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HUNTER VALLEY, NEW SOUTH WALES

The Hunter Valley seemingly has all the bases covered for a great golf weekend away.

Foodies can certainly rejoice, while lovers of good vino are spoilt for choice in this world-renowned wine-growing region. And golfers don’t miss out either, with three terrific courses to be found right in the heart of the area.

Appropriately named for the region, The Vintage Golf Resort has been satisfying golfer’s palates with its mix of challenging holes and beautifully manicured playing surfaces for more than two decades.

Designed by Greg Norman and Bob Harrison, the land where the par-72 layout now lies was first earmarked for a championship course back in 1983. But the course did not get the green light for construction until 2000 when massive financial backing was secured, and

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