Down Under Tour Australia
Down Under Tour Australia Come and play some spectacular golf, and see the natural wonders, and extraordinary wildlife unique to Australia. The Travelling Golfer has used it local expertise, and contacts to ensure that you experience the best the east coast of Australia has to offer. The Travelling Golfer has secured tee-times for you at the top ranked golf clubs in Australia. These include Royal Melbourne GC, Kingston Heath GC, Victoria GC, Barnbougle Dunes, Lost Farm, New South Wales GC and The Lakes GC. The golf however, will only be one part of the experience. We have also included day tours for the Sydney Harbour, Great Ocean Road, The Yarra Valley and more. With luxury accommodation, great restaurants, golf and sightseeing this may be your most memorable golf trip yet!
Itinerary Arrive Sydney Day 1 All Transfers are by Private Coach Transfer - Sydney Airport to Hotel. Accommodation at Intercontinental Sydney (3 nights) Club InterContinental Eastern Harbour View Room (Includes access to the Club Room and porterage) Day 2 Return transfer and golf at the Lakes Golf Club. The Lakes Golf Club, established in 1928, is one of Sydney's most prestigious private golf clubs, and site of the 2012 Australian Open Day 3 Transfer to La Perouse for golf at New South Wales Golf Club. Original Course Routing and Bunkering Plan was by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, December 1926 Transfer – NSW GC to Sydney Domestic Airport Flight Sydney-Launceston
Barnbougle Dunes Tasmania, Australia’s island state is renown for its untouched wilderness, pristine coastline, cool climate wines and fresh local produce. On the north East coast of Tasmania lies a hidden gem and two of the world's top Links golf courses: Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm. Day 3 Arrive Barnbougle Accommodation at Lost Farm Lodge (2 Nights) Including Daily Breakfast Day 4 Golf at Lost Farm Day 5 Golf at Barnbougle Dunes Transfer to Launceston Airport and fly to Melbourne
Melbourne Day 5 Transfer Melbourne Airport to Hotel Accommodation at Crown Towers (4 nights) Includes Crystal Club access, buffet breakfast and evening drinks. Day 6 Return transfer and golf at Royal Melbourne Golf Club. Royal Melbourne's two courses, the East Course and the West Course, are each ranked amongst the best in the world. Royal Melbourne has hosted numerous national and international events, most famously the 1959 Canada Cup, the 1970 World Cup and the 1998 and 2011 Presidents Cups. Day 7 Return transfer and golf at Kingston Heath Golf Club. Kingston Heath Golf Club is one of Australia's best golf courses. Ranked as the number one course in Asia and the 27th best course in the world, Kingston Heath enjoys an enviable reputation for its superb conditioning all year round. Day 8 Return transfers and golf at Victoria Golf Club. The style of design together with the shape of MacKenzie’s bold bunkering, the slope of the land and use of native vegetation is somewhat reminiscent of Royal Melbourne albeit on a slightly smaller scale.
Melbourne Day 9 Rest day and arrival of partners. Accommodation at Crown Towers (2 nights) Includes Crystal Club access - includes buffet breakfast and evening drinks. Day 10 A day tour on the Great Ocean Road. Day 11 You will depart Crown Towers for a tour to Phillip Island and enjoy Seal Rock, the beautiful beaches and see the famous Penguin parade. Accommodation at Ch창teau Yering (2 Nights) Day 12 Visit Healesville Sanctuary in the morning and enjoy a winery tour with lunch in the picturesque Yarra Valley. Day 13 Transfer to Melbourne Airport and fly to Sydney.
Sydney Day 13 Arrive in Sydney and transfer to hotel. Accommodation at Intercontinental Sydney (3 nights) Club InterContinental Eastern Harbour View Room (Includes access to the Club Room and porterage) Day 14 Sydney day tour Bondi enjoy a long lunch at Iceberg's restaurant overlooking the iconic Bondi Beach. Day 15 A day exploring Sydney’s famous Harbour. Climb the Harbour Bridge or tour The Opera House.. Day 16 Transfer from hotel to Sydney Airport.
