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Julian H. Robertson, legendary hedge fund manager and philanthropist, has invested heavily in his 30-year love affair with New Zealand. Together with his late wife, Josie, and their family, Julian has created three of Asia-Pacific’s most feted luxury lodges and two of the very best golf courses in the world.
The Tiger Tour is Julian’s personal vision of how discriminating travelers can best experience his favourite destination and meet the people who make New Zealand so special. He invites you to see and experience this country as he sees it, and discover the immense charm of New Zealand’s diverse, beguiling landscape. This boutique, luxury tour provides an opportunity to make memories that are not possible within any single country anywhere else in the world.
Starting in the wine region Hawke’s Bay, travelling to the alpine lake village of Queenstown and concluding in the sub-tropical far north, the Tiger Tour connects guests (via private jet and EC-130 B4 helicopter) with some of the most unique, contrasting, untouched scenery on Earth, from private pink-sand beaches and spectacular volcanoes, to lakes, mountains and monolithic glaciers. To all of this, The Tiger Tour adds an extra-special component: the unique, disarming charm of your Kiwi hosts.
The Tiger Tour
Incorporating the best of New Zealand’s North and South Islands, the Tiger Tour features nine nights, three award-winning lodges and dozens out-of-this-world destination options. The Tour is inclusive of acclaimed cuisine, green fees at stunning golf courses, quintessentially Kiwi experiences and the opportunity to mingle with distinctive New Zealanders, human and otherwise.
Your first destination is The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, located in the heart of Hawke’s Bay Wine Country. The property features a world-renowned golf course designed by architect Tom Doak. Situated high above the Pacific, atop dramatic white cliffs, this layout has been hailed as one of golf’s modern marvels by the world golfing press, including a ranking among the Top 35 courses on Earth. Aside from its celebrated wines, the area’s exquisitely rugged landscape represents a singular opportunity to explore the beauty of this island nation’s rare and idiosyncratic wildlife.
The next stop is the new Matakauri Lodge. Magnificently situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Matakauri provides an intimate, luxuriously chic base camp for some of the most exciting aspects of this itinerary. Queenstown complements its well earned reputation as ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ with sumptuous wine, cuisine and shopping. This small village is also gateway to the mind-blowing glaciers and fjords of Milford Sound.
The Tiger Tour concludes at the inimitable Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, with the Cavalli Islands and Cape Brett providing the backdrop to another world-renowned golf course, this one designed by David Harman. Fifteen holes boast long, splendid views of the South Pacific, while six play directly alongside cliffs that plunge down to the sea. The course is also ranked among the Top 100 in the world and the surrounding area is known across the Southern Hemisphere for its beautiful beaches, spectacular sailing and world-class deep-sea fishing.
Put simply, with each passing day this tour sets the extraordinary side by side with the intimate, and bathes it all in world-class luxury.
Itinerary
The Tiger Tour: 01Apr14 to 10Apr14
01APR14 – 04APR14 ARRIVE MATAKAURI LODGE: 3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A DELUXE SUITE
Matakauri Lodge is spectacularly situated on the banks of Lake Wakatipu in the South Island town of Queenstown.
The award-winning property offers stunning views of the Remarkables, Cecil and Walter Peak mountain ranges. Just seven minutes from Queenstown, Matakauri Lodge provides an alpine lakeside retreat nestled in one of the world’s most strikingly beautiful landscapes. Known as the ‘gateway to Milford Sound’, Queenstown marshals a single destination matchless scenery, convenient adventure and diverse, daring cuisine.
The lodge and adjoining villas – originally built in 2000 with a contemporary New Zealand design – reopened in August 2010 after undergoing extensive refurbishment, with an all-new interior designed by acclaimed New Zealander Virginia Fisher. The main lodge consists of spacious lounge, dining and living areas, all with views of Lake Wakatipu.
The lodge also offers a range of indoor and outdoor dining options for guests, including superb private dining. The property features 10 suites and a lodge room, each with private terraces looking out to dramatic and spectacular mountain views across Lake Wakatipu. Additionally, the property includes a full-service luxury spa, outdoor infinity pool and a fully equipped fitness centre.
TUESDAY 01APR14:
Arrival at Matakauri Lodge is followed by an afternoon at your leisure – relax or perhaps make an exploratory excursion into Queenstown. Pre-dinner cocktails and welcome dinner are planned for the dining room at Matakauri Lodge.
WEDNESDAY 02APR14:
After breakfast, explore the heart of Fiordland by luxury helicopter. This is a quintessential New Zealand experience, memory-making at its finest, as you fly over mountains and down into the famous glacier-imbued scenery of Milford Sound, a ‘must see’ for the ultimate New Zealand itinerary. on this trip you will visit coves and beaches seldom explored.
