Playing Around New Zealand
Playing Around New Zealand
Playing Around New Zealand
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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 Tara Iti, 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 Auckland based itinerary planners to customise the perfect New Zealand golf tour.
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Alan B Allenby
1 contribution
Mar 2023
My wife and I just got back from a spectacular 2 weeks on the North Island. Will and his team made everything easy. Throughout the entire process, from initial contact with questions through the final drop off at Auckland Airport communication was quick and responsive. Each move from venue to venue was handled with ease. Nevwer had to lift a suitcase or our golf travel bags. We stayed at Kauri Cliffs, Huka Lodge and Cape Kidnappers. Accomodations were world class and the golf was breathtaking and spectacular. Only problem was the 2 weeks went by two quickly.
Also, might add that we flew both ways on the new, direct flight from JFK to Auckland. Was daunting to think about but the reality was a joy.
Can't say enough good things.
Also, might add that we flew both ways on the new, direct flight from JFK to Auckland. Was daunting to think about but the reality was a joy.
Can't say enough good things.
Written 5 April 2023
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LawrenceH18
San Jose, CA24 contributions
Feb 2023
Playing Around New Zealand
Auckland Central
Playing Around New Zealand is the best golf company
879221264
Will and Becky Owen of Playing Around New Zealand planned our entire marvelous three week NZ golf trip. This included all hotels, transportation, breakfasts, and recommendations for dining and adventures other than golf. Will went above and beyond our expectations helping us as we had numerous changes required due to some unexpected weather conditions i.e. Cyclone Gabrielle. Due to Will's contacts, we were able to play all nine scheduled rounds of golf on our trip. The pricing was very fair as well. We cannot thank Will enough for his help and plan to use his services on a future golf vacation to NZ.
Auckland Central
Playing Around New Zealand is the best golf company
879221264
Will and Becky Owen of Playing Around New Zealand planned our entire marvelous three week NZ golf trip. This included all hotels, transportation, breakfasts, and recommendations for dining and adventures other than golf. Will went above and beyond our expectations helping us as we had numerous changes required due to some unexpected weather conditions i.e. Cyclone Gabrielle. Due to Will's contacts, we were able to play all nine scheduled rounds of golf on our trip. The pricing was very fair as well. We cannot thank Will enough for his help and plan to use his services on a future golf vacation to NZ.
Written 18 February 2023
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Fearless 808
Honolulu, HI36 contributions
Jan 2023
We just finished a 14 day fabulous golf experience on New Zealand's North Island. While we drove ourselves, much of the tour details were developed in conjunction with Will Owens, owner of Playing Around New Zealand. We started our planning almost 18 months ago, and due to Covid regulations we had to reschedule the tour once.
Through all of this Will (and his team) has been extremely responsive and cordial. Communications were always clear and precise and there were no misunderstandings nor any hiccups. Any problems that we encountered were promptly addressed and corrected.
His pricing appears reasonable and designed for repeat business.
He made various recommendations for activities and restaurants that were spot on.
In summary, I would recommend Playing Around New Zealand without hesitation, whether your planned tour includes golf or not!
Through all of this Will (and his team) has been extremely responsive and cordial. Communications were always clear and precise and there were no misunderstandings nor any hiccups. Any problems that we encountered were promptly addressed and corrected.
His pricing appears reasonable and designed for repeat business.
He made various recommendations for activities and restaurants that were spot on.
In summary, I would recommend Playing Around New Zealand without hesitation, whether your planned tour includes golf or not!
Written 29 January 2023
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Robyn
1 contribution
Mar 2020
We have been blessed to play some of the world's best courses through tours arranged by excellent operators. Having just completed a 15 day North Island odyssey organised by Will, we would rate him as the most efficient and professional golf tour operator we have experienced.
His communication is clear and prompt. He listened to our wish list, including the standard of the accomodation and quality of the golf courses and delivered precisely what we requested. He organised everything from our hire car, accomodation and golf tee-times. He made great suggestions for sight-seeing and restaurants. The package was presented professionally with all of the necessary documentation in a comprehensive folder.
Will's organisation ran seamlessly and he was extremely helpful - going above and beyond to assist us with managing our luggage by collecting and delivering it to our hotel for us.
We have no hesitation in recommending him and are looking forward to utilising his skills in planning our next trip.
His communication is clear and prompt. He listened to our wish list, including the standard of the accomodation and quality of the golf courses and delivered precisely what we requested. He organised everything from our hire car, accomodation and golf tee-times. He made great suggestions for sight-seeing and restaurants. The package was presented professionally with all of the necessary documentation in a comprehensive folder.
Will's organisation ran seamlessly and he was extremely helpful - going above and beyond to assist us with managing our luggage by collecting and delivering it to our hotel for us.
