Golfing and Touring New Zealand

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.

One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” many say.

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.

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.

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.