Wednesday, September 08, 2010
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- Newcastle/Hunter Valley Golf (8 days/ 7 nights)

- Newcastle/Hunter Valley Golf (8 days/ 7 nights)
This itinerary combines the best golf of the Newcastle/Central Coast and Hunter Valley regions. It is a golfer lover's trip that features golf on 6 different championship golf courses with multiple games on The Vintage and shared motorised carts on each course.

The itinerary below combines the best golf of the Newcastle/Central Coast and Hunter Valley regions. It is a golfer lover's trip that features golf on 6 different championship golf courses with multiple games on The Vintage and shared motorised carts on each course.

Accommodation is contained to 2 locations meaning minimal fuss and bother with packing and unpacking. Our luxury transfers will also ensure you are transported in the highlest level of comfort.

We can tailor this itinerary to suit your exact needs and add in other elements such as a winery tour or fine dining at a number of restaurants that we can recommend.

Inclusions

Golf:

5 games of golf with shared motorised cart

Accommodation:

2 nights twin share accommodation at Mantra Kooindah Waters
5 nights twin share accommodation at Leisure Inn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley
Buffet Breakfast daily

Transport:

Luxury transfers to/from Newcastle Airport
Luxury transfers to/from Newcastle Aihotel and each golf course

Other:

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Package Details

No. Days 8
GOLFSelectRef: T1574
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Flights Arrive Newcastle Airport (flight TBA) and transfer to Kooindah Waters accommodation (85 min drive). Depending on time of arrival may like to play 9 holes.
Accommodation Mantra Kooindah Waters  
Golf 09:00 AM Kooindah Waters (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Notes At conclusion of golf relax or sightsee.
Accommodation Mantra Kooindah Waters  
Coach Coach transfer to Magenta Shores (approx 30 minutes)
Golf 09:30 AM Magenta Shores (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Coach At conclusion of golf return to accommodation.
Accommodation Mantra Kooindah Waters  
Coach Check out of accommodation and drive 85 min to Newcastle Golf Club.
Golf 12:00 PM Newcastle Golf Club (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Coach At conclusion of golf drive 75 minutes to Hunter Valley and accommodation.
Accommodation LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley 
Winery No golf planned today. Winery tour or general sightseeing.
Accommodation LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley 
Coach Coach transfer to golf course (approx 15 min)
Golf 10:00 AM The Vintage (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Coach Coach return from golf club to accommodation (10 min)
Accommodation LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley 
Coach Coach transfer to golf course (approx 10 min)
Golf 09:00 AM Cypress Lakes Resort (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Coach Coach return from golf club to accommodation (10 min)
Accommodation LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley 
Coach Coach transfer to golf course (approx 15 min)
Golf 10:30 AM The Vintage (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Coach Coach return from golf club to accommodation (15 min)
Accommodation LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley 
Coach Check out of accommodation in AM and drive 75 min to Pacific Dunes for mid morning game.
Golf 11:00 AM Pacific Dunes (18 holes with shared motorised cart) 
Flights At conclusion of golf head to Newcastle Airport (15 minute drive) for flight home.

Golf Courses

Cypress Lakes Resort

Cnr McDonalds & Thompsons Roads, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts

Cypress Lakes Resort

Cypress Lakes 18-hole championship golf course is ranked among the top resort courses in Australia. Unveiled in 1992, it was designed by Steve Smyers of Florida. The front nine is tree lined with sloping fairways and the back nine is a links style layout. Not to mention, over 60 huge bunkers and dramatically shaped and elevated greens. As well as each tee and green having stunning panoramic views of the valleys famous vineyards and surrounding mountains.

Par (Length): 72 (6359m)
Design: Steve Smyers (1992)
Top 100: Not ranked

Kooindah Waters

Kooindah Boulevard, Wyong, NSW, 2259.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts

Kooindah Waters

Kooindah Waters is located only 90 minutes north of the Sydney CBD on the stunning Central Coast of NSW Wales and is the first collaboration between leading professional Craig Parry and respected course designer Ross Watson.

