Start your journey in Adelaide. The
Adelaide hotel forms an integral part of Adelaide's spectacular new Riverbank promenade and
is adjacent to the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide casino and the Festival Centre.
The city is awash with intriguing art installations, statues and sculptures, checkout the
Public Art featured throughout the city. Or spend a day visiting the cultural attractions on
North Terrace and indulge in a visual spectacular. Golfers are easily entertained in Adelaide,
beautifully situated courses offer great challenges to both skilled and amateur golfers.
Travel to Melbourne and stay at the Langham, reflecting the essence of cultural life in
Melbourne.
There are so many things to see in and around Melbourne.
It hosts a number of historic buildings displaying all types of influences and styles, making it a
diverse and interesting place to visit. Visit the impressive Crown Casino, Clarendon
Street, which is the largest in the Southern Hemisphere. Here you'll find not only gambling, but also
bars, cafes and restaurants. When passing the Casino you may also be fortunate enough to watch
one of the fire displays from the large statues that mark the entrance of the Casino.
End your journey touring Tasmania's Tamar Valley Wine Region and experience an
extensive array of award winning cool climate wines.
Separated from mainland Australia by the 240 km stretch of Bass Strait, Tasmania (or
"Tassie" as known by the locals) is an island where the impeneterable wilderness surrounds
fascinating historical and picturesque towns. As a holiday destination, it is hard to find another place
that offers so much variety in its scenery, cuisine and attractions, as this unique island. From
granite mountains to secluded bays, from bustling markets to heritage trails you are invited to go
on a journey of discovery and wonder
Included
- 9 nights 5 star accommodation, twin/double occupancy to include all taxes, service charges and full English breakfast
- Airport meet, greet and assist
- Domestic flights: Ade-Mel-Launceston-Mel
- Car hire: 10 days intermediate vehicle (Audi A3 or similar) to include unlimited mileage and maximum cover insurance as well as GPS navigation
- 6 x 18 holes per person
- Privately guided wine tasting tour of the Barossa Valley (Adelaide)
- Privately guided wine tasting tour of the Yarra Valley region (in Melbourne)
- Privately guided wine tasting tour of the Tamar Valley region (near Launceston)
- Pull buggies or shared motorised cart (as per itinerary)
- Complete vacation travel packet including final itinerary, vouchers, road directions, maps, sightseeing suggestions and restaurant recommendations and other helpful hints
- Drommedaris Golf Tour Specialist on call 24hrs a day
Day 1
Arrive Adelaide Airport. Welcomed by local tour representative who will assist you
with collecting your vehicle at the airport and road assist to the Hyatt Regency Hotel Adelaide,
located on the picturesque River Torrens.
The Hyatt Regency Hotel Adelaide is situated in one of the city's finest locations and
forms an integral part of Adelaide's spectacular new Riverbank promenade. It is adjacent to the
Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide casino and the Festival Centre.
After checking in, you can explore the sights. Try your luck at the Adelaide Casino, stroll
up and down King William St, or maybe visit the beautiful Botanic Gardens right near the centre of
town.
Day 2
Tee off at the Royal Adelade Golf Club.
A combination of testing short holes with ball catching bunkering along with longer
holes, ensures that all shots must be carefully thought out to register a good score for the 18 holes.
The open spaces have been gently contoured and bunkered to provide an intellectual
and physical challenge to all players.
After you have returned from golf meet up with your viticulture guide for a privately
guided wine tasting tour of the Barossa Valley Winery.
Amidst rolling hillsides, ancient vineyards, quaint country gardens and cellar door
secrets, are 60 boutique wineries to explore. Taste world renowned brands like Barossa Valley
Estate Black Pepper Shiraz, Yalumba or Jacob's Creek.
Day 3
After enjoying a filling breakfast, spend the morning at Glenelg, Adelaide's most popular beachside suburb.
