landscape on the outskirts of small country
towns or appear out of nowhere as you drive
along.
The Tourism/Resort courses have really made
their mark on world golf and these golf courses have received rave reviews from visiting
players, golf journalists and golf connoisseurs.
Each of the top courses has a uniqueness that
really makes them standout. The views on the
course and the surrounding landscape make
them unique and then you have to play your
golf shots! The top courses in this category
are: Wairakei Golf Course and Kinloch (just
outside of Taupo) Kauri Cliffs (Bay of Islands)
Cape Kidnappers (Hawkes Bay) Terrace Downs
(just outside of Christchurch) The Hills, Millbrook and Jacks Point (all in the Queenstown
region).
Member - based courses are established golf
courses with long histories and the members
will be happy to have you play alongside
them. Generally, they are not long courses,
playing from the club tees you will have an
enjoyable time. The golf courses are all different and you will find some gems to play, with
most green fees ranging from NZ$40 - $100.
Many are parkland design but you will also
find some great coastal links courses or clubs
that have wonderful locations like Wanaka,
Arrowtown and Queenstown golf clubs. The
best club member golf course in New Zealand
is the Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club which has
hosted the NZ Golf Open twelve times and is a
great course just outside of Wellington.
Country golf courses are a great unique New
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