Tallwoods

Golfers in search of the Tallwoods resort will find it a mile or so inland from the Mid North Coast at Hallidays Point, close to the wonderful Red Head, Black Head and Diamond Beaches.

The 18-hole golf course at Tallwoods was the work of the North American Hurdzan-Fry design practice and it weaves in and out of a substantial residential estate, incorporating many different types of tree – including angophora, gum and pine – into the layout.

As might be expected at a resort course, there are five tees to choose from on every hole so all golfing abilities are catered for at Tallwoods. Water comes into play at several holes, particularly on the back nine where the terrain is steep in places. As an added bonus, golfers can soak up some fantastic coastal views from the more elevated tees on holes 4, 14 and 17.

Shaper Guy Quattrocchi was an integral part of the construction crew and, in truth, he was largely responsible for transforming a difficult piece of property into the golf course that has now been in play since 1999. It's rather fitting, therefore that the par three 13th hole is named in his honour.

Another fine hole, "Hell or Glory" at the 18th is a monster 460-yard par four from the back markers and it's played to a green protected by sand and water. As its name suggests, a round here might end in tears or cheers, depending on the score carded at the home hole.