Events Tours

Australia Golf Experience

 Kangaroos, Golf, & Wine  – 18 Day Leisure Package

Day 1 – International Arrival

 Adelaide  Meet & Greet and transfer to your accommodation

 Heritage Cottage, 3 nights with breakfast hamper

The Buxton Manor is a stunning 1909 restored large mansion built in the William Morris ‘Arts & Craft’ theme of decorative red brick with steep sloping roof lines. It houses a collection of Australian antiques and memorabilia and features open log fires, polished spruce floors, decorative ireplaces, marbleized ceilings, rag rolled faux paint finishes, ornate ceiling roses, gilt mirrors and sumptuous antique beds. One of the fathers of the Australian Constitution Sir Josiah Symons lived in the Manor during the winter months, tended by his butler, chauffeur, cook and maids.

Buxton Manor features four separate large apartments and aspa cottage, all of which offer private entrances, bathrooms, fully equipped kitchens, unique living areas and rare furnishings. It is surrounded by half an acre of manicured, welcoming gardens with masses of scented roses, cottage flowers and sweeping lawns. It has been heritage listed by the government and completely restored by your hosts, Rodney & Regina Twiss. On a warmer day enjoy relaxing in the half an acre of manicured gardens with outdoor designer furniture, umbrellas and two wood fire BBQs, or for cooler days request an apartment with an open fire place.

Day 2 – Golf

 Pick up rental car from Adelaide city depot, mid-size car with full insurance with zero liability excess. Self-drive to golf course.

Tee time at Royal Adelaide Golf Club

Royal Adelaide Golf Club is a private golf course and retains thedistinctive character of acomparatively open links course, an attributeby no means common in this country. It is this character which members andvisitors alike recognise as apriceless asset in agolf coursesituated so close to amajor city. Taken as awhole, the Seatoncourse, with its wide open spaces, poses more problems than appear at firstsight, except under the most benign conditions. Most members are more thanhappy to complete their round having played to their handicaps.

Course Highlight

3rd, PAR 4,266Metres

Designed by Dr Alister MacKenzie, this short par4is the introduction to the sand dune country after the relative flatnessof the first two holes. The natural dunes gave the 3rd all the necessarygolfing elements needed for aclassic two shotter without the use ofasingle bunker. All that was required was the building of atee andagreen – the rest was left tonature. From atee perched on the side of the railway line, the tee shot calls for aclear decision from the golfer. For the brave golfer who gambles on adriver from the tee, the hole is reachable but the tee shot is blind. As the fairway beyond the ridge slopes from right to left down from the dunes, the drive must be precisely threaded down the right edge of the fairway in order to receive a favourable kick towards the green opening. Prudent players may hita3-iron to the top of the ridge that traverses the fairway, leaving a tricky wedge shot into along and narrow green. The green is slightly angled across the line of play and guarded at the left by a steep, narrow embankment, covered by heavy rough.

Day3 – Dolphins & Golf

Self-drive to Glenelg, beach suburb of Adelaide

Morning sailing cruise – Swim with the Dolphins (or just watch)

Afternoon tee time at Glenelg Golf Club

Dolphins are one of the Earth's most fascinating and curious creatures. This cruise is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter which touches people forever. Temptation is the first vessel in South Australia to be given a licence to swim with and study these magnificent mammals. Temptation is not designed as a commercial vessel but a passenger vessel. The boat is twice as wide as most vessels her size,this means greater stability and is designed to cut through water, rather than bouncing over them, all this adds up to a smoother cruise. The cruise offers customers the special experience of viewing wild dolphins in their natural habitat. As with any wild animals no guarantees can be made. While dolphins are naturally curious creatures and generally love playing around the boat and swimmers, the interaction is different on each cruise. Temptation Sailing’s experienced crew guarantee dolphin sightings on each cruise or a full refund.The cruise runs from 7:20am – 11:30am.

