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Great Escapes Some of the greatest golf courses in the country are to be found far from the maddening crowds of the main centres – and Air Chathams will get you there. From Ōhope Beach and Whakatāne, to Paraparaumu and Whanganui, we look at four fantastic golfing great escapes.
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We don’t know how lucky we are. Sun-drenched links courses nestled between ocean and harbour, or meandering through coastal dunes, with fresh sea air and blue skies and bird song the only distraction. These are the kinds of golfing experiences that only New Zealand can offer and that visitors to our shores wax lyrical about. And yet many Kiwis hardly know they exist. Outside of the main centres, far from the traffic and congestion, there are some world-class courses in fantastic settings that provide not only great golf, but the perfect excuse to get out of the city for a long weekend. And so, in no particular order, here are some great golfing escapes to be found right on your doorstep.
Image: James Stanbridge Courtesy of: Whakātane District Council
