Trip to NZ in 2026 Feb

[Bart Bradley]

My family and I have fully committed to making the journey.  Amongst the many priorities is golf with my son Matt.  We are absolutely desperate to include Paraparaumu in our itinerary.  Where do we start?  Who do we contact? 


Any help will be greatly appreciated.




Bart

[John Handley]

Dude you have a golf travel company and you don't know what to do to book this golf course?


Good news, I can help.  I Googled the club, went to their website, and found this:


Paraparaumu Beach extends a warm welcome to visitors and offers a limited number of tee times for unaccompanied guest play seven days a week. Here, golf is more than just a game, it’s an experience and our staff look forward to ensuring that you will have a truly memorable time whilst you are with us. The club offers a 7 day advance booking sheet which can be accessed below or for bookings beyond this period please click here and you will be taken through to an advanced booking enquiry form.[/size]


Good luck.  [/font]

[Kevin Pallier]

Bart


I found NZ clubs to be very accommodating with travel requests. As an overseas visitor you get used to paying different rates to resident rates.


Travelling around is relatively easy though you have to work out logistics - North v South Island or both, If both - then how are you getting between Islands flight or ferry? What are your initial plans? 

[Ash Towe]

Bart,


Contact the club directly using the website. I know the manager personally and he will do his best to make your trip to the club work.

[Bart Bradley]

Bart


I found NZ clubs to be very accommodating with travel requests. As an overseas visitor you get used to paying different rates to resident rates.


Travelling around is relatively easy though you have to work out logistics - North v South Island or both, If both - then how are you getting between Islands flight or ferry? What are your initial plans?

Going to both islands.  Planning on flying.  Trying to decide between doubtful sound and Milford sound.  Anyone have any input on that?


Have arranged to stay at Te Arai for 3 nights.


2 weeks with son and daughter in law.   Then 2 more weeks with just my wife.


Thanks for any advice


Bart

[Adam Lawrence]

Bart

I found NZ clubs to be very accommodating with travel requests. As an overseas visitor you get used to paying different rates to resident rates.

Travelling around is relatively easy though you have to work out logistics - North v South Island or both, If both - then how are you getting between Islands flight or ferry? What are your initial plans?

Going to both islands.  Planning on flying.  Trying to decide between doubtful sound and Milford sound.  Anyone have any input on that?

Bart

I didn't go to Doubtful so I can't offer any thoughts on which, but I will say one thing about Milford. Everyone I spoke to who had been to Fiordland told me that Milford is a zoo, full of day trippers, and though beautiful is compromised because of that. Consequently I booked the overnight cruise on the Milford Wanderer, and it was one of the peak experiences of my life. Arriving at the Sound as all the day trippers were leaving was Schadenfreude in the extreme, and waking to the dawn in a sunny Milford (it is one of the wettest places on earth, getting something like ten metres of rain a year) and being able to take a kayak out for a paddle off the boat and see the penguins up close was very, very special.

[Tom_Doak]

Contact the club directly using the website. I know the manager personally and he will do his best to make your trip to the club work.

Yeah, Leo Barber graduated from superintendent to g.m. at Paraparam, and he’s one of the nicest people you’ll meet.

[Pete_Pittock]

non golf
geologic -Pancake Rocks - south island west coast


cinema - Hobbiton, and Weta studios in Auckland and/or Wellington