Ranked in the Top 40 courses in Australia, Glenelg is one that you will be glad you found time for. Refurbished around 15 years ago, it is now a mature course with emphasis placed on native vegetation. The course incorporates many of the characteristics traditionally associated with links golf. Natural bunkering and sand dunes, combined with an exceptional standard of turf maintenance make this a course not to be missed.

Day 4 – Barossa Valley

Self-drive to Barossa Valley, 70km, 1 hour driving time

Visit wineries to do some cellar door tasting Pendfolds Winery – Make your own Blend wine workshop

Abbotsford Country House, Guest Room, 2 nights with breakfast

Guests are invited to the Winemaker’s Laboratory, to try blending their own wine from Grenache, Shirazand Mourvedre, like Penfolds’ own Bin 138. The wine is then presented to take home in a personalised bottle. Become a master winemaker for the day with an experience especially designed for discerning wine-lovers. Learn about the legend of Penfolds first-hand in the heart of premium wine making country. Just a stone’s throw from where Penfolds’ team of winemakers work all year to create our famous wines, you’re invited to try blending your own wine, just the way you like it. You will enter the Winemakers’ Laboratory, and get to work blending your own special drop using Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre, the same wines used to make Penfolds Bin 138. At the end of the session you get the satisfaction of taking your wine home to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Surrounded by the hills and vineyards of the Barossa Valley, famous for its food and wines including Shiraz, Semillon and Reisling, sits Abbotsford Country House. Enjoying beautiful views in the Barossa and set on 50 acres of farmland, Abbotsford is run as a fully hosted, traditional and luxurious country accommodation retreat and provides a home away from home in the Barossa for it’s Australian and international visitors alike.

Guests have the choice of Deluxe Suites enjoying views over Abbotsford’s sunken gardenand on to vineyards or Super Deluxe Suites with their panoramic valley vistas.All suites have reverse cycle air conditioning and large en suite bathrooms with rainwater showers, large towel rails and large vanity basins. Each suite’s sleeping area includes a comfortable bed fitted with crisp linens, doonas and cotton blankets for your sleeping comfort. Lounge areas include comfortable sofas plus a bar fridge that features locally produced milk, rainwater as well as a selection of premium Peter Lehmann wines.

Day 5 – Golf

Tee time at Tanunda Pines

Situated in South Australia’s famous Barossa Valley, Tanunda Pines is a beautiful golf course with lush, generous fairways and impeccably manicured greens amongst a spectacular backdrop of Australian native trees and grasses, making for a memorable round and a fair test of golf for players of all standards.

Day 6 – Kangaroo Island

 Self-drive to Adelaide Airport, 70km, 1 hour driving time Drop off rental car

REX flight to Kangaroo Island (included)

Transfer to your accommodation

Stranraer Homestead, Guest Room, 2 nights with dinner &breakfast

Stranraer Homestead–an island of hospitality on an island of magic. This beautiful homestead is surrounded by rollingfarmland and offers more than a few surprises Built in 1920 with restorationcompleted in 1998. TheHomestead is set on 1290 hectares of working property, producingprime lamb, wool and grain. It has two large, bird filled lagoons surrounded by hummocks, beautiful scenery and wildlife. Meals are provided for guests in the formal dining room and guests are given individual service. The Stranraer Homestead kitchen not only provides fine cuisine but remains the heart of the house for guests to enjoy. Relax in the guest lounge after a day of touring or in the comfort of your spacious room.

Day 7 – Kangaroo Island

Shared Tour: Kangaroo Island Nature & Wildlife, with lunch

Get an introduction to Island life - where things take time. Where drivers wave as they go by - or even stop for a chat. Have a cup of tea with some home-made cakes before taking a walk down a country track through tall Eucalyptus trees where koalas snooze overhead, or perhaps wake briefly for afeed.

Travel through some of the Island’s best farming country to the north coast. At Lathami Conservation Park walk quietly through the bush with your guide - what makes that noise, who’s tracks are those, and who left THAT little pile there? Look for wallabies which are almost extinct on the mainland, and a kangaroo found only on Kangaroo Island.

