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Dive in at these top destinations
Summer is just around the corner. If the heat already has you melting like a popsicle left out on the pavement, well, it sounds like you could use a pool day. Or week.
Pack your favourite floatie and some SPF. We rounded up a few of our favorite destinations with amazing summer activities – so get ready to lounge, swim, and perfect your cannonball.
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Boambee Bay Resort
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, AustraliaBoambee Bay Resort is a much-loved family resort nestled on the banks of Boambee Waters just five minutes from Coffs Harbour Airport, ten minutes from the town centre and a short stroll from the pristine white sands of Boambee Beach. <br /><br />Set in luscious tropical gardens, your home from home two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit will accommodate up to six people. Prepare tasty meals in your fully-equipped kitchen, then kick back and catch the news on Digital TV or a movie on cable. Don't feel like cooking? Treat the family to the 'East meets West' café and restaurant, where you'll find a delightful range of eastern dishes in addition to good old Aussie fare from an a 'la carte menu. <br /><br />Excellent resort facilities and proximity to more family fun makes Boambee Bay Resort one of the most sought-after holiday destinations on the NSW North Coast. A skateboard park and BMX cycle track are nearby, as are a number of sports fields where the kids can safely go and kick a footy around. Release your inner Roger Federer or Sarena Williams on 2 day/night tennis courts. Blow off some steam on the squash court or on the half basketball court. Less energetic pursuits include mini golf, bowls, canoes, a large adventure pool (heated in winter), indoor and outdoor spas, a sauna, gym, children's playground, family lounge and games room, an adult lounge, billiard room, a cocktail bar and BBQ cabanas. If you want to totally relax, book in for a hair, beauty and massage treatment! <br /><br />Whatever you end up doing, you'll certainly be spoilt for choice at Boambee Bay!
Kyneton Bushland Resort
Inland Victoria, Victoria, AustraliaKyneton Bushland Resort is set in virgin Australian bush, less than one-hour's leisurely drive from Melbourne. The resort is surrounded by the beautiful local wildlife, including kangaroos, possums, wallabies and echidna's, along with a veritable array of different bird species. <br /><br />Kyneton Bushland Resort delivers quality holiday accommodation in fully self-contained villas spread out across 50 acres. There are also seven modern apartments overlooking our two-hectare lake. (Guests can upgrade for a fee, payable direct to the resort after confirming an exchange). The villas are totally separate, ensuring seclusion, serenity and privacy for everyone. You'll find all the comforts of home in both styles of accommodation, including two TVs, a DVD player, convection microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, air-conditioning, heating and a telephone. <br /><br />On-site amenities include sociable barbeque areas, canoes and fishing on the lake, heated pool, spa and sauna, two tennis courts, a squash court, adult lounge and games room. Burn off some extra energy in the outdoor gym or watch the children enjoy their time in the well-equipped playground. Being our guest entitles you to generously discounted green fees at the nearby Kyneton Golf Club and Trentham Golf Club. You'll also be able to choose from a full program of fun, resort run activities to suit the whole family. The township of Kyneton, with a population of approximately 8,000, is a five-minute drive from the Resort. Also just short drive away are the famous Hanging Rock and the Hepburn Mineral Spas. <br /><br />Kyneton is your perfect base from which to explore the myriad of beautiful attractions in Country Victoria.
Mansfield Country Resort
Inland Victoria, Victoria, AustraliaA host of adventure options are within easy striking distance of Mansfield Country Resort, so make sure you have a car. Take a day trip into the vibrant town of Mansfield, home of old-fashioned country Victorian Hospitality. Go on a treasure hunt through no less than two hundred local retailers and then sample some of the hearty local dining fare.<br /><br />Set on thirty-five hectares of unspoiled bushland, Mansfield Country Resort is within easy reach of some of Victoria's most spectacular countryside and breathtaking High Country. This is a landscape made for adventure, but it's also perfect for relaxation and recreation. Send the kids off for a romp in the children's playground while you take advantage of the games room, gymnasium, spa, sauna, squash court, swimming pool, tennis court or mini golf. Grab a kayak and explore the shores of picturesque Lake Eildon. After a peaceful paddle, make the most of excellent barbeque areas and picnic spots.<br /><br />In winter, snow-sport enthusiasts make their annual pilgrimage to the resort for the famous cross-country and downhill skiing offered by the nearby Mt Buller Ski Fields, an easy 50-minute drive away. Mt Stirling and the Australian Alps also invite exploration, while the Blue Range provides truly jaw-dropping panoramas. Other local attractions include historic townships, wineries, festivals and rodeos; horse rides into the magnificent High Country, bushwalks and four-wheel driving.<br /><br />Welcome to the land of high adventure - Manfield Country Resort.
Moorings Phase I
Tomakin, New South Wales, AustraliaThe Moorings is about four and a half hours south of Sydney and two hour's east of Canberra on the beautiful Tomago River at Tomakin. As the name implies, it's exceptionally boat friendly. There's a boat ramp, 15 Berthing Bays, the Marina has boats available for half-day hire and, if you have your own, there's a daily or weekly mooring hire. <br /><br />The Moorings takes pride in delivering an uncomplicated old-style Australian waterside holiday. Perhaps that's why it has become a tradition for so many families to return year after year. The two-bedroom units have all your basic comforts covered with the likes of a mini kitchen, featuring a stovetop, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a shower-only bathroom. The resort's laundry and drying area will come in handy too. WiFi is available at a cost of $10 per unit per week.<br /><br />Try your hand at canoeing on the river, horse riding or a game of tennis. Enjoy a hearty feed and a coldie at the onsite Resort Restaurant and Bar, or stock up on essentials at the nearby general store. Sports and social clubs are also close by. <br /><br />With so much to see and explore you're going to want to have a car in order to gain maximum enjoyment of your amazing environment and all it has to offer. Water sports, great fishing, bushwalking and golf all await you. Batemans Bay, with its restaurants, modern shopping, and local art and crafts is only 20 minutes away. The Mogo Zoo and Animal Sanctuary are easily reached too. <br /><br />The Moorings Resort is all about the great Aussie holiday.
