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Once upon a time in Hawaii, a man called Duke Kahanamoku grabbed a 10-foot longboard and the sport of surfing hit the big time. Salt water, sun, sand and a blissfully simple existence combine in surfing to make it an addictive way of life. Browse our reader's guide to the world's best surf spots, beach huts and seaside communities and get inspired to post your own.
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    Visit Piha

    Posted by AliD 19 August 2007

    It is a fabulous place on the west coast only about 1 hour from Auckland. It is a place to kick-back, walk on the beach, ride the surf and generally do very little

    West of Auckland

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    2. | New Zealand
    3. | beach
    4. | relax
    5. | swimming
    6. | surfing
    7. | southern hemisphere beaches
    8. | winter sun

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