
Margaret River Grapes & Greens
17th - 23rd November 2012
Margaret River - once comprised little more than struggling dairy farms is now a cornucopia of gourmet foods, wonderful wineries, exciting international events, amazing attractions and stunning scenery. Not to mention the trail of golf courses that are a must play on the way to wine country!
One of the highlights of the tour is sure to be our cooking class with Neil Perry trained chef Sioban who also studied Thai cooking under Martin Boetz of Long Grain fame. A delightful 6 course meal which you’ll have fun preparing. It wouldn’t be a visit to the Margaret River without the inclusion of it’s renowned wines—we’ll be joined at dinner by leading a leading winemaker who will expertly match wines to our menu! The Ultimate foodie heaven.
Golfers will rejoice in the opportunity to play links style golf at The Cut, Secret Harbour and The Links Kennedy Bay.
INCLUSIONS:
- 2 night's accommodation Pan Pacific Hotel Perth
- 1 night's accommodation Sebel Resort Mandurah
- 3 night's accommodation Quay West Bunker Bay
- 18 holes of golf at The Links Kennedy Bay
- 18 holes of golf at Secret Harbour Golf Club
- 18 holes of golf at The Cut Golf Club
- 18 holes of golf at Dunsborough Lakes Resort
- Breakfast daily
- Polo shirt
- Full day winery and sights tour
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Farewell BBQ
- Interactive cooking class and dinner inclusive of matched wines
- Luxury air conditioned coach
- Fully escorted
DAY 1: Saturday 17 November
Arrival in Perth contact Go Golfing for a competitive flight quotation. Ensure that your arrival is no later than the afternoon so that you are able to join in our welcome reception. Your tour host will provide a tour update, spend the rest of the evening get to know one another. (C)
DAY 2: Sunday 18 November
Breakfast served in Monterey’s Restaurant before we make our way to Mandurah and our first round of golf at The Links Kennedy Bay set amongst 10,000 year old sand dunes and natural bushland. Test your skills on undulating fairways threaded through indigenous vegetation and well positioned pot bunkers. A taste of links style golf at its finest. Following our round we check in at The Sebel Resort Mandurah. (B)
DAY 3: Monday 19 November
A hearty buffet breakfast at M on the Point before our short transfer to Secret Harbour Golf Club. Designed by Graham Marsh, the layout features sharp doglegs, strategic lakes and rolling fairways with the ocean as your dramatic backdrop. This afternoon we continue our journey down into wine country with a scenic 2 hour drive to the Margaret River. Group check in at the Quay West Bunker Bay, nestled on the secluded beachfront of Bunker Bay. Evening at leisure. (B)
DAY 4: Tuesday 20 November
Enjoy breakfast at Other Side of the Moon Restaurant before we hit the gourmet trail for our full day tour. Highlights include five of the regions most select wineries for tasting, along with a gourmet picnic lunch, a tasty visit to artisan cheese and chocolate providores. Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Australia’s most westerly point, where the Indian and Southern Oceans meet is a picturesque spot on our way to the stunning caves of the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge beneath the soaring Karri forest. Evening at leisure. (B/L)
DAY 5: Wednesday 21 November
An early breakfast at Other Side of the Moon before our round at the resort layout of Dunsborough Lakes. Large water features and greens make for an enjoyable round. The course has recently been reviewed by Scott Designs. We’ll have time to freshen up before our interactive cooking class this afternoon - we’ll cook up a storm with a selection of fresh regional produce and wines then dine on your homemade feast! As a special treat for wine connoisseurs we will be joined by an acclaimed winemaker who will fascinate us with the process of vine to wine.. (B/D)
DAY 6: Thursday 22 November
Before we bid adieu to the Margaret River we’ll dine on a sumptuous breakfast then head north for our last round on tour at The Cut. Regularly rated as the number one course in Western Australia, the Cut Golf Course will provide a fitting test for all. A true links experience on the dunes by the seaside town of Mandurah. Coastal winds and its challenging layout are reminiscent of those in Ireland and Scotland. Following our round we continue on to Perth and check into the Pan Pacific before our farewell BBQ on the lawns of the Royal Perth Yacht Club overlooking the city. The Yacht Club is proudly home to one of Australia’s most famous sporting victories, The America’s Cup and will host our final night dinner.
DAY 7: Friday 23 November
Breakfast in Monterey’s Restaurant before your departure at leisure. Go Golfing would be delighted to assist your vacation planning if you wish to extend your stay and explore more of this regions golf and attractions. (B)
Tour Prices:
Golfer Package $2,699 (twin share)
Non Golfer Package $2,459 (twin share)
Single Supplement $799
Booking Conditions:
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$50 discount for Go Golfing Members: This $50 discount will be deducted from the final balance on receipt of your deposit.
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