Start your journey in Perth, situated on
the west bank of the Swan River and founded in 1829. Excellent shopping, eating out, entertainment,
culture and heritage, leisure and world-class golfing all await you in this beautiful city.
Experience family-run vineyards, where the owners are happy to share their winemaking techniques,
through to the large well known wineries.
Travel to Melbourne. Modern, chic and elegantly understated, The Westin Melbourne Hotel's dramatic
staircase and light filled lobby overlooking the city square sets the tone for one of Australia's
premier hotels.
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.
Your journey ends in Sydney.
The Westin Sydney Hotel is an award winning hotel set in the heart of Sydney's central business
district. Part of the redevelopment of Sydney's historic General Post Office on Martin Place, this
luxurious hotel is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive designer shopping, best restaurants,
theatres and nightlife, and is close to the city's attractions.
Included
- 12 nights 5 star accommodation, twin/double occupancy to include all taxes, service charges and full English breakfast
- Airport meet, greet and assist
- Domestic flights: Mel- Syd- Perth
- Car hire: 13 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 for the Yarra Valley region (in Melbourne)
- Privately guided wine tasting tour for the Hunter Valley region (in Sydney)
- Privately guided wine tasting tour for the Swan Valley region (in Perth)
- 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 Perth Airport. Welcomed by local tour representative who will assist you with
collecting your vehicle at the airport and road assist to the Joondalup Hotel and Resort, situated a short 25
minutes drive north of Perth CBD.
Set in tranquil surrounds and minutes from the white sandy beaches of the Sunset Coast,
you will experience the highest standards of service, recreation and friendly Australian hospitality.
Relax and feel completely at home in the spacious suites, all enjoying views
across the lakes to the first hole of the Lakes Golf Club.
Day 2
Tee off at the Joondalup Dunes Golf Club and Resort after breakfast.
The course is routed past and over rocky ravines, bordered by lush bush land and
affording frequent sweeping vistas of the surrounding countryside and suburbs. Three nine-hole
loops play away from the clubhouse, aptly named the Lakes, Quarry and Dunes Nines respectively
We recommend a visit to the world famous Kings Park after golf.
Kings Park occupies approximately 400 hectares of Mount Eliza overlooking the city of
Perth and the Swan River. There are extensive city and river views with a panorama to the Darling
Scarp. On a clear day, from the top of the DNA Tower in Forrest Drive, the Indian Ocean can be
seen to the west. The magnificently sited State War Memorial is one of several scenic vantage
points while the Western Australian Botanic Garden extends south of the State War Memorial and is
planted with 1700 different species of native fauna and flora.
Day 3
Meet up with your viticulture guide for a personalised tour of the Swan Valley Wineries.
Sit back, relax and enjoy the picturesque surrounds of the beautiful Swan Valley whilst
indulging in wine samplings at six of the Swan Valley's finest wineries.
You will experience a range of fine wines, cheeses, nougat, gourmet olives, chocolate
and truffle tasting.
For lunch, awaken your taste buds with a sumptuous two
course meal at one of the fabulous wineries.
Day 4
Head for the fairways of Lake Karrinyup Country Club after breakfast. Renowned for its
challenging layout, the 18 hole championship course is crafted through natural bush land. Featuring
lush Couch grass green fairways lined with trees and well trimmed Bent grass greens framed with
bunkers, all set around a natural lake, Lake Karrinyup Country Club is widely acknowledged as
Western Australia's premier golf club.
After golf we recommend a visit to Fremantle.
Enjoy a fish and chip lunch at one of the harbour cafes and wander round the town, if
you're interested in unique Western Australian gifts, then the markets are the place to go.
Sheepskin and leather goods, jarrah and cane products, dried wildflowers, opals, local shells and
pottery are all available. Venture towards South Terrace, where for the price of a coffee, you'll get
the best seats in the house and you can settle back at your street cafe and watch the street
performers.
Day 5
Check out and return your vehicle to the airport. Catch an early morning flight to
Melbourne. Upon arrival collect your vehicle at the airport and travel to the The Westin Hotel Melbourne.
Right in the heart of the city's famous theatres, shopping precincts, galleries,
restaurants and federation square, the Westin combines stylish accommodation, luxurious facilities
and intuitive service with the most enviable location in Melbourne.
Modern, chic and elegantly understated, the hotel's dramatic staircase and light filled
lobby overlooking the city square, sets the tone for one of Australia's premier hotels.
Day 6
Enjoy a round at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club - West Course after breakfast.
Continually rated as the number 1 golf course in Australia, it is the most recognised course on the
world famous Melbourne Sandbelt. Pull buggy included.
Explore the sights Melbourne have to offer at your own pace after golf and enjoy a
meal at one of the numerous restaurants in town.
Day 7
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 8
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 9
Check out and return vehicle to the airport. Catch an early morning flight to Sydney.
Collect your vehicle at the airport and drive to the The Westin Hotel Sydney, set in the heart of the
city's central business district.
This luxurious hotel is surrounded by Sydney's most exclusive designer boutiques,
gourmet restaurants, theatres and nightlife, and is a stone throw away from attractions like Darling
Harbour, the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
After checking in, you can explore Sydney. Visit the Sydney Opera House, situated on
Sydney Harbour at Bennelong Point, considered to be one of the wonders of the modern world.
Day 10
Visit The Rocks after breakfast. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on
the western shores of Sydney Cove, The Rocks is the foundation place of Sydney and Australia,
and of enormous historical significance. It is often described as "Sydney's outdoors museum.
Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants around town before teeing off at the Lakes Golf Club.
The course layout is regarded as an imposing championship venue. Wind, trees, marshes,
bunkers, heavy rough and, of course many water hazards are features of this historic course.
Day 11
Spend day at leisure, enjoy a Sydney Harbour Cruise or catching the ferry to Manly via
the magnificent waterways of Sydney Harbour.
Sydney Harbour is commonly referred to as the most beautiful natural harbour in the
world. The 240 kilometers of shoreline encompass approximately 54 square kilometers of water,
which translates to an enormous area for exploration and discovery.
Day 12
Meet up with your viticulture guide for a personalised tour of the Hunter Valley. Learn
about winemaking whilst enjoying a private wine tasting. Try Shiraz, Semillon, Chardonnay,
Cabernet Sauvignon and Verdelho. As well as fortified wines such as Port and Liquors.
Visit the Hunter Valley Cheese Company and taste delicious Hunter Valley cheeses such as
Marinated Chevre, Hunter Valley Gold Washed Rind or Pokolbin Potted and Ported Blue. .
Have a gourmet lunch in one of Hunter's restaurants or a relaxing picnic lunch in the
serene lower Hunter Valley.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Brokenback range, the area now yields more
than a hundred wineries and cellar doors, embracing areas such as Pokolbin, Rothbury, Broke
Fordwich, Lovedale, Wollombi Valley and Mount View. See breathtaking views and spectacular
scenery combined with excellent photo opportunities.
Day 13
Enjoy breakfast before checking out and doing some last minute gift shopping. Return
vehicle to the airport and 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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