About the course
Steve Smyers parkland layout amid Hunter Valley vineyard country
Cypress Lakes Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 parkland course in New South Wales, Australia, designed by Steve Smyers and established in 1992. It operates on a daily-fee basis with reserved times for members. On-site facilities include a driving range, pro shop, restaurant/dining, cart hire, club hire and parking.
Reactions to Cypress Lakes are notably mixed, leaving an impression of a course that can swing between highs and lows. Several players describe it as a beautiful and genuinely challenging layout, with some reporting it in top condition and happy to recommend it. Others, however, have arrived expecting more for the green fee and come away disappointed, citing patchy course conditioning and gripes about the carts and on-course amenities. The general sentiment suggests an enjoyable, scenic test of golf when everything is on song, though consistency appears to be the recurring talking point. Visitors may want to check current conditions before booking to set expectations.