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New Zealand - Golf Tour with WAGA - November 2009

Queenstown, South Island
2nd – 6th November, 2009

WAGA invite golfers and their partners to join them in Queenstown, South Island, New Zealand.

WAGA have combined with Crowne Plaza Hotel & Resorts, Remarkable Golf Tours and three of the major golf courses to provide you with a holiday to remember and all at a price you cannot forget.

Golfers and their partners from around the world are invited to join the WAGA group in this, their last event for 2009 and the first in Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown, situated in the south island of New Zealand, is known throughout the world as a ski- resort.

But come summer (in the southern hemisphere November - February), the snow has gone and the majestic scenery is there to be explored. This is your invitation to join the World Airline Golfing Alliance and its partners for a wonderful, fun- filled golf tournament in November.

To download the PDF brochure, please click here

To download the PDF registration form, please click here

Golf Tour - Christchurch - Your views

From: Marlene Newcombe
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 8:16 AM
Good morning Brian,
Deanna and I have arrived back safe and sound, we drove all around the south island did 1800 klms. It is truely a lovely country.
Thankyou for the golf we both enjoyed the games and the fellowship. Met some lovely genuine people. Please keep in touch for further trips.
Thank you
Marlene

From: Sherry Goodall
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 11:10 PM
Subject: RE: Girls just want to have fun

Brian and Jen,

I wanted both of you to know that I had a fantastic time in New Zealand. It was nice meeting the both of you and everyone else. Hopefully, someday, I will be able to see everyone again.
Best wishes to you and take care.

Sherry

From: Yvonne Turner
Sent: Monday, October 27, 2008 9:57 AM

Dear Jenny and Brian,

Thank you for forwarding on the photos - I take photos, so do not appear in any of mine -so was very pleased to have received them - and thank you Jenny for taking them in the first place! I especially like the one of you in the punt …

John and I had a wonderful time in NZ. For me, the special treats and dinners - especially the Octagon. Wasn’t it wonderful?

We spent a couple of extra days in Chch and walked ourselves silly. Found those out-of-the-way places only found on foot. We just love the Avon as it tumbles throught the city - I really felt like sitting beside it and reading Shakespeare!!! Something I was not so prepared to do in high school ….

Thank you both, for a wonderful time and hope to see you again.

Take care,
Yvonne xx

Had a great time and will be looking forward to the next one in Aug 2009. Thanks again John Rhodes

From: J & D Grant
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 7:10 AM

Thanks Brian. We really had a great time away in Christchurch and “hats off” to Jenny & yourself for giving everyone a worry-free trip! Great golf courses, great food, great group of people! We’re looking forward to more golfing with WAGA down the track!

We’d definitely be interested in a Queenstown package if ever you put one together. A few years ago, on a group tour, we played Kelvin Grove, Millbrook (twice!), Alexandra & Cromwell over a 7 day stay - all great courses but the latter two being more your typical “local” course. As in Christchurch, it was a real bonus to stay put on the one hotel for the whole time - life’s too short to be packing and unpacking every day!!

Anyway we’ll be watching your destinations with interest even though we’ll have to be counted out for next year as we’re already over-committed holiday-wise!

I’ve attached 3 photos - two are self-explanatory (but I can’t explain why I can’t remove Bob Camfield’s vampire eyes with my red-eye reduction!!).

The third is of Phil Jones on the 13th tee at Terrace Downs which I’ll get you to forward on to him, if you don’t mind, as we don’t have his email address.

Keep up the good work.

With best wishes to you both.

Jenny & Don

From: Kevin Kite
To: Brian Lassen
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 2:14 AM

Thanks Brian
Christchurch and Waga again turned on a great week.
I am pleased you got down to experience Queenstown - I have always thought that town would be an awesome location for a Waga tourney. Given a couple of years there will be additional courses available and the non-golf activities will be just awesome.

Cheers and Thanks Kevin

From: dean.curry
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 1:48 AM
Subject: Christchurch and South Island NZ.

