Hunter Valley Yulefest & Golf Tour

Days: 5 Days

Activity: 4. Adventurous

Location: HUNTER VALLEY

Transport: Drive

Tour description

Tour dates: 29th June – 3rd July, 2026

Enjoy a five-day all-inclusive escape combining championship golf, regional flavours and festive winter cheer in the heart of the Hunter Valley. Travel in comfort from Sydney by luxury coach, with scenic stops, heritage towns and relaxed dining setting the tone from day one.

Golfers will play three outstanding courses — The Vintage, Cypress Lakes and Kooindah Waters — while non-golfers enjoy curated experiences including guided art tours, hands-on cooking, heritage attractions and coastal sightseeing. Shared experiences bring the group together for wine and cheese tastings, distillery visits, stud farm touring and memorable regional dining.

A highlight of the journey is a traditional Christmas Yulefest Dinner, complete with winter warmth and festive atmosphere. With quality accommodation, all meals included and a perfect blend of golf, culture and indulgence, this tour offers a relaxed and rewarding Hunter Valley experience from start to finish.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Sydney to Hunter Valley

Depart Sydney aboard your luxury coach through the Hawkesbury highlands. Stop for morning tea at Mangrove Creek Dam. Continue to Morpeth for a guided tour of the historic village, followed by lunch at the Commercial Hotel. Travel into the Hunter Valley and check in at Mercure Hunter Valley Gardens. Enjoy a Welcome Dinner at Elements Bar & Dining.

Accommodation: Mecure Hunter Valley

Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2 – The Vintage Golf Club + Kurri Kurri Murals Tour & Wine Experience

Golfers: Play The Vintage Golf Club. Carts and a pack lunch included.

Non-Golfers: Guided Kurri Kurri Murals Tour, including morning tea and lunch in Kurri Kurri.

All Guests: Wine & cheese pairing at Tulloch Wines, followed by a visit to Hunter Valley Cheese Co.

Evening drink on the terrace and dinner at Muse Kitchen.

Accommodation: Mecure Hunter Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3 – Hunter Valley Golf & The Art of Cooking & Equine Stud

Golfers: Play Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club. Carts and pack lunch included.

Non-Golfers: Hands-on cooking masterclass at Majors Lane Cooking School, followed by a shared lunch and a glass of Semillon.

Afternoon (All): Private tour of a thoroughbred stud farm.

Evening Yulefest dinner at the Mercure Hotel with a Christmas Feast and opportunity to enjoy the log fire and cheer

Accommodation: Mecure Hunter Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4 – Wine, Spirits & Stories of Service

Visit the Singleton Infantry Museum. Lunch at Taste of the Country. Afternoon visit to First Creek Wines for a guided tour and tasting, then Hunter Distillery for spirit tastings. Farewell Dinner at The Gates Restaurant.

Accommodation: Mecure Hunter Valley

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5 – Coastal Fairways & Seaside Wanderings

Golfers: Final round at Kooindah Waters Golf Club (Central Coast). Carts and pack lunch included.

Non-Golfers: Coach guided coastal tour including Norah Head Lighthouse, then time at The Entrance.

All Guests: Return drive to Sydney

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Location

HUNTER VALLEY

Activity Levels

1. Easy
2. Moderate
3. Active Moderate
4. Adventurous

Testimonials

Re: Batemans Bay Hi Debbie, We have just returned from a 4-day trip to Bateman’s Bay with with Jimmy as our driver. I wanted to email to tell you how good he was. He was so friendly and pleasant, nothing was too much trouble, and his help / support of our older Ex-Servicemen and their wives was outstanding. He was also very interested in out stories which was lovely. I know we always get that level of service from OnCourse, and wanted you to know that it continued with Jimmy. He was so articulate on the microphone and always had some interesting bits of information about where we were or where we were near. The weather on our trip could have been better, but he did his best, moved things around, found places for us to stop in the rain, and always with a smile on his face and made the trip so enjoyable. His handling of the coach was also something we all commented on. Once again, another lovely trip away, and I wouldn’t hesitate to go on any trip Jimmy was involved in.

TH

Dear Debbie Just like to thank you again for the most enjoyable couple of days in the Southern Highlands earlier this month. Venues and meals were great. It was a very comfortable drive with John. He is very friendly and sociable, providing us with interesting information of the local areas along the way. We look forward to travelling with you again in the future.