Three of the best golfing destinations in New Zealand
If you are looking for a golfing weekend away where you have a number of golf courses to pick from, there are some prime destinations in New Zealand. Whether you want coastal links courses or inland parkland courses, we’ve got you covered. New Zealand is home to some of the best golf courses in the world and here are some of the best cities to visit if you want to check some of them out.
Top Ten golf courses in New Zealand
OK, so we’ve looked at the best cities in New Zealand for a golfing holiday, now it’s time to take a closer look at some of the courses. From Northland to Otago, there are some absolute gems spread throughout New Zealand. Whilst some of the course below can command high green fees, especially from international visitors, there are plenty of golf courses within close proximity to suit all budgets.
Best Places to eat out after golf in New Zealand
Whilst all of these amazing golf destinations offer up great post-golf food and drink options, if you are staying over and looking for some great options for dinner, then it’s good to know some of the hot spots in town. That’s why we’ve done the hard work and covered off some of the best restaurants in the most popular golfing destinations in New Zealand. Bon appetit!
New Zealand’s most spectacular golf courses
We’ve gone into a bit of depth about some of New Zealand’s best golf courses but what about the most spectacular. What makes a golf course great for one person doesn’t always tick the boxes for another. One thing that we can’t argue with however is the fact that New Zealand golf courses provide some of the best views in world golf. Whether you’re a golfer or not, you can’t help but look on in awe at some of the spectacular views that greet golfers as they walk from the green to the next tee. Here are some of our favourite holes and views from courses around New Zealand:
Best activities for non-golfers
We appreciate that golf isn’t for everyone. ‘A good walk spoilt’ is how it’s sometimes described. If you are a non-golfer traveling with a golf nut and you are looking for ideas for things to do when you’re left on your own, check out some of these fantastic activities from the most popular golfing destinations in New Zealand – we think you’ll agree, a golfing holiday can be a win-win for golfers and non-golfers alike!
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