
Accommodation options: Matakauri Lodge
Room type: Suite
Nights: 3
Number: +64 3 441 1008
DAY FIVE - Saturday 24th December 2022
8:30am Depart in your transfer to Over the Top Helicopter Pad
9:15am Lift off on your Milford Ultimate Helicopter Experience
11:45am Touch back down at the Helicopter base and be transferred back to your accommodation
2:30pm A tee time has been reserved at Jacks Point Golf Course. Transfers can be arranged to and from golf.
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DAY SIX - Sunday 25th December 2022
Enjoy the day at the lodge
DAY SEVEN - Monday 26th December 2022
9:00am Checkout of accommodation and depart in your private transfer to Queenstown Airport
9:30am Check in to your flight to Auckland with Air New Zealand
10:30am Depart on your flight NZ612 to Auckland
12:15pm Arrive into Auckland Airport for your layover
1:50pm Depart on your flight NZ8268 to Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) Airport
2:40pm Arrive at Kerikeri Airport. Meet your driver (he will hold a sign ‘Green’ at the Airport) at the arrivals hall and depart to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs.
*Total drive time = 35 minutes
3:30pm Arrive at the Lodge at Kauri Cliffs. The team will show you around the lodge and your room.
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DESTINATION: BAY OF ISLANDS
Dates: 26-29th December 2022
Accommodation: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
Room type: Deluxe Suite
Nights: 3
Number: +64 9 407 0010
DAY EIGHT - Tuesday 27th December 2022
9:15am Tee off at Kauri Cliffs GC. Caddy and Cart included.
PM Afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DAY NINE - Wednesday 28th December 2022
10:00am Tee off at Kauri Cliffs GC. Caddy and Cart included.
PM Afternoon at your own leisure
Dinner is reserved at the lodge
DAY TEN - Thursday 29th December 2022
11:00am Checkout of your accommodation and depart in your private transfer to Tara Iti
*Total drive time = 3 hours
1:30pm Arrive at Tara Iti. The team will show you around the lodge and your room.
Afternoon at your own leisure
Dining is in the clubhouse restaurant
DAY ELEVEN, TWELVE - Friday 30th December and Saturday 31st December 2022
Enjoy your time at Tara Iti.
DAY THIRTEEN - Sunday 1st January 2023
3:00pm A transfer has been booked to take you from Tara Iti to Auckland International Airport for your flight to Houston
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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
New Zealand’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.
VISA
Please click on the link below to purchase your NZETA visa for New Zealand:
https://nzeta.immigration.govt.nz/