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The Golden Door Health Retreat - Elysia

Thompsons Road
Pokolbin
NSW 2320 Australia

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The luxurious Golden Door Health Retreat - Elysia is Australia's premier health retreat located in the picturesque NSW Hunter Valley. Elysia is far enough from the hustle and bustle of the city to connect you to nature, but not so far from the big centres that a shorter stay is impossible. Just 90 minutes north west of Sydney on the F3 freeway, Elysia is situated like a citadel atop a large, rolling hill to take advantage of the magnificent views and the Brokenback mountain range.

The Hunter Valley is located in eastern New South Wales and has latitude of 32.8º S and longitude of 151.3º E

Climate

The climate in the Hunter Valley is temperate all year round, similar to a Mediterranean climate.
Summer (in terms of climate) runs from November to March with January typically the hottest month.
The average day time temperatures range from 28°C-30°C (82-86°F).
Winter typically runs from April to October with average day time temperatures ranging from 16-18°C (61-64°F).

Driving kilometre distance from airport (scheduled air services) is 67 kilometers
 
Driving kilometre distance from city centre (from Sydney) is 150 kilometers

Airlines serving the nearest airport

Newcastle Airport is the closest airport. Airlines that operate flights to Newcastle Airport include Jetstar, QantasLink, Virgin Blue, Brindabella Airlines, Aeropelican, Norfolkair, and Newcastle Helicopters.

Transfers

Rover Coaches operate transfers to and from the airport at an additional cost to guests, transfers can also be organised through Cypress Lakes Resort.

Driving direction

  • From the centre of Sydney, cross the Harbour Bridge and proceed along Pacific Highway north to the National 1 (F3) freeway at Wahroonga
  • Travel north along National 1 (F3) freeway towards Newcastle (approximately 1 hour)
  • Turn off the National 1 (F3) freeway at Cessnock/Kurri Kurri exit and proceed to Cessnock
  • As you enter Cessnock along Aberdare Road, turn right at the first set of traffic lights onto Vincent Street (following the directional signs to Branxton). Proceed to the end of Vincent Street. Turn left at traffic lights onto Wollombi Road (following the directional signs to Branxton) and then first right at the traffic lights onto Allandale Road, passing swimming pool on the left and McDonalds Restaurant on the right.
  • Proceed along Allandale Road. Five Kilometres out of Cessnock and you will pass the Cessnock Airport on the left-hand side.
  • Turn left 500 metres past Airport into Broke Road.
  • Follow Broke Road for approximately 3 Kilometres to the "T" intersection
  • Turn left at the "T" intersection onto McDonalds Road. Remain on this road, and you will find Cypress Lakes Resort (Thompsons Road) on your right hand side (after Brokenwood and Tamburlaine Wineries).
  • Follow Thompsons Road (passing Cypress Lakes Resort on your left). Proceed for 1.5km and take your first left following the directional signs to Elysia