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    #35 of 132 Outdoor Activities in Auckland Central
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    64 Pine Harbour Parade | Beachlands, Auckland Central, Auckland 2018, New Zealand
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    “South Island Golf trip plus tourist attractions”

    We had a great time on the self drive South Island golf tour that Will had organised for us. It was... read more

    Reviewed 8 March 2018
    katg1965
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    Maitland, Australia
    “Best organised golfing holiday ... ever!”

    We thought it would be fun to plan a self-drive golfing holiday in New Zealand, but when confronted... read more

    Reviewed 6 March 2018
    Vivek R
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    New Delhi, India
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    Golf in New Zealand - Playing Around New Zealand has been providing golf tours since 2004. Join us in New Zealand for a day trip to your choice of our world class golf courses including Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, Kinloch or Jacks Point. If you have more time join us on our escorted tours or allow one of our professional itinerary planners to customise the perfect New Zealand golf tour.

    About Playing Around New Zealand

    Golf in New Zealand - Playing Around New Zealand has been providing golf tours since 2004. Join us in New Zealand for a day trip to your choice of our world class golf courses including Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers, Kinloch or Jacks Point. If you have more time join us on our escorted tours or allow one of our professional itinerary planners to customise the perfect New Zealand golf tour.
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    “kauri cliffs” (6 reviews)
    “cape kidnappers” (10 reviews)
    “self drive” (6 reviews)
    Suggested Duration: More than 3 hours
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    64 Pine Harbour Parade | Beachlands, Auckland Central, Auckland 2018, New Zealand
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    Reviewed 8 March 2018
    South Island Golf trip plus tourist attractions

    We had a great time on the self drive South Island golf tour that Will had organised for us. It was so much easier having a professional with golfing and accommodation contacts organise our entire trip, even our van hire. Of course, we organised our...More

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    Reviewed 6 March 2018
    Best organised golfing holiday ... ever!

    We thought it would be fun to plan a self-drive golfing holiday in New Zealand, but when confronted with such a plethora of choices, realised that it might be better to have the logistics planned professionally by someone local. A search of the net threw...More

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    Reviewed 3 March 2018 via mobile
    Golf around North Island

    Wow what a time we have had travelling around North Island. Met off the plane by Tolan when we arrived made us feel special. Everything we needed was ready for us and the pre set sat nav was amazing we didn’t get lost once !...More

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    Reviewed 27 February 2018 via mobile
    The “machines” of NZ

    We planned an 8 day golf/excursion visit. Tolan was our full time guide throughout. Everything was seamless and as hassle free as we could have imagined. We had the trip of a lifetime and recommend this company to you highly!

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    Reviewed 27 February 2018
    Fully Guided Golf and Sightseeing Trip to New Zealand

    My best friend and I recently traveled to New Zealand to play golf and do some sightseeing. We had no previous knowledge of the country or best way to do our trip. We found Playing Around New Zealand and our representative/guide Tolan Henderson to be...More

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    Reviewed 24 February 2018
    Outstanding group to work with

    My wife and I just returned from New Zealand after spending 26 days on both the North and South Islands. We asked Playing Around New Zealand to plan the tour, determine the best golf courses to play, make accommodations, rented a vehicle and recommended other...More

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    Reviewed 2 March 2017
    North Island Golf and Sightseeing Adventure

    Just got home from a small group tour with Tolan, our guide. We played the world famous Cape Kidnappers as well as five other fabulous courses. I would recommend this trip to anyone who loves golf. The trip also provided us with the opportunity to...More

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    Reviewed 17 February 2017
    Wonderful golf and sightseeing tour of New Zealand, superbly organised

    If you want to tour New Zealand in style, whilst playing the best courses, I thoroughly recommend 'Playing Around New Zealand'. As a keen golfing couple, we have booked with golf travel companies all over the world, and we rate this company the best. We...More

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    Reviewed 31 December 2016
    Great trip, great guides, great golf tips, just lots of fun!

    Playing Around New Zealand, planned a 17 day trip for us all around New Zealand. It was a great combination of 9 days of golf and sightseeing all the major points of interest. It was a combination of guided and self drive. Totally customized for...More

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    Reviewed 1 December 2016
    Fantastic Golf and Sightseeing Tour of New Zealand

    When we (4 golfers) decided to make a trip to NZ, we looked into several golf touring companies in NZ. After I received several preliminary quotes, we decided to have Playing Around New Zealand, Will and Becky Owen, design the tour for us. Will's first...More

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