Simply put – they’ll treat you to a singular immersion into a primeval world, a paradise for photographers where the beauty and ruggedness will blow you away. Lunch will be served at your leisure in Matakauri’s dining room. Afternoon will be left to explore Queenstown or other individual pursuits.
Pre-dinner drinks and dinner are planned for Matakauri Lodge, but dinners can be alternately arranged for guests at any one of the best restaurants in Queenstown.
THURSDAY 03APR14:
This is the final day in Queenstown and you will be encouraged to experience one of two parting activities – either golf at Jack’s Point or an experience on The Dart River before you head north.
GOLF AT THE SOUTH ISLAND’S BEST, JACK’S POINT
Situated on the banks of Lake Wakatipu, Jack’s Point is one of the most scenic courses in New Zealand. Enjoy 18 holes of golf followed by lunch at the clubhouse before returning to Matakauri Lodge. Carts, green fees and caddie fees are included, as are return transfers to Matakauri.
THE DART RIVER EXPERIENCE
If you’re craving some adventure, the Dart River Experience will not disappoint. The ‘Wilderness Safari’ is a diverse adventure exploring the spectacular ‘World Heritage’ wilderness within Mt. Aspiring National Park. Experience a combination of several activities: exhilarating jet boating, guided ancient forest walk, and back country 4WD safari drive.
Surrounded by awe-inspiring peaks and mysterious hidden valleys shrouded in native beech forest, your specialist guides will bring to life the variety of landscapes, vegetation and wildlife within this unique preserve. Your guides will also share captivating stories of the original Maori and early pioneers. Return transfers to Matakauri are included.
After your chosen activity, enjoy an afternoon exploring Queenstown at your leisure. Pre-dinner drinks and dinner are planned for the Matakauri dining room.
FRIDAY 04APR14:
Following breakfast your ground transportation will depart Matakauri Lodge for Queenstown Airport and your flights to Hawke’s Bay.
04APR14 – 07APR14 ARRIVE CAPE KIDNAPPERS: 3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A RIDGE SUITE
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers is located at the southern end of Hawke’s Bay, on the east coast of the North Island.
Set atop 6,000 rolling acres of stunning pasture land, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers features 22 suites and a four-bedroom owner’s Cottage. Each room is appointed with walk-in closet and spacious bathroom. From each suite’s private balcony, enjoy 180 degree panoramic views of the farm, golf course and Pacific ocean.
The luxury lodge buildings at Cape Kidnappers are a marriage of river stone and weathered wood, combining rustic and textured materials with comfortable, modern furniture. Interior design is by Linda Bedell of Aspen, Colorado. The main lodge features many warm and welcoming common areas, including lounge and dining spaces and ‘outdoor rooms’. Roaring open fires, contemporary art and stylish interior design awaits you.
In addition, a wine cellar (with tasting room), a spacious infinity pool, luxury spa facilities, and a fully equipped gymnasium are all on-site. This property is part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux Collection and is ranked as one of the top two hotels in the South Pacific and the top 25 hotels in the world.
Cape Kidnappers features 18 holes of golf designed by world-renowned golf architect Tom Doak of Renaissance golf Design, Traverse City, Michigan. The course has stunning sea views, playing high above the ocean atop dramatic cliffs. It is built on a ridge and valley landscape and has been hailed as one of the great modern marvels in golf. The course played host to the PgA Tour’s Kiwi Challenge in 2008 and 2009, and has received numerous accolades and awards including a ranking among the Top 100 golf Courses in the World.
FRIDAY 04APR14:
Upon arrival at Napier Airport you will be transferred to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers where guests can enjoy the afternoon at their leisure. Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner are planned for in the lodge dining room.
SATURDAY 05APR14:
Start your day with the challenge of the dramatic 18 hole golf course, designed by architect Tom Doak. After the round, share stories of magnificent shots and beautiful scenery over lunch in the golf clubhouse. Carts, green fees and caddie fees are included.
In the afternoon enjoy a unique Kiwi Discovery Walk. This is an incredible opportunity to interact with the national symbol of New Zealand – an opportunity that can only be experienced as a guest at Cape Kidnappers. Kiwi expert Dr. John McLennan and his team will lead you on an adventure across the property in search of the New Zealand Brown Kiwi.
Using radio tracking and monitoring devices, you will take turns searching for this elusive, flightless creature. once found, guests will have a chance to get up close and personal with one of New Zealand’s most endangered and rare birds. It is recommended that guests choose comfortable footwear and bring a camera for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
You’ll end this remarkable day with a wonderful dinner in the lodge.
SUNDAY 06APR14:
Your final, full day in Hawke’s Bay offers a choice of one of three spectacular experiences:
VIEW THE PROPERTY BY QUAD BIKE
grab the throttle and ride with a guide over this stunning 6,000 acre sheep and cattle farm. These vehicles are an excellent way to explore ‘off the beaten track’ with the aid of an experienced guide.
