The Best of Australia Tour Designed by Ian Baker Finch

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1 The Best of Australia Tour Designed by Ian Baker Finch The Area Hamilton Island Hamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands just off the Queensland coast, at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island is one of the most popular Whitsunday islands offering an idyllic island experience. Set amidst pristine surroundings, Hamilton Island offers a multitude of activities and luxurious accommodation options to suit the most discerning traveller. You ll be spoilt for choice with sea-kayaking, game fishing, scenic helicopter flights and Breakfast with the Koalas at the Koala Gallery. Of course, you might simply want to concentrate on doing nothing at all, and lay around one of the pools or simply relax on the beach. Hamilton Island is also a gateway to other gems in the Whitsundays including Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach. SYDNEY Sydney is the oldest, largest and (some say) most beautiful city in Australia and is memorable for far more than its famous landmarks. Created around one of the world's most dazzling harbours, there's no doubt that the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House deserve their dues. Enjoy its legendary beauty, its laid-back outdoor lifestyle and icons such as the Sydney Opera House, the graceful span of the Harbour Bridge and the golden sands of Bondi. MELBOURNE Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, boasts a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, and is world famous for its cuisine, arts and sporting events. Melbourne sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, approximately five kilometres from the bay Package Cost $17,470 USD pp 1 P a g e

2 Inclusions **B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner where stated** INCLUDED Coach transportation as specified in the itinerary Meals as specified as specified in the itinerary Accommodation as specified in the itinerary Entry Fees & Excursions as specified in the itinerary All golf costs include green fees & pull buggies Goods and Services Tax (GST) NOT INCLUDED Flights - unless otherwise stated Beverages - unless otherwise stated Gratuities/Tips Travel insurance Personal items such as phone calls, souvenirs, , laundry charges, optional tours. Itinerary Day 1/ (D) Luxury Coach Melbourne International Airport to City Hotel -1 Way Melbourne - All Guides Meet & Greet Airport to City Hotel Melbourne - Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol King Room B&B -1 night (includes 1 night pre-registration) Bedding: 1 x King Bed Inclusions: Full Breakfast Daily Luxury Coach Dinner Transfer - 4 Hours - ex City Melbourne - All Guides Half Day Local Guiding 18:00pm Transfer to Sons of Mary or The Brighton Yacht Club for your Welcome Dinner with the CEO of PGA Australia Includes Welcome Drinks & Dinner Overnight: Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol 2 P a g e

3 Day 2 (B,L,D) Breakfast will be provided at your hotel, Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol *Clients are required to settle any personal incidentals at time of check out Following breakfast you will be transferred via private coach to Moorabbin Airport for your connecting flight to Barnbougle Golf Courses, Tasmania - rated in the top courses in Australia Luxury Coach Melbourne CBD to Moorabbin Airport -1 Way Tasmania is renowned for its untouched wilderness, pristine coastline, cool climate wines and fresh local produce. The rugged north east coast of Australia s island state is one of the most ideal places in the world for a links golf course. Located on a coastal strip, where stark beaches fold into undulating farmlands, Barnbougle Golf Links has been crafted out of an extraordinary landscape. Barnbougle Tasmania Golf Package Inclusions Return Charter Flight Moorabbin to Barnbougle (Taking own luggage) and Golf Clubs 1 Nights Accommodation at Lost Farm Lodge 2 Rounds of golf On Ground Transfers Cooked Breakfast Daily Lunch Packs for the 2 rounds 2 Dinners at Lost Farm Restaurant (Excluding Alcohol) Callaway Welcome Pack Overnight: Lost Farm Lodge Day 3 (B,L,D) Depart Barnbougle (16:00pm), via charter flight to Moorabbin Airport. On arrival you will be transferred via private vehicle from the airport to Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol *Clients are required to settle any personal incidentals at time of check out 1 x 28 Seater Luxury Coach Melbourne CBD to Moorabbin Airport -1 Way Melbourne - Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol King Room B&B -4 nights Bedding: 1 x King Bed Inclusions: Full Breakfast Daily Dinner this evening will be provided at Nobu at Crown Melbourne Melbourne Nobu Dinner - Melbourne Chef de Cuisine 8 Courses Omakase (beverages not included) Step into the contemporary, stylish surroundings of Nobu - one of Melbourne s best restaurants, and experience the creative flavours showcased by head chef Sean Tan and his talented team. Nobu restaurants continue with unprecedented praise and rave reviews from such notable publications as the New York Times, the Zagat Surveys, and the Michelin Guide. The restaurants' perennial popularity 3 P a g e

