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Spotting Fairy Terns near great North Island golf courses

http://blog.doc.govt.nz/2012/12/21/christmas-fairy-tern/ Spotting Fairy Terns at Waipu and Mangawhai, North Island

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Sir Bob Charles plans 50th anniversary visit to Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 2013

The Professional Golfers’ Association of New Zealand shares Sir Bob’s plans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “The greatest act of my golfing career” by winning the British Open in 1963 with a visit to Royal Lytham & St. Annes in 2013 with his son and daughter. ”I think it will be a really special time [...]

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Backpacking and golfing in New Zealand

Canadian senior golfer arrives in New Zealand with a backpack slung over his shoulder and golf clubs in tow to play as many courses as possible on his second visit to this Dream Destination.

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Golfing New Zealand – look at the prices

One of my favourite golf courses is Jack’s Point in the alpine wonderland near Queenstown on the South Island. “Tremendous course,” many say.

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Life’s a Beach at New Zealand’s Paraparaumu

New Zealand coastal course at Paraparau Beach has “big teeth” – good scores are difficult to come by. Just hope no high winds blowing off the Tasman Sea.

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Penguin Hunting in New Zealand’s Catlins

New Zealand’s southern coastal courses offer great opportunity to play golf and spot penguins.

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