An abundance of local activities, just an hour and a half outside of Sydney
Whether you’re visiting for business or leisure, Mercure Kooindah Waters Golf and Spa Resort is in a perfect holiday location. There is a huge selection of local activities – both within, and around the resort
Within the resort
Pools
The outdoor swimming pool is open 6.00am - 9.00pm, and the indoor pool from 6:00am – 9:00pm. Please do not use the facilities outside of these hours. Anyone under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. No lifeguards are on duty and parents/guardians are responsible for the safety of their children and themselves. Pool towels are available in your room. For safety and consideration, strictly no alcohol or glass is allowed in the pool area.
Sauna/Spa
Hours are from 6:00am – 9:00pm. Please do not use the facilities outside of these hours. Anyone under the age of 12 years must be accompanied by an adult. Parents/guardians are responsible for the safety of their children and themselves
Gym
The gymnasium is located at the front of the hotel next to the swimming pool and is available free of charge. Operational hours are 6.00am and 9.00pm daily. Please do not use these facilities outside of these hours. The gymnasium has the latest equipment including a treadmill, bike, rowing machine and weights. The area is unsupervised and all care is the responsibility of the user.
Tennis
The tennis courts are located next to the main clubhouse. Racquets and tennis balls are available from reception. Tennis courts can be pre-booked by placing your name and room number at reception. If you do not require your booking, please dial 9 for reception. If you do not arrive at your reserved time another guest may use the court 5 minutes after your scheduled starting time.
Persons using the resorts facilities do so at their own risk.
endota spa
Ph: (02) 4351 1977
The onsite endota spa offers a range of treatments to relax, rejuvenate and beautify. Treatments include beauty services, his and hers facials using premium products, massage therapies and full day pampering packages.
Kooindah Waters Golf Club
Ph: (02) 4351 0700
Managed by Troon Golf, Kooindah Waters Golf Club provides the highest level of service and quality in all aspects of course conditioning and clubhouse amenities. Kooindah Waters is a 6,083m, 18-hole par 72 championship course designed by leading golf course architect Ross Watson with design input from golf professional Craig Parry. The course opened in 2006, and is rated among Australia’s top resort courses.
Around the resort
Shopping
Westfield Shopping Centre which is just a 10min drive away.
Westfield Shopping Centre
Wyong Road, Tuggerah
Ph: (02) 4353 4181
Cinema
There is a cinema complex, in Westfield Shopping Centre Tuggerah.
Greater Union Cinema
Westfield Shopping Centre
Tuggerah
Ph: (02) 4353 4181
Long Jetty Catamaran
Ph: 0408 506 661
Cnr Tuggerah Parade and Pacific Street, Long Jetty, NSW
www.longjettyboathire.com
Casual Boat Hire – with catamarans, aluminium runabouts, pedal boats, kayaks (1, 2 and 3 person) all available. All safety equipment is provided. Long Jerry offers fun for all ages on the foreshores of Tuggerah Lake.
Bike Hire Tour De Long Jetty
Ph: 0411 258 899
Cnr Tuggerah Parade and Archbold Road, Long Jetty, NSW
Tour De Long Jetty Cycle Hire captures the magic of yesteryear offering a range of classic 50s style upright bikes, geared bikes, children's bikes and cycles with baby seats for hire. Pack your bike basket with picnic goodies and enjoy the various BBQ pavilions or playgrounds along the 12 km cycleway, from The Entrance to Chittaway.
Glenworth Valley Horse Riding
Ph: (02) 4375 1222
69 Cooks Road, Peats Ridge, NSW, 2250
www.glenworth.com.au
Australia’s largest horse riding and outdoor adventures centre invites you to escape amongst 3000 acres of the finest, unspoilt wilderness located in a deep valley in the hinterland region of the Central Coast. Choose from horse riding, kayaking, quad biking or abseiling to explore a diverse and interesting range of natural environments; from lush green valleys and ancient rainforest areas through to tall trees and interesting rock formations.
Tree Top Adventure Park
Ph: (02) 4025 1008
Ourimbah State Forest, 1 Red Hill Road, Wyong Creek NSW 2259
www.treetopadventurepark.com.au
Within the beautiful site of Ourimbah State Forest, only a 10 Minute drive from Mercure Kooindah Waters, enjoy a unique experience high in the trees. Tree Top Adventure Park consists of 76 challenges in the tree tops, where participants can slide down flying foxes, move from tree to tree on suspension bridges and enjoy many other exciting activities up to 15 metres above the forest floor! The course has been designed with the whole family in mind. The 3-10 years old course is built with a continuous belay safety system, unique in the southern hemisphere, so they can concentrate on the challenges the course offers.
Amazement
Ph: (02) 4353 9900
170 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek NSW 2259
www.amazement.com.au
From cuddly animals to maddening mazes, Amazement offers a great range of activities the whole family can enjoy. Order a hamper when you book or bring a picnic, use the free BBQ, chill out and have fun together in a safe, secure and natural environment.
Some of the activities at Amazement include lilly pilly maze, giant summer maze, maze games, electric and pedal cars, picnic hampers, Santa’s forest, farm animals and the wild wood.