Par (Length): 72 (6083m)
Design: Ross Watson and Craig Parry (2006)
Top 100: 93

Magenta Shores

1 Magenta Drive (off Wilfred Barrett Drive), Magenta, NSW, 2261.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts

Magenta Shores

The Magenta Shores Golf course was created by acclaimed golf architect Ross Watson and was recently rated the best Resort Course in NSW and 6th best Resort Course in Australia.

Par (Length): 72 (6305m)
Design: Ross Watson (2006)
Top 100: 28

Newcastle Golf Club

Vardon Road, Fern Bay, NSW, 2295.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts

Newcastle Golf Club

Newcastle Golf Club is a true championship course based on undulating sand dunes like those of the great historic links of Great Britain and Ireland. However, instead of fairways lined by gorse and heather, Newcastle is carved out of a forest of Eucalypts and angophoras abounding in native flora and fauna, including kookaburras, bearded dragons and kangaroos, making it a delightful as well as a challenging course to play.

Par (Length): 72 (6193m)
Design: Eric Apperly (1935)
Top 100: 18

Pacific Dunes

Championship Drive, Medowie, NSW, 2318.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts

Pacific Dunes

Pacific Dunes combines two distinct nine-hole loops to create a spectacular 18-hole championship layout. The layout allows golfers to experience two very different styles of play on the one course. Designed by highly regarded course architect, James Wilcher, the layout uses strategic placement of bunkers and water hazards to create a golf course that is extremely playable to the average golfer, whilst still challenging to low handicappers.

Par (Length): 72 (6431m)
Design: James Wilcher (2005)
Top 100: 74

The Vintage

Vintage Drive, Rothbury, NSW, 2320.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts

The Vintage

Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback Range, The Vintage boasts a spectacular 18 hole Greg Norman designed golf course specifically created to complement the area's natural environment and prestigious Hunter Valley lifestyle. The Vintage Golf Club ranks among the best courses in Australia and is well worth playing for all standards of golfers.

Par (Length): 71 (6317m)
Design: Greg Norman, Bob Harrison (2003)
Top 100: 44

NOTE: A number of private golf clubs require that visitors have a registered handicap and are members of a recognised interstate or overseas golf club. Documentary proof is generally required. In such cases, GOLFSelect will request that each member of the group supplies a letter of introduction from his or her golf club. Golf clubs that have this requirement are listed with the comment "Letter of introduction required".

Suggested Accommodation

LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley
Cnr Broke & McDonalds Roads, Pokolbin, NSW, 2320.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts
Rating: 4.0 star
LeisureInn Pokolbin Hill - Hunter Valley

Oaks Pokolbin Hill Chateau Resort is situated at the heart of Pokolbin Wine Country in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales.


Mantra Kooindah Waters
Kooindah Boulevard, Wyong, NSW, 2259.
Region: Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Central/North Coasts
Rating: -
Mantra Kooindah Waters

Mantra Kooindah Waters is a superb 4 1/2 star resort complex boasting an 18 hole championship golf course, restaurant and bar, Endota Day Spa, pools, tennis and much more.


GOLFSelect Contact Details

For more information about this itinerary, please contact:

