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Embark on the ultimate Tasmania and King Island golf adventure with this luxury 7-day package showcasing Barnbougle Dunes, Barnbougle Lost Farm, Ratho Farm, Ocean Dunes and Cape Wickham.
Tasmania and King Island are famous for their untouched wilderness, pristine coastline, fresh local produce and cool climate wines. The islands are also renowned for some of the most scenic and quirky golf courses in the country, if not the world: courses perched on the edge of dramatic cliffs, holes scattered through sand dunes, and others surrounded by paddocks dotted with grazing sheep. The courses you will visit have been named among Australia and the world’s best – and for obvious reason.
Commencing in Launceston, play 18 holes at the renowned Barnbougle The Dunes then follow it up with its sister course, Lost Farm. ...
Commencing in Launceston, play 18 holes at the renowned Barnbougle The Dunes then follow it up with its sister course, Lost Farm. This legendary golfing destination is infamous for its thick Marram Grass, wide open fairways and exquisite hole layouts. With fresh Tasmanian air and the omnipresent echo of crashing waves, Barnbougle makes for an unforgettable challenge.
Next, head south to Ratho Farm, Australia’s oldest golf course and the oldest remaining outside of Scotland. Among the best preserved of all the world’s early golf courses, Ratho Farm is a time capsule: a blend of farming and recreation outside a small country town. Tee off from square putting greens and skirt the resident sheep busy maintaining the fairway. The Australasian Golf Museum is onsite and has an impressive collection of memorabilia.
Finally, board an all-inclusive flight to King Island, located off Tasmania’s northwest coast. Here, you will tee off on the world-famous Ocean Dunes and Cape Wickman golf courses, both of which have been designed in the Scottish links tradition. Named the 24th best in the world according to Golf Digest, Cape Wickman will undoubtedly be a highlight with stunning ocean vistas from every single hole on the course. Many golf courses have a standout hole but with Cape Wickman, every hole is a standout.
When you’re not on the golf course, indulge in Tasmania’s famous food and wine. Highlights include wine tasting in the Tamar Valley and cheese tasting on King Island as well as daily gourmet breakfasts and dinners. You will stay 6-nights’ in premium accommodation on a twin share basis. All transport – including flights to and from King Island – provided.
Tee off on Tasmania and King Island’s most spectacular golf courses, with this incredible 7-day package. This package is a golf enthusiast's dream!
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Arrive into Launceston Airport (LST) and transfer approximately 1-hour to the beautiful seaside town of Bridport, home to the legendary Barnbougle – The Dunes and Lost Farm. This afternoon, you will play 18 holes at Barnbougle Dunes, a challenging mix of voluptuous dunes, sandy waste, and rough, typical of a links course. With the sun on your back, the wind in your hair, the whiff of sea salt, and the roar of the ocean, you will be entranced by all that Mother Nature has to offer.
Following the round, settle into your accommodation at either Barnbougle Dunes or The Lost Farm Lodge and make use of facilities including the Barnbougle Spa. Featuring single and couple’s treatment suites, a wellness consultation room, a steam room and mineral salt spa, the Barnbougle Spa is a place of quiet reflection.
In the evening, enjoy a sumptuous 3-course dinner at the Lost Farm Restaurant with spectacular views of the course and coastline.
After a delicious hot breakfast, it’s time to tee off! The Barnbougle Lost Farm Links Golf Course is the star attraction today. Unlike a standard course, Lost Farm features a quirky 20 holes, with the greens dispersed among the dunes and along the coastline. It will take your breath away.
Following an incredible day on the dunes, journey to Launceston for your 2-night stay at The Sebel. This 4.5-star accommodation features spacious bedrooms and separate bathrooms as well as a private furnished balcony. Relax and watch the sun set on the balcony with your complimentary welcome bottle of the House of Arras, a premium Tasmanian sparkling wine.
Once you have settled in, head down to Bluestone Bar & Kitchen for another decadent 3-course meal. This award-winning restaurant proudly offers a true paddock to plate experience in addition to a wide range of Tasmania’s finest wines, whiskeys, and gins.