Golf Clubs & Course Overview The Lakes Golf Club (Australian Ranking 12) The Lakes has long been a major tournament venue having hosted many events including the Australian Open, Australian PGA, Ampol Tournament, Chrysler Classic, Wills Masters, Johnnie Walker Classic, Greg Norman Holden International and the ANZ Championship. The course continues to maintain its reputation as a great challenge to any golfer. The golf course is renowned for its presentation and is generally regarded as one of the best wet weather courses in the region. The final nine holes border the Botany Aquifer and wetlands area, challenging the golfer with a number of water carries to complete their round.
New South Wales Golf Club (Australian Ranking 5) "La Perouse", as the course is often known, is set amongst scrub covered sand hills and valleys that slope down to the Pacific Ocean. This inspiring layout is bounded by water on three sides and has many of the characteristics of true links golf. Occasionally benign and at the mercy of the "young guns", this sleeping giant, with its undulating fairways and small greens, calls for great skill in shot making when the sea breezes blow. It has been written that golf had its origins on unique seascapes similar to this one, where the wind is a dominating factor and the direction from which it blows making any of the eighteen holes comparatively easy or extremely difficult.
Royal Melbourne Golf Club (Australian Ranking 1 West course and 8 East course) Royal Melbourne's two courses, the East Course and the West Course, are each ranked amongst the best in the world. Royal Melbourne has hosted numerous national and international events, most famously the 1959 Canada Cup, and the 1970 World Cup. It was selected by the PGA Tour to hold the Presidents Cup for the first time outside the United States in December 1998, and then again in 2011.
Golf Clubs & Course Overview Kingston Heath Golf Club (Australian Ranking 2) Kingston Heath Golf Club is one of the world's leading golf clubs. The 18 holes were built on only 50 hectares, but the course is perfectly manicured and its bunkering and clever use of dips and hollows visually fool the non observant golfer. If you deviate from the fairway, the rough (comprising long grass, ti- tree and sandy scrapes) will test your ability to get the ball back into play.
The Victoria Golf Club (Australian Ranking 9) The Victoria Golf Club is acclaimed by golfers the world over for its fine hospitality and superb world championship course. Situated in the heart of Melbourne's rolling sandbelt country, it offers a sporting experience on par with the worlds best. The beautifully landscaped par 72 course is designed to challenge both the amateur and professional golfer.
Barnbougle Dunes (Australian Ranking 4) Golf at Barnbougle Dunes is an unforgettable outdoors experience. The crashing surf of Bass Strait is visible from most holes, and audible from all. Few golf courses can boast such a variety of surrounding water bodies. Barnbougle Dunes is flanked by Bass Strait, the Trent tidal estuary, freshwater tea-tree wetlands, and the Forester River, having meandered its way down from the distant peaks of Mt Maurice.
Barnbougle Lost Farm (Australian Ranking 6) The Lost Farm commences on some level terrain and heads to the coast, so the first couple of holes build the anticipation as the dunes loom ahead. By the time you reach the 3 rd hole, the assault commences. It is a short par-4 with a small, tiered green sheltered in a dune. It appears innocuous from the tee, but the challenge is all at the green. This hole is a dramatic introduction to a stretch of holes played in and through some remarkable dunes in the links land.
Non-Golfer Activity Overview Great Ocean Road Tour The Great Ocean Road winds through varying terrain as it hugs the coastline of South West Victoria, spanning 243kms. Let someone else do the driving as you focus on the breathtaking scenery at this most popular tourist destination. Our Great Ocean Road Tours include stops at beautiful untouched beaches, lush ancient rainforests, rugged limestone cliffs and quaint seaside towns.
Yarra Valley Wine & Healesville Sanctuary Tour The scenic Yarra Valley is renowned for being one of Australia’s best wine regions. Enjoy sampling the varieties of wines and local produce on offer. Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia’s most loved tourist attractions and the best place in Victoria to see and interact with native Australian wildlife. The Sanctuary is committed to fighting wildlife extinction and offers visitors the opportunity to get up close and personal to unique Australian animals in a stunning bushland setting.