Grab a bite at one of the many atmospheric cafes overlooking the beach or enjoy
browsing through the many seaside shops.
After lunch, play a round at the Kooyonga Golf Club. Pull buggy included.
The layout is testing but fair. An abundance of natural timber defines the narrow,
undulating fairways culminating in well protected greens whose pace and subtle slopes require skill
and demand respect. Kooyonga enjoys a current Australian ranking of 14 and this truly is testament
to the quality of the golf course.
Day 4
Check out and return your vehicle to the airport. Catch an early morning flight to
Melbourne. Upon arrival, collect your vehicle and drive to the Royal Melbourne Golf Club for a
round of golf.
Check in at the Langham Hotel Melbourne, situated on the south bank of the Yarra River, after golf.
Langham Hotel affords five star service and quality in a great location. With 387
beautifully appointed rooms and suites, Langham Hotel offers every facility the discerning traveller
could want, also including all day dining with Melba Brasserie, Tisane Lounge and a state of the art
Health and Fitness Centre
Day 5
Meet up with your viticulture guide for a full day privately guided wine tasting tour of the
Yarra Valley Wine Region.
Yering Station, Yering Farm and Rochford's provide a cellar door tasting on a range of
their wines. A private walk-through tour of Domaine Chandon's winery shows you the magic of
creating a great glass of bubbly and Rochford Wines offer a cellar door tasting before lunch which
helps you to decide what will go nicely with your food.
Domaine Chandon supplies a glass of premium sparkling or still wine with light tasting
platters after a guided tour of the winery.
Day 6
Tee off at Kingston Heath Golf Club after breakfast.
Built on only 125 hectares, it's a perfectly manicured course. The bunkering and clever
use of dips and hollows visually fools the non observant golfer. It is a course with multiple layers of
complexity and its wonder is that the more one plays it, the greater your appreciation for its
sophistication becomes.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the vibrant waterfront atmosphere from Federation
Square to Southbank Boulevard and then on to the world famous Crown Casino where you can
enjoy dinner at one of the numerous restaurants.
Day 7
Check out and return your vehicle at the airport. Catch your flight to Launceston. Collect
your vehicle at the airport and road drive to the The Sebel Hotel Launcheston, positioned in the heart of
Tasmania's second largest city.
The hotel offers charming, boutique style accommodation and guests can take
advantage of fully self contained suites, restaurant and wine bar, guest lounge with open fire and a
private courtyard framed by Oak trees.
The rest of day is free to do sightseeing around Launceston. We recommend visiting the
James Boag Brewery. Discover the traditions that have been handed down from generation to
generation of brewing some of the finest quality beers with premium ingredients.
Day 8
Tee off at Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links after breakfast for your first round at this magnificent course.
The breathtaking landscape upon which the course has been created, mirrors the wild
coastal links courses of Scotland and Ireland.
The outward nine at Barnbougle plays through a series of saddles that both shelter and
direct play lines.
The back nine is more open but arguably more striking with multiple panoramas of the
course, adjoining bay and the town of Bridport.
Enjoy a nice lunch at the Clubhouse before another testing round at Barnbougle.
Day 9
Meet up with your viticulture guide for a full day privately guided wine tasting tour of the
Tamar Valley.
Visit seven of Australia's best cool climate vineyards including world renowned Pipers
Brook and Jansz Wines. Discover an array of award winning cool climate wines ranging from
Sparkling wines through to Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.
Enjoy the diversity of the Tamar Valley wineries ranging from the family run producers
to state of the art wineries and cellar doors. Each vineyard and cellar door has its own special
charm and character to experience and explore.
Day 10
Enjoy breakfast before checking out. Do some last minute gift shopping before returning
your vehicle to the airport. Catch your flight back home.
Did you know using a well respected tour operator such as Drommedaris Golf gives you peace of mind of having one expert central point of contact in organising your entire golf holiday + offers better rates than booking directly at the hotels and golf courses
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