Break for lunch and enjoy a delicious meal featuring King George whiting (local sea fish), fresh salads and fine South Australian wines at aprivate bush location.

At Seal Bay Conservation Park walk with your guide among Australian sealions on a beautiful sandy beach. Watch pups nursing, or playing in the surf, see old bulls bearing the scars of territorial disputes and learn about their unique breeding biology. The remainder of the afternoon is spent exploring more of the south east region of the Island with destinations and experiences chosen to reflect seasonal opportunities.

Day 8 – Kangaroo Island to Melbourne

Transfer to the airport

REX flight to Adelaide (included)

Connecting flight Adelaide – Melbourne (not included, to be booked by A Golfing Experience)

Pick up rental car at Melbourne Airport, mid-size with full insurance with zero liability excess Cosmopolitan Hotel St Kilda, Terrace Apartment, 3 nights with no meals included

Tucked away in the heart of trendy St Kilda, Cosmopolitan Hotel sits onthe doorstep of Luna Park, St Kilda beach, The Palais Theatre, public transport and some of Melbourne's finest bars and restaurants. To visit the city centre,the tram leaves very close by to the hotel.

The hotel offers a variety of modern accommodation options, each well-equipped room features everything you expect from a boutique hotel. With the added bonus of free wifi internet connection and free secure on-site parking. The hotel offers a lobby shop for small snacks and small items as well as guest laundry facilities.

The Terrace Apartment features kitchen facilities and a balcony with furniture.

Day 9 – Sand Belt Golf

Self drive to the golf club

Play at one of the famous sand belt courses today, such as Kingston Heath, Commonwealth, or Huntingdale.

Kingston Heath Golf Club

Designed by Dan Soutar with bunkering from Dr Alister MacKenzie, and constructed by Royal Melbourne greenkeeper Mick Morcom,the course was ready for play in 1925. It was officially the longest course ever seen in Australia. Measuring a little over 6200 metres, its par of 82 included 12par 5s and just two par3s. Nowadays as apar 72 course, many golfers are grateful they were not around to tackle the Heath in its infancy armed with ahickory shafted Brassie and Niblick. Since the 1948 Australian Open, Kingston Heath has regularly hosted national and international tournaments, including seven Australian Opens and one Women’s Open. Having first played at Elsternwick in 1909, the club marked its centenary in2009 with anew clubhouse and by staging the Australian Masters, won by Tiger Woods.

Design Features

While most courses in the modern era are built on over100hectares, the 18 holes at Kingston Heath were built on only 50hectares.The course is perfectly manicured. Its bunkering and clever use of dips and hollows fool the non-observant golfer. If you wildly deviate from the fairway,the rough (comprising long grass, tea-tree and sandy scrapes) will test your ability to get the ball back into play. The three par 3holes area feature of Kingston Heath and show off one fantastic feature of this great golf course – the classic, natural bunkering. In particular, the 15thhole is areal test – one that’s not necessarily needed towards the end of your round.

The remaining finishing holes are long par 4s and can ruin an otherwise good score. The 16th is known in golfing circles as the hole where Greg Norman took a9 on his way to losing the 1987 Victorian Open – the very same tournament where Roger Mackay had his famous albatross.

Course Highlight

15th,Par 3, 142Metres

Originally the 15^th was a short par four up and over thehill and down to a green by the 16^th tee. Alister MacKenzie came here in 1926 and described the 260 yarder as a ‘blot on the course’ and set about making anew hole. He was determined to bring the green forward to the top of the dune and make a short but demanding par three. MacKenzie surrounded the beautifully contoured green with formidable bunkers and — for one so sympathetic to poorer players he demanded real competence to play out of the sand bunkers of the 15th. When the wind is blowing northerly, the tee shot is difficult. In the 1995 Australian Open Greg Norman arrived at the 15thwith atwo shot lead and hit themost perfect low five iron to within ten feet of the hole. All who saw it knew it was the winning shot.