4 and devoted following are a tribute to the personal spin that Nobu has put on traditional Japanese cooking. Overnight: Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol Day 4 (B) Breakfast provided at Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol After breakfast you will be transferred via private coach to Kingston Health Golf Club Luxury Coach Melbourne CBD to Kingston Health Golf Club Return 09:00am Tee-off per group of four includes Callaway Welcome Pack Afternoon/Evening at leisure Overnight: Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol Day 5 (B,L) Enjoy full breakfast at your hotel before collection by private coach & local guide for your full day Yarra Valley Wine Tour. Travel towards Ferntree Gully to ascend the Dandenong Ranges and become enveloped by lush ferns and greenery amidst towering mountain ash. Continue across the Dandenong Ranges to the Yarra Valley. The Yarra Valley is a place of great beauty with a proud history of grape growing and wine making. Our first winery visit will be Chandon s from verdant vine to spectacular wine, this enviable destination sparkles on every front. The friendly team welcomes every tenor of wine lover, from the novice to the knowledgeable. Begin with a winery tour, where Moët & Chandon s vision is brought to life in our Victorian wonderland. Learn from the masters about what makes méthode traditionelle so special, and gain insights into the history and cool-climate locale. Lunch will be enjoyed at Rochford Winery. Take pleasure in eating an amazing meal while enjoying the views of the extensive property. Following lunch travel to Rochford Winery for a private group wine tasting with one of the cellar door team members before travelling back to Melbourne. Luxury Coach Yarra Valley Wine Tour -8 Hours Melbourne - All Guides Full Day Local Guide Dixon Creek Fergusson Winery Wine Tasting Coldstream Domaine Chandon 4 P a g e

5 The Sparkling Range Tasting Coldstream Rochford Wines Package 3 Three Course Lunch (Limited Set Menu) Overnight: Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol Day 6 (B,L) Breakfast provided at Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol After your breakfast you will be transferred via private coach to Huntingdale Golf Club Luxury Coach Melbourne CBD to Huntingdale Golf Club Return 09:00am Tee-off per group of four includes TaylorMade Welcome Pack & Light Lunch Overnight: Crown Towers Melbourne Day 7/ (B) Breakfast provided at Crown Towers Melbourne or Crown Promenade or Crown Metropol Transfer via private coach to Melbourne Airport for your flight to Hamilton Island. *Clients are required to settle any personal incidentals at time of check out Luxury Coach City Hotel to Melbourne Domestic Airport -1 Way Melbourne - All Guides Departure Assistance City Hotel to Melbourne Airport Melbourne Hamilton Island Melbourne to Hamilton Island by local airline Hamilton Island Private transfer to hotel -1 Way Hamilton Island Independent Guide Meet & Greet Guide Hamilton Island TBA Deluxe King Room B&B 2 nights Bedding: 1 x King Bed Inclusions: Afternoon/Evening at leisure Overnight: TBA 5 P a g e

6 Day 8 (B,MT,L,AT) Full Breakfast provided an your Hamilton Island Hotel Local Guide to meet the group in reception and transfer to Whitsundays Great Barrier Reef Adventures departure point Hamilton Island Independent Guide Full Day Touring -1 Guide Snorkel with a huge array of tropical fish. See coral formations that don t exist anywhere else on the planet. And discover all the beauty of this natural wonder, with this relaxed day trip that s suitable for the whole family. Travelling by catamaran, you ll spend most of the day at Reefworld Pontoon, located on beautiful Hardy Reef. Here, you can enjoy a whole range of activities - both above and below the water. Hamilton Island Reef Cruises Outer Reef Full Day Cruise Snorkel Inclusions: Delicious buffet lunch Morning and afternoon tea Stinger suits Snorkel equipment and instruction Tours on the semi-submersible What to Bring: Swimming costume and towel. Suncream, hat, sunglasses. Camera Money/credit card for on-board purchases. Meals: Tea/coffee on boarding. Morning tea. Hot and cold seafood and vegetarian buffet lunch. Afternoon tea. Evening at leisure Overnight: TBA 6 P a g e

7 Day 9 (B) Full Breakfast provided at your Hamilton Island Hotel Transfer to Hamilton Island Airport for your flight to Sydney *Clients are required to settle any personal incidentals