AUSTRALIA —Golf Wonderland Downunder
SYDNEY (4 Nights)
Gateway City
Day 1 — Arrive in Sydney, capital of New South Wales, and Australia’ s oldest, biggest and liveliest city. Sydney was established in 1788 as a convict settlement and from this humble beginning grew into one of the great cities of the world.
Day 2 — Today a round at, New South Wales GC a course of prime significance in the history of Australia. T he site of the course, on Botany Bay, is where Capt. Cook first landed and claimed Australia for England. Scenically spectacular, it is one of the world’s finest courses.
Day 3 — Today is free to sightsee, visit the Koala Sanctuary, join a luxury cruiser on the waters of the famous Sydney Harbor, and much more. You might enjoy an evening at the Sydney Opera.
Day 4 — Play a round at the Lakes GC. Founded in 1928, the course demands accurate tee and approach shots and its main hazards are aptly described in its name!
Day 5 — Depart this exciting city!
OTHER EXCELLENT COURSES: Monash GC with beautiful views of the sea. St. Michaels GC is an excellent links course.
MELBOURNE (4 Nights)
Garden City
Day 1 — Arrive in Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, a gracious and seemingly tranquil city noted for its parks and gardens, wide tree-lined streets, theaters, galleries, restaurants, and excellent golf.
Day 2 — A round on the Yarra Yarra GC, one of famous sandbelt courses. Dating back to the 1890′ s, Yarra Yarra is renown for its par threes.
Day 3 — Free day. You may want to drive out to Phillip Island, where every day at dusk the lovable penguins come out of the sea to the same spot on the beach. Or venture out to the Dandenongs, where you can visit the wineries and the MacKenzie Wildlife Sanctuary.
Day 4 — Your venue today is Kingston Heath GC. Established in 1925, the course is rated in the top 100 in the world. The layout was remodeled by Dr. MacKenzie, who incorporated similar designs on his famous Royal Melbourne course, which is near by.
Day 5 — Depart Melbourne for your next venue!
OTHER EXCELLENT COURSES: Royal Melbourne is one of the best courses in the world. Peninsula GC has two good courses.
GOLD COAST (4 Nights)
Australia’ s Playground
Day 1 — Arrive in Brisbane, Gateway to the Gold Coast. Travel the short distance to Australia’ s tourist mecca with its sun-soaked beaches, casinos, and great golf!
Day 2 — Golf today is Coolangatta/Tweed Heads GC. The course has a beautiful backdrop with 36 excellent holes. The West Course is a stiff test and the River Course is slightly easier. Tonight you might want to try your luck at the casino or take in an international show.
Day 3 — Free to relax on the beach, take a drive into the country or play another round of golf.
Day 4 — More challenging golf at Indooroupilly GC. The course was founded in 1925; the name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning ‘Gully of Running Water.’ Here you have 36 holes in a unique layout with four loops of nine holes.
Day 5 — It is time to leave this sun-soaked playground for your next venue.
OTHER EXCELLENT COURSES: Palm Meadows GC is suitable for all golfers. Robina Woods GC with lakes and wildlife. Kooralbyn Valley GC watch kangaroos don’t grab your ball!
CAIRNS (4 Nights)
Great Barrier Reef
Day 1 — Arrive in Cairns, gateway to Australia’ s Great Barrier Reef. This is the world’s largest single reef system harboring an incredible array of marine life.
Day 2 — Golf on the course at Paradise Palms Resort, this championship course was designed by Graham Marsh. You have 6 lakes and 96 bunkers coming into play throughout, requiring a high degree of accuracy, however there are 4 tee positions on each hole making it enjoyable for everyone.
Day 3 — Free day to enjoy the wonder of the Barrier Reef. Take a cruise to the outer reef where you can snorkel, ride the Kuranda rail to the Atherton Tableland, join a wilderness safari into the Daintree Rainforest and much more.
Day 4 — A round today on one of Australia’ s finest resort courses — Mirage GC. Peter Thompson and Wolveridge designed the course, situated on the coast, with lots of bunkers and several holes featuring water.
Day 5 — Depart for your next venue!
OTHER EXCELLENT COURSE: Cairns GC set in a magnificent tropical setting.
FURTHER GOLF OPTIONS: Blue Mountains, Alice Springs, Tasmania and much more!