First stop is Christmas Hill Raspberry Farm Cafe for a delicious raspberry-themed breakfast. Located 45-minutes from Launceston, the farm café’s breakfast menu features classics such as Eggs & Bacon as well as Raspberry French Toast, Raspberry Pancakes, Raspberry Waffles and Berry Granola. You can also enjoy tasty drinks such as Raspberry Milkshakes, Smoothies and Iced Teas.
The sweet treats continue at the House of Anvers Chocolate Factory. Peer through the viewing windows to see the factory in action: confectionary staff tempering, moulding and enrobing fine chocolates, truffles, pralines, fudge and more. There is also a small museum on the history of chocolate that will take you on a journey from the Aztec Indians onto Henry Nestle who first mixed chocolate with milk (in 1875) to the chocolate we know today.
Enjoy a brief stop at the Mersey Bluff to stretch your legs and take in the fresh sea air before heading to lunch at Ghost Rock Wines. Nestled among the rolling patchwork fields of Northern Tasmania, the Ghost Rock offers a modern Tasmanian menu featuring the best local produce including salmon, beef, pork, apples, olives, cheese and more. Enjoy lunch and a wine tasting overlooking the sprawling green lawns and understand why Ghost Rock was awarded 5 Red Stars by the James Halliday Wine Companion 2021.
The final destination for today is for the cheese lovers, Ashgrove Farm Cheese. Family-owned and operated, this iconic cheese factory has been producing award-winning dairy products for 25 years. Take a tour of the factory, learn their traditional techniques and modern methods of cheese making, and, of course, treat yourself to a creamy cheese, cream, butter, ice cream and freshly bottled milk.
After a delicious breakfast, journey to the quaint town of Bothwell, home to Australia’s oldest golf course: Ratho Farm. This morning you will play 18 holes including open and windswept holes, restored original holes in parkland setting, and 4 newly designed holes along the Clyde riverbank towards neighbouring Nant Distillery.
Following your round, treat yourself to a beautiful Ratho Farm lunch. Then, pop into the spectacular Australasian Golf Museum to learn the story of how golf evolved from a crude game played by a handful of villages on Scotland’s east coast, to now being a truly international game, and Australia’s most popular participation sport.
In the evening, settle into your accommodation at Ratho and savour a scrumptious 3-course meal.
Enjoy a delicious breakfast in the Ratho Homestead before heading to the historic town of Ross. Arguably one of Australia’s finest 19th century villages, Ross offers an amazing opportunity to experience the beauty and drama of Tasmania’s colonial history. Walk among Australia’s oldest buildings and across Australia’s third oldest bridge. The detail of the bridge’s 186 carvings by convict stone masons was deemed of such high quality that it won the men a free pardon.
Continue onto Josef Chromy Wines for a delightful lunch and wine tasting. Acclaimed as one of Australia’s top 10, the cellar door is housed in the original 1880s homestead. Enjoy highly sought-after grape varietals including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gerwurztraminer. A vintage sparkling and Botrytis Riesling round out the range.
The second and final winery you will visit is Sharmans Wines. Nestled on the banks of the North Esk River, Sharmans is the oldest existing vineyard in Relbia and has a strong reputation including award winning Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Riesling and vintage sparkling. You will have the luxury of tasting a range of these wines.
In the evening, return to The Sebel, Launceston, where you will once again enjoy beautiful accommodation. You will enjoy dinner at Rupert & Hound within the Seaport restaurant district.
Wake early to make your all-inclusive flight to the gorgeous King Island. Anchored in the middle of Bass Strait between Tasmania and Victoria, King Island is famous for its beautiful beaches, gourmet produce and world-class golf courses: Ocean Dunes and Cape Wickham. Due to the early star, a delicious bacon and egg roll with a barista-made coffee will be provided on the Island, to help kick start this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
First stop is Ocean Dunes for a challenging 18 holes. Ranked fourth on the list of Australia’s best public courses, Ocean Dunes features rolling dunes and unsurpassed views along 2-kilometres of majestic coastal frontage – land made for golf. The course is strategically layered as it is mesmerising, changing with the seasons and volatile conditions.
After a delicious hot breakfast, cap off your golfing adventure with 18-holes at the breathtaking Cape Wickham Golf Course. Recognised as Australia’s number 1 public access golf course, Australia’s number 3 golf course and number 24 in the world, Cape Wickham is sure to be the pinnacle of the trip. Why not save the best for last?
