NEW ZEALAND GOLF TOUR By Chartered Air DECEMBER 5 14, 2019

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1 LIMITED TO 44 GUESTS NEW ZEALAND GOLF TOUR By Chartered Air DECEMBER 5 14, 2019 QUEENSTOWN NAPIER CAPE KIDNAPPERS BAY OF ISLANDS KAURI CLIFFS

2 NEW ZEALAND 2019 NEW ZEALAND is a land of extraordinary contrasts and beauty. The country s spectacular landscape features snow capped mountains, rugged fjords, lush rainforests and vast farmlands. Kalos Golf has designed the ultimate golf and touring experience to this jewel in the Southern Hemisphere, where these dramatic sights will serve as the backdrop for your travels. Those in search of great golf already know that New Zealand has made a name for itself in recent history. Rankings of the world s top 100 include several courses on our itinerary, such as Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs, must-play courses on every golfer s list. Discover the pleasure and ease of traveling with Kalos Golf via chartered air. Our attentive staff awaits at every course with your bag already prepped for your arrival. For each round, we accommodate pairing requests or match you with new friends who share your skill level and enthusiasm for the game. For those interested in more than golf, we have designed exciting tours to meet the needs of discriminating travelers; sampling Pinot Noirs at one of New Zealand s renowned wineries, taking a lake cruise on majestic Lake Wakatipu, experiencing the rustic hospitality of a working sheep farm. Kerikeri Auckland Bay of Islands Whether playing golf or exploring quaint villages with our experienced guides, shopping or exploring on your own, you will experience unsurpassed personal attention, returning from your journey with new and enriched friendships and memories of a captivating experience. Tasman Sea NORTH ISLAND Napier Milford Sound Fjordland National Park Queenstown SOUTH ISLAND Pac ific O cean

3 Jack s Point December 5: Queenstown, New Zealand (South Island) Plan to arrive in Queenstown on December 5. You will be transferred to the Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa. Relax and explore this delightful town until our welcome reception this evening. If you plan to arrive early in Queenstown, we are happy to make arrangements for additional nights at the Sofitel Queenstown, and organize private tours of the area, including a helicopter tour or cruise of Milford Sound. Overnight: Sofitel Queenstown December 6: Queenstown Golf: Jack s Point Within a 3,000-acre nature preserve on the shores of Lake Tewa, Jack s Point is a must play in Queenstown. The course s elevation changes offer sweeping lake and alpine vistas with 360-degree mountain views. The thrilling challenge and panoramas provide a fitting introduction to golf on the South Island. Tour: Amisfield Winery & Arrowtown Queenstown is one of the fastest growing wine regions in New Zealand. Our Kiwi wine expert is on hand to explain the details of the wine making process while we sample the region s Pinot Noirs, ranked among the world s finest. After lunch, we visit Arrowtown, New Zealand s only living, historic gold rush town. Overnight: Sofitel Queenstown December 7: Queenstown Golf: Millbrook Resort Set in a natural alpine amphitheater in the shadow of The Remarkables mountain range and located near the former gold mining town of Arrowtown, this alpine links course offers a variety of natural hazards including tussocks, streams and schist stone. Millbrook fully exploits the dramatic terrain with a number of elevated tees, offering breathtaking views and a range of strategic options. Tour: Jet Boat Adventure We embark on a scenic jet boat experience an exhilarating ride on Lake Wakatipu and the spectacular Shotover River. Overnight: Sofitel Queenstown

4 December 8: Napier (North Island) Cape Kidnappers Today, we transfer by chartered aircraft from Queenstown on the South Island to Napier on the North Island. We check-in to our five-star home for the next three evenings in Hawke s Bay The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, where the service, atmosphere and scenery are incomparable. Cape Kidnappers Overnight: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers December 9: Cape Kidnappers Golf: Cape Kidnappers Spread over a dramatic landscape, Cape Kidnappers is like no other course in the world. Tom Doak created this prize-winning golf course on land perched 500 feet above Hawke s Bay a site that belongs more to heaven than earth. Doak s brilliant design is best demonstrated by just how naturally many fairways utilize the most scenic parts of the site and yet remain fully playable. Generous fairways give way to challenging approach shots into complex greens. Tour: Gannet Colony & Kiwi Tour Our morning begins with a trip to the splendid Cape Kidnappers gannet colony the only place in the world to see the nesting place of over 20,000 gannets up close. As we watch these birds fly off the cliffs to dive deep for fish, our local guides explain the preening, dance performances and behaviors we witness. In the afternoon, we explore the area around Cape Kidnappers to find New Zealand s national bird, the Kiwi. Semi-secretive and nocturnal, few New Zealanders have seen a Kiwi in the wild. Our guides lead us to a Kiwi habitat, where we will be able view and hold these unique, flightless birds. Overnight: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers December 10: Cape Kidnappers Golf: Cape Kidnappers Golfers will relish a second round at Cape Kidnappers. No excuses about the prevailing winds today on the par three 6 th, a cliff-to-cliff shot, or on the par five 15 th hole, otherwise known as Pirates Plank, which edges out to a green that hangs 450 feet above the Pacific. Tour: Napier and Hawke s Bay Winery After a morning exploring Napier and its famed Art Deco architecture, we travel to Hawke s Bay, the oldest established wine growing region in New Zealand, which is home to many of the country s most famous vineyards. We taste fine wines paired with local specialties for lunch. Overnight: The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Kiwi Experience