We have no hesitation in recommending him and are looking forward to utilising his skills in planning our next trip.
Written 18 March 2020
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hikeithko
Honolulu, HI2 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
We were 9 golfers within a larger group that has internationally golfed over 20 years. We have golfed most every place on Earth where there are great golf courses. And if you are a well traveled golfer, you know some of the world's best scenery and real estate happens to be on a golf course. Will at Playing Around NZ was terrific in every regard. Very communicative, easy to deal with, extremely fair, attention to detail, competitively priced and well organized. We established a 9 day golf itinerary on both the North and South Island and everything went without a hitch. His recommended places to stay within a budget was excellent, and in fact, exceeded our expectations. We would utilize Will and his company again, in a heartbeat. Thanks Will for making our trip one of the best.
Written 2 March 2019
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Chauffeured Tours NZ
Auckland, New Zealand152 contributions
Nov 2018
What a great place to sit and just be with yourself and create our own zen moments, thanks so much for the wonderful stay and the touch of class you gave us.
Written 13 December 2018
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jonesi
2 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
We played Rotorua International. Wairakei, which was amazing, Centennial in Taupo and finished on day 4 at the beautiful Riverside (The Narrows) Hamilton. Fantastic trip, great courses, great welcome on each and stayed at the Voyager Motel Taupo which had twin rooms, great accommodation for Golfers. Would highly recommend Tolan and his team, easy to deal with and great value all round. We will be back soon for our next trip with these guys, HIGHLY Recommended. Phil Jones, Auckland
Written 20 November 2018
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Amadain
Tralee, Ireland13 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
LOOK NO FURTHER - WILL OWEN will perfectly arrange ALL your itinerary in both the North and South Islands.
Regards from
Tralee & Ballybunion GC
Regards from
Tralee & Ballybunion GC
Written 13 October 2018
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katg1965
Maitland, Australia1 contribution
Dec 2017 • Family
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 own flights to and from Australia. Our entire holiday was organised to cater for 2 golfers and 2 very keen golf onlookers and we had plenty of free time to take in the sights of the South Island when golf wasn't on the agenda. Our family had used Will's services in 2010 for a North Island golf trip and we had no hesitation in contacting him again to arrange our South Island trip. We would highly recommend "Playing Around New Zealand" to anyone looking for effortless organisation of their next golfing holiday.
Written 8 March 2018
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Vivek R
New Delhi, India11 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
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 up the intriguing name, 'Playing Around New Zealand', amongst others and perusal of their website made it clear that they knew their business better than the others.
Our email enquiry received a prompt and encouraging response from the good Tolan Henderson, with a suggested itinerary outline. It took only a few more email exchanges to finalise plans: domestic flights, 17 nights at excellent hotels, midsize Hertz rental (with tour pack including emergency phone and GPS) and 7, pre-booked carting rounds at some of the most iconic NZ golf courses.
Tolan met us personally on arrival in Auckland, charmed us completely, gave us the local's tour of the city, cleared all remaining doubts and filled us with a sense of confidence that we were in good hands. And so it turned out. The logistics were impeccably planned, with not a single glitch throughout what turned out to be the most wonderful driving holiday we've ever had.
New Zealand is glorious and despite winter rains that put a damper on some of the golf outings, we had an amazing visit, which I attribute to the excellent guidance received from Playing Around New Zealand and their seamless logistical planning.
These people know their stuff and Tolan Henderson's personalised brand of unobtrusive but friendly interaction made the planning so easy and the trip itself so very satisfying. I am very pleased to heartily commend their services to anyone wishing to visit New Zealand - even if you are not golfers.
Our email enquiry received a prompt and encouraging response from the good Tolan Henderson, with a suggested itinerary outline. It took only a few more email exchanges to finalise plans: domestic flights, 17 nights at excellent hotels, midsize Hertz rental (with tour pack including emergency phone and GPS) and 7, pre-booked carting rounds at some of the most iconic NZ golf courses.
Tolan met us personally on arrival in Auckland, charmed us completely, gave us the local's tour of the city, cleared all remaining doubts and filled us with a sense of confidence that we were in good hands. And so it turned out. The logistics were impeccably planned, with not a single glitch throughout what turned out to be the most wonderful driving holiday we've ever had.
New Zealand is glorious and despite winter rains that put a damper on some of the golf outings, we had an amazing visit, which I attribute to the excellent guidance received from Playing Around New Zealand and their seamless logistical planning.
These people know their stuff and Tolan Henderson's personalised brand of unobtrusive but friendly interaction made the planning so easy and the trip itself so very satisfying. I am very pleased to heartily commend their services to anyone wishing to visit New Zealand - even if you are not golfers.
Written 6 March 2018
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