Queenstown
April 19–23An alpine opening in Central Otago: Hogan Gully, Glendhu Bay, the beauty of Milford Sound and a vineyard retreat at Gibbston Valley Lodge.
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Created exclusively for Vaquero members · April 19–May 1, 2028
New Zealand,
privately experienced.Golf. Wine. Discovery.
Exceptional golf, distinctive stays and New Zealand’s alpine and coastal landscapes, brought together in one thoughtfully arranged member journey.
Explore the journeyCape KidnappersHawke’s Bay · New Zealand
Best of New ZealandApril 19–May 1, 2028
A remarkable country.
An extraordinary journey.
From Queenstown’s alpine landscapes and Milford Sound to the vineyards of Hawke’s Bay, the riverside calm of Taupō and the Pacific coast, golf is only the beginning. This journey pairs distinctive courses with remarkable hospitality, regional dining and a coastal golf finale at Te Arai.
One connected journey
Four chapters across New Zealand.
Hawke’s Bay
April 23–26Cape Kidnappers’ dramatic clifftop golf, Rosewood lodge hospitality and a taste of the region’s vineyards and seasonal dining.
Taupō
April 26–28Kinloch’s distinctive inland challenge, the riverside calm of Huka Lodge and opportunities to explore lakes, geothermal landscapes and Māori culture.
Te Arai Coast
April 28–May 1Confirmed Tara Iti access, both Te Arai Links courses and ocean-view hospitality bring the golf journey to a memorable close on the Pacific coast.
A signature of the journey
Tara Iti.
A rare invitation.
Tom Doak’s private seaside course is woven through sand dunes and coastal grasses, with the Hauraki Gulf beyond. Its natural setting and imaginative design make it a defining moment of the New Zealand golf experience.
Tara Iti access confirmed for this journeyExpress your interestThe golf collection
Beyond Tara Iti,
every round has its own character.
Alpine golf, clifftop drama, inland challenge and Pacific links. A collection as varied as the landscape itself, with an optional sanctuary round at Wairakei.
Te Arai Links · South
Bill Coore and Ben Crenshaw’s coastal layout follows the natural contours of the dunes, with the ocean a constant companion.
Hogan Gully
Gil Hanse and Greg Turner’s design draws on the rolling terrain, native vegetation and mountain backdrop of the Wakatipu Basin.
Glendhu Bay
John Darby’s links-inspired layout brings alpine scale and open landscapes to the shores of Lake Wānaka.
Cape Kidnappers
Tom Doak’s dramatic clifftop course stretches across ridges and ravines high above the Pacific Ocean.
Kinloch
A bold Jack Nicklaus design overlooking Lake Taupō, defined by rolling terrain and a distinctive inland-links character.
Wairakei Golf + Sanctuary
An optional round among mature trees and sanctuary grounds, where native birdlife is part of the experience.
Te Arai Links · North
Tom Doak’s seaside design brings together sculpted dunes, imaginative greens and sweeping Pacific views.
Distinctive places to stay
Hospitality rooted in its setting.
Vineyard villas, a lodge above the Pacific, a riverside retreat and coastal calm. Each stay adds another expression of New Zealand.
Queenstown · Central Otago
Gibbston Valley Lodge
Private vineyard villas, alpine surroundings and seasonal dining create a peaceful introduction to Central Otago wine country.
Hawke’s Bay
Rosewood Cape Kidnappers
A countryside lodge above the coast, where expansive views, seasonal dining and a working-farm setting are distinctly New Zealand.
Taupō
Huka Lodge
An intimate riverside retreat in established gardens, known for gracious hospitality and seasonal New Zealand cuisine.
Te Arai Coast
Te Arai Links
Ocean-view accommodation tucked into the coastal landscape, with relaxed dining and the fairways close at hand.
Beyond the fairways
Discover the moments between rounds.
New Zealand’s food, wine and landscapes deserve time of their own. The journey brings them into focus through Fiordland’s wild beauty, alpine towns, vineyard experiences, geothermal scenery and thoughtful dining.
Milford Sound + Central Otago
A helicopter experience over Fiordland, alpine and coastal landings, historic Arrowtown and the lakeside beauty of Wānaka.
Hawke’s Bay food + wine
Vineyard tastings, seasonal regional dining and a memorable lunch at Craggy Range.
Taupō + Rotorua
Beyond golf, opportunities to explore lake and river scenery, geothermal landscapes and Māori culture.
The Bay of Islands
A spectacular coastal finale, with an optional non-golfing visit to The Landing for a private tour, wine tasting and cellar-door lunch.
New Zealand · April 19–May 1, 2028
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