Visit an Australian Country Retreat at Dooralong Valley Resort

Nestled in the quiet green valley of Dooralong at the base of the Wattagan Mountains, Dooralong Valley Resort is the perfect short-break destination for those seeking a country escape or stop-over north of Sydney. Situated on the NSW Central Coast just north of Sydney, 45 minutes drive on the F3, this spot offers a real country retreat. With it's colonial styled cabins, open fireplaces, se riding and loads of indoor and outdoor activities, Dooralong Valley Resort indulges your jaded senses.

Featuring colonial style luxury cottages or hotel room accommodation and offering a host of activities including horseriding, tennis, target golf, beach volleyball, bike riding, swimming pool, canoeing and bushwalking.

Peace and tranquility epitomise Dooralong Valley Resort. Scattered amongst the eucalypts, and with views overlooking the picturesque lakes and grounds, each of the resort's 45 cottages boast a master bedroom downstairs with an upstairs loft containing two single beds. A spacious living area and roomy Federation style bathrooms are beautifully decorated and furnished, and for those who want a cozy romantic encounter, the open fireplaces in most of these cottages are the perfect feature. The resort's 20 ensuite Lodge Rooms and Suites are equally impressive, again featuring open fireplaces in most rooms, verandahs with exceptional views, and absolute comfort guaranteed. Masseuse are available to work in your room, ensuring the relief of any remnant stress.

Dooralong Valley Resort's restaurant, Jilliby's, offers delectable dining. This huge room, with polished timber floors and beams, massive open fireplace, expansive bay window with a postcard rural view, and innovative country fare complete the whole experience. With their all-inclusive dinner and bed and breakfast packages, mealtime offers a huge and delicious selection that changes seasonally. Alternately (or additionally, if your waistline can cope), an extensive snack menu and afternoon teas are available at various sessions.

Opened in September 2005, the Oxley Hotel, the Resort’s very own fully licenced tavern, is complete with TAB and Skychannel.

The Oxley, open to both resort guest’s and the general public, features large open verandahs, casual bistro dining, plasma televisions, pool tables, dart board and juke box entertainment for visitors. The Oxley Bistro offers a more casual dining alternative from Jilliby's Restaurant and has a variety of counter meals and bar snacks.

If you want to get out and about by day, Dooralong Valley Resort has plenty of activities available, with the resort's own DVR Stables being a highlight (rides are included in the all-inclusive package) . Rides cater to all ability leverls and the magnificent trails into the Wattagan Mountains certainly cultivate the urban cowboy within! Other activities include tennis, volleyball, canoeing and, for the summer months, a fully landscaped swimming pool complete with waterfall and central pergola. The rainforest boardwalk is perfect for a lazy stroll, with abundant birdlife and a multitude of native animals evident along the way. Or, if you are inclined to stay indoors, choose your favorite board or card game, or perhaps a game of billiards or table tennis. Better yet, grab a book from the resort's library and lounge on the verandah.

So whether the age old expressway cry of "Are we there yet?" is coming from the kids in the back seat, or from the CEO at your side, this marvelous resort in the NSW Central Coast's beautiful hinterland is sure to both silence and satisfy your sedan slaves.