The Friends of the PGA-NZ latest newsletter gives us the goods on golfing one of the world’s most beautiful courses with a totally pampered stay at China’s luxurious 5-star Mission Hills: Have you ever considered chartering your own Air New Zealand 747 for your next golf trip? Here is a great opportunity to do just [...]
Terrace Downs launches its 2012 art offerings with a well-priced and aptly titled “Fashionably Passionate” exhibit by Nelson-based artist Deeanne Hobbs. Noted for exploring the passion of connecting art and fashion together, her creative works in mixed media uniquely meld modernity with revival images that harken back to an “Antique-Vintage” era. Exhibition curator Rachael Inch is [...]
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:
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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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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One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” many say.
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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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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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New Zealand’s southern coastal courses offer great opportunity to play golf and spot penguins.
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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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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…
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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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A New Zealand conservation success story
Jack’s Point plans for luxury lodge