Huntingdale Golf Club

Huntingdale Golf Club, located in the heart of Melbourne’s world-famous Sandbelt region, is one of Australia’s premier championship golf courses.Consistently rated as one of the best conditioned courses in the country, Huntingdale is also the Sandbelt’s youngest.

About the club

Rising to fame in 1979 with the inaugural hosting of the Australian Masters, Huntingdale has emerged as one of the most recognisable golf coursesin Australia. Since 1979, Huntingdale has played host to some of the most famous names in golf, including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros,Greg Norman, Nick Faldo and world number one, TigerWoods. In 2008Huntingdale celebrated its 30th consecutive year of hosting the Australian Masters and is justifiably recognised as the ‘Home of the Australian Masters’.

Design Features

The course design at Huntingdale was entrusted to renowned English golf architect C.H. (Hugh) Alison and is today the only example of his work to be ound in Australia. The course greets golfers with superbly manicured fairways, strategic bunkering, large true greens and great memories of the game’s finest players gracing the fairways in the Australian Masters.This combination of features ensures that Huntingdale challenges the best professionals and the latest technology. The greens at Huntingdale are true and fast and are kept in ‘Masters’ condition throughout the year. Players hitting wayward shots to the far side of the greens can anticipate long undulating putts. The final stretch of holes contain some of the toughest and finest finishing holes in the world.

In the words of Paul Casey, ranked World #8, July2010:

“If I ould play golf for the rest of my life, for fun, Iwould play courses like Huntingdale. It’s almost like something magical…”

Course Highlight

8thPAR 4,314Metres

The 8^th hole at Huntingdale, like so many on the sandbelt, is made by a beautiful green. The hole is only a drive and a pitch — longer of course if it’s into the north wind — but the green is ever so subtly set to play advantageously to a drive down the left. The left line is defended by tea-tree and the fairway stretches far to theright, encouraging players to play far away from the ideal line into the flag.The green is long, making for interesting shots across the front bunker if thepin is short and brave shots flying all the way back if the pin is in the farquarter of thegreen. All of the sandbelt courses are characterized by difficult bunker shots. The bunkers cut right into the edge of the greens eaving little room to stop the ball of you miss on the wrong side. Here missing to the right in the deep bunkers makes bogey a near certainly.

Commonwealth Golf Club

Commonwealth’s origins can be traced to are doubtable group of 11 golfing enthusiasts who in May 1915 formed the Murrumbeena Golf Club and later aspired to a home on the Melbourne Sandbelt.

About the Club

Designed by club professional Sam Bennett, the first 12 holes opened early in 1921 and the full 18 were in play by 1924.In 1926, Charles Lane, the Club Captain, travelled abroad to study golf architecture and met British designer Harry Colt, a former partner of Alister MacKenzie. Lane brought what he learned home and put the finishing touches on Commonwealth’s greens and bunkers. He did much of the work himself, often being seen stripped to the waist and digging out bunkers. Among the big events played on the course are the 1967 Australian Open, which Peter Thomson won by seven shots, and the2010 and 2011 Women’s Australian Open, both won by Yani Tseng of Taiwan.

The Club has also been included in Tom Doak’s list of 31 courses ‘among the first I would take a good friend to see’. He said that

“The genius of Commonwealth is its adherence to one simple rule – that each green should be oriented or tilted in such away that it cradles an approach from one side of the fairway and shoulders away shots from the incorrect line of approach”

- The Confidential Guide to Golf Courses, Tom Doak, Renaissance Golf Design,Traverse City, Mi.1994.

Design Features

Commonwealth is revered for its challenging driving holes and subtle sloping greens which call for accurate shot making when playing from the fairway. The trees that line these fairways have long been considered amongst the finest stands in golf seen in Australia. Credit for their selection, planting and tender care in the Club’s formative years is due in a large part to long-term Captain and Life Member, Alec Brahe. In a three-year programme completed in 1938, all 18 greens were redesigned and returfed, a completely new system of greenside bunkering was implemented, many fairway bunkers were altered and new teeing grounds were constructed. This work resulted in the strategic character of the course for which Commonwealth became famous. It was planned and supervised by  formerNew Zealand Open champion Sloan Morpeth who was Commonwealth’s manager for 33years.