5 December 11: Kerikeri Kauri Cliffs Our chartered aircraft takes us directly to the small airstrip at Kerikeri. We enjoy lunch at Marsden Vineyard Estate before taking a short drive to the five-star Lodge at Kauri Cliffs where we will settle in for the duration of our visit to New Zealand. Kauri Cliffs Overnight: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs December 12: Kauri Cliffs Golf: Kauri Cliffs Julian Robertson created this exclusive golf retreat, which catapulted into the world s top 50 just one year after completion. The dazzling sea views at every turn and a series of surprising par threes vie for your attention. Where Cape Kidnappers is demanding in approaching the greens, Kauri Cliffs is demanding off the tee. The back side is the more dramatic with six holes hugging the cliffs. Tour: Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Kauri Farm Tour Touring guests visit New Zealand s paramount historic site, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where Māori chiefs first signed their accord with the British Crown the Treaty of Waitangi New Zealand s founding document. All guests will have the opportunity to join the Kauri Cliffs Farm Manager on a tour of the 6,000 acre working farm. Overnight: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs December 13: Kauri Cliffs Golf: Kauri Cliffs Golfers will savor a second chance to master this scenic layout, and Kauri Cliffs is up to the challenge. Approach shots will be better measured but new hole locations present plenty of new strategic options. Tour: Kiwi Culinary Experience Today we enjoy a unique cooking workshop in which we learn how to prepare New Zealand cuisine. The dishes demonstrated will be served during a gourmet lunch paired with fine Northland wines. Overnight: The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs December 14: Kauri Cliffs Kerikeri Home We transfer to Kerikeri Airport this morning for homebound flights. Or, you may choose to join us on our extension tour to Sydney.

6 New South Wales Golf Club SYDNEY EXTENSION TOUR December 14 17, 2019 Fly to Sydney, Australia, and transfer to the five-star Four Seasons Sydney ideally located next to The Rocks district and overlooking Sydney Harbour where we spend three nights and play New South Wales Golf Club, designed by Alister MacKenzie. On the shores of Botany Bay just outside Sydney, New South Wales is ranked #30 in the world by Golf Digest and is sure to be a memorable and delightful round. In addition to golf, there is ample time to explore The Rocks District, tour the Sydney Opera House, get up close and personal with native Australian wildlife at Featherdale Wildlife Park, and enjoy the vibrant and diverse dining scene in this wonderful city. The Sydney tour price is $2,479 per person, double occupancy in a Deluxe Full Harbor View Room ($2,973 per person in a Junior Suite Full Harbor View), and includes: three nights accommodations, breakfasts, one round of golf, tours and airport transfers. Airfare from Kerikeri to Sydney is not included but should be arranged as part of your international air itinerary.

7 ACCOMMODATIONS Distinctly Unique Luxurious Retreats The spectacular scenery and quality of golf in New Zealand deserve to be paired with the finest accommodations; resorts that reflect the unique character of the places we visit, places where your every need is delightfully met. Sofitel Hotel Queenstown We unwind in Queenstown at the five-star Sofitel Hotel, ideally located in the heart of this charming town situated on splendid Lake Wakatipu. Wonderful views of the surrounding mountains greet you from throughout the property, and just a few steps from the entrance, a world of culinary delights await at nearly every corner. You will enjoy exploring this town s quiet streets, quaint shops and experience unmatched hospitality. Our next two stays are at two premium Relais & Châteaux properties at Cape Kidnappers and Kauri Cliffs. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs are secluded, self-sufficient, private enclaves, where we will be treated to fantastic levels of personal service, in accommodations that are distinctly well-appointed and supremely comfortable. The Farm at Cape Kidnappers The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs

8 CHARTERED AIR Getting There Differently The mountainous terrain in New Zealand creates majestic views and breathtaking scenery, but the narrow, winding roads don t make it easy to navigate these two islands by land. We comfortably and conveniently fly directly to small remote airports in Napier and Kerikeri, giving us a short ride to our exclusive lodgings. To access these most precious, out of the way spots, which happen to be home to some of the best golf in the Southern Hemisphere, and to ensure ease of travel for our small group, we charter a Q300, ATR, Convair 580 or similarly-sized aircraft through Air New Zealand,* from Queenstown to Napier and Napier to Kerikeri. Our staff manages all of the luggage arrangements, eliminating the hassles of typical air travel, allowing us to maximize our time at some of the best accommodations to be found in this island nation. * Charter aircraft availability can be challenging in New Zealand. Our goal is to provide a seamless travel experience for our guests, charter or not. In the interest of making travel between locations efficient and maximizing our time on the ground, charter availability will determine our choice of aircraft: Q300, ATR, Convair 580 or similarly-sized craft, and/or we may contract commercial air on one or both of our legs.

9 Kalos Golf 1504 East Franklin Street, Suite 200 Chapel Hill, NC To view complete pricing and remaining trip details, please request a full trip brochure using the brochure request button posted throughout our website, or call us at Each trip brochure may be viewed live online or received via postal mail. Thank you for your interest in our memorable golf adventures. GOLF S FINEST TR AVEL EXPERIENCE The truth about great international golf courses is that they are typically in close proximity to fascinating cultural and historic venues, immersed in unique landscapes ripe for discovery, making our trips ideal for couples in which one spouse is a passionate golfer, and one may rather tour. We dedicate as much purpose to planning and executing our touring programs as we do our golf line-up; no other golf tour operator can make this promise. We know our clients demand stimulating experiences beyond golf and strive to present our guests with a rich blend of choices between golf and touring each day. Even the heartiest golfers among our guests often remark, it was tough to decide today between the tour and the links. Each day, touring passengers will have the option to experience fascinating cultural and historic or culinary and wine tours. On some days, golfers and tour guests will spend the day touring together and on others, they will get together for a private wine tasting or tour after golf. We challenge you to fi nd a touring program with any other luxury golf tour operator that is as robust, inclusive and exclusive as you will fi nd on a Kalos Golf tour. Telephone: Fax: Info@KalosGolf.com