Sports and Recreation
Family holidays are best when there’s plenty to do! These school holidays we offer beautiful 4 Star accommodation just a 2 minute drive to the Hunter Sports Centre conveniently located beside the Stockland Glendale Shopping Centre! Vacation care and holiday programs at the Hunter Sports Centre are a fantastic way to keep your children entertained during the holidays, and on days when mum and dad would like some time-out to themselves. The best part is that not only are your children participating in fun activities in a safe state of the art facility, it is also very economical with the government childcare rebate and benefit available to qualifying families. For bookings or info just click here or the image to the right.
Have a hole in one at Macquarie 4 Star
There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Macquarie 4 Star with many sports and recreation opportunities close by to your accommodation. Whether you’re a golf fan or a keen fisherman, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. As a popular golfing destination, Macquarie 4 Star is close to nine fantastic golf courses and surrounded by beautiful scenery. Adjoining Club Macquarie and right next door to Waratah Golf Club, Macquarie 4 Star is a golfers paradise.
Nearby courses include:
- Waratah Golf Club: Right next door to Club Macquarie
- Sugar Valley Golf Club
- Toronto Country Club
- Belmont Golf Club: Panoramic ocean views and a championship course
- Shortland Waters Golf Club
- Newcastle Golf Club
- Merewether Golf Club
- Charlestown Golf Club
- Morisset Golf Club
With so much choice in the area, you can also book a special golfing holiday, with the ‘golf stay and play packages’, available with Toronto Golf Club, Shortland Waters Golf Club, Newcastle Golf Club, Merewether Golf Club and Waratah Golf Club. For the golfer in your life, it’s the perfect holiday choice.
Water sports
For those who prefer to get active in the ocean, there’s a wide range of water sports to be enjoyed in the area. From kayaking, fishing and boat hire, to cruises, kite surfing, wind surfing and stand-up paddle boarding – if you want to make the most of being by the seaside, there’s something to suit all preferences.
The more adventurous can also try out the high-speed slides or take a ride on a jet boat, relaxing afterwards on one of the stunning beaches nearby.
Patrolled beaches include:
- Redhead Beach (known for its stunning cliffs, rocky outcrops and shark tower)
- Blacksmiths Beach
- Catherine Hill Beach
- Caves Beach (complete with a network of caves which can be explored at low tide)
Whether you want to enjoy a spot of surfing, a picnic or a BBQ, these beaches are the perfect place to treat yourself.
Activities for all the family
When you come to Club Macquarie, there’s a great choice of activities that all the family can enjoy, with lots of entertainment for the children.