Archive for the Tag 'luxury accommodation'

Dec 07 2009

Posted by lizclark under North Island Golf Courses, Northland

New Zealand holiday report from Karikari Estate Winery

Having brought to fruition several award-winning wines from New Zealand’s northernmost vineyard and winery, Vintner Ben Dugdale shares some hilarious insights into preparing for the big holiday rush and I quote: Continue Reading »

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Oct 16 2009

Posted by lizclark under Jack's Point Golf Club, South Island, South Island Golf Courses

Golfing New Zealand – look at the prices

Jacks Point - View from clubhouse restaurantOne of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” agrees Steve Williams, Tiger Wood’s long term caddy in an interview with the Southland Press. Having walked some of the greatest courses in the world, this is awesome praise from Williams. And what an awesome setting!

In a recent review of the Jack’s Point website I couldn’t believe the prices…

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Sep 12 2009

Posted by lizclark under South Island

A Whole Lot of Shakin’ Goin’ On

Extracts from Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing Around New Zealand

As often happens during an unplanned road trip, we stop at the first accommodation sign we see when we’re ready to call it quits. At Murchison we lay claim to the last available cottage…closely beating out another couple caught in the competition for limited accommodation but perhaps they were the lucky ones… Continue Reading »

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Aug 06 2009

Posted by lizclark under Uncategorized

Queenstown hosts Winter Games NZ

A FREE EVENT – August 22 – 30, 2009
The biggest winter sports event outside the Winter Olympics, will feature over 800 of the world’s top athletes competing in 26 snow sports including: ski racing, curling, snowboarding and skating. Plenty of off-snow activities in Queenstown and nearby Wanaka. Check out the website: www.wintergamesnz.com

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Dec 22 2008

Posted by lizclark under South Island Golf Courses

Terrace Downs Delights

 

View from the 16th

View from the 16th

The Terrace Downs Resort and Golf Club has developed a superb 18-hole, par 72 championship course on the banks of the Rakaia River Gorge at the foot of the Mount Hutt ski-field. It’s a member of Best of New Zealand Golf  Resorts where only the best in hospitality, luxurious accommodation and a finely manicured golf course qualifies for membership.

 

Terrace Downs pushes the limits of believability with a 6,440-metre-long course that incorporates 11 lakes and Continue Reading »

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Aug 27 2008

Posted by lizclark under North Island Golf Courses, Northland

Carrington Club: A North Island Golfing Hot Spot

by Liz Clark, Author of “Birdies, Bogeys and Kiwis: Golfing Around New Zealand”

Carrington Club golf course view

Fairway view - Great Exhibition Bay to North Cape

Meandering through a magnificent 100-acre seaside layout in sub-tropical Northland, Carrington Club New Zealand’s most-northerly Golf Club Resort is proud to be a member of “The New Zealand Golf Tourism Cluster” – one of the country’s premier golf course resorts. Continue Reading »

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