Jack Nicklaus officially opened The Kinloch Club on 29th February 2008. Being his only Signature Course in New Zealand, he was delighted with the result of 4 years of construction. Travel and Leisure Golf Magazine also ranked The Kinloch Club as the best new course in the world outside North America for 2007, and this is continually backed up by visitors often emphasising that they feel it to be one of, if not the best golf course that Jack Nicklaus has designed to date.

The Kinloch Club is a true challenge of golf, with the majority of guests who have stayed at Dunalistair House expressing delight of what has been moulded into the undulating pumice landscape.

Dunalistair House officially opened its doors on the same day that Jack Nicklaus visited in 2008. The home has been designed primarily as a golf and fishing retreat (two main passions of owner Alistair Tod as well as Jack Nicklaus of course!)

For travellers looking to explore the central North Island, Dunalistair House is also an exceptional base to discover the volcanic region of Ruapehu, Tongariro, Taupo and Rotorua.

The home offers exceptionally well appointed living areas (a large living room as well as a home movie theater), along with 4 large bedrooms (Californian Kingsize). All bedrooms have ensuites.

A point made by many guests who have stayed is that they are delighted that all four guest rooms are private from each other, and with all having there own bathrooms.

The property is appointed to the highest standard with stone floors throughout, feature schist and cedar finishings..

The house also features a state of the art home automation system and media centre which tie into the Media Room and 50" plasma screen.

There is wireless broadband throughout and a keypad entry system (code texted to clients on arrival).

The configuration also allows for all super king beds to split to twins, so up to 8 people in any configuration is possible. To return to the Dunalistair House website click on the following link www.dunalistair.com.

Arrive Auckland International Airport to a private meet and greet with priority customs clearance. You will be transferred to Kauri Cliffs Lodge by private driver or helicopter. Check in and relax in the beautiful surrounds of the lodge, elegantly decorated with a wide array of European antiques.

Play Kauri Cliffs — one of the most spectacular golf courses in the world.

In the afternoon take a cruise out to The Hole in the Rock, or even take a fishing charter to try and catch the prize trophy of a marlin.

Transfer by helicopter or domestic flight to Taupo and check into Dunalistair House for three nights. You will be greeted by owner Alistair Tod, who will show you around the property.

In the afternoon, play The Kinloch Club, undoubtedly one of the greatest modern designed golf courses in the world. After golf, return to Dunalistair House, where you will have an evening meal prepared and presented by an executive chef.

A day off golf to experience something extra special that New Zealand has to offer — geothermal activity and Maori culture. Firstly a trip in the morning to Orakei Korako (known as the Hidden Valley), a unique attraction that includes geysers, bubbling mud pools and some of the most incredible silica terraces in the world.

Then visit the Tamaki Village, where you will witness a kapa haka and partake in a hangi meal, which combine to create an incredible atmosphere.

Play Wairakei International. Rated Top 100 Outside the US in 2005 by Golf Digest – a tree lined course with large plateau greens. All holes are bordered by dense pine forest with some stunning elevated views. After your game, you will be escorted on a beautiful drive across to Hawkes Bay where you will check into The Farm at Cape Kidnappers for two nights.

Play Cape Kidnappers, where a 500ft cliff is a major highlight that awaits you when you walk the 15th hole, affectionately known as the Pirates Plank. This Tom Doak design is one of the worlds greatest golf creations. Stunning vistas, incredible ocean views and the clearest air in the world combine with this immaculately presented course to ensure a memory that will last a lifetime.

Transfer to Auckland International Airport for your flight home.

For further details on this or our special packages, contact info@dunalistair.com or call Alistair Tod on the tollfree numbers at the top of this page.