"Tap into your inner child and seek that senseof adventure."
It got me thinking: when was the last time you really felt like a child in a lolly shop?
Growing up on the Gold Coast, my sister and I used to stop by the local milk bar on our way home from school. She would buy a Golden Rough and I would treat myself to a Mint Pattie—for the bargain price often cents each. It was a small treat that delivered maximum joy.
Maybe it’s time we apply that exact excitement to how we holiday. At Golf Journeys, we believe golf should never be a passive sport. It's time to combine your absolute favourite hobby with rockstar locations, vibrant culture, and like-minded travellers.
Few experiences rival the thrill of arriving somewhere entirely unfamiliar, clubs in tow, with no idea what awaits beyond the first tee. We are trading the predictable for the extraordinary. Here are three legendary destinations where golf transforms from a standard round into a full-blown expedition.
1. Kenya: The Untamed Wildlife Safari
Kenya delivers a wild reality that no golf simulator could ever replicate. Imagine lining up a crucial birdie putt while zebras meander past the green. The courses around Nairobi combine world-class, championship conditioning with raw, untamed scenery that will stop you deadmid-swing. This is an extraordinary fusion of culture, raw nature, and world-class golf.
- The Highlights: Our special-edition Kenya Golf Safari Tour is built for golfers ready to live the landscape rather than just play it. With local caddies sharing their wisdom, you'll navigate the fairways with ease.
- The X-Factor: We have secured authentic African accommodation during one of the natural world’s greatest spectacles: the Great Migration. The daily safari drives will leave you with a profound sense of wonder as you get up close and personal with the animal kingdom.
2. China: The Volcanic Wonderland
If you want grand scale and dramatic ambition, we take you straight to Hainan Island—the tropical paradise known as the "Hawaii of China." Here, the legendary Mission Hills Haikou echoes across the golfing universe, boasting more than 22championship courses sculpted from ancient landscapes shaped by prehistoric volcanoes. You will stand on emerald fairways bordered by stark black-rock ridges, steaming hot springs, and endless tropical horizons.
- The Journey: On this immersive 9-day itinerary, you’ll tackle Asia’s largest, most visually striking golf complex before moving to the breathtaking Shenzhou Peninsula, where coastal holes glide directly toward golden sands as the ocean glows at sunrise.
- Off the Course: The cultural immersion is just as high-octane. Expect buzzing city energy, traditional tea ceremonies, and curated island dining. It’s an artistically designed passage through the most imaginative golf terrain on Earth.
3. New Zealand: The Epic Playground
For those whose inner child demands pure, unadulterated adrenaline, New Zealand is the ultimate playground. Our base camp is the picturesque, high-energy town of Queenstown and the alpine landscapes surrounding Lake Wanaka. The golf here is spectacular, carved directly into glacial valleys and set against sharp, snow-capped peaks.
- Beef up your Bucket List: The real excitement kicks in when you swap your clubs for a different kind of adventure. The options are endless: a majestic boat cruise across Lake Wanaka, pristine walking trails around the Botanic Gardens, and a jaw-dropping excursion to the sheer cliffs of Milford Sound.
- The Wind-Down: Celebrate your rounds with long lunches in the heart of Central Otago's Pinot Noir country and the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown.
The Best Round of Your Life Awaits
Golf will always be the glorious centrepiece of what we do, but at Golf Journeys, we want to transport you in ways that tap directly into your adventurous, kindred spirit.
Pack your Golden Rough and your Mint Pattie, bringan open mind, and let the world surprise you. The best round of your life iswaiting on another continent.
Are you ready to tee off?
