NEW ZEALAND GOLF SAMPLE ITINERARY 10 DAYS

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1 NEW ZEALAND GOLF SAMPLE ITINERARY 10 DAYS

2 Page 2 Overview ARRIVE DEPART NIGHTS DESTINATION ACCOMMODATION ROOM TYPE Day 1 Day 4 3 Bay of Islands The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs 1x Deluxe Suite Day 4 Day 7 3 Hawke's Bay The Farm at Cape Kidnappers 1x Ridge Suite Day 7 Day 10 3 Queenstown Matakauri Lodge 1x Deluxe Suite Accommodation The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs Located on 6000 acres of land near Matauri Bay, the Kauri Cliffs lodge is a Northland luxury vacation destination. Enjoy exquisite Pacific Rim cuisine prepared by talented chefs, while taking in stunning panoramic views of Cape Brett and the offshore Cavalli Islands from the verandas, lounge, card and dining rooms. The complex features guest suites and a two bedroom Owner s Cottage. All suites offer a private porch, bedroom with sitting area, open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and en suite bathroom. The cottages are nestled in a native forest overlooking the golf course and the Pacific Ocean. Fish, dive or explore New Zealand s pristine shorelines, play a round on the lodge s golf course or indulge in a therapeutic treatment at the full service luxury spa. Kauri Cliffs is just a 45 minute flight from Auckland and offers a range of facilities that accommodate all luxury vacation requirements. This property includes Pre-Dinner Drinks. Check In 14:00 Check Out 11:00 *Dinner Attire: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets during cocktails and dinner. Jackets are available on request.

3 Page 3 The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Set atop 6000 rolling acres of stunning pastureland in Hawke s Bay, New Zealand, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is an ideal setting for honeymoons and romantic getaways. The Farm affords spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean. The cluster of luxury lodge buildings suggest a working farm. The buildings combine rustic and textured materials with comfortable modern furniture. Offering 22 guest suites and a four bedroom Owner's Cottage, The Farm is just a 60 minute flight away from Auckland. Every suite offers a private balcony with spectacular views of the property, golf course and Pacific Ocean. The main lodge features lounge and dining spaces, outdoor rooms, roaring open fire places, a wine cellar complete with tasting room plus a fully equipped gymnasium. This property includes Pre-Dinner Drinks. Check In 14:00 Check Out 11:00 *Dinner Attire: Gentlemen are required to wear jackets during cocktails and dinner. Jackets are available on request. Matakauri Lodge Matakauri Lodge is an alpine lakeside retreat nestled in serenely beautiful landscapes. It is spectacularly situated on Lake Wakatipu and only seven minutes away from Queenstown. The main lodge offers accommodation in twelve luxurious guest rooms and suites, with eight outlying cottages and four suites within the lodge. Each suite features a private porch, bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace as well as walk in wardrobes and a bathroom, all nestled in native forest overlooking the lake and the mountain panorama. The lodge offers guests spacious lounges, dining and living areas, all with lake views and a range of indoor and outdoor dining options, including superb private dining. Facilities include a full service luxury spa, infinity pool, a fully equipped fitness center and an elegant meeting and business center. The Owner's Cottage features four suites in a freestanding residence, private Jacuzzi, lounge, kitchen and grand courtyard. It is ideal for families, couples or friends traveling together and special celebrations. This property includes Pre-Dinner Drinks. Check In 14:00 Check Out 11:00

4 Page 4 Day 1 Arrive Auckland, New Zealand Auckland Airport Meet & Greet Please turn left as you enter the Arrivals Hall and make your way to the Pre Booked Transport area, where you will meet your local Seasonz Representative Private Vehicle Transfer to Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal Scheduled flight from Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal [AKL] to Bay of Islands Airport [KKE] Private Vehicle Transfer to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs *30 Minutes This afternoon enjoy a round of Golf at Kauri Cliffs A magnificent golf course set high on the cliff tops with panoramic sea vistas for 180 degrees. This course is reminiscent of Pebble Beach. Fifteen holes view the Pacific Ocean, six of which are played alongside cliffs which plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland. Designed and built by David Harman of Golf Course Consultants, the par 72 championship golf course has it all - length, variety, and unique challenges! *Please Pay Direct for All Golf Fees Overnight The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs: Breakfast and Dinner

