Breathtaking scenery
16 - 27 November
Always wanted to cycle the Otago Rail Trail but could never find the time with friends?
Join us on this tour and experience the trail with like-minded cycling and golfing enthusiasts. Discover old historic gold-mining villages, country pubs, rugged scenery and find out what “Southern Hospitality” is all about.
Then finish the tour by playing some of New Zealand’s most scenic golf courses.
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Highlights
- 5 days/4 nights Otago Rail Trail Tour
- Bike hire, including helmet, puncture repair kit and pump, odometer and water bottle holder
- Transport to and from the Otago Rail Trail
- Golf club storage whilst on the Otago Rail Trail
- 4 rounds of golf on some NZ’s most scenic golf courses
- 4 nights ensuite accommodation on the Rail Trail, 7 nights 4 star accommodation in Queenstown
- Breakfasts daily
- Transfers to & from golf courses
- Group Dinner
- Hosted Small Group tour
- Free upgrade to E-bikes when you register by 31 March
Golf courses to play
Prices
Rail Trail & Golf: $3,995pp Twin Share; Single Supplement: $1,095. Non-Golfer: $3,195pp Twin Share
Golf Only: $2,495pp Twin Share; Single Supplement $1,095. Non-Golfer: $1,695pp Twin Share
All prices are in NZ dollars and include GST. Other accommodation options available.
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How to book
A deposit of $750 per person is required together with a completed registration form to secure a reservation. The final balance is due 60 days prior to departure and an invoice will be sent to you prior to this date. All prices are based on payment by direct credit. If you wish to pay by credit card, we accept Visa & MasterCard. Payments made via credit card are subject to a 2% surcharge. Our tours are contingent on sufficient numbers participating on the tour. If the tour does not go ahead due to lack of numbers, a full refund of your deposit will be made no later than 3 months prior to the tour departure date.
Taxes & other incidental costs
All airline & airport taxes are included in the tour price, as are tips for coach drivers, guides etc. Where applicable, tips for caddies or for other personal services received are left to your own discretion. You will be advised as to the expected level of these tips before the trip.
Flexibility
You may wish to consider departing earlier or extending your stay. As a full service bonded travel agency, we are able to assist you with flight itineraries, hotel bookings, car hire etc. If you choose not to take advantage of the flights quoted as part of the tour package, please be aware that you will be responsible for your travel to and from the tour start and finish points. Flights will be subject to availability and any applicable surcharges at the time of booking.
This brochure
All reasonable care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this brochure at the time of printing, but services offered, package availability and times may be subject to change from time to time. We will advise you of any changes as soon as we are made aware of them ourselves. These terms and conditions should be read in conjunction with those shown here: https://www.travelencounters.co.nz/terms-conditions/
Travel insurance
Travel Insurance is absolutely essential and you should arrange this at the time of booking. You must carry details of your Insurer with you, including contact details, in case of emergency. We offer travel insurance through CoverMore and Kiwi Holiday Insurance at competitive rates – please let us know if we can help you with this.
Prices
All prices in the brochure are in New Zealand Dollars and are quoted per person. Due to possible currency fluctuations and changes in service costs, prices are subject to variation at any time up to the time full payment has been made.
Documentation
Travel Documents will be distributed approximately 20 days prior to departure date. Golf /Travel Encounters cannot accept responsibility for any documents or airline tickets which are subsequently altered without our consent or authorisation.
Visas / Passports
You will need a current New Zealand passport with at least 6 months validity as at the end of the tour date to travel. We can assist you in applying for visas if you will be travelling on a passport that requires one. A number of countries now require you to complete an online e-visa prior to travelling. These countries include USA, Canada & India. Please contact us if you require us to help you. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct documentation allowing you to travel to the destinations on the tour.
Sharing
If you are travelling alone, but wish to share a room with someone else, please indicate this on your registration form. We will do everything possible to arrange quad/twin share accommodation in these instances. However if it cannot be arranged, the own room supplement will apply.
Cancellations
If the tour does not proceed due to lack of numbers, deposits will be refunded in full.
Prior to flight ticketing, refunds will be made in full.
After flight ticketing and up to 60 days, loss of deposit.
Under 60 days - commencement of tour, no refund.
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking in case of sickness or other problem that might prevent you travelling, as well as giving you peace of mind whilst you are on tour.
Prior to flight ticketing, refunds will be made in full.
After flight ticketing and up to 60 days, loss of deposit.
Under 60 days - commencement of tour, no refund.
We strongly recommend that you take out travel insurance at the time of booking in case of sickness or other problem that might prevent you travelling, as well as giving you peace of mind whilst you are on tour.
General Tour Information
- All standards of golf are catered for, but players should have an official NZGA handicap, or Australian equivalent.
- Players are to provide their own golf clubs. It is most important that all golf gear (including shoes) must be thoroughly cleaned prior to leaving both New Zealand & Australia as it is highly likely that they will be inspected by both Australian and New Zealand Customs/Biosecurity. Dirty clubs or shoes may incur heavy penalties.
- Motorised carts will be supplied where specified, with pull buggies provided at the rest (those players requiring motorised carts on all courses should indicate on the booking form). Upgrades from pull buggies to motorised carts will incur additional charges on each course.
- If you wish to book your own airfare, you will be charged for a land only price. If your flight times do not coincide with other travellers in the tour, you will be required to make your own way to the accommodation at the start of the tour and to the airport at the end of the tour.
- Our tours are contingent on sufficient numbers participating on the tour. If the tour does not go ahead due to lack of numbers, a full refund of your deposit will be made.
- Bookings are required at least 60 days prior to departure. Late bookings will be considered, but may be subject to surcharge costs.
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