GOLFER’S DREAM COME TRUE - Two lucky people will experience a golfer’s paradise in New Zealand with two days and nights at each of Julian Robertson’s three ***** luxury resorts – Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Matakauri Lodge. Airfare  included.

Financier Julian Robertson and his Tiger Management have long been renowned as great investors.  Julian’s judgment in picking sites for golf isn’t bad either. In 1995 he bought 3,000 coastal acres on the northern tip of New Zealand’s North Island overlooking the Bay of Islands “for the price of a modest New York apartment”.
 
When the David Harman-designed Kauri Cliffs opened in 2000, it became an instant must play. Fifteen holes have views of the Pacific and six play alongside the cliffs. It has just been rated no. 18 in the world in golf course rankings.

As good as Kauri Cliffs is, Robertson managed to top himself when his second course, Cape Kidnappers, about 300 miles to the south, opened four years later. Tom Doak sculpted a dramatic design, with some holes set atop fingers of land that jut out high above the Pacific. Cape Kidnappers golf course is currently ranked the 41st best golf course in the world by US Golf Magazine.

And, in 2010, Robertson and his family added the equally outstanding Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown, to their suite of five-star luxury resorts. Known for its breathtaking beauty and abundance of water sports, Matakauri Lodge will provide a perfect ending to your New Zealand adventure.

It has been very important to Julian, in all of his endeavors, to enhance the environment. More than 300 kauri trees have been planted - a type of native tree that has played a big part in the history of the Northland area, once a gum diggers’ paradise. A 1300 year old kauri that sits on Robertson’s land has been gifted to a trust by Robertson, to ensure its preservation. Native birds abound, and there are even kiwi living on the land that Robertson is determined to protect.

A review from Trip Advisor follows: I had the great pleasure of visiting all three of the amazing lodges in the Robertson group as part of the magical nine  day New Zealand Experience...the gorgeous lodges of Kauri Cliffs, Cape Kidnappers and Matakauri. All
very unique, each with a different feel, with one unifying theme called excellence. If you are thinking of NZ and want to do it right, this is the way to go! Although, be warned, you will probably want to extend your stay, so get an open ended ticket. The golf courses at Kauri Cliffs and "The Cape" are a golfers dream...just spectacular with views to match. The staff, the food, the service, the accommodations, the spas all as good as I have ever experienced. You immediately felt like you were at home! Everyone was always so accommodating and no request went unfulfilled. The culinary team(s) can handle any request... Don't forget to visit the 900 year old Kauri Tree at Kauri Cliffs, or visit the Gannet colony at the Cape, or do the helicopter tour of Queenstown at Matakauri....just for starters. There are so many things to do, even if you are not a golfer! I will be back, but next time for longer. Nine days is just not enough.

* Transfers not included