It’s refreshing to walk along the shores, allowing the air to nourish the mind, squelching golden sand between white toes and listening to the water gently stroking the rocks. It’s peaceful, tranquil and occasionally magical. Everything moves slowly. Nature takes measured steps and the 9-to-5 lifestyles seem light years away. Creeks and tributaries trickle into the main basin, while the ‘noreasters’ and ‘southerlies’ provide relief even on the hottest summer day. On the other side of the lake is the Pacific Ocean and the now famous beaches, which are reputed to be among the finest in the state. Our beaches produce world-class surfers, champion surf life saving teams and great suntans. The sand stretches from Catherine Hill Bay to Caves Beach to Blacksmiths to Redhead to Dudley, up to and along the magnificent Nine Mile Beach stretch of coastline. The beaches are as wide as airport runways, clean and generally uncrowded.
Australia’s Oldest Winemaking Region. Depending upon the season, Hunter Valley Wine Country will greet you with a different face. The burnt orange leaves of Autumn, the bursting buds and verdant greens of Spring, the deep blue haze of Summer and the cool grey greens of Winter… each of them will leave you yearning to come back. Explore over 80 Vineyards, delight your palate at one of the excellent restaurants, or pack a picnic and find a secluded spot set against a backdrop of vines and blue skies.
Find out more about the Hunter Valley at The Hunter Valley Visitor Centre
Rugged, steep and exhilarating, The Watagans provide views which are unmatched anywhere else, the mountain range has been divided into 13 state forests by the Forestry Commission and there are several camping and picnic grounds within the thick bushland. The rainforests, smelling damp and bursting with life, are spectacular. They are popular for bushwalking with marked trails on some of the most popular routes.
SOCIAL CLUBS
Golf
The Bay Hotel Social Golf Club is a socially focused club which caters for all levels of golfers; ladies and men. So if you don’t take yourself too seriously and wish to enjoy your time on the golf course this is the club for you. We welcome anyone who would like to join us. Annual membership is $10. The club organises a social game once a month at various courses in the region. and a raffle every Thursday night at the Hotel. Be sure to come to the 19th hole after the game where a great group of friendly members gather. Prizes are awarded to winners as well as nearest the pins etc.
Game Fee: $40.00 includes Golf, Lunch & Free Raffle. Click here for competition dates.
Phone Scott Doran: 0419 000 155
Fishing
Annual Membership: $10.00 + $2 per comp every fortnight, Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon with presentation and weigh in at the Bay Hotel, Sunday afternoon in the Beer Garden. There are four competition categories: Lake and Estuary / Freshwater / Outside / Rock and Beach. Please note, you must have a current fishing licence to participate in the weigh in. The Fishing Club meets the first Monday of every month 7:30pm at the Bay Hotel Motel. Everyone is welcome. We hold a raffle every Saturday afternoon at the Bay Hotel Motel.
Website: www.bayhotelfishingclub.com
Phone Kevin Meth: 0417 424 079 or Ken Barnes: 0419 622 675
Tennis
Kid’s Club + All Ages + Private Tennis Lessons
The Bay Tennis Academy offers junior and adult coaching in both group and private lessons. All standards are catered for, from beginners to State ranked players.
Junior Competitions run after School.
Fully qualified coach, Level 2 T.C.A.
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Phone Bill: 0402 274 646