Golf & Wine Road Trip pairings - Europe & Beyond

12th November 2023

Tee off in the morning. Watch the sunset from your camper door. This is the freedom of a campervan golf holiday done right.

More and more golfers are trading fixed resorts for flexible, scenic golf road trips — blending iconic fairways with incredible drives, beautiful overnight stays, and a real sense of adventure. Whether you're a scratch golfer or a weekend player, this guide walks you through how to plan your perfect stay-and-play golf road trip.

What if your next birdie came with a bold red or crisp white? Golf and wine are two of life’s greatest pleasures — and when paired with the freedom of a campervan, they create unforgettable travel moments.

Here are seven of the best golf & wine road trips in the world, all ideal for campervan travelers who want more than just fairways.

1. South Africa – Garden Route & Cape Winelands

Why it works
This is one of the most diverse golf road trips in the world — combining world-class coastal golf with wineland indulgence and even safari extensions.

Trip highlights

Play Pinnacle Point, Fancourt, and Erinvale
Wine tasting in Franschhoek, Stellenbosch, and Hemel-en-Aarde
Stay at vineyard campsites or golf estates with camper access

👉 Book via Garden Route Golf Road Trip or Kruger Safari & Golf Adventure

2. Italy – Piedmont & Lombardy Hills

Why it works
Northern Italy blends elegant parkland courses with vineyard-covered hills. You’ll play among castles, sip rare reds, and park your van in some of the most scenic valleys in Europe.

Trip highlights

Tee off at Golf Club Bergamo or Golf Club Biella
Visit wine towns like Barolo, Asti, and Franciacorta
Stay at camper-friendly agriturismos or winery estates

👉 Book via Italian Lakes & Fairways

3. New Zealand – North Island Wine & Cliffs

Why it works
New Zealand’s North Island offers spectacular vineyard regions paired with clifftop courses and geothermal wonders — all linked by excellent campervan facilities.

Trip highlights

Play Bay of Islands Golf Club, Kinloch, and Cape Kidnappers
Explore Hawke’s Bay wineries, Māori culture, and lakeside walks
Camp at coastal vineyards or beside natural hot springs

👉 Book via Cape Kidnappers Golfing Package

4. France – Seignosse to Bordeaux

Why it works
Pine forests, Atlantic beaches, and the best wine in the world — all in one elegant itinerary.

Trip highlights

Play Golf de Seignosse, a top-50 European course
Stay with your campervan at nearby Golf de Saint-Noël, just minutes from Seignosse
Taste your way through Médoc, St-Émilion, or Pomerol
Camp beside lakes, in forests, or at vineyards

👉 Coming Soon: Seignosse Atlantic Fairways, email hello@with-a-camper.com to hear

2. Portugal – Alentejo to Lisbon Coast

Why it works
Peaceful inland regions meet world-class coastal golf — with cork trees and vinho in every direction.

Trip highlights

Play Santo Estêvão, Troia, or Royal Óbidos
Visit boutique wineries in Alentejo and the Lisbon Coast
Stay at vineyard campsites or scenic natural parks

👉 Coming soon: Portugal Wine & Golf Explorer, email hello@with-a-camper.com to hear

6. Germany – Rheingau to Bavaria

Why it works
Under-the-radar for wine tourism, Germany offers stunning vineyards, rolling hills, and camper-accessible championship courses.

Trip highlights

Play Wittelsbacher Golfclub, where you can sleep onsite in your campervan
Taste Rieslings in Rüdesheim, Würzburg, or Freising
Camp near vineyards, rivers, or Bavarian forests

👉 Coming soon: German Winelands Golf Explorer, email hello@with-a-camper.com to hear

7. California – Sonoma to Pebble Beach

Why it works
Legendary wine meets iconic American golf — all along Highway 1 and through the valleys of Napa and Sonoma.

Trip highlights

Play Sonoma Golf Club, CordeValle, or Pasatiempo
Wine-taste in Healdsburg, St. Helena, or Santa Cruz Mountains
Camp among redwoods, coastlines, or vineyard estates

👉 Coming soon: California Golf Explorer, email hello@with-a-camper.com to hear

Plan Your Wine & Golf Adventure

These trips are about more than great golf — they’re about travel done right: slowly, locally, and with something worth toasting at the end of each day.

👉 Explore all golf campervan experiences or get in touch for a custom itinerary.