The Ultimate To Do List Australia 2017-2018 by Down Under Endeavours

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Food, Wine and Golf Indulge your gourmet dreams in New Zealand, where exceptional beef, lamb and seafood, and the freshest fruits and vegetables, underpin a progressive culinary scene. Accent your meal with one of the local wines that are gaining global recognition. Continue to explore the finer side of life with a few rounds on some of the country’s championship golf courses. Blessed with mountains, seashores, cliffs, forests and hills, New Zealand offers golfers some of the most breathtaking settings on Earth.

Over The Top Golf A must do experience for all golfers Over The Top, the helicopter company in association with Golf Warehouse bring you New Zealand’s most picturesque golf hole. Nestled at 1,370 metres (4500 feet) in the Southern Alps, this unique par 3 golf experience overlooking Queenstown has four tee boxes for the altitude golfer to attempt their hole in one. With Over The Top helicopter access only, players fly in, drive, chip and putt out on the top. Nearest to Pin, Longest Putt, Hole in One, Longest Drive. Choose your challenge, your choice of 2 tees. Allow 1.5 hours. Altitude Golf, Lift aloft with a caddy and time to play at leisure. Priced by helicopter type. Allow 2—3 hours with 10 balls and refreshments.

The George Hotel Discerning travellers receive individual attention in an intimate atmosphere at this five-star boutique Christchurch hotel

Breckenridge Lodge Relax in an ambiance of romantic comfort The luxurious Breckenridge Lodge is nestled in the picturesque valley of Omarunui in the heart of Hawkes Bay Wine Country and Napier — the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. Each elegant and private guest bedroom with ensuite has a spectacular view overlooking a vineyard and expansive rural landscape.

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If superb kiwi hospitality, a peaceful location and gourmet food and wine are among your pleasures in life, then you will be in your element. Your host, internationally experienced chef Malcolm Redmond, is passionate about creating an unforgettable gourmet experience and uses only the freshest seasonal produce from his organic garden and local markets.

To stay at The George is to experience the essence of supreme comfort. Its spacious rooms have been designed with an eye for stylish detail and with an equal staffto-guest ratio, impeccable service is assured. Savour inspirational cuisine in The George's signature restaurant, Pescatore, a modern space offering a minimalist approach to formal dining. Seasonal menus are matched with top vintages from Pescatore’s comprehensive wine list, honoured by Wine Spectator magazine as one of the world’s outstanding restaurant lists. Meanwhile, ‘50 Bistro’, serves inspired bistro food with excellent wines. Located opposite Hagley Park, The George is in the heart of the arts district and just a short stroll from the museum, the art gallery, cafés and boutique shopping. The hotel has been recognised for 10 years as New Zealand’s leading boutique hotel at the World Travel Awards.


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