Close to home: Golfing splendour

Hastings gets into the spirit of spring with the Blossom Festival. Photo / Hawkes Bay Today

Customised packages offered by Queenstown's Remarkable Golf Tours allow golfers to enjoy the diverse range of courses in the region. The company can arrange equipment, transport and accommodation, and offers discounts to NZ and Australian affiliated players.

Contact: 0508 465 386 or 027 465 3888
On the web: remarkablegolftours.co.nz

Taste of the Bay

Tauranga Tasting Tours and Charters offer tours in the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel, with a focus on food and beverage. Upcoming events include a full-day tasting tour at Labour Weekend and lunch excursions in August and September.

Contact: (07) 544 1383
On the web: tastingtours.co.nz

Good old days

Paeroa Antiques Weekend runs September 19-20 and includes a classic car parade, an old-fashioned tea party, a teddy bears' picnic, a car rally, a variety show and an Antiques Roadshow.

Contact: (07) 862 6999
Email: enquiries@paeroa.org.nz

Taste of the sea

The inaugural Northland Seafood Festival will be held at One Tree Point near Whangarei on September 19, 10am to 5pm. It will showcase the region's kaimoana and wines, and offer tasty dining and entertainment.

Contact: (09) 432 7740
On the web: marsdencove.co.nz

Hot in Hastings

The Hastings Blossom Festival kicks off with the Hot Pink Cocktail Party on September 11 followed by the Blossom Parade on September 12, and closes on September 20 with a Fireworks Finale.

Contact: (06) 878 9447
On the web: blossomfestival.co.nz