Welcome to Oz Kosher Getaways

We would be thrilled to host you for Pesach 2008 in one of Australia's most popular regions - in the heart of Hepburn Spa County, Victoria, Australia.

Enjoy Health & Wellness Centre with day spa, indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool, steam room and spa, golf, fishing, archery, canoeing, horse riding, relaxing bushwalk along Great Dividing Trails, bike riding, 4 wheel driving, Musical Concert, Outdoor BBQ, Heimish atmosphere and much more.

The local area also abounds with things to do including the mineral spa region of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs known for amazing boutique shops, the historic town of Ballarat - Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat Wildlife Park and Eureka Centre to name a few.

Our guests have always valued our careful attention to every detail and dedicated staff devoted exclusively to your family.

Join us for a truly memorable experience!

PESACH 2008 OVERVIEW

Luxurious Deluxe Villas and Resort Suites

The finest cuisine and wine selection

Thought provoking Shiurim & discussions, Inspiring Tefilla

Entertainment and fun programs for all ages

Daily Kids and Teen programs

Refreshments and picnic lunches on Chol Hamoed

Communal, Private or Semi Private Seder available

LATEST NEWS

Rates as per 2007 including extra night free!

Call +61-3 9525 9456 now for the early bird discount.

Strictly until December 10th.

CATERING BY A TEAM OF WORLD CLASS CHEFS FROM ISRAEL

SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE RABBI DAVEY BLACKMAN - Jewish Learning Centre, Sydney.

Kosher Australia, Mehadrin supervision, Glatt Kosher, Non Gebrochts.

ABOUT NOVOTEL FOREST RESORT

The Resort is situated on 150 acres of National Park

Gymnasium, Indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool & Steam Rooms, Spa, Tennis and 18-hole championship golf course

Ultra Modern Suites and Villas

75 minutes drive from Melbourne

Novotel Forest Resort is a brand new, 4½ star luxury, eco friendly hotel opening in December 2007. The Resort is situated on 150 acres of National Park bushland and surrounded by an 18 hole championship golf course.

The Novotel Forest Resort is situated in the heart of spa country Victoria, only 20 minutes from Daylesford and Hepburn Springs and 10 minutes from the historic city of Ballarat.

Just 75 minutes from Melbourne CBD and just over one hour from Melbourne and Avalon airports, Novotel Forest Resort is easily accessed by plane or car both domestically and internationally.

RESORT FACILITIES

Luxury 4½ star hotel

Par 72, 18-hole championship golf course

Health and Wellness Retreat including:

Gymnasium

Indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool

Steam room and spa

Day spa

Extensive recreational facilities

Conference and function facilities

Library & dedicated business centre

Wireless technology and broadband internet

Undercover Valet parking

Large foyer with spiral staircase and open fireplace

Environmentally friendly and drought free resort

Concierge and car hire

Guest laundries

ACCOMODATION OPTIONS

All rooms have balconies, floor to ceiling windows, modern yet cosy decor and working desks with broadband or wireless internet connection.

It features 144 elegant accommodation rooms from spacious studio rooms to one and two bedroom executive suites to penthouse suites overlooking the golf course and surrounding forest countryside.

The rooms range in size from 32 sqm to 70 sqm.

All rooms feature:

Open air balconies

floor to ceiling windows with forest

pool or fairway views

contemporary luxurious decor

spa baths

LCD Television

Granite bench tops

working desks

Broadband Internet

STD phones

In room safes

Iron and iron boards

hairdryers

movies on demand

tea & coffee making facilities

Suites offer additional features:

Separate lounge and dinning area

Gas log fireplaces

Kitchenettes

RECREATION

Designed to accommodate guests travelling for both business and leisure, Novotel Creswick Forest Resort offers a huge range of recreational activities which include:

18 hole, Robert Allenby designed, championship golf course

Driving range

Health & Wellness Centre with day spa, indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool, steam room and spa

Bush walking on the Great Dividing Trails

Mountain biking

Fishing

Canoeing

Archery

Tennis

Gymnasium

Yoga

Games room and so much more.