Hi Brian,
What a great experience. You and Jenny did your usual outstanding job. Tracie, Sherri and I had a marvelous time. After the tournament, we drove down to Queenstown (which we fell in love with) and really enjoyed seeing some of the sights.

On the way back we found something we would like for you to pass on to all your NZ addresses and any others you think might be interested.

We heard about a restaurant/winery in Omarama at baggage claim in Christchurch on our arrival from a fellow passenger. We stopped for lunch and it was a full 5 star restaurant at 3 star prices.

The name:
Clay Cliffs Winery and Restaurant.
1 Pinot Noir Court
Omarama.
Tel: 03-438 9654
Web: www.claycliffswinery.co.nz

We talked with the owners, Kevin and Christine Weeds and found them to be lovely people.

I had a tomato soup that was the best I have ever had and a Cajun chicken; salad that was the best Cajun food I have had outside New Orleans.

Tracie enjoyed an outstanding seafood chowder. Highly recommended.
Looking forward to the next time we see you.
Thanks, Dean

From: chrissie beattie
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 9:39 AM

Dear Brian,
thankyou for the photo you directed to me. I had a great week especially liked the guys you grouped me with Con Billy and Owen. Can you send me Owens email to bore him with my golf progress, I have the others and plan to play golf together soon.

Take care of yourself and Jenny and see you in Spain.
Thankyou for your work last week,
sincerely
Christine Beattie

From: Lynne
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 4:04 PM

Dear Brian

Many thanks for photo of our gang. Terrace Downs was absolutely spectacular. Many thanks for your kindnesses, we had a thoroughly good time thanks to you and members of WAGA.

Please send regards to Jenny, she is fab!

When both Robyn and I get back to the “real world” we are hopeful of improving our golf and giving others a run for their money.

Do take care and hope that life becomes more relaxed for you. Keep up the good work.

Best wishes

Lynne F

From: Paul Westphal
Sent: Saturday, October 25, 2008 5:39 PM

Brian,

Thank you for copy of the photo. We had a wonderful time in NZ

From: Bob Camfield
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2008 12:51 PM
Subject: QUEENSTOWN

Brian & Jen

Thanks for the photos and your organisation in making the week at Christchurch most enjoyable and successful. Bron & I had a great time , meeting new people as well as playing on some great courses in NZ.

Although Terrace Downs had its moments on the day, we will look back and reflect what a great golf course layout it is .

After seeing you both in Queenstown we played 3 more games - Millbrook Resort, nice course ; Jack’s Point , opened last Feb, fantastic and very challenging & interesting with great views to Qtown from its highest point - a must if you ever consider a WAGA visit to the region ; Wanaka, also a good course but not worth a day trip from Qtown. We did not manage to play Arrowtown but from what we hear it is a great course & worth being on the list.

Again, thanks for the week and we are interested in future WAGA trips , especially Qtown. ( took your advice & flew both ways to Milford Sound including the cruise - sky very clear with nice views )

Regards to you both

Bob & Bronwyn Camfield.

Results of the Christchurch WAGA golf Tournament

Click here to download the results of the Christchurch WAGA golf Tournament

Sent: Friday, October 17, 2008 7:53 PM
Subject: Thanks
Hi Brian & Jenny
Just walked in the door and the first thing I had to do was thank you for another great 6 day adventure. We had a great time the food and atmosphere at the last night dinner was beyond belief.

I could not have perceived a better scenario to a great time. The golf courses were great, the scenery at Terrace Downs was worth experiencing (Hurricane Katrina). Again on behalf of Lorraine, Bob and myself, thank you both for the effort.
Kindest Regards
Arty Asciak

Christchurch October 2008

Having been back only one week from our European adventures, it has been busy preparing for 2009. WAGA events still include Malaysia, Spain and Australia.

Results of play from weeks 1 and 2 in Lake Como are available on the web-site.