REGIONAL TOUR OF HAWKE’S BAY
Cape Kidnappers is an actual landform unto itself, a triangular headland whose white cliffs jut 8 kilometers out into the Pacific from the North Island’s eastern coast. (It was named after an attempt by local Maori to abduct the servant of a member of Captain Cook’s crew aboard HMS Endeavour, during a landfall here on 15 october 1769.) Yet the surrounding bay region is no less stunning and historic. Napier itself, for example, is a time capsule of art deco architecture.
ROUND TWO AT CAPE KIDNAPPERS
For those of you interested in a second chance to tame the championship course, golf may be played at your leisure. Carts, green fees and caddie fees are included.
Lunch will be served in the lodge dining room, golf clubhouse or packed as a picnic to be enjoyed during either of the above tours.
Pre-dinner drinks and farewell dinner are planned for the Cape Kidnappers dining room.
MONDAY 07APR14
Following breakfast your ground transport will depart Cape Kidnappers to an iconic Hawke’s Bay vineyard for a private tasting followed by a light lunch in the vineyard restaurant. After the vineyard visit you will be heading to the Napier Airport for your flight to Kerikeri.
07APR14 – 10APR14 ARRIVE KAURI CLIFFS: 3 NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION IN A DELUXE SUITE
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs is in the Bay of Islands, at the top of the North Island of New Zealand. Set on 6,000 acres of Pacific coastland, this luxury lodge is one of the most celebrated boutique resort hotels in the world. Indeed, for the first time in the history of Travel + Leisure magazine’s ‘World’s Best Awards’, Kauri Cliffs received a perfect score of 100.00 in the ‘Service’ category (based on reader votes collected during T+L’s 2012 survey).
The facility features 22 guest suites and a two-bedroom owner’s Cottage. Each suite has its own private porch, bedroom with sitting area and open fireplace, walk-in wardrobe and luxurious bathroom. The cottages are nestled in native forest overlooking the golf course and the Pacific ocean. The main lodge features breathtaking 180 degree views of the Pacific, the offshore Cavalli Islands and Cape Brett. Interior design is by Virginia Fisher of Auckland.
Facilities include an 18 hole championship golf course, two tennis courts and two swimming pools (one indoor and one outdoor infinity pool), as well as a luxury spa and fully equipped fitness centre. The property also features three secluded beaches, a natural waterfall, a magnificent kauri tree and more than 20 miles of hiking and biking trails.
Kauri Cliffs is part of the Relais & Chateaux collection and is ranked in the Top 20 Hotels in the World. The golf course features 18 holes designed by David Harman. Fifteen boast spectacular views of the Pacific, while six play alongside cliffs that plunge to the sea. The beautiful inland holes wind through marsh, forest and farmland. The course played host to the 2003 ‘Shell’s Wonderful World of golf’ match between Fred Couples and Michael Campbell, in addition to the PgA Tour’s Kiwi Challenge in 2008. It has received numerous accolades and awards including being ranked #80 among the Top 100 golf Courses in the World. Stretching to 7,151 yards (6,539 metres), Kauri Cliffs also offers five tees to allow enjoyment for every skill level.
MONDAY 07APR14:
Guests are invited to enjoy the early evening at their leisure. Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner are planned for the lodge dining room.
TUESDAY 08APR14:
Your first full day at Kauri will feature 18 holes of golf, in either the morning or the afternoon. Carts, green fees and caddie fees are included. The day’s second activity will be a stunning helicopter tour landing at the historic settlement of omapere near the entrance to the Hokianga Harbour, where guests will be met by a cultural guide for a tour to Tane Mahuta ‘Lord of the Forest’. The Maori mythology surrounding this majestic Kauri tree and the Waipoua forest will leave you spellbound.
Afterward, lift off from omapere for the quick flight back across to the East Coast, where you will fly over the scenic Bay of Islands prior to returning to Kauri Cliffs.A fabulous BBQ lunch on Kauri’s Pink Beach will be held in between golf and the heli tour. Allow the chefs to welcome you with New Zealand’s freshest culinary delights on one of the three private beaches on the property. Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner are planned for the lodge dining room.
WEDNESDAY 09APR14:
Guests can choose one of the following three spectacular activity options. Lunch will be served in the lodge dining room, golf clubhouse or packed as picnic to be enjoyed on your excursion.
EXPERIENCE THE PROPERTY ON HORSEBACK
Viewing the property on horseback is a superb way to discover this vast wilderness. The Tiger Tour is pleased to offer this equestrian adventure for all levels of riding ability with Kate Hewlett and her team. Kate has competed and placed in events such as the Burghley and Badminton Horse Trials, and was also part of the New Zealand olympic Team in 2004.
