New Zealand hosts Winter Games in Queenstown August 22-30, 2009It’s the world’s biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics. Over 800 top world athletes completing among 26 snow sport events.
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Canadian senior golfer arrives in New Zealand with a backpack slung over his shoulder and golf clubs in tow to play as many courses as possible on his second visit to this Dream Destination.
Canadian golfer, Rod Hughes shares New Zealand memories of golfing and touring with the folks at Magic Bus.
A cloudless blue sky greets we golfers our first day in New Zealand. What could possibly go wrong?
June to September is high season in New Zealand for skiing and snowboarding on those great South Island slopes. It’s time to make plans to visit and book accommodation.
Queenstown rules as New Zealand’s major resort centre. Bright lights, exciting and rejuvenating activities entice visitors from around the world. Golfing is superb and reasonably priced.
In New Zealand since 2006 with beginnings in the USA, The First Tee’s mandate is: “To impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.”
One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” many say.
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!