Phillip Island & Penguin parade … so completely Australian – and unique in the world. Every evening at dusk the Little Penguins come home from the sea at Phillip Island. From the waves - across the beach - to the sand dunes - the Little Penguins can almost be touched as they waddle to their burrows. Sunset at Summerland Beach has drawn millions of visitors to Phillip Island. It is the nightly ritual of these little flightless birds which will enthral you as you observe from the beach and the elevated boardwalk.
Non-Golfer Activity Overview Melbourne City Tour & River Cruise (optional) Melbourne is know for it's mix of culture, excitement, sport, art and shopping. Experience Melbourne with our expert guides on this City Highlights and Melbourne River Cruise tour that departs Melbourne daily. Discover the very best that Melbourne has to offer by both coach and boat - this is Melbourne Sightseeing at it's best. Included in this tour is St Paul's Cathedral, Flinders Street Station, Melbourne Town Hall, Queen Victoria Markets and the Arts and Cultural Centre. For sports lovers a visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Tennis Centre is a must.
Bondi Beach and Icebergs for lunch Gracing the cliffs of South Bondi, embracing the panoramic views of the world's most iconic beach, lays a unique Australian dining experience. Since opening her doors in December 2002 Icebergs Dining Room and Bar has shared her rare and uninterrupted views of wondrous Bondi Beach with all her guests. A cherished encounter enhanced by the inspired cuisine of Icebergs Dining Room and Bar - all in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance.
Day on the Sydney Harbour Discover Sydney on a full one-day tour with the works! You'll combine a morning tour to Manly and Sydney's Northern Beaches with an afternoon tour of downtown Sydney, Bondi Beach and Kings Cross. What you do in between, is up to you: soak up the scene with a lunch cruise on Sydney Harbour, climb Harbour Bridge, or tour the Opera house.
Accommodation Overview InterContinental Sydney Overlooking the world’s most stunning harbour, this Sydney hotel is a true expression of luxury. Guests can enjoy picturesque views from contemporary suites or the heated indoor swimming pool on the 31st floor. Experience one of the finest restaurants in Sydney at Cafe Opera, serving European and Australian cuisine made from fresh local produce. Near the hotel, explore the The Rocks, stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens or browse the designer boutiques at the Queen Victoria Building.
Lost Farm Lodge Stylishly appointed, the Lost Farm Lodge provides an elegant accommodation option for golfers wishing to stay on site at the golf course. With views of the course, coastline and Tasmanian hinterland each room is only a short stroll to the Lodge Restaurant, Spa, Clubhouse and first tee. The lodge offers two types of accommodation, the Queen Double Suites and the Queen Suites.
Crown Towers A spectacular Melbourne landmark, Crown Towers rises above the city’s vibrant precinct at Southbank, offering luxury accommodation and an impeccable standard of guest service and attention to detail.
Chateau Yering This heritage listed Victorian mansion on 250 acres, borders the Yarra River and is set amidst established gardens dating from 1854. The luxury period accommodation and award winning Eleonore's Restaurant boast some of the best rural vistas in Victoria, whilst the lounges and sitting room are a showcase for fine paintings and antique furniture.
Summary Accommodation: Golfers • InterContinental Sydney (5 nights) • Crown Towers (6 nights) • Lost Farm – The Lodge (2 nights) • Château Yering (2 nights) Non-golfers • Crown Towers (2 nights) • InterContinental Sydney (3 nights) • Château Yering (2 nights)
Group Activities • Melbourne City Tour and Shopping (optional) • Great Ocean Road Tour • Phillip Island Penguin parade tour • Wine tour & Healesville Sanctuary • Day of exploring Sydney Harbour • Day at Bondi Lunch at Icebergs Transfers • • •
Transfer to and from Airports Transfer to and from Hotels Transfer to and from Golf Courses
Golf (Australian Ranking): • Kingston Heath GC (2) Exclusions • • Victoria GC (9) Meals, drinks and laundry not specified in the itinerary • • Royal Melbourne (West/East Course) (1/8) Gratuities and any items of a personal nature • • Barnbougle Dunes (4) Sightseeing and excursions not specified in the itinerary • Lost Farm (6) • Visa fees (please be sure to check if visas are • New South Wales Club (5) required) • The Lakes Golf Club (12) *Note Golf Clubs with multiple courses hold the rights as to which course tee-times will be available for play on the day.
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