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:: LEISURE ACTIVITIES #
The tour itinerary provides ample opportunity to take in some of the great sites that the Pokolbin Valley has to offer. A late check out time on the Monday of the tour provides ample time to unwind in your choice of leisure activities within Cypress Lakes or nearby locations.

A haven of relaxation and healing at Cypress Lakes Resort in the beautiful NSW Hunter Valley. It was created for you to take some time to rebalance and refocus, to relax and renew. From the moment you arrive, you will be guided and cared for. Enjoy our spacious relaxation lounge and take advantage of our complimentary steam and spa facilities before or after your treatments. While you relax, browse through our library, sip our Golden Door herbal tea and begin to breathe slowly listening to the calming sounds of spa music. There is an extensive range of treatments for you to choose from for both men and women, including face and body treatments, hand and foot care, and specialty services.

For the Golf enthusiast, Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club offers an outstanding 18 hole championship golf course. Unveiled in 1992, it was designed by Steve Smyers of Florida. From the blue championship markers, the layout is a length of 6,359m par 72, but reduces to 5,975m from the men’s tees with the ladies facing a distance of 5,107m. 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 valley’s famous vineyards and surrounding mountains.

The Hunter Valley Gardens features 60 acres of spectacular international display Gardens, you will be amazed by sensational sights, colours, fragrances and adventures all of a standard you won't see elsewhere in Australia. The Hunter Valley Gardens is located within 5 minutes of Cypress Lakes. Visit Website >>

Within easy walking distance of Cypress Lakes are a range of Cellar Doors open for tastings. They include: Tamburlaine Wines, Poole's Rock Wines, Cockfighters Ghost Wines, Pokolbin Estate Vineyard (and Hunter Valley Olive Centre), Tulloch Wines and Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard.  For further information on the location of these and other vineyards, visit: www.winecountry.com.au .
 

For the Cheese lover, don't miss visiting the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory. Located at McGuigan Wines Cellar door, the Hunter Valley Cheese Factory is located within a 5 minute drive of Cypress Lakes. It offers a wide selection of locally made cheese and other fresh produce including Olives, Dips and a wide range of biscuits and preserves.  The Hunter Valley Cheese Factory is open 7 days from 9am to 5:30pm. Visit their website at: www.huntervalleycheese.com.au
 

For further information on other leisure activities in the Pokolbin Valley visit: www.winecountry.com.au .

# Cost of these and other Leisure Activities are not included in the tour packages.