Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club Top 100 Review

Located in the Hunter Valley wine district, Cypress Lakes is an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Steve Smyers and unveiled in 1992. The layout measures 6,487 metres at par 72 from the black championship tees, reducing to 5,520 metres from the white men's tees and 5,216 metres from the ladies' tees.

The course features dramatic fairway shapes with significant elevation changes, 60 strategically positioned bunkers, and generous greens maintained in excellent condition year-round. Each tee and green offers panoramic views across the Hunter Valley's vineyards and the Brokenback mountain range. The course is ranked among Australia's top resort courses and has received multiple accolades, including Best Australian Golf Hotel Resort awards and Top 100 recognition from Golf Digest and Golf Australia. The course is operated by Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites, which has invested significantly in golf course infrastructure.