5 Page 5 Day 2 Day at Leisure. We recommend the following optional activities Twin Coast & Cape Reinga Helicopter Excursion Parasailing in the Bay of Islands Heli Hike to Cape Brett Pink Beach Walk Northland Helicopter Excursion Nature Walks at Kauri Cliffs Heli-Quads at Great Exhibition Bay Horse Riding at Kauri Cliffs Day at Waiaua Beach Land Based Fishing at Kauri Cliffs Tennis & Mountain Bikes at Kauri Cliffs Kerikeri Sights and Winery Excursion Jet Ski Safari through Bay of Islands Quad Biking at Kauri Cliffs Half Day Sightseeing Tour in the Bay of Islands Spa Treatments at Kauri Cliffs Overnight The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs: Breakfast and Dinner

6 Page 6 Day 3 Private Vehicle Transfer to Waitangi Wharf *45 Minutes Bay of Islands Boat Cruise incl. Lunch (Sailing) Enjoy a fantastic day out sailing through New Zealand's world famous Bay of Islands. Your private sailing boat is fast and nimble enough to explore the bay with ease, yet has the comfort, safety and ambiance to provide an exceptional day on board, enjoying the breeze and the view from the covered deck. Guided by our professional and knowledgeable crew enjoy beach combing, a light walk and lunch served in a sheltered cove. As you cruise the stunning harbour you will also become aware of the significance of the Maori and maritime history in the area. *Please bring your camera, hat, sunglasses, warm jacket, swimwear, towels and sunscreen. Private Vehicle Transfer to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs *45 Minutes Overnight The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs: Breakfast and Dinner Day 4 Private Vehicle Transfer to Bay of Islands Airport *30 Minutes Scheduled flight from Bay of Islands Airport [KKE] to Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal [AKL] Scheduled flight from Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal [AKL] to Hawke's Bay Airport [NPE] Private Vehicle Transfer to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers *45 Minutes This afternoon enjoy a round of Golf at Cape Kidnappers A simply stunning Tom Doak designed golf course. This is the sister course to Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands. Opened in 2004 the course is 6588m long and has a par of 71. The goal in designing the course was to create interesting holes you wouldn't find anywhere else. That wasn't hard to do at Cape Kidnappers, because the site is not like anywhere else in golf. It's an overwhelming experience to stand up on the cliffs, 140 meters above sea level, and look out across the waves far below in Hawke s Bay. *Please Pay Direct for All Golf Fees Overnight The Farm at Cape Kidnappers: Breakfast and Dinner

7 Page 7 Day 5 Today you will be met at the lodge by your guide to enjoy your Winery Tour by Bike Today s cycle starts at Clifton near the base of the cliffs of Cape Kidnappers. From here you follow the coast for approximately 7kms through the quaint settlements of Te Awanga and Haumoana. Wine tasting is available at the wineries of Clearview Estate and Elephant Hill along the way. On reaching Haumoana you turn inland and follow the Tuki Tuki River trail, with scenic views over orchards, vineyards and farmland, to the bustling village of Havelock North. A visit to the Origin Earth Cheese Factory and Tasting Room is a highlight for food lovers before continuing the short distance to Te Mata Estate winery. The trail ends at Black Barn Vineyard where you can browse the We Love Local gourmet food store as well as tasting the wines and viewing the amphitheatre and market site which make Black Barn unique. *Please bring your camera, hat, sunglasses, wind jacket, comfortable clothes and sturdy footwear. Enjoy Lunch at Terroir Restaurant at Craggy Bay Terroir has a French country theme and specializes in rotisserie and wood-fired oven cooking, complimented with the vineyards own wines. Enjoy the rustic feel of the restaurant and views of Te Mata Peak and vineyards. *Please Pay Direct After Lunch you will be transferred back to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Overnight The Farm at Cape Kidnappers: Breakfast and Dinner