Amazement is open from 10am on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
Cedar Park Lavender
Phone: 02 4356 1025
952 Yarramalong Rd, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
www.cedarparklavender.com.au
Cedar Park Lavender Farm has been described as “Provence in the Yarramalong Valley” by a visitor from the village of Tourrettes sur Loup near Cannes in France. Stroll through fragrant rows of thousands of lavender plants from which the farm distils essential oil, take time out and smell the perfume from beds of selected roses, marvel at the “living fossil” unique to Australia - a Wollemi Pine, a direct descendant of trees thought to be long extinct, iInspect a hydroponics operation producing lettuce and herbs, or look over a herd of breeding cattle and calves.
Kids HQ
Ph: (02) 4355 4455
2C Amy Close, North Wyong NSW 2259
www.kidzhq.com.au
Dodge, crawl, bounce and spin your way through 3 levels of mega maze fun including novelties such as the Triple Lane Supa Slide, Cyclone Slide, Trampoline, Ball Pool, Flying Fox, Punching Bags and the Crocodile Swamp. The Kids can then make their way through the Cannonball Battle, Foam Ball Fountain. Kidz HQ also features a large inflatable jumping castle in the main play area for kidz 5 and over, and another jumping castle in the Toddler Zone suitable for kidz 4 and under.
While the kids enjoy the many wonders of Kidz HQ, you can sit down, relax and rejuvenate at the onsite Cafe! The cafe menu caters for kids and adults with breakfast, lunch and snacks available all day. Shibello coffee, hot chocolate, smoothies and cold drinks are among many beverages to choose from. Newspapers and magazines are also available.
Chipmunks
Ph: (02) 4351 0473|
Shop 1155, Westfield Shopping Ctr, Tuggerah NSW 2259
www.chipmunks.com.au
Chipmunks Tuggerah is an indoor children’s adventure playground and cafe providing an entertaining and educational play venue in Tuggerah.
Play equipment includes two story mazes, tubes, inflatable slides, flying fox, play stations, coin operated machines and ball pools. The playland venue is fully equipped with specialised play equipment of an extremely high safety standard.
Mingara Recreation Club
Adventure Golf and Mingara One Aquatic Centre
Ph: (02) 4349 7799
Mingara Drive, Tumbi Umbi NSW 2261
www.mingara.com.au
Adventure Golf at Mingara is packed with the latest technology and state of the art features. The Adventure Golf experience is enjoyable for people of all ages. A typical round will take a group of four players 50 minutes to complete. Mingara also boasts an array of restaurants and cafes as well as the Mingara One Aquatic Centre featuring three pool areas and a baby’s aqua play area.
Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park
Ph: (02) 43751100
2375 Peats Ridge Road and Darkinjung Road, Calga, NSW, 2250
www.walkaboutpark.com.au
Set in 68 hectares of natural bushland, you will feel a lifetime away from the stress of daily life. Australia Walkabout Park is where you can visit the friendliest wild Aussie animals, with over 180 species roaming free and happy in the bush. Visit ancient Aboriginal sites and learn how to connect with the land. See Australian nature the way it was in ancient times, with pristine bush rich in wildlife and Aboriginal heritage.
Australian Reptile Park
Ph: (02) 4340 1022
Pacific Highway, Somersby, NSW, 2250
www.reptilepark.com.au
Australian Reptile Park has some of Australia's largest reptiles, such as massive American alligators, giant tortoises and huge pythons live at the park. The park is also home to many Australian cuddly mammals such as the unique platypus, koalas, wombats, Tasmanian devils, echidnas, dingoes and of course, friendly hand-fed kangaroos.
The Australian Reptile Park and Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1948 - and is now regarded as one of the country’s premier attractions. The sanctuary is the only zoo in Australia committed to saving lives. It has a Venom-Milking Program in place for the past 50+ years, which saves 300 lives each year – as the sole supplier of a variety of venoms used for all snake and funnel-web anti-venom in Australia.
Paintball Pete’s
Ph: (02) 43411299
Mt White, NSW
www.paintballpetes.com.au A fabulous day of fun for family and friends, paintball (also known as skirmish) is war games where no one gets hurt! Players must be at least 18 years of age. All equipment is supplied including safety gear and instruction.
Beaches and Local Towns
Boasting 37 kilometres of pristine coastline, rugged national parkland and sweeping rural valleys, Wyong Shire is known as the jewel of the Central Coast to the locals.
Tuggarah Lakes
East of Wyong town centre, the Wyong River flows into a large coastal lagoon, called Tuggerah Lake which dominates the area. A tidal channel, known as the Entrance, connects the lake to the sea. Tuggerah Lake is joined to Budgewoi Lake and Munmorah Lake creating a natural paradise for water and sports enthusiasts. The lakes are ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and sailing.
Other beaches
Across Tuggerah Lake are pristine beaches such as Norah Head, Bateau Bay and The Entrance known for their sparkling waters. The bays offer smooth protected waters for sailing while the coast has outstanding surfing, beautiful sandy beaches, and rock pools filled with abundant life for inquisitive minds to explore.
The Entrance
Ten minutes from Kooindah Waters is The Entrance, a lively seaside town that has a boardwalk that hugs the waters edge which is popular with joggers and parents with prams. The waterfront is an attractive open air pedestrian mall overlooking a large expanse of foreshore parkland. It features fountains, playgrounds, outdoor restaurants and an endless array of shops and markets.
No visit would be complete without watching the pelican feeding on the boardwalk daily at 3.30pm.
Hinterland
Away from the coast, Yarramalong and Dooralong Valley are areas of stunning scenery and rural tranquillity. Hinterland bushwalking, horse riding and cycling are truly rewarding experiences.
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