The Adventure
Call to Action! (Photo of actual ship above, courtesy of Perry Golf)
Picture this: You're standing on the 17th tee at Cape Kidnappers, 500 feet above the Pacific Ocean, watching gannets wheel through the coastal thermals as you prepare to drive across a chasm that drops straight into churning surf. Tomorrow, you'll navigate the dramatic volcanic terrain of Wairakei, where geothermal steam rises from the earth beside emerald fairways. And each night, you'll return not to some landlocked resort, but to your floating basecamp—a luxury cruise ship that carries you through the legendary waters of the South Pacific.
This is golf as expedition. This is New Zealand.
Overview
This 16-night odyssey charts a course from Aukland to Melbourne. Along the way you'll play championship courses that rank among the world's most spectacular—tracks carved from cliffsides, threaded through ancient forests, and laid across landscapes so cinematic they've doubled for Middle-earth itself. Between rounds, you'll explore Maori cultural sites, hike across glaciers, jet boat through narrow gorges, and sample world-class wines in regions most golfers never reach.
This specific sailing includes 10 unique ports, five worldclass golf courses and a passage through the eighth wonder of the world, Milford Sound.
Golf
The Kinloch Club - Situated on volcanic terrain the course seamlessly blends raw links style golf into age old kiwi sheep farming territory, surrounded by craggy hills and scenic views of imposing Lake Tuapo. This Jack Nicklous signature course is a recent addition to New Zealand’s golf offerings and is considered to be among the best in the country.
Cape Kidnappers - This Tom Doak designed course occupies a huge expanse of stunning property. This pristine land is wedged between the a cattle station and the huge cliffs of the Cape. The course has a number of holes separated by deep ravines running down to the South Pacific Ocean. It also offers commanding views over the Hawke’s Bay wine region and the small port town of Napier.
Christchurch Golf Club dates back to 1873 and is the second oldest club in New Zealand. The course is renowned as a challenging championship course of the highest quality offing a fair test of golf for both club and professional golfer.
Tasmania Golf Club is surrounded by water on three sides and perched on Barilla Bluff. The scenic layout is routinely ranked among the top three in Tasmania. This course frequently hosts the Australian Amateur and Tasmanian Open Championships. This long course demands accurate drives off the tee and the par-3 18th delivers a delightful finale.
Otago Golf Club was formed in 1871 and is one of the oldest golf clubs in the Southern Hemisphere. In 1893 the very first New Zealand Amateur Championship was held here, and The Otago has hosted this tournament on ten further occasions.
Lets get started!
To view a full sample itinerary for this golf adventure cruise, check the Cloudburst Travel Company website. We are already booking for 2026 and as far out as 2028. Since these are smaller ships bordering on yachts, spaces are limited. Click on the free consultation button below to talk to Sherri about schedule and pricing.
Handicaps welcome, swagger required. This is not a vacation. This is a pilgrimage to the edge of the golfing world. We are so excited to bring this type of opportunity to you!
