With the arrival of autumn in New Zealand, the temperature has settled and the landscape is a perfect picture of startling golds and warm reds, making it the ideal time for international tourists
Cape Kidnappers golf course on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island has been rated among the best in the world and ahead of some of golfing’s most famous old world destinations.
New Zealand offers a range of golfing experiences which include breath-taking scenery, thermal activity, new resort style golf and the challenge of championship courses.
New Zealand’s natural beauty, showcased by quality and affordable courses, and enhanced with friendly and relaxed service, makes it one of the world’s top golfing destinations.
In the picture-perfect setting of a glacial valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains near Queenstown, The Hills is not only one of the most dramatic golf courses in New Zealand, but also the most challenging.
New Zealand has almost 400 golf courses - some in geothermal areas, others in farmers' fields, and some of the most spectacular are the most accessible and inexpensive.
It might not be unusual to find sanctuary on a golf course but it is rare to find a golf course that is a sanctuary. New Zealand's Wairakei International Golf Course is thought to have scored a world first.