Golfing and Touring New Zealand

Over the years New Zealand’s South Island Russley Golf Club has hosted many golf tournaments with locals holding their own against some of the world’s best golfers. Once a dry gravel riverbed, Russley is now one of the country’s classic courses in the heart of Christchurch.

A cloudless blue sky greets we golfers our first day in New Zealand. What could possibly go wrong?

Golfing challenges at Hanmer Springs are highlighted in Liz Clark’s book, “Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing around New Zealand.

New Zealand coastal course at Paraparau Beach has “big teeth” – good scores are difficult to come by. Just hope no high winds blowing off the Tasman Sea.

New Zealand’s southern coastal courses offer great opportunity to play golf and spot penguins.

Exciting golf game in New Zealand set aside to take tranquil train ride – or so we thought!

On what was once a Maori trail that later seemed to be paved in gold we pass a string of women’s brassieres of all shapes and sizes. Golf ahead? Or…

Long after the golf fever subsided, the quiet rural community of Murchison had the misfortune to be near the epicentre of a major quake on 17 June 1929.

Through the Oink, Oink doors, Rotorua’s Pig & Whistle City bar is a great place for pub-style gatherings. .

New Zealand’s South Island golfing experience at North Canterbury’s rural course with Harwarden Club host, Tim Elms. After-golf highlights at Hanmer Springs thermal spa, accommodation suggestions and historic railway ride through the limestone beauty of the Weka Pass.

New Zealand’s North Island Sherwood Park Golf Club offers overseas visitors short-term memberships. This challenging course in a beautiful woodland setting is proud of its many champions and Kiwi hospitality.

Great golfing all year in New Zealand at Waipu golf links on the North Island. Nearby museum is devoted to the region’s Scottish pioneer heritage.