Since the 1930s, additional purchases of land and minor changes to the course layout have been made. For example, in the mid-1960s the 10thand11thholes were redesigned by Sloan Morpeth as Course Architect following the acquisition of additional land along Old Dandenong Road – known as Miller’s Paddock.

Then, in 1992, the Club commenced a programme to improve the drainage on all greens. The opportunity was also taken to modify the surrounds of several greens and to carry out bunkering, mounding, drainage and reticulation work. The final stage of this programme included alterations to the6thand 12thholes and the construction of anew 7thhole.Kevin Hartley, the architect retained by the Club to assist with the greens drainage programme, designed these changes.

Course Highlight

16th, par 4,364metres

Commonwealth’s four finishing holes make up one of the great closing stretches in Australian golf. The 16^th is amid-length par four turning around a lake that lines the left side of the fairway and protects the ideal line into the flag. The strategy is completed by a green tilted from right to left and protected by a deep and fearsome bunker from which four is rarely saved. A brave drive long and down the left makes for an easy approach, but a timid and short tee shot fired away safely to the right makes for one of the most difficult second shots at Commonwealth.

Day 10 – Melbourne

 Enjoy a day at leisure to explore the city of Melbourne

Day 11 – Great Ocean Road

 Self-drive to Apollo Bay

Apollo Bay Guest House, Guest Room, 2 nights with breakfast

Apollo Bay Guesthouse is a charming B&B in Apollo Bay. The host Maree looks after the guests with attention to detail. Home-made biscuits, tea and coffee are available all day in the comfortable guest lounge. A tasty breakfast is served in the dining room. The guest rooms are cosy and open to the ocean side withFrench doors and you can listen to the ocean waves in your bed. The rooms haveensuite bathrooms, a small fridge and tea & coffee making facilities. Theguest lounge offers a TV.

Day 12 – Great Ocean Road

 Enjoy a day atleisure to explore the Great Ocean Road

Day 13 – Golf with the Kangaroos

Tee time at Angelsea Golf Club

 Take the ferry to Mornington Pensinsula

 Peppers Moonah Links Resort, Open Room, 3 nights with breakfast

The Anglesea Golf Club was formed in 1950. Many extensions andrenovations turned the club into what it is today. Anglesea offers achallenging 6028 metre, 18 hole course with wintergreen couch fairways, alongwith 4 practice fairways, 2 putting greens, 2 chipping greens and practicenets. This VernMorcom designed golf course offers play amid a resident Eastern Grey kangaroopopulation – a unique feature that is very popular with international players.

Located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula amidst anatural undulating landscape less than an hour and a half drive from Melbourne,Peppers Moonah Links Resort is known as the home of Australian golf and is oneof Australia's most unique leisure resorts combining two 18 hole championship golf courses.If golf doesn't appeal to you, enjoy a relaxing spa treatment or other leisurefacilities including tennis courts & recreation lawn, gymnasium or outdoorsolar heated pool. The resortoffers world class golf facilities open to the general public and resortguests, featuring: two 18-hole natural links courses, practice facilities,stunning pavilion and pro-shop, professional tuition (group and individual).

When it comes to dining, Pebbles Restaurant at the resort offers arelaxed modern Australian menu with a focus on the freshest MorningtonPeninsula produce. Dine overlooking the rolling greens of The Open Course,either on the sunny terrace or in the dining room. PebblesRestaurant delivers a total restaurant experience including sumptuous food,excellent wine choices and impeccable service. Spike Bar offers superb views ofthe Open Course and the scattered native moonah trees.

