by PerryGolf Staff on September 9, 2011
Matakauri Lodge, Queenstown is the sister property of Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers. It opened in August 2010 and has recently appeared on the “Condé Nast Traveller Hot List 2011” (click here for details). Matakauri is an outstanding property and a fantastic addition to Queenstown; it is a must stay while in the area as there is plenty to do and see and some of the scenery in this region of New Zealand is out of this world. The golf is also excellent with Jacks Point which boasts a backdrop of 2300 vertical metres of the razorback Remarkables mountain range. Need I say more!
by PerryGolf Staff on July 16, 2011
Further to my post last May noting that Hilton were planning to open a hotel in Queenstown, they have thought better of this and decided to open not one hotel, but two in the Adrenaline sports hot spot. You can see further details by clicking here.
It should be noted that Queenstown is not just for the thrill seekers – there are some great courses including Jack’s Point and Millbrook, and just up the road in Arrowtown, you will find The Hills – which until recently was home to the New Zealand Open. It is also a great base from which to travel to the stunningly beautiful Milford Sound and has some excellent wineries on its doorstep.
by Gordon Dalgleish on June 11, 2011
A Winter’s descent in NZ’s Southern Alps
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Owned and operated by American financier Julian Robertson, Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnappers were recently joined by a third N.Z. property, The Matakauri Lodge, in the ski and adventure sports Mecca of Queenstown. The Matakauri would subsequently make Condé Nast Traveller’s “2011 Hot List”, and, like its sister lodges, it’s almost absurdly scenic, chic and luxurious.
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by PerryGolf Staff on December 27, 2010
It seems the currently homeless New Zealand Open has still not found a definite residence for 2011. The event has been staged at the fantastic Hills course just outside Queenstown since 2007, but looks unlikely to be held there again in 2011. Recently the favourite to hold the event has been Clearwater in Christchurch which is also a great course but not in such a beautiful setting. We will await the final decision with interest and hope the event will actually go ahead.
The Hills Golf Club
by PerryGolf Staff on May 14, 2010
Having spent some time in Queenstown, New Zealand at the end of 2008, I was interested to read that Hilton seem to be planning a new hotel there.
I enjoyed my time there very much; from the wonderful scenery (where much of Lord of the Rings was filmed), to the great golf courses including the new Hills and Jack’s Point Courses…it is also the birth place of adrenaline sports like bungee jumping and jet boating. However, if you prefer something more laid back, it is the perfect base to visit Milford Sound or some of the excellent vineyards…I certainly recommend the Pinot Noir.
by Gordon Dalgleish on January 4, 2010
Millbrook, a popular resort for PerryGolf clients on the South Island of New Zealand has just opened an additional 9 holes, bringing the total to 27 holes at the facility. Additionally, they have also completed the restoration of a high country wool shed which has been outfitted with the latest club fitting technology.
