Queenstown - Christchurch Golf Tour 16 to 28 October 2020 (13 days - 12 nights) Detailed Itinerary & Golf Programme

Queenstown – Christchurch Golf Tour
              16 to 28 October 2020 (13 days - 12 nights)
                 Detailed Itinerary & Golf Programme
            Tour Cost AUD 9,800/Couple (AUD 4,900 pp Twin Share)
You are invited to join Trendsetter Travel’s Queenstown and Christchurch NZ golf tour. Your tour hosts are
David Cooper and Adrienne Witteman. You will stay 7 nights at the 5 star Millbrook Resort, arguably the
leading golf resort in Australia and New Zealand and 5 nights in Christchurch at the recently redeveloped
and centrally located Crowne Plaza with its magnificent views. Golf will be scheduled on all but 2 days –
those 2 days are available for independent activities with so many options available. We have chosen late
October to time our visit after the closure of the ski season and immediately prior to the commencement of
the summer holiday season. Apart from allowing competitive pricing for accommodation, the golf courses
should be relatively quiet.

Golf carts will be complimentary for all golf rounds played. Golf will include 5 rounds in Queenstown
(including 2 rounds at each of Jacks Point and Millbrook and an option to play at The Hills on the rest day)
and 3 rounds in Christchurch (including Clearwater, Pegasus and Terrace Downs). Of the 6 courses (8 golf
games) we play, all but one has been rated in the top 10 of the South Island. If you elect to walk with a pull
trolley for any of the golf games, we provide a cash credit equal to the cost saving.

Each golf game will be
run with a stableford
competition and daily
individual events for
men, ladies and 2 Ball
Better Ball. Strict rules
of golf will apply other
than the “Irish Rule” for
lost balls in the interests
of speeding up play. We
are staying in late spring when the weather should be good although this is New Zealand and there is no
guarantee of brilliant weather regardless of the time of the year. However, Queenstown and Christchurch
are among the cities with the lowest levels of annual rainfall in New Zealand at 33 inches and 24 inches
respectively.

Subject to the expected early resumption of return air travel to New Zealand without quarantine, this tour
is guaranteed to proceed without any minimum number in the tour party. Full cash refund if return
scheduled return air travel to New Zealand is not possible without quarantine requirements. It is noted
that Covid 19 has all but been eradicated in New Zealand. As of 1 June 2020, there has not been a new
case in 10 days and only 1 person still carries the infection. Accordingly, we assume that within the next
two months Australia will agree to New Zealand’s request for a trans-Tasman “travel bubble”.

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ITINERARY

Friday 16 October 2020 – Arrive Queenstown
Fly independently to Queenstown and transfer to Millbrook (15 km – 15 minute taxi ride) and stay 7 nights
at the Millbrook Resort, located near historic Arrowtown on the road to Queenstown. We are fortunate to
have secured a booking at arguably the best golf resort in Australia and New Zealand. Direct flights to
Queenstown (or via Christchurch) should be available once travel from Australia to New Zealand is re-
opened without quarantine. The cost of the international flight to Queenstown and from Christchurch is
NOT included. However, flights can be booked either on-line or through Trendsetter Travel. There will be a
welcome drinks and dinner (including selected wines) that evening (venue to be advised).

Accommodation will be in 50 sqm Deluxe Studio Rooms with separate bath and shower located near the 9 th
fairway of the Arrow 9 and the babbling mill stream. Your rooms will be an easy walk to the breakfast
restaurant and golf pro-shop. Rooming is at your election in either Super King or twin beds. The option
exists to take the upgrade option to an 80 sqm one bedroom suite, located equally well to both the
restaurants and golf pro-shop.

Millbrook offers complimentary mini coach return transfers to Queenstown (approximately 20 minutes).
There are many restaurants in nearby Arrowtown to augment the 4 restaurants at Millbrook.

