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Queenstown lying close to the blue waters of the beautiful S-shaped Lake Wakatipu, is the resort town in Otago in the south-west part of South Island of New Zealand. The town offers lovely views of the adjacent Remarkables Mountain Range. It is the sport destination of New Zealand with four internationally famous ski-fields and snowboards. If you are more of the adventurous kind then bungee jumping which is very famous in Queensland would be an ideal sport for you. Apart from this, golf is also a favorite with many of the kiwis and Queensland offers some picturesque golf courses that are surrounded by the sparkling waters of the scenic Wakatipu Lake. So golf lovers wouldn't be much disappointed after visiting this popular tourist destination in New Zealand. The Queenstown Golf Club has two beautiful Golf Courses. One of it is the Kelvin Heights that is a 18 hole course, situated on the Peninsula encircled by the Lake Wakatipu. It has 72 Par that lies 6103m from the back tees. This golf course is world famous for its natural beauty. Two resident golf professionals Allan McKay and Neil McCree will assist you and good café service is available in their clubhouse facilities. In close proximity of Frankton, near the Queenstown Airport there is another 9 hole course and a 9 driving range. Visitors are welcome throughout the week. The Arrowtown Golf Club is another scenic golf club that is located in Central Otago, one of the most historical sites of New Zealand. This club is flanked by mountains and has a 18 hole course that offers spectacular vista from every fairway. The setting for playing golf here is truly inspiring. Each hole is unique in its own way and the course sets a challenge to the golf-lovers throughout the world. Interestingly, the gold mining past of Arrowtown is highlighted in the names of the hole like: Sons of Fortune and Golden Arrow, goldbearing Arrow River which border the once rich and et cetera. Atlantic Golf at Queenstown Harbor, also has two extra-ordinary 18 hole courses
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