Top 6 Golf Road Trips by Campervan from around the world

8th December 2023

Looking for a golf holiday that’s as much about the journey as the game? With a campervan, you don’t just play incredible courses — you build unforgettable trips around them. These are six of the world’s most inspiring golf road trips, each perfect for adventurous players who want freedom, scenery, and stories to match the scorecard.

1. St Andrews, Gleneagles & The Fife Coast – Scottish Icons Road Trip

Why it’s world-class
Scotland is the home of golf, and this route takes you through the country’s most iconic and accessible courses. St Andrews offers deep tradition and coastal drama, while Gleneagles brings refined resort luxury. Kingsbarns and Crail add variety and sweeping seaside views — all within a manageable drive.

Suggested itinerary
Begin in Edinburgh and head to St Andrews for a few days of historic golf and pub life. Then cut inland for a stay at Gleneagles. Continue along the Fife Coast for rounds at Crail, Elie, or Kingsbarns. Add a distillery stop, a castle visit, and a night by the sea to complete the experience.

Featured experience: St Andrews & Highland Links

2. New Zealand – North Island Scenic Golf Trail

Why it’s world-class
New Zealand’s North Island mixes epic scenery with epic courses. Think clifftop drives, lakeside sanctuaries, volcanic hot pools, and world-class vineyards — plus a camper-friendly infrastructure built for the open road.

Suggested itinerary
Start near the Bay of Islands for a round at the coastal Bay of Islands Golf Club. Head south to Kinloch or Wairakei near Taupō. Cap off your adventure with Cape Kidnappers, one of the world’s most spectacular courses perched above Hawke’s Bay. Stop for wine tastings and forest walks along the way.

Featured experience: Cape Kidnappers Golfing Package

3. Ireland – Wild Atlantic Links Explorer

Why it’s world-class
Ireland’s west coast delivers wind-carved links, craggy sea cliffs, and warm welcomes. With a campervan, you can bounce between remote courses, tiny villages, and epic viewpoints — all on your own time.

Suggested itinerary
Play Lahinch and Tralee on your way to the dramatic dunes at Carne and Enniscrone. Break up the golf with music in Galway, food in Dingle, and a night parked on a clifftop overlooking the Atlantic. Finish in the south at Old Head of Kinsale or Waterville for a proper finale.

Featured experience: Wild West Fairways by Campervan

4. France – Seignosse to Bordeaux Wine Route

Why it’s world-class
Southwest France is a dream for golfers who love life beyond the fairway: wine, waves, pine forests, and boutique countryside living.

Suggested itinerary
Start in Biarritz or Hossegor to enjoy surfing, beach towns, and beautiful morning light. Play Golf de Seignosse and Golf d’Hossegor, then head inland toward Les Landes for peaceful forest campsites. Continue north to Bordeaux, stopping at vineyards in Médoc, St-Émilion, or Pomerol. Mix in riverside bike rides, local food markets, and a night near Dune du Pilat, Europe’s largest sand dune.

Featured experience: Seignosse Atlantic Fairways

5. Portugal to Italy – Ryder Cup Road Trip

Why it’s world-class
This pan-European trip lets you follow the Ryder Cup’s history while playing courses that have hosted legends. A mix of coastal play, championship venues, and continental flavour.

Suggested itinerary
Start in Portugal with rounds at Oitavos Dunes or Troia, then cross into Spain for a stop at Valderrama — host of the 1997 Ryder Cup. Continue through southern France (e.g. Golf National near Paris or coastal Provence courses), and finally arrive at Marco Simone Golf Club outside Rome, host of the 2023 event. The drive takes you through Andalusia, Catalonia, and Tuscany — each region worthy of its own detour.

Featured experiences: Valderrama & Andalusia, Royal Park I Roveri

6. South Africa – Garden Route Golf & Safari

Why it’s world-class
South Africa’s Garden Route is a once-in-a-lifetime drive with diverse terrain, wildlife, wine, and elite golf. Play coastal clifftop courses, explore national parks, and finish with safari sunsets — all while travelling in your own mobile basecamp.

Suggested itinerary
Play Pinnacle Point with ocean views, head to Knysna and George for rounds at Simola or Fancourt, and relax with wine near Hermanus. Wrap up with a safari-and-golf combo in the Kruger region — Leopard Creek is a highlight. Stop for penguins, elephants, and red wine along the way.

Featured experiences: Garden Route Golf Road Trip, Kruger Safari & Golf Adventure

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From legendary links to alpine escapes, from stay-and-play vineyards to campervan-friendly campsites — we’ve built golf road trips designed for people who want more than a scorecard.

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