Accommodation: Millbrook – 7 nights (including cooked breakfast)

Inclusions: Welcome drinks and dinner (including standard drinks)

Saturday 17 October 2020 – Queenstown – Golf - Millbrook
After a relaxing breakfast, we stroll over to the pro shop and organise ourselves for tee off at Millbrook
from 11 am. Millbrook has 3 x nines and we will play different combinations during our two rounds. The
course is a regular venue for the NZ Golf Open – run in conjunction with the nearby Hills course. Various
nines at Millbrook were designed by Bob Charles and Greg Turner. Post golf we will meet for drinks at the
19th hole bar/restaurant beside the 18th green.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, shared motorised cart, prize money and drinks post golf

Sunday 18 October 2020 – Queenstown – Golf – Queenstown Golf Club
Departing at 10.45 am, we transfer to Queenstown Golf Club
driving along the southern shore of the Frankston Arm, one of the
most spectacular located golf clubs in the world with stunning views
of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables. Tee off will be from 12
noon.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, coach transfers, shared motorised cart, prize money and drinks post golf

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Monday 19 October 2020 – Queenstown – Free Day
From relaxing at the Millbrook Resort to further golf at Millbrook or The Hills (we can secure a special rate
of $300/round including cart – note limit of 12 visitors per day at The Hills), the options are near unlimited.
Queenstown is the adventure playground of New Zealand whether it be bungee jumping or jet boating on
the Shotover river to exploring Glenorchy and the Dart River (of Lord of the Rings fame) or sailing on Lake
Wakatipu on the historic Earnslaw and visiting a sheep station for lunch.

Tuesday 20 October 2020 – Queenstown – Golf – Jacks Point

Following breakfast, we depart at 9.45 am for a
30 minute coach transfer to play our 1st of 2
rounds at Jacks Point from 11.00 am - arguably
the best golf course in the South Island and
rivalling the best in New Zealand. Jacks Point is
famous for the ambiance and quality of its
bar/meals post golf in the friendly club rooms.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, coach transfers, shared motorised cart, prize money and drinks post golf

Wednesday 21 October 2020 – Queenstown Golf – Millbrook
Following breakfast, we have a leisurely morning
before our 2nd round of golf at Millbrook with tee
off times commencing from 10.00 am. We will
play a different combination of golf nines from
our 1st game at Millbrook. Post golf we meet for
drinks at the 19th hole bar/restaurant beside the
18th green.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, shared motorised cart, prize money and drinks post golf

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Thursday 22 October 2020 – Queenstown –Jacks Point

Following breakfast, we depart at 8 45 am for a 30 minute coach transfer to play our 2nd round at Jacks
Point from 10.00 am. As with our 1st round, we will stay for drinks and light food post golf.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, coach transfers, shared motorised cart, prize money and drinks post golf

Friday 23 October 2020 – Depart Queenstown – Arrive Christchurch
Depending upon flight schedules and seat
availability, we will either fly to Christchurch
or more likely take the famous scenic drive
through the Lindis Pass and the South Island
high country (total drive 5 hours 40 minutes
– 470 km). The coach transfer starts with a
scenic 40 minutes following the spectacular
Kawarau River, passing the famous bungee
jumping platform. After crossing the Lindis Pass, we will include stops at both Lake Pukaki (with great views
of Mt Cook on a clear day) and Lake Tekapo for photo shots and lunch. We will check in early evening at
the Crowne Plaza Hotel, one of Christchurch’s leading hotels and redeveloped post the Christchurch
earthquake. Our rooms are King bedded (or twin if preferred) and are located on the 12th to 14th levels
(very high by Christchurch standards) and should provide magnificent views. A Junior Suite upgrade is
available.

Christchurch is the gateway to the South Island and the largest city on New Zealand’s largest island with a
population of over 300,000. It was famously impacted by a major earthquake in 2011 which resulted in
earthquake strengthening of all inner city high rise buildings – including the property we will stay the
following 5 nights.

