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New Zealand Golfing Discovery with Hapag LLoyd
17 Nights | 4 Rounds | January 20 – Febuary 07 2023
Sail from Auckland – Sydney
Golf Travel Cruise presents this exceptional 17-night, 6-round golf, become captivated by the mysterious Maori culture, Tolkien’s “Shire”, fabulous whale watching, and the New Zealand fjords.
This exceptional cruise is topped off by Sydney and one of the most beautiful harbours in the world.
All the promises of a yacht and the serenity of a small resort: on board the EUROPA 2, you can enjoy the highest level of casual luxury with a maximum of 500 guests.
The ship has been awarded the coveted distinction of 5-stars-plus by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2020.
At sea, enjoy the wide range of facilities of an exceptional ship and, on land, discover the most beautiful destinations on earth, combining both with your favourite sport.
Wake up in a different port each morning, start the day with a healthy breakfast, enjoy a game on the world’s most beautiful golf courses and finish the evening with a good drink and entertainment.
This dream holiday itinerary for golf lovers is what awaits you every day on our Golf & Cruise voyages.
New Zealand is probably the furthest place from Europe where you can look forward to the opportunity for a round of golf.
To make the most of this, some outstanding courses have been carefully selected on North Island and South Island, as well as in the south of Australia – for quality golfing down under.
Tee-off at Mount Manganui (Tauranga), New Zealand at the Mt Maunganui Golf Club, Bonnie Doon Golf Club
From above, this 18-hole course makes an unusual picture as the playing areas are laid out in parallel in a neat square.
Despite the proximity to the next hole, the generous fairways offer plenty of space to achieve a good result.
Meanwhile, there is a constant supply of spellbinding views of the Pacific.
Your next tee time will be whilst docked in Wellington, New Zealand at the Royal Wellington Golf Club.
Next tee off is in Lyttelton, New Zealand at Clearwater Golf Club.
A course with high standards.
Great expanses of water run alongside a total of eleven of the 18 holes, which lead to the extremely fast plateau greens.
Most of the final playing areas are also guarded by well-placed bunkers.
Players who can send their ball straight are at an advantage on this course.
The tee boxes are raised, providing a clear view of play from the start.
Your last round on this 17-night cruise will Sydney, Australia at the Bonnie Doon Golf Club
Not far from the opera house and Bondi Beach, 18 parkland-style holes await.
You can look forward to broad fairways, which are only partially edged by bunkers.
There are also generously designed final landing areas, which are highly modulated in places.
The 14th hole, a par 5 at 505 m (552 yards) for gentlemen and 435 m (476 yards) for ladies will be one to remember as a particular challenge.
Experience the world’s best golf courses with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
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Departure Auckland - Sydney
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Departure Time Embark / 2:00PM
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Return Time Disembark / 9:00AM
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Dress Code There is no set dress code on board the EUROPA 2. However, we would like to recommend smart-casual clothing for evening wear in the restaurants: Gentlemen may wish to wear a jacket or a summer suit - a tie is not necessary.
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PORTS OF CALL:
- Auckland, New Zeland
- Mount Maunganui (Tauranga), New Zealand
- White Island, New Zealand
- Gisborne, New Zealand
- Wellington, New Zealand
- New Plymouth, New Zealand
- Kaiteriteri, New Zealand
- Kaikoura Bay, New Zealand
- Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand
- Oban/Stewart Island, New Zealand
- Cruising in Thompson Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Sydney, Australia
VOYAGE ITINERARY
JANUARY 20, FRIDAY: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OVERNIGHT STAY ON BOARDAgainst a volcanic backdrop, Auckland provides the perfect starting point for your cruise with a city tour* and visit to the Sky Tower.
The EUROPA 2 is heading to the port of New Zealand's unofficial capital of Chardonnay and its impressive wine region* for the first time. Beautiful beaches and the heritage of the Maori people are also waiting to be discovered.
Experience another premiere as the EUROPA 2 sails to New Plymouth for the first time.
Enjoy a hike* to see the waterfalls, swamps and rainforests of Egmont National Park, which stretches around volcanic Mount Taranaki.
JANUARY 27 FRIDAY: GOLDEN BAY, NEW ZEALAND 8:00 - 18:00 HOURS
This bay promises idyllic natural panoramas. Spend some peaceful hours on Tata Beach.
The former fishing village is the starting point for whale watching* by catamaran or helicopter.
Alternatively, take a kayak trip* along the coast, where you might see fur seals, dolphins and albatrosses with a little luck.
This wonderfully charming town on South Island is home to interesting museums, many boutiques and cafes. Mount Cook National Park* and a scenic flight* over the glacial world promise fabulous panoramas.
Look forward to a varied boat trip* through the sweeping Paterson Inlet or explore the nature reserve on Ulva Island*.
The fjord landscape is the most remote and most scenic region in New Zealand.
Doubtful Sound is best known for its numerous waterfalls.
Enjoy the view from the ship as the EUROPA 2 cruises through Thompson Sound, Doubtful Sound and Milford Sound.
Transfer to scheduled flight to United Kingdom
Location
MOUNT MAUNGANUI GOLF CLUB, TAURANGA, NEW ZEALAND
ROYAL WELLINGTON GOLF CLUB, WELLINGTON, NEWZELAND
CLEARWATER GOLF CLUB, LYTTELTON, NEW ZEALAND
BONNIE DOON GOLF CLUB, SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