The resort has been designed to harmonise with the land which has beenmoulded from ancient rolling sand dunes. The resort's accommodation has beendesigned by leading architects to optimise the stunning course-side positionand reflect the natural undulating landscape. Featuring natural materials, cleandesign lines and earthy tones the suites complement the natural beauty of thesite and preserve the existing native flora, including the moonah trees. Allrooms feature balconies or patios plus soft leather covered seats and lounges,modern appliances and natural colours as well as views of the 18th green of theLegends Course or the swimming pool and private central putting green whilefurnishings are modern and stylish.

Open Rooms are located in the executive lodges, which were designed tocapture the sun yet provide complete privacy and seclusion withfloor-to-ceiling glass. (pictured above).

Day 14 – Golf

Tee Time at St Andrews Beach

Located in ‘The Cups’ region of the Mornington Peninsula and metres from the thundering surf of Gunnamatta Beach, St Andrews Beach Golf Course originally opened as an exclusive members course and debuted as the 9th best course in Australia in 2006. It is built on a stunning piece of land that lendsitself perfectly to the tradition of the famous links courses of Britain and Ireland and can be compared favourably with the courses in Melbourne’s famous sand belt region. Internationally renowned golf course architect, Tom Doak is the designer of this classic 18 hole links style course and his aim was to create one of the best golf courses in the world. Since opening for public access play in 2009,St Andrews Beach has maintained its position as one of Australia's premier courses with Golf Australia Magazine placing it number 4 in Australia in 2015Public Access Top 100.

As was the case with his other Australian masterpiece - Barnbougle Dunes, Doak’s design philosophies and the nature of the land itself provide a unique golfing experience with generous fairways and truly spectacular greens.Whilst most links style courses conjure up thoughts of strong winds, the natural valleys and trees that make up the landscape of St Andrews Beach offer protection from the elements on many holes, and combined with the soil type of the area you have a great course that can be enjoyed by all players alike 12months of the year.

The Architect

St Andrews Beach Golf Course created the opportunity for world renowned golf course architect Tom Doak to ply his skills for the first time on Australian soil. With a passion for the true ‘links’ style courses of Scotland and Ireland, Doak spent 12 months studying almost 200 courses in Britain and describes golf course architecture as an artistic pursuit and believes it is crucial to give each course a character of its own whilst fiercely retaining the natural ambience of the site.

Doak places a strong emphasis on golfing strategy and short game interest. First and foremost, he believes that real golf is about interesting and exciting holes. At St Andrews Beach he has achieved and delivered holes that offer a combination of strategic interest and shots the avid golfer will relish hitting. The combination of Doak’s design philosophies and the nature of the land itself, provide a golfing experience that is comparable to the best in Australia whilst his promise is that each hole will present a challenge,variety and fun - not just the first time you play it, but time after time.

About the Clubhouse

The rustic clubhouse has had a recent facelift with landscaping of the surrounds. The pro shop offers all your golfing accessories and hire equipment including 45 motorised golf carts.

The clubhouse is fully licensed and a food and beverage cart is used on the course of a weekend and midweek where playing numbers allow.

Day 15 – Wine & Dine

Private Tour: Meet the Producers, Wine & Dine, with lunch

Your day starts with house roasted coffee at Green Olive at Red Hill. Owners Greg and Sue grow olives, grapes,herbs and veggies, raise sheep and chooks and have an amazing farm shop full of goodies. They will share their passion and their vision with you on an olive grove walk and farm talk. Discover the secrets of wine making with the 2011Young Gun of Wine, Mike Aylward at Ocean Eight. Indulge in a private barrel tasting inhis families underground barrel room. Travel on to award winning restaurant Max'sat Red Hill Estate fora culinary delight. After sampling his celebrated produce, including 100%Mornington Peninsula Olive Oil, Morello Cherry balsamic and house made Dukkah,Max will prepare a delicious four course degustation menu of Mornington Peninsula produce. Each course is perfectly matched with wine from the estate.Visit the little known Bass & Flinders Distillery to uncover the traditional potstill method and double distillation and taste fine brandy, gin, fortified wines and brandied fruits. (Saturday and Sunday only) Bess and Damian will introduce you to 'the girls' at Main Ridge Dairy. See the goats being milked before tasting the range of cheeses produced here.

