If you're looking to play golf in the NSW Hunter Valley, here's our recommendations for 2 of the best Golf spots in the region. These places aren't just golf courses - they're a true destination for the avid golf nut who also wants to enjoy the ambience of a quality luxury accommodation venue.
1. Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club
The Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club boasts of an 18-hole championship golf course that is consistently rated among the best resort courses in Australia. Designed by Florida?s Steve Smyers and inaugurated in 1992, the par-72 course has a total length of 6,359 meters from the blue championship markers. From the men?s tees, the length is reduced to 5,975 meters, while the ladies? tees face a distance of 5,107 meters.
Playing this golf course will challenge both professional and amateur golfers in a variety of ways. Trees abound in the front nine along with sloping fairways while the back nine is styled in a links layout. The greens are elevated and shaped dramatically. There are as many as 60 huge bunkers. From each tee and from some of the greens, golfers can enjoy the breath-taking view of the mountains surrounding the valley as well as the valley?s famous vineyards.
About the venue: Cypress Lakes Resort offers the luxurious accommodations of a first class villa. It is located on a terraced hillside that provides breath-taking views of Hunter Valley?s lush vineyards and the picturesque Brokenback Ranges. There are 205 rooms in all, each one a 5-star standard decked with spacious interiors and impressive balconies. There are also three bars and two restaurants: Pipette, which offers modern Australian cuisine, and Mulligans, which offers informal all-day dining and classic brasserie fare.
2. The Dinks
The Dinks is the on-site golf course of Tower Lodge. It is an 18-hole short putting course that is par 52 and quite challenging. Designed by the Chairman of Tower Lodge, Len Evans, who is also Australia?s preeminent ambassador of wine, the golf course is part of the resort?s recreational facility, which also includes a gym, sauna, massage treatment room, a heated pool and a 1.6 km walking track.
The course comes with its own golf buggy. In addition, there are also two international standard golf courses within a four km radius of the Lodge: The Vintage and Cypress Lakes. They are just a few minutes away by car.
About the venue: Located among the tranquil vineyards of the Hunter Valley wine region, Tower Lodge is an exquisite retreat for the favored few who can afford the luxury. It is part of the Tower Estate, a mammoth enclave that also includes two restaurants and the Tower Winery. Many guests refer to Tower Lodge as Australia at its best, in terms of food, wine and accommodations. The 6-star standard Oriental Room and the Chairman?s Suite are the best of the lot and have their own huge fireplace, outdoor balcony and marble bathrooms with an elevated spa.
Venue awards: The Tower Lodge has received the following awards and distinctions: ?Top 10 List - Hotels in Australia? from Small Luxury Hotels of the World, 2003; ?Winner - Best Restaurant - Northern Region NSW? from American Express Awards, 2001; and ?Winner - Best Fine Dining Restaurant - Regional NSW? from Restaurant & Catering Association's Awards, 2001.
If you're visiting the NSW Hunter Valley region (for golf or otherwise) and want somewhere luxurious and stylish to stay, drop by the Simply Lush website at http://www.SimplyLush.com - This free travel resource website offers a comprehensive range of luxury accommodation reviews for every state and major city in Australia.
If you are a lover of fine Australian wines, great food and a great game of golf, then come visit the Hunter Valley. While you're there, consider staying at Tower Lodge or Cypress Lakes in Pokolbin - both of these spots get our top rating. To review the rest of our luxurious Hunter Valley accommodation recommendations, visit our site.
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