Located at the mouth of the Hunter River, a two hour drive from Sydney, lies a true championship course of 6200 metres (6780 yards). It is based on undulating sand dunes like those of the great historic links of Great Britain and Ireland.<\/p>\n
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 wallabies, making it a delightful as well as a challenging course to play.<\/p>\n
Although the course is situated only a few kilometres from the busy industrial city and port of Newcastle, the wide bands of trees separating the fairways give a feeling of peaceful isolation from the cares of the world.<\/p>\n
Facilities include a full-length practice fairway, large chipping and putting greens, fully serviced golf shop, bar and cafe.<\/p>\n\n\t\t