Hunter Valley Yulefest & Golf Tour
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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1. Easy
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2. Moderate
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3. Active Moderate
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4. Adventurous
Testimonials
Dear John Thank you and your team for arranging our Melbourne cup and King Island holiday. I enjoyed everything we did. Top accommodation and delicious meals. Your commentary was excellent. As was the way you looked after us all. King Island was as I anticipated plus the bonus of Michael Hill who made the day very interesting with his great stories and good humour. The meals on King Island were just super. Kerry did a magnificent job as the nicest “mother hen”. She capably looked after her “chickens”, especially this old “rooster”. Kerry made the delay at the Melbourne airport bearable by constantly providing updates and free vouchers. A special thank you to her. I must also mentioned the delightful Debbie. She is an excellent ambassador for your company. A very competent driver. Very pleasant and professional on the phone and in person. From the above, I trust you will appreciate I had a very very good trip. I look forward to again travelling with On Course (of course!) Cheers. Peter. I look forward to again travelling with On Course (of course!).
Cheers. Peter
Re-trip to Dubbo and Mudgee. On behalf of the small group from our club. I would like to thank you for organising such a great five day tour. The accommodation was great with the staff at both. Venues very helpful. Our driver, Hans, as always, was extremely caring and helped to make everyone feel comfortable and part of a happy and friendly travel group. Look forward to future travel with On Course.