At Cape Wickham, there are incredible ocean views from every single hole. The change in elevation on the fairways is dramatic, the bunkers are sublime, and the scenery is gorgeous. Many golf courses have a standout hole but at Cape Wickham, every hole is memorable.
Once golf has been completed, pay a visit to the award-winning King Island Dairy. King Island’s unique microclimate of cool annual temperatures, mineral rich soils, abundant rainfall and consistent salt spray result in incredibly lush pastures. The cows graze on this salty grass to produce incredibly rich, sweet milk. All cheese at King Island Dairy are made from 100% King Island milk.
The tour is then complete. You will be dropped off at the King Island Airport to commence your onward journey to Melbourne (flight included).
NOTE: This itinerary is provided as an example only – prevailing conditions and local arrangements may cause variation.
Daily departure on request. The price is based on 4 people, twin share. $600 single surcharge. Surcharge applies for a private departure for a group of 2 people. Please contact us for private departures and group bookings. Single Supplement is available. Peak season/holiday rates may apply.
The start point of this tour is Launceston, Tasmania.
The finish point of this tour is Melbourne, Victoria.
Tasmania has four distinct seasons, with the warmest months being December to March. The average maximum daily summer temperatures are between 17 and 23 degrees Celsius and winter daily temperatures sit between 3 and 11 degrees Celsius. Rainfall varies dramatically across the island. The north west has an annual average of 2,400 mm that ensures the rainforest thrives. Regardless of where you travel in Tasmania you should be prepared for sudden, temporary deterioration in the weather, especially if bushwalking. Always carry additional warm clothing, including a waterproof outer layer.
Famous for its dramatic coastal scenery, this challenging 18-hole championship course is a mix of voluptuous dunes, sandy waste, and rough, typical of a links course. The same blend of fescue grass extends from tee to green, and there is dramatic movement in its bumpy fairways and rolling greens.
Enjoy the par-71 design which does not require brute strength but allows you to exert power to advantage at certain points. No matter what your ability, this course lends itself well to strategy and plotting a suitable path. There is a driving range, putting green and chipping green with bunkers for you to hone your technique.
Unlike a standard course, Lost Farm features a quirky 20 holes. The greens are dispersed amongst the dunes and along the coastline. The routing of the course is diverse and offers an exciting challenge for golfers of all abilities. Currently ranked number 3 in Australia and has been as high as the 2nd ranked course in the country!
Ratho Farm dates from 1822 and is Australia’s oldest golf course, and the oldest remaining course outside of Scotland. The course’s history shines through with square fenced greens still in play on a number of holes, enabling players to get a glimpse of golf as it was in the early days. In keeping with the original course, fun features such as bunkers, rock walls, vegetable gardens and even sheep come into play.
Ocean Dunes
Ratho Fram dates from 1822 and is Australia’s oldest golf course, and the oldest remaining course outside of Scotland. The course’s history shines through with square fenced greens still in play on a number of holes, enabling players to get a glimpse of golf as it was in the early days. In keeping with the original course, fun features such as bunkers, rock walls, vegetable gardens and even sheep come into play.
Cape Wickham
Recognised as Australia’s number 1 public access golf course, Australia’s number 3 golf course and number 24 in the world, Cape Wickham is a dramatic and rare mix of coastal holes cleverly routed around Cape Wickham Lighthouse on the northern tip of King Island. Every hole has an ocean view, which is extremely rare, and no 2 holes are the same. The undulating course normally plays firm, enabling the imagination to go wild with limitless shot-making possibilities. Tees, Fairways and Greens are all seeded with fescue grass, following in the footsteps of the old traditional links courses in Scotland and Ireland.
Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.Payment DetailAll pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 60 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 60 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.Single SupplementAll accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.General Cancellation Policies- Outside of 60 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee- Within 60 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurancePlease Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.LiabilityThe participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.Child PolicyPlease consult travel consultant on age limit.Changes to ItinerariesLocal conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.Changes in PricesWhile we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age LimitsYou need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.Cancellation by The Tour OperatorThe walks take place in very special wilderness settings. The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a walk with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the walk has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any walk up to 60 days prior to departure if a minimum of 4 walkers are unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the walk or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.Force Majeure'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.EvacuationsIn rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.Travel InsuranceIn view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.