Last stop on the tour is the family run Mornington Peninsula Chocolates. Milton, Isilda and Cass will take you through a tasting of their hand‐crafted artisan chocolates, made using traditional French, Belgian and Swiss techniques

Tour inclusions are: Pick up from your accommodation in Melbourne, morning coffee and farm talk, wine tastings, 4 course degustation lunch at Maxs restaurant with estate wines tomatch, cheese tasting, chocolate tasting, bottled water.

Day 16 – Golf and Sydney

 Morning tee time at Moonah Links Legends

 Self-drive to Melbourne Airport

 Flight in the evening Melbourne – Sydney (not included, to be booked by A Golfing Experience)

 Private transfer to the hotel

 Larmont Hotel, Larmont Room, 3 nights with breakfast

"The Legends Course stands as a tribute to past champions who have contributed to the rich history of Australian golf."

"In contrast to the Open Course, which was purpose built to challenge the modern champion, the Legends Course will be a more friendly golfing experience for players of all ages and abilities. The course is a loopof 18 holes that generally follow the valleys through a variety of landscapes ranging from ancient Moonah woodlands to open links land. The fairways are generous and the putting surfaces gentle, but the bunkering style is bold and wild in appearance. At 6,315 metres, the course should be fun, but it won't be a pushover. We trust the Legends Course will do justice to the champions it honours and will inspire others to emulate their feats."

Ross Perrett- Australasian Golf Design Course Architect

Legends Course ranking

2nd - Golf Course Guide 2009 - Australia's Best Conditions
2nd - Golf Course Guide 2009 - Australia's Best Public Access Courses

Larmont Sydney is a landmark of Potts Point – a rejuvenated borough that, like SoHo in London or New York, remains true to its bohemian heritage and renowned for its contagious energy. Within walking distance of the city (or a 5-minute train ride/10-minute bus ride) and just minutes from shopping trips, cafes, bars and restaurants, the hotel offers contemporary boutique accommodation. All 103 rooms have received a complete makeover in 2016, featuringa bespoke modern design from the internationally acclaimed Hassell Studio and all the special treats you would expect of a contemporary boutique hotel. There’s an in-room iPad to order some gourmet room service, fast WiFi, and a yoga studio on site.

The Hyde Restaurant is located just across the hotel lobby. Drawing inspiration from his childhood in Milan, Italy, the chef unites fresh, local produce and contemporary techniques with traditional culinary lore found onlyin European kitchens. From a stunning “Garden” granola or “Eggs & Greens”for breakfast to a mouth drenching slow cooked pistachio encrusted lamb rumpfor dinner, the depth and breadth of Colognesi’s skills are there for all to see at The Hyde. The restaurant is open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 17 – Golf

 Transfer to Golf Club

 Tee time at St Michael’s Golf Club

 Transfer back to the hotel

A gently undulating links course set right on the coast of the Pacific Ocean, St Michael’s is one of Sydney’s finest. Some truly spectacular scenery is to be enjoyed, from both the course and the clubhouse. Ranked in the Top 100 courses in Australia,this is a round of golf you will remember forever.

Day 18 – Sydney

 Morning at leisure

 Shared Tour: Luncheon Cruise (4 hours)

 Evening: optional tickets for Sydney Opera House performance

This signature harbour lunch cruise is a great way to explore Sydney Harbour. This tour encompasses a 4 hour cruise of Sydney harbour taking in the iconic sights and million dollar homes. Explore the shoreline and secluded coves from Darling Harbour to Watsons Bay. Jump off the boat for a harbour swim or try your luck fishing whilst your bbq lunch is prepared and served.

Departs Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 12.30pm and returning at4.30pm – guests must be at the wharf 15 minutes prior to departure. The pick up point is Campbell’s Cove Pontoon (floating pontoon in front of Park Hyatt Hotel), Circular Quay.