Explore Kauri Cliffs farm and its surrounds on gentle horses, picking your way through native forest and the working farm to the beach, where you can ride along the surf. Equipment will be supplied and you should wear comfortable riding clothes and boots suitable for all weather conditions.
RAISING THE SAILS IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS
Enjoy a relaxing sail on the Pacific ocean aboard a well appointed 13.5 metre (44 feet) catamaran. Try your hand at sailing by joining the crew, or choose to simply sit back and relax. The coastal waters of Bay of Islands are worldrenowned for everything from whales and dolphins to historic dive sights. Transfers are included and refreshments will be served.
ROUND TWO AT KAURI CLIFFS
For those interested in a second chance to tame the championship golf course, golf may be played at your leisure. Carts, green fees and caddie fees are included. Pre-dinner cocktails and dinner are planned for the lodge dining room.
THURSDAY 10APR14:
Conclusion of the Tiger Tour includes the option to extend one’s stay at Kauri Cliffs and further explore the property and nearby region, or check out and depart for your onward journey
Departures & Rates
Costings
The Tiger Tour for a double or twin share is AUD$14,440* per person.
*Conversion from NZD based on conversion rates as of 23Aug13 and may change with currency fluctuation. Please enquire with your specialist for up to date conversion costs.
Cost of the Tour Includes:
Accommodation:
A total of 9 nights accommodation in deluxe category suites at Matakauri Lodge, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers and The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs.
Meals:
Pre-dinner drinks and canapés, gourmet dinners, full breakfast, lunch, complimentary non alcoholic mini-bar for each night stayed.
Transportation:
- Return ground transportation to helicopter tour of Milford Sound
- Return ground transportation to Dart River Wilderness Safari if selected
- Return ground transportation to Jack’s Point Golf Course if selected
- Ground transfers from Matakauri Lodge to Queenstown Airport on departure
- Flight from Queenstown to Napier*
- Return ground transfers from Napier Airport to The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, including a vineyard visit on departure
- Flight from Napier to Kerikeri*
- Ground transfers from Kerikeri Airport to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs on arrival
- Return ground transportation to Waitangi for Bay of Islands Cruise from Kauri Cliffs if selected
*Domestic flights within New Zealand are provided by Air New Zealand
Golf:
1 x 18 hole round of golf at Jack’s Point (if selected), 1 x 18 hole round of golf at Cape Kidnappers and 1 x 18 hole round of golf at Kauri Cliffs. Round of golf includes green fees, electric cart and a double caddy.
Touring:
At The Farm at Cape Kidnappers, a wine tour and the Kiwi Discovery Experience, plus your choice of quad biking or Hawke’s Bay Regional Tour (select one or choose a second round of golf). At Kauri Cliffs, your choice of a half-day sailing excursion in the Bay of Islands or horse riding (select one or choose a second round of golf) and a heli tour. Minimum numbers apply. Tour components are subject to change
Host:
The Tiger Tour includes the services of a dedicated host to facilitate your group’s touring needs and will accompany the group on scheduled touring and golf excursions along the way.
Not Included: International airfares and transport to/from the beginning and ending point of the tour to allow Tiger Tourists the greatest flexibility to make the most of their time in New Zealand and allow for easy planning of any pre and post touring. Passport or visa expenses, travel insurance, excess baggage charges, caddie gratuities, personal items such as telephone calls, wine with dinner, laundry and any elective trips or services such as activities or spa.
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
Accommodation
The Farm at Cape Kidnappers
Set atop 6,000 rolling acres of stunning pasture-land in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, The Farm at Cape Kidnappers affords spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean. The perfect setting for honeymoons and romantic breakaways, the cluster of luxury lodge buildings at Cape Kidnappers are suggestive of a working farm – a marriage of river stone and weathered wood, the buildings combine rustic and textured materials with comfortable modern furniture.
The main lodge features many warm and welcoming common areas in which to relax, including lounge and dining spaces and ‘outdoor rooms’. Roaring open fires, contemporary art and stylish interior design await you here. The main lodge also features a wine cellar with tasting room and a fully-equipped gymnasium.
RIDGE SUITE:
- 8 suites – 683 sq ft / 63 sq meters
- Situated atop the skyline ridge to the southwest of and a short walk from the Lodge.
- Spacious, comfortable and private with fireplaces and full (wet) mini bars.
Matakauri Lodge
- 6 outlying and 2 within the main lodge – sq m/sq ft on application as individual suite sizes vary
- These, the largest suites, have commanding views of Lake Wakatipu and the glorious snow-capped mountains.
- The two suites in the main lodge offer the convenience of proximity to lodge facilities.
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