8 Page 8 Day 6 This morning enjoy a Kiwi Discovery Walk at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Afternoon at Leisure. We recommend the following optional activities: Gannet 4WD Safari Walking Trails & Nature Walks at Cape Kidnappers Hawke's Bay Sightseeing Tour Te Mata Peak Hike Horse Riding in Hawke's Bay Wool World at Clifton Station Mountain Biking at Cape Kidnappers Heli Fly-Fishing in the Hawke's Bay Property Tour by Can-Am Spa Treatments at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers Overnight The Farm at Cape Kidnappers: Breakfast and Dinner

9 Page 9 Day 7 Private Vehicle Transfer to Hawke s Bay Airport *45 Minutes Scheduled flight from Hawke's Bay Airport [NPE] to Wellington International Airport [WLG] Scheduled flight from Wellington International Airport [WLG] to Queenstown Airport [ZQN] Private Vehicle Transfer to Matakauri Lodge *30 Minutes Afternoon at Leisure. We recommend the following optional activities: Spa at Matakauri Lodge The Skyline Complex Queenstown Garden Walk Overnight Matakauri Lodge: Breakfast and Dinner

10 Page 10 Day 8 Private Vehicle Transfer to Helipad *5 Minutes Milford Sound Helicopter Excursion with Glacier Landing including Picnic Lunch You will see mountains gliding by as your helicopter winds its way through the Southern Alps on an unforgettable flight to Milford Sound. This breathtaking flight takes you over secluded alpine lakes, lush rainforest, through deep bush-fringed valleys and past rugged mountain peaks. Land and stroll on a deserted beach to absorb the natural beauty of Fiordland. Your flight then sweeps the full length of the fiord until you reach the rugged West Coast offering a unique opportunity to view seals in their natural colonies. Experience a glacier landing before touching down at one of the secret wilderness sites for a picnic lunch! *Please dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen. Land at Jack's Point where you will enjoy A Round of Golf at Jack's Point Golf Course This 18 hole 72-par golf course is designed by John Darby, the designer of The Hills, Millbrook and Clearwater golf courses. Jack s Point is surrounded by the Remarkables mountain range and set on Lake Wakatipu. It traverses through wetland to the lake edge encountering steep bluffs, indigenous vegetation and wildlife. *Please Pay Direct for All Golf Fees Private Vehicle Transfer to Matakauri Lodge *30 Minutes The remainder of the day is at your leisure to relax Overnight Matakauri Lodge: Breakfast and Dinner

11 Page 11 Day 9 Private Vehicle Transfer to The Hills *30 Minutes Golf at The Hills Private Golf Club This remarkable golf course nestled in the Southern Alps started as a pitch and putt in the backyard and is now a world class championship golf course. Playing in a setting such as The Hills is a dream come true for any avid golfer. *Please note Wednesdays and Sundays are member only days at The Hills. *Please Pay Direct for All Golf Fees Private vehicle transfer to Matakauri Lodge *30 Minutes Afternoon at Leisure. We recommend the following optional activities: Lunch at Akarua Queenstown Guided Buggy Expedition Shotover Jet Kawarau Bridge Bungy & Zipride Historic Arrowtown Half Day Hike in the Queenstown Region Gibbston Valley ATV Excursion Lake Hayes Walk Overnight Matakauri Lodge: Breakfast and Dinner

12 Page 12 Day 10 Private Vehicle Transfer to Helipad *5 Minutes Heli-Golf A hole in one at 4,500 feet! This is New Zealand's most picturesque golf hole and a must do experience for all golfers. Nestled at 4500 feet in the Southern Alps of New Zealand this par 3 unique golf experience overlooking Queenstown has four tee boxes for the altitude golfer to attempt their hole in one. Players will fly in, drive, chip, and putt out on the top! *Please dress warmly and wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen. Land at Queenstown Airport Helipad Private Vehicle Transfer to Queenstown Airport Domestic Terminal *10 Minutes Scheduled flight from Queenstown Airport [ZQN] to Auckland Airport Domestic Terminal [AKL] Private Vehicle Transfer to Auckland Airport International Terminal Depart Auckland, New Zealand