Moorings Phase II
Tomakin, New South Wales, AustraliaThe Moorings is about four and a half hours south of Sydney and two hour's east of Canberra on the beautiful Tomago River at Tomakin. As the name implies, it's exceptionally boat friendly. There's a boat ramp, fifteen Berthing Bays, the Marina has boats available for half-day hire and, if you have your own, there's a daily or weekly mooring hire. <br /><br />The Moorings takes pride in delivering an uncomplicated old-style Australian waterside holiday. Perhaps that's why it has become a tradition for so many families to return year after year. The two-bedroom units have all your basic comforts covered with the likes of a mini kitchen, featuring a stovetop, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a shower-only bathroom. The resort's laundry and drying area will come in handy too. WiFi is available at a cost of $10 per unit per week.<br /><br />Try your hand at canoeing on the river, horse riding or a game of tennis. Enjoy a hearty feed and a coldie at the onsite Resort Restaurant and Bar, or stock up on essentials at the nearby general store. Sports and social clubs are also close by. <br /><br />With so much to see and explore you're going to want to have a car in order to gain maximum enjoyment of your amazing environment and all it has to offer. Water sports, great fishing, bushwalking and golf all await you. Batemans Bay, with its restaurants, modern shopping, and local art and crafts is only 20 minutes away. The Mogo Zoo and Animal Sanctuary are easily reached too. <br /><br />The Moorings Resort is all about the great Aussie holiday.
Moorings Phase III
Tomakin, New South Wales, AustraliaThe Moorings Resort is just four and a half hours south of Sydney and about two hours east of Canberra on the gorgeous Tomago River at Tomakin. This riverside paradise is perfect for anglers, beach lovers and water-sport enthusiasts. Hire a boat or grab a paddle and get out on the water in a canoe. Thumb your nose at the weather beside the indoor pool. Serve a couple of aces on the tennis courts. Let the kids loose in the playground or find a peaceful sanctuary in the adult lounge.<br /><br />Your tastefully-appointed modern accommodation includes a fully kitted-out kitchen, complete with cook top and a washer and dryer. WiFi is available at a cost of $10 per unit per week.<br /><br />Tackle up. The South Coast estuaries are known for fine catches of flathead, bream and whiting. The beaches boast big salmon, tailor and bream. Arrange an off-shore fishing charter and realise your dream of chasing kingfish and other big game fish. If you're a landlubber, get into the saddle and explore the area on horseback, but make sure you get back in time to try your hand at belly dancing!<br /><br />There are plenty of fabulous attractions and activities nearby, so it's best to bring a car. There's a general store, sports and social clubs close by, and great restaurants, shopping and local arts and crafts at Batemans Bay, just a 20-minute drive away. Don't forget to visit the lions and other residents at the Mogo Zoo and Animal Sanctuary. <br /><br />Come make great family memories at the Moorings.
Club Paihia
Bay Of Islands, North Island, New ZealandClub Paihia is poised upon a leafy and scenic hillside on six-and-a-half acres of native North Island bushland. This is the ideal location for making the most of the awe-inspiring beauty of the magnificent Bay of Islands. Even at the busiest of times, the wealth of secluded coves and quiet island walks will have you feeling like you're the only ones enjoying the serenity of this seemingly endless maritime playground.<br /><br />After a day of exploration, make the most of excellent resort amenities that include three swimming pools, spa pools, barbeques, a gymnasium, tennis court, petanque, outdoor chess and bicycles. The Club even has its own private bushwalk, incorporating a magnificent orchid house. In the building housing the owners lounge, you will find the library, pool table and table tennis. Here, the booking kiosk will organise tours and help you make the very most of this aquatic wonderland.<br /><br />In the town of Paihia, you'll find everything from fine art to fine wine and a selection of world-class restaurants. Enjoy a little recreational boating and then, having got your sea legs, tackle up for an unforgettable deep-sea charter in the game-fish-rich waters of the Bay. Visit fascinating historic sites. Revitalise and recharge on one of the many unspoiled beaches. Play a round of golf on world-class local courses. Have a tramp along the Northland's most spectacular bushwalks. Watch the whales. Swim with the dolphins. Dive the Rainbow Warrior. Discover a holiday you'll treasure for years - at Club Paihia.
Tuncurry Lakes Resort
Forster, New South Wales, AustraliaAs the name implies, Tuncurry Lakes Resort is nested in an area endowed with expansive beautiful lakes. Tuncurry Lakeside Village, situated on 90 acres of superb waterfront bushland and gardens, is a rural getaway far from the hustle and bustle of city life. If you dream of a relaxing, romantic getaway; or an active, outdoors experience; or maybe a family holiday that combines a little of each, this Resort has one of the longest traditions of delivering all that and more! <br /><br />The picture-perfect Great Lakes region begins in the south with the twin towns of Tea Gardens and Hawkes Nest, and stretches 100 beautiful kilometres north to the larger twin towns of Forster and Tuncurry. A short trip inland will take you to historic Stroud and the Barrington Tops, so having a car will greatly improve your holiday experience. Take a scheduled trip or charter a cruise on the Lake or, better still, pump up the fun by hiring a comfortable easy-to-drive small craft and insisting that the family call you captain. <br /><br />At Tuncurry Lakes Resort, there are almost unlimited recreational facilities, spanning everything from pools, children's water playground, jumping pillow, bikes, paddle boats, canoes and boat hire and everything in between.