FAQs

Most international visitors to New Zealand will require a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA).   This can be obtained online or via the relevant app (which is slightly cheaper) and a small fee is charged.  The link explaining what you need to do is https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta.  You do not need to complete this if you are travelling on an Australian passport.

We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance when booking your holiday.

New Zealand has a temperate climate with sharp regional contrasts.  Golf is played throughout the year although we would generally recommend avoiding June to September from a golfing perspective.  That is not to say you cannot travel to New Zealand for golf at that time as you can experience some good weather and conversely you can experience bad weather at other times of year.

The sun in New Zealand can be very strong with a high UV.  It is highly recommended that you wear sun protection (sunscreen and hat) to prevent sunburn.

In New Zealand we drive on the left-hand side of the road and most rental cars are automatic transmission.  New Zealand is over 250,000 square kilometres in size which is larger than the UK but only has a population of just over 5 million.  Whilst it has a good road network there are not extensive motorways or freeways so more time has to be allowed in getting to destinations compared to driving in some other countries.  Sometimes a holiday can be more enjoyable and relaxing by covering a few areas well rather than trying to cram everything into a short space of time.  Many visitors are planning a return trip to New Zealand even before they have finished their first one.

For information about driving in New Zealand, click here to visit the New Zealand Transport website.

Yes, you can.  New Zealand has strict biosecurity controls and we recommend golf equipment (including golf shoes) is thoroughly cleaned and readily available for inspection when you enter New Zealand.

Check-in procedures for domestic flights in New Zealand are generally more relaxed than in some parts of the world (especially from smaller regional airports).  Check-in and bag drop closes 30 minutes prior to your flight departure but we recommend allowing an hour prior to your departure time.  There are not always direct flights between regional airports so you may have to transit via one of the city airports.  Also another consideration is that not all rental vehicle companies provide a one-way hire between some of the regional airports, and between the North and South Islands.

In most cases, yes, with a few exceptions in the South Island.  Most courses undertake maintenance on their greens some time in September or October with some courses doing a secondary treatment around April.

There are no dangerous animals or insects in New Zealand.  From time to time you may wish to use insect repellant against mosquitoes and sandflies.

Generally New Zealand is considered a safe place to visit but it is still recommended to exercise caution. If your vehicle is parked in a public place, ensure luggage is out of sight and take valuables and passports with you.

Tipping in New Zealand is not customary.  However, for exceptional service a tip is always appreciated.

In our contact us tab we have an enquiry form which, when completed, helps us to get an understanding of the type of holiday you are looking for.  The information under the itineraries, destinations, accommodation and activities tabs may assist you in completing the form.  When we receive your enquiry we will be in contact with you by phone or email to go through things so we can ensure we have as full an understanding as possible of your requirements.

Once we are satisfied we have all the information we need, we will prepare a draft itinerary and advise you of the cost.  We then work with you to fine-tune it until you are totally happy with it and at this stage request a 10% deposit to confirm your booking.  About 2 months prior to commencing your holiday we will send you your detailed itinerary; similar to a diary, this will include a daily summary of any bookings made, estimates of travel times, suggestions of possible stop-overs and places of interest, together with a list of contact details for all your bookings.  At this time, we will send you an invoice for the balance of the cost of your New Zealand holiday.  This is payable 30 days prior to the commencement of your holiday.  Payment can be made by bank transfer, Visa or Mastercard.

On your arrival in New Zealand, where possible, we will attempt to meet and greet you.   In some instances, should clients wish, we can drive them with their rental car to their first night’s accommodation in Auckland; some clients may appreciate this after a long flight, arriving in unfamiliar surroundings and driving on the opposite side of the road from which they are accustomed.  We provide you with a welcome pack and information folder which contains vouchers for all your bookings.

Where your itinerary allows, and should you wish, we will try and join you on one of your rounds of golf in Auckland.

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