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Denise at Huka Falls
New Zealand is a beautiful country with so many unique and breathtaking sights. One of my most memorable experiences there was when I visited Huka Falls in Wairakei Park; the largest falls on the Waikato River (New Zealand’s longest river) near Taupo on New Zealand’s North Island. Huka Falls is only a short 5-minute drive north of Lake Taupo.
Huka Lodge
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On a recent trip to New Zealand, one of the highlights was a flying visit to the fantastic Cape Kidnappers. We arrived at around 2pm after the scenic 2 hour journey from the town of Taupo. We drew up to a rather unassuming front gate that doesn’t instantly suggest you are at one of the best golf resorts in the world. We made our way along the 8 mile private driveway to the “Farm” (as they call it). Note: to call it a farm doesn’t do it justice; as while the building is in a traditional farmhouse style, it is of a very luxurious standard. After check-in we made our way to our private lodges just a short walk from the main building. The rooms, again, are in a homely but comfortable style and each have their own reception area with bar leading into the main large bedroom which have patio doors opening onto a porch and provide a view over the estate and out to the Pacific. The bedroom also has a remote controlled ‘real’ fire and large screen TV discretely located on the wall behind some local photography…as well as a very comfortable king size bed. The bathroom is also of a high standard; a very large spacious area offering a bath with a view out to the ocean.
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Mission Estate Vineyard
The restored, picturesque main building and the history upon which we were educated added greatly to my experience. With a great selection of wines and goods to purchase, I was spoiled for choice!
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Cape Kidnappers from the air, courtesy of Gary Lisbon
How many reasons do you need to take the golf trip of two lifetimes? Here’s five:
1. Our winter is their summer. (Florida is fine but New Zealand is phenomenal.)
2. Their golf is played among some of the most dramatic and diverse landscapes on earth. (Keeping your head down is not an option.)
3. New Zealand is unique for its collection of boutique luxurious lodge-style properties. (Think Four Seasons gets back to nature.)
4. Fly fishing here is absolutely second to none. (The ladies will catch Art Deco City.)
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Due to it’s geographic isolation, New Zealand is very wary of visitors bringing disease to it’s shores…and this extends to your golf shoes and carrying turf ailments. When you back for a trip to New Zealand, be ready to show the customs officer a clean pair of golf shoes with no mud or grass from your last round of golf. If he sees anything which concerns him, be prepared to either abandon your shoes or clean them in front of the customs officer!
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