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DDiissccoovveerr AAuusstratralliiaa Encompassing gleaming coastal cities, phenomenal golf courses, famous beaches, alpine mountains, rainforests and coral reefs ripe for exploration. Activities GOLF Australia's greatest attraction is its stunning natural beauty with more than 7000 beaches and some of the most diverse landscapes you will find anywhere in the world. According to the late golf historian, Michael Hobbs, "it was the Scottish or people of Scottish descent who brought golf to Australia" Nowadays golf is Australia's number one participated sport with over half a million Aussies being a member of a golf club and over 1.3 million people or approximately 10% of the population play golf. Combine the nations enthusiasm for golf with the stunning natural landscaped courses and the reliable weather it makes Australia the perfect luxury golfing destination. Golf The Royal Melbourne Golf Club The Royal Melbourne Golf Club is Australia’s most recognised golf club. Located 20km south of Melbourne it has played host to many tournaments including the Australian Amateur, Australian Open, Eisenhower Trophy and the Presidents Cup Consisting of two courses – The East and West, volumes have been written about the spectacular landscape and conditioning of Royal Melbourne. Golf Kingston Heath Golf Club Strategically situated along Melbourne’s Sandbelt, the beautifully manicured fairways of Kingston Heath Golf Club have earned the course an enviable reputation for superb conditioning year in, year out. Kingston Heath’s greens have gone on to host many national and international golfing events, including the Australian Open, Australian Masters and the Women's Australian Open. Golf Metropolitan Golf Club Widely recognised as being among the finest championship courses in Australia, the Metropolitan Golf Club is littered with 96 bunkers. Renowned as one of the best conditioned courses in the country, the Metropolitan is also considered one of the most difficult of the championship golf courses on the Melbourne Sandbelt, and has hosted a number of Australian Open and PGA championships, and in 2018 hosted international match-play event, The World Cup of Golf. Golf The Victoria Golf Club The Victoria Golf Club, on Melbourne’s Sandbelt, has hosted many prestigious golfing events over the years, including the Australian Open and the Women's Australian Open. It is the home club of Australian golfing great Peter Thomson, winner of five British Open Championships. The strategic bunkering, green complexes and effects of the weather make for a challenging and rewarding course. Golf Royal Sydney Golf Club The Club features two superb golf courses; the Championship Course and the Centenary Course. To date, the Championship Course has hosted 15 Australian Opens and one Women’s Australian Open. The 2016 Emirates Australian Open was held here in November 2016, and was won by Jordan Spieth. There are no gimmicks, no tricks, chasms or watery caverns’. Its undulating fairways and treacherous bunkers ensure that the Championship Course is a challenge, even for the most avid golfer. Golf New South Wales Golf Club Designed in 1928 by Dr Allister MacKenzie one year after he designed Cypress Point in California. The New South Wales Golf Club overlooks Botany Bay, where Captain James Cook first sailed to Australia in 1770. This inspiring layout is bounded by water on three sides and has many of the characteristics of true links golf. Magnificently wild and exposed, the entire course offers tremendous views and a series of stunning holes built around, over and through the hills and valleys that lead toward the coastline. The course has undulating fairways and small greens which call for great skill in shot making when the sea breezes blow. Golf Concord Golf Club Established in 1899, Concord has hosted numerous PGA sanctioned tournaments such as the Australian PGA Championship, The NSW Open, The ANZ Championship and The LPGA Australian Women’s Open. From the moment you enter through it’s gates and wind along it’s laneway to the picturesque clubhouse, Concord pleases every one of your senses. Visually, It’s lush green manicured fairways glow from between large eucalyptus trees. A hint of rose and other floral scents sit in the air from their exquisite floral gardens and hedges. As you hear the breeze gently pass through the towering branches you know this is going to be a special golf experience. Vineyard Tours The vineyards of Australia cover 170 000 hectares in different wine regions in New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Western Australia, Tasmania and a smaller area in Queensland. Vineyard Tours Hunter Valley, New South Wales The lush vineyards of Hunter Valley in New South Wales house some of the oldest and most celebrated wine producers in Australia. Famous for Semillon and Shiraz varieties, Hunter Valley is home to over 120 wineries, ranging from household names to boutique operations. For a truly premium experience, the Audrey Wilkinson Winery escorts guests by helicopter to an indulgent three course lunch at one of Hunter’s private restaurants. Further your knowledge of the region’s local wines by dining with the vineyard’s chief winemaker before rounding off your visit with a scenic flight over the Hunter Valley. Vineyard Tours Yarra valley, Victoria Yarra Valley is a short day trip from Melbourne and is Victoria’s oldest wine region, dating back to 1838. The region’s cool climate is ideal for viticulture and there are over 4000 hectares of vine growing here, contributing to its position as one of the most visited wine regions in Australia. Travellers can experience its esteemed reputation as a top producer of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir on a behind the scenes barrel room tasting. If you’re a true oenophile, head out early for a mesmerising hot air balloon ride over the vineyards before attending a wine tasting matched with a Yarra Valley produce plate. Vineyard Tours Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Located within an hour’s drive of Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula is famous for a variety of things. From seaside villages to world-class golf courses, a trip to Mornington’s vineyards is sure to be a real people pleaser. The Peninsula’s wineries are relatively small but the region’s varied soils and climates make for an array of exotic wines, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay being the house specialities. After a day packed with exploring, we recommend a stay at the exquisite Jackalope Hotel. A real favourite for native Melbournians, Doot Doot Doot restaurant is Jackalope’s headline act, offering a contemporary four or eight course dégustation menu. Outside you’ll find a black infinity pool and a yoga lawn, set amongst the surreal setting of Willow Creek vineyard. A not to be missed opportunity for any luxury tour of Australia would be a tour aboard the True North. The True North features the ultimate in comfort and style. Numbers are limited to thirty-six guests with an Australian crew of twenty providing highly personalised service. The ship is purpose built for accessing shallow river systems and offers several lavish vantage points including a sun deck, an observation lounge and a ship’s lounge/bar. Multiple expedition vessels will take you away in small groups to experience wilderness ‘up close’ and, the True North is the only Kimberley vessel that features an onboard helicopter. The hotel is located between the Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Harbour Bridge. Wake up to uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour, with the Opera House staring straight back at you, begging you to get out of bed and explore. But you may just want to lie in and gawk at her. Look up from your morning laps in the rooftop pool – those are the Art Deco curves of The Harbour Bridge above you. Contact Details Email: [email protected] PHONE UK: +44 (0)1786 832244 US: 1-877 295 2247 Canada: 1-866 392 5021 Website: www.execgolf-leisure.com.