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Saturday 24 October 2020 – Christchurch – Golf – Terrace Downs

We have a spectacular drive to Terrace Downs
Golf Club at the foot of the Southern Alps with
views up to the Mount Hutt ski field.
Constructed in 1999, the course is built
around 10 lakes and 60 bunkers. Views from
the course of the nearby mountains are
spectacular. We have booked a late light
lunch in the magnificent resort club rooms.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, shared motorised cart, prize
money, lunch and drinks post golf

Sunday 25 October 2020 – Christchurch – Free Day
Your free day in Christchurch offers numerous options from punting on the Avon River, visiting the
Christchurch Museum (both within an easy walk of the Crowne Plaza) to the many more adventurous
pursuits via organised tours. Alternatively, hire a rental car and visit Lyttleton and the Port Hills (including
perhaps a scenic Gondola Ride) or take a day trip to historic Akaroa or visit one of the emerging wineries for
lunch north of Christchurch. For those that cannot get enough golf, we can recommend one of the many
available private golf courses. Christchurch has the reputation of the most golf courses per capita of any
city in Australia or New Zealand.

Independent dining this evening.

Monday 26 October 2020 – Christchurch – Golf – Clearwater
Following a short 20 minute drive, we play the challenging Clearwater course with a shot gun start
scheduled from 10 am. Clearwater course is built around an upmarket residential and resort estate with
construction some 20 years ago. Since that time, it has held numerous professional tournaments including
both the mens and ladies NZ Opens on multiple occasions. For one of its professional events, it was
accorded status on the Nationwide Tour, as it was then known.

Independent dining this evening.

Inclusions: Golf, shared motorised cart, prize money and drinks post golf

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Tuesday 27 October 2020 – Christchurch – Golf – Pegasus
We offer a free morning to stroll around Christchurch with our coach not departing to Pegasus Golf Club
until 10.45 am with a multi tee start booked from 12 noon. The Championship Pegasus Course is located
just outside Christchurch and has held several professional championships including the New Zealand
woman’s open. It was recently ranked # 14 of all New Zealand courses and # 1 in Christchurch (2016 –
Australian Golf Digest).

Farewell drinks and dinner (including standard drinks) this evening (venue to be advised)

Inclusions: Golf, shared motorised cart, prize money, drinks post golf and farewell drinks and dinner
(including standard drinks)

Wednesday 28 October 2020 – Depart Christchurch
While flight schedules are not yet known, traditionally you can fly back to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
late afternoon/early evening which allows much of the day for independent sight seeing around
Christchurch (perhaps hire a rental car). The option exists to independently play two of the nearby
traditional private golf courses in Christchurch – Christchurch Golf Club and Russley Golf Club.

Please read on for tour conditions including pricing

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Costings

The cost for the tour package is AUD 9,800/couple or AUD 4,900 pp twin share. This includes 12 nights of
4 ½ to 5 star hotel accommodation (with breakfast) 8 games of golf (including carts, transfers, prize money
and drinks post golf) welcome and farewell dinners (including standard drinks), lunch at Terrace Downs and
transfer from Queenstown to Christchurch.

Costings do not include your return flights to New Zealand, transfers from Queenstown airport to Millbrook
and from Crowne Plaza to Christchurch Airport, lunches and dinners (other than as stated).

Payment Terms

Payment terms are as follows:

       Standard - Total Price Payable AUD 9,800/couple (AUD 4,900 pp twin share)
       Junior Suite Upgrade - Total Price Payable AUD 10,900/couple (AUD 5,450 pp twin share)
       Deposit due at the time of booking (AUD 2,000/couple – AUD 1,000 pp)
       Balance due 60 days from departure (on 17 August 2020) (AUD 7,800/couple – AUD 8,900 for
        Suite Upgrade)

Payment is via bank transfer to Trendsetter Travel into the following account.

Trendsetter Travel & Cruise Centre Pty Ltd
ANZ Bank – Client Account
Account Number 012 003 8334 12763

Alternatively, you can pay by credit card (surcharges apply of 1.0% on Visa/MC and 2.0% on
AMEX).

Cancellation Policy

       Outside 60 days – full refund less A$500 pp administration charge
       Inside 60 days – no refund unless scheduled return air travel to New Zealand is not readily
        available without quarantine

The A$500 pp administration charge can be used as a credit on any future Trendsetter Travel golf
tour booked within 18 months of the date of cancellation.

For further information, please contact David Cooper by either email
david@trendsettertravel.com.au or on mobile 0413 010 638.

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