Golf Holidays in New South Wales
New South Wales is blessed with arguably the best scenery in Australia and this leads into it featuring some of the most breathtaking courses in the country. The golf courses on offer within the state are highly varied from traditional parkland courses to cliff top links courses, to newer age modern designs that are wide and utilise the natural setting.
Often forgotten about compared to its southern neighbour Victoria when it comes to golf, NSW should not be out shun, the state is the host of the Australian Open every year which displays its true pedigree with recent champions including Rory McIlroy, Jordan Spieth all raving about the golf on offer in this fabulous state.
New South Wales features golf courses along its 1300 miles long coastline however the capital city of Sydney can boast as being the centre of golf in the state. Within the largest city in Australia, you will find areas filled with amazing golf courses that utilise the natural beauty and great weather of this amazing city.
From links perched on the very edge of the sea such as NSW Golf Club and St Michaels to the famous parkland golf courses of Royal Sydney and The Australian you can experience every brand of golf within the city of Sydney.
Designed by the great Alister Mackenzie in 1926 took inspiration from his recent design of Cypress Point when building this course on the edge of a cape. The strong winds make this arguably the hardest course in the country.
Bonnie Doon lies in the heart of Sydney and is the 3rd oldest club in Sydney designed in 1897. A recent redesign in 2014 by Mike Clayton and Geoff Ogilvy has brought new life into the layout that is now a stunning new age links-parkland style blend.
Nestled between numerous courses including NSW Golf Club alongside the southern Sydney cliffs, St Michaels is starting to enjoy its own fame. The golf course is growing in recent decades and starting to play in links-style as it was first intended.
The largest city in Australia, Sydney is the most visited city in the country and it's easy to see why. The famous landmarks of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House are easily recognised around the world but there is far more to see.
The Royal Botanic gardens are a must visit for the beautiful vistas offered of the city. A walk across the bridge to Kirribilli is also a must do to take in the beautiful surrounds, The Rocks give a glimpse of the city’s past while Darling harbour displays Sydney’s modern beating heart.
The food scene in Sydney is also to die for, the multicultural offerings from around the world are truly first class, you can enjoy Chinese, Korean, Lebanese and Greek all next to each other cooked by natives of those respective countries so you know you will enjoy an authentic experience.
The beaches of Sydney are famous across the globe and it is Bondi Beach that grabs the main share of the attention.
Bondi has its own tv show ‘Bondi Rescue’ and in summer holds over 40,000 people, making it a must visit for all. However its nearby neighbours of Bronte and Coogee beach are nestled, like Bondi, within stunning bays and are well protected but still feature break for surfers.
North of the famous Sydney Harbour, catching a ferry to Manly to experience manly Beach is a must and is a slightly quieter and more pleasant experience as you can enjoy the promenade which is littered with cafes and restaurants before enjoying a short walk to North Head to enjoy breathtaking views of Sydney’s coastline cliffs all the way to Sydney’s skyscrapers in the heart of the city.
Only 40 miles west of Sydney but a world away you will find the Blue Mountains National Park. A stunning area filled with breathtaking scenery that is a must do if you visit Sydney for a week as it makes for a perfect day trip to experience Australia’s iconic natural landscape.
The Blue Mountains make up part of the Great Dividing range that runs along the length of Australia’s east coast some 2,300 miles. The ‘Three Sisters’ is a stunning viewpoint that must be seen, the rest of the park features stunning cliffs, waterfalls and eucalyptus forests perfect for bushwalking or driving through.
After most likely flying into Sydney Airport, you will want to get a transfer to your final destination, so have a look at the key drive times between the airport, hotel and best golf courses in the area.
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The biggest attraction in New South Wales has to be the vibrant city of Sydney, where you will need to take a connection flight from the UK. So check out some of the key flight details when flying to Sydney and also get a feel for when the best time of year is to visit.
Flights & Weather
22 hrs (indirect)
Sydney Airport
November - April
22 - 32° C