Consultant: Gary Lisbon
Telephone: +61-3-9563-6776, +61-418-465-337 (mobile)
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Client Testimonials
I have had feedback from most of our group and all, without exception, were full of praise for all the arrangements you had made for us. The Cullen was an ideal location and very well featured. The golf courses and facilities were stunning, and enjoyed by all.
Simon J, Auckland, NZ.
Dear Matthew, The golf trip was fantastic. The drivers were helpful the courses were wonderful the accom was fine and the transfers were fine. We have already mapped out next years tour but no doubt Gary will be on to you about this. I think Gold Select's service is wonderful. We just had a wonderful week. Thank you for all your help. Kind regards, John.
John M, Auckland, NZ
Both the Taupo courses were great, quite different – had my best score at Kinloch! The resort courses were wonderfully presented, excellent service and facilities. Difficult to say which 2 were the best. All 3 resorts were excellent but the service/staff at Kauri Cliffs and Cape Kidnapper was exceptional. Would use you guys again and recommend you to anybody thinking of doing something similar. Very happy customers! No improvements, just great and thank you for all your efforts on our behalf.
Carl D, Melbourne.
We really enjoyed our trip down under and appreciate the quality of the arrangements you made. Really just a positive experience all around and full of great memories. We have several friends who we have spoken to about doing a golf trip down under and we will certainly refer them your way for arrangements. Chris and I look forward to you visiting for a round with us on our home course so we can earn our money back. Once again thanks for the wonderful memories and friendship.
Scott H, York, PA, USA
We had a great time on our trip and enjoyed all the golf. Your service was excellent! I feel that you gave us the same consideration that you would give a large group, and I really appreciate that. We appreciate your meeting us and enjoyed lunch very much. Thank you for arranging for us to play Royal Melbourne West. It was so kind of you to go to that extra effort. We will definitely recommend your service at any opportunity.
Leah M, Dallas, USA
Hi Matt Great to meet you…thanks for organising an awesome tour for us…everything went so well…the guys were very happy with the courses, the accommodation, the special inclusions (balls/tees/the book etc etc). Glen did a great job with the coach transfers and it all made me look like I knew what I was doing, so that was good too!! Hope to organise another trip before too long. Thanks again. Cheers Al p.s. thanks for the coffees at Woodlands
Alan Y, Palmerston North, NZ.
Good morning Matt On behalf of the entire group we thank you and Golf Select for a great trip and professional service. Everyday was full of fun, great golf and enjoyment. We had no negatives and the courses and staff at the Clubs we visited were all outstanding. The books and the welcome gift you kindly gave each of the tour members were well received and a big hit as all 3 courses plus Kingston Heath were included in the book.
Gavin K, Gold Coast, Aus.
To make a long story short: thanks a lot once again for the perfect planning of everything ! The whole vacation was great and your preparation and execution of the itinerary was just the best I have experienced yet.
Kai M, Munich, Germany
Thank you Gary for your assistance in organising our US Masters tour and associated golf. In summary, we had a fantastic time. We really appreciated your assistance in advising on course selection, and timing of the trip - we couldn't have planned it without your assistance. Thanks again to you and your team for your assistance.
Tim M, Melbourne, Australia
What a great trip! The arrangements you made for us were outstanding and we truly enjoyed all the accomodations and golf courses. Looking forward to returning to such a beautiful part of the world sometime soon.
Richard S, New York, USA
Hi Gary Thanks again for organising our golf holiday. We all had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the golf courses (even though we all duffed our drives when you were watching!)
Sam A, Perth, Australia
We used GOLFSelect and I can recommend them highly. They made reservations for us at 14 different courses in Australia, all with golf carts which are tough to come by, gave us a GPS system that covered every airport, golf course and hotel on the trip that did not get us lost even once, and when I overpaid him by mistake in US Dollars instead of Australian Dollars, he refunded the money immediately and I would never have caught my own mistake. Everything came off without a hitch.
Carey L, Miami, USA
Hi Gary, I've finally been able to figure out what day it is after being back almost a week. We had a great time and really appreciate your help and organization. I would definitely recommend your organization.
John B, Canada
The two courses I played in NZ were some of the best ever. We had a wonderful time and appreciate you arranging this trip. I will recommend you to ANYONE who will listen!
George K, Alabama, USA
Thanks again for all your hard work, and let me just reiterate that I had a fantastic time, and I'm DEFINITELY going start planning another Australia golf trip with you sometime soon, most likely for the end of the year.
Sean M, Los Angeles, USA
Once again, thank you for providing us with a fantastic golf holiday. On a scale of 1 - 10, definitely 11+ !!!!!!
Deidre D., Melbourne, Australia.
Every thing was great with our golf at Royal Sydney and NSW Golf Club! We loved the courses and thought the services you provided were excellent. Very thorough, nice touches, very professional. I hope to work again with you and will certainly recommend you to others.
Philip B, India


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