Christchurch in October 08 is now full as we have exceeded our hotel allocation. WAGA are attempting to obtain more rooms at the Holiday Inn but this has yet to be confirmed. WAGA will accept “standy” entries only now but I am sure there will be cancellations closer to the event.

Brian Lassen, WAGA.

Golf Tour Christchurch, NZ

Christchurch, New Zealand is proving to be a popular destination for clients of the World Airline Golfing Alliance (WAGA). There’ll be great golfing for our golfers, as well as plenty of activities for our non-golfers. Download the PDF brochure, here, and the registration form, here.

Experience the evocative sights, smells and tastes of a charming rural South Island vineyard without leaving Christchurch at the new Hinton’s Restaurant, Café and Tasting Room.

Hinton’s Restaurant is nestled among expansive landscaped gardens and grapevines. Offering a la carte, buffet and canape dining in this restored villa, the food is fresh, delicious and meticulously presented.

The tasting room and café provide another space for entertaining and rewarding corporate groups with a distinctive South Island experience. Permeating rustic charm, the café features original artwork and images from Hinton’s original vineyard home in Central Otago.

The tasting room spills out onto a stylish courtyard with schist stone, thyme and native grasses. Extensive buffet and canapé menus are available.

Christchurch’s Gondola and Summit Station, just east of the city, hosts an exhilarating range of activities and venues atop the beautiful Port Hills with spectacular views to the city, beaches and the Southern Alps beyond.

The Crater Rim Room, the attraction’s dedicated conference room provides a tranquil space for up to 120 people and can be arranged to suit multiple meeting requirements. Alternatively, Pinnacle the Gondola restaurant is ideal for larger special functions catering for set menus, buffet style or cocktail events where delegates will revel in the spectacular outlook.

There’s a myriad of activities on offer at the summit complex. These include the Time Tunnel Ride Experience, mountain biking, Crater Rim walkways, guided walks, a culinary treat at Pinnacle, lunch at the Summit Café and gift shopping at the Gondola retail shop.

Bookings remain constant for the October 2008 World Airline Golfing Alliance (WAGA) event in Christchurch, New Zealand. Download the PDF brochure, here, and the registration form, here.

Golf Tournament in Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
13-17 October, 2008

Bookings remain constant for the October 2008 World Airline Golfing Alliance (WAGA) event in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Much interest has been shown from America and Australia and early bookings indicate the 60% of space has been booked. Don’t miss out on the first World Airline Golfing Alliance (WAGA) tournament to New Zealand’s magnificent South Island, at the same price as our event in Auckland in 2004.

Charming Christchurch is the host city, offering three superb golf courses and enticing activities for the non-golfers - all with jaw-dropping scenery. The tournament is open to players of all levels who hold a registered golf handicap.

To download the PDF brochure, please click here

To download the PDF registration form, please click here.

Golf in Christchurch for 2004 Prices!!

Where Else Could You Find These Prices?

WAGA have done it again - those golfers that joined us in Auckland will remember the fun we all had in the 2004 golf tournament.

We’ve managed to secure a fantastic deal for our golfers and non-golfers at this inaugral golf tournament in Christchurch, New Zealand for the same price as Auckland golf tournament in 2004. (details here)

The New Zealand PGA was held last weekend at Clearwater, Christchurch which is one the golf courses hosted by WAGA in our forthcoming amateur international golfing tournament.

I was there in August with the WAGA group when we did the on-site inspections and golf course bookings and the amenities offered at the golf courses and hotel exceeded our expectations.

The welcome golf tournament dinner will be held at Clearwater Resort and have we got a surprise for you at this function?

Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
13-17 October, 2008

Join the first World Airline Golfing Alliance (WAGA) tournament in New Zealand’s magnificent south island.

Charming Christchurch is the host city, offering three superb golf courses and enticing activities for the non-golfers - all with jaw-dropping scenery.

The tournament is open to players of all levels who hold a registered golf handicap.
Applications will be on a “first come, first served” basis.

WAGA are pleased to offer this event to participants at the same price as our event in Auckland in 2004.

Great value then - and even better value now. (details here)