The local area also abounds with things to do including the mineral spa region of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs known for amazing boutique shops, the historic town of Ballarat - Sovereign Hill, Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Ballarat Wildlife Park and Eureka Centre to name a few.

Web Links - Creswick, Dalesford & surroundings

www.visitdaylesford.com.au
www.ballarat.com
www.hepburnspa.com.au
www.wildlifepark.com.au
www.ballarat.com/museum.htm
www.sovereignhill.com.au
www.ballarat.com/botanicgardens
www.ballarat.com/goldtrail
www.tangledmaze.com.au

WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE TO SAY

"Dear Chana and David,

We want to thank you guys so very much for letting us be a part of your Pesach. It is not easy being thousands of miles away from your family on holiday that is so family based, but you guys as well the other guests really made us feel as though we were a part of your extended family and for that we are truly greatful.

You guys always greeted us with a smile, and were always there to answer any questions we might of had and made us feel so comfortable and for that as well we thank you so much.

It is a testament to you guys, as well as your friends from the Melbourne community that three strangers could feel so welcome and for that you all deserve a huge yasher koach.

We hope to bring our families back with us next year".

Michael Gurock
New York

Thank You both so much for the wonderful Pesach we had in Lorne.

It was extremely well organised, your catering staff were very attentiveto our needs as were you personally.

Our children felt very secure and made new friends, we came home rested and truly enjoyed the Shiurim given by Rabbi Davey Blackman.

Thanks again for all the effort you put into making our Pesach experience a truly great one.

Yael & David Hersham
Melbourne

"We've spent several Pesach's in different hotels in Israel and being aware of the many limitations that arise trying to organise such a project in Australia, we did not expect this to reach the level of such experiences. We were so pleasantly surprised.

The children had a wonderful time, the food was absolutely fantastic, the Rabbis and guest speakers gave a wonderful atmosphere and enriched us turning just a holiday into true Holy Days"

Pnina & Daniel Adler
Melbourne

"Attention to detail such as orchid flowers, and welcome cards and guest packages were a very nice touch and very original. It did not feel like Passover restrictions at all"

Candy Wasserman
London

All I can say is “how incredible!!” This would have to have been one of the best holidays we have ever had. David and Chana Walles were gracious hosts who anticipated our every need long before we even thought of them. Keeping kosher in Australia makes holidaying potentially problematic. Everything was taken care of. I challenge anyone to find a better value Pesach escape for the price.

Natalie and Avi Gutman
Melbourne

"....all the activities were well thought out, the Pesach BBQ on cruise ship, the concert, had everyone singing, but the piece de resistance was the unbelievable catering from 7am - 12 midnight, Congratulations. Hope to have many Pesachs together.."

Nick & Ruth Gardos
Sydney

"Dear David & Chana,

Thank you most sincerely for organising an enjoyable and inspiring experience and giving us the opportunity to share it with many special people Best wishes:

Lillian & Peter Lewis
Sydney

"A lot of effort was put in to the preparation and presentation of the food and it showed. The service staff were all helpful and very friendly. It was a great success from beginning to end..."

Mr & Mrs Stein
Sydney

Pesach 2007 was different to our past Pesachs.

David & Chana Walles transformed the Erskine Beach Resort into a Pesach haven for almost 400 Jews from Melbourne and around the world.

Four generations of our family enjoyed the breathtaking voices of the Chazzanim flown in from the Great Synagogue, Jerusalem to lead us through the services and entertain us in the evenings, Well done!"

Esther Ciechanowski
Melbourne

"I congratulate you on doing so very well under challenging conditions of mass catering. for Pesach. Service has been unfailingly helpful, cheerful and good humoured."

Sir Zelman and Lady Anna Cowen
Melbourne