Kauri Cliffs is a stunningly beautiful 5,400-acre estate, set on a remote plateau, high above the Pacific Ocean. It is home to one of the world’s most renowned golf courses, with most holes offering amazing views of offshore islands and the magnificent Pacific Ocean. Besides golf, the estate provides many other activities, including swimming, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing and sailing. Kauri Cliffs is a sister property of Cape Kidnappers and Matakauri Lodge.

Location: Matauri Bay, Northland
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Surrounding golf course: Kauri Cliffs

The Landing is located in a unique heritage and conservation property in the Bay of Islands, comprising a thousand acres of rolling hills, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and historic sites. The Residences at The Landing are a group of privately owned houses, offering premium luxury and comfort in unparalleled surroundings, all tucked away in your own private bay. The houses range in size, and can sleep between four and 12 people.

Location: Mahinepua, Northland
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Surrounding golf course: Kauri Cliffs

The Duke of Marlborough has been Refreshing Rascals and Reprobates since 1827 and holds New Zealand’s first liquor licence. The Duke, as it is affectionately known is located on the waterfront in the picturesque village of Russell in the stunning Bay of Islands and is a great place to recharge the batteries, catch up with friends or simply enjoy the moment. With easy access to an exciting array of activities or sipping a glass of wine on our balcony there is plenty to see or do.

Location: Russell, Northland
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Surrounding golf course: Kauri Cliffs

With views across Viaduct Harbour, this luxury waterfront hotel is located right in the heart of Auckland City, just 800m from the Sky Tower. Rooms are furnished in a simple, contemporary manner, and feature free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus Bose sound systems. Upgraded suites add living rooms. Amenities include an on-site spa with an indoor pool, a whirlpool tub and an exercise room. There's also a boutique restaurant offering a high-end menu, and a lounge bar.

Location: Viaduct Harbour, Auckland
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Surrounding golf course: Windross Farm

Founded in the 1920’s, Huka Lodge is considered the iconic New Zealand retreat. Sought by the world’s most discerning travellers, it enjoys an unrivalled riverside location and offers superb hospitality. Its 25 rooms are set in 17 acres of magnificently manicured grounds, nestled along the banks of the Waikato River. The rooms are split between 18 Junior Lodge Suites, one Lodge Suite and the two exclusive Huka Lodge Cottages. The Owners Cottage provides secluded accommodation for a maximum of eight guests in four bedrooms, and the superb Alan Pye Cottage has two bedrooms for four guests.

Location: Wairakei, Taupo
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Surrounding golf courses: Kinloch and Wairakei

Set in the tranquil, 630-acre grounds of the Kinloch Club course, on the shores of Lake Taupo, The Lodge at Kinloch is modern, uber-luxury accommodation at its best. The brief for its design was to emulate its namesake Scottish castle, but with a modern 21st century twist. The main lodge, with local schist stone exteriors, features dramatic framed vistas of the sensational views of the golf course and the ever-changing lake. A short stroll from the lodge are the luxury one- and two- bedroom villas and one-bedroom junior suites, which are ‘quiet’ in design and harmonize with the magnificent natural setting of this 18-hole lakeside links course.

Location: Kinloch, Taupo
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Surrounding golf courses: Kinloch and Wairakei

Set atop 6,000 rolling acres of stunning pastureland, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. The cluster of luxury lodges at Cape Kidnappers are suggestive of a working farm – a marriage of river stone and weathered wood – and are the perfect setting for relaxation, seclusion, or romantic breakaways. Inside, the lodges combine rustic and textured materials with comfortable modern furniture. The are 22 suites available on the property, as well as the Owners Cottage, which is also available upon request.

Location: Te Awanga, Hawkes Bay
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Surrounding golf course: Cape Kidnappers

Napier’s best located Boutique Hotel, on the waterfront with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean – Masonic Hotel is an Art Deco jewel offering unique, characterful Napier accommodation options. Right in the heart of 1930’s Napier and opposite Hawke’s Bay’s MTG (museum), The Art Deco Centre and i-SITE, Masonic Hotel’s location is perfect for exploring Art Deco Napier. With a choice of stylish and individual Rooms, Studios, Suites, Apartments your stay at Art Deco Masonic Hotel is guaranteed to add glamour and fond memories to your Napier experience.

Location: Napier, Hawkes Bay
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Surrounding golf course: Cape Kidnappers

Perched on cliff tops overlooking Palliser Bay, Wharekauhau Lodge has a dramatic, unique style, based on an Edwardian theme, all set in 5,500 acres of rolling farmland. The lodge itself features a large country kitchen, open wood-burning fireplaces, formal dining, wine cellar, and intimate library room. The grounds are host to 13 cottage suites and a family retreat ‘Wharepapa Cottage’. Each suite contains super-size king beds, an open gas fireplace, under floor heating, double spa bath, and many more features. Wharepapa Cottage is a complete self-contained cottage comprising three bedrooms and one large open plan living/kitchen/dining area. This cottage is ideal for longer stays and for families.

Location: Cape Palliser, Wellington
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Surrounding golf courses: Royal Wellington and Paraparaumu

Opposite the Museum of New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa, is the quirky art-filled hotel Museum Hotel, an establishment popular with domestic and international guests, alike. Room décors range from classic to contemporary. Some have balconies or patios, and suites offer kitchens. All rooms feature 42-inch flat-screen TVs, free WiFi and iPod docks, as well as Nespresso coffeemakers. The hotel also offers a fine-dining restaurant with a cocktail bar. Other amenities include an indoor lap pool, an exercise room and a sauna.

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa is located in the heart of Kawarau Village complete with panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Queenstown Airport, a 20-minute drive or a 15-minute water taxi ride to the centre of Queenstown. Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa offers 178 guest rooms all with fireplaces, meeting facilities, an elegant wine bar and loung. Their is also a spa at the Hilton with a 25m indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, steam rooms and fitness centre. Residences are elegant, open-plan one and two bedroom residences with apartment style facilities.

Location: Queenstown, Otago
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Surrounding golf courses: The Hills, Jacks Point, Millbrook and Arrowtown

Since opening its doors in late 2010, Matakauri Lodge has received rave reviews, including Conde Nast Traveler rating it in the top 124 hotels in the world. Matakauri is a small, boutique hotel, with lodge-style accommodation, that provides the perfect private hideaway just a 30-minute drive from Queenstown along the stunning shores of Lake Wakatipu. With views of the Remarkables and the lake, this luxury lodge has it all. Matakauri is a sister property of Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers Lodge.

Location: Queenstown, Otago
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Surrounding golf courses: The Hills, Jacks Point, Millbrook and Arrowtown

In the late 1800’s Eichardt’s Private Hotel was born as a result of a rich vein of gold, that drew many prospectors and opportunists from around the globe to the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Over 120 years on, and this iconic hotel still commands a majestic position, right on the shores of the lake, in the center of Queenstown. Eichardt’s is split into three separate types of rooms: suites, apartments, and the residence. All apartments have stunning views over the lake and mountain ranges.

Location: Queenstown, Otago
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Surrounding golf courses: The Hills, Jacks Point, Millbrook and Arrowtown