Tag Archives: North Island

A world apart – On the Tiger Tour…Golfing New Zealand at its best

A combination of top two golf courses in the world, New Zealand’s three finest lodges and with the friendliest foot forward, the creator of these world-renowned properties - Julian H. Robertson extends an exclusive invitation to his inaugural TIGER TOUR.

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Wairakei Golf Club offers special rates for memberships

News of Wairakei Golf Club membership special

This Press release is from one of New Zealand’s beautiful golf courses and not to be missed when touring the North Island. I do my darnest to play a round any time I’m in New Zealand. And for those who have always wanted to make Wairakei your home course, here’s a great opportunity to save [...]

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Beautiful view from green over Matauri Bay, Northland

“Conde Nast” top award to New Zealand’s Kauri Cliffs Lodge

Condé Nast Traveler, USA has named The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs as the No. 1 Lodge in Australia and Pacific Nations on the 2012 Gold List: The World’s Best Places to Stay.  It’s the only property in New Zealand to make the list and with a whopping score of 98.4, that’s special!

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Eve of New Zealand and France face off in Rugby World Cup match

Special Friend and High Performance Sports Trainer, Gaylene Ayre is National Player Development Manager for Netball New Zealand – GO THOSE SILVER FERNS! Gaylene shares great information on Cambridge, her home town. It is Labour Day Weekend and we’re excited to be here just before the New Zealand and France Rugby World Cup 2011 final match. [...]

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Rugby World Cup tour – Quarter Finals in New Zealand

From the far northwest corner of the South Island we drive east to Blenheim then south to the tragically quake-damaged city of Christchurch. Nearby, the once picturesque suburb, Sumner on the seaside is greatly damaged too. Cliffsides  that supported beautiful holiday homes now look like gaping holes leaving nothing but rubble. Maersk shipping containers set [...]

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A New Zealand conservation success story

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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Backpacking and golfing in 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.

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Magic Bus tours are a kick for all ages

Canadian golfer, Rod Hughes shares New Zealand memories of golfing and touring with the folks at Magic Bus.

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Beyond the Black Swamp Road

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

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Life’s a Beach at New Zealand’s Paraparaumu

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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Rotorua Hot Spots and Cold Swine Lager

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

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Golfing New Zealands’s Sherwood Park: The Pro’s Perspective

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.

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