Tag Archives: Nature walks

First New Zealand treetop walk planned

If approved, New Zealand’s first treetop walk will be built on the South Island in a West Coast native forest next year. It will be similar to those in Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales, Australia:

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Jack’s Point plans for luxury lodge

  NEWS RELEASE Luxury Lodge a Diamond in the RoughJack’s Point has been working with various parties over the last few years in order to bring about the development of the intended Lodge on the northern side of the actual piece of land called Jack’s Point…In collaboration with talented internationally acclaimed New Zealand architects Fearon [...]

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A New Zealand conservation success story

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Of all the mountains in the world, New Zealand’s Maungatautari is unique. It’s the site of a unique wildlife conservation project to protect endangered species from preditors.

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Queenstown rules as New Zealand’s major resort centre

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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.

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Destroyed by the Wrecker in New Zealand

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

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Life’s a Beach at New Zealand’s Paraparaumu

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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.

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Penguin Hunting in New Zealand’s Catlins

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

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Trapped on a Trestle

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

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A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On

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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.

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Rotorua Hot Spots and Cold Swine Lager

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

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The Harwarden experience in New Zealand’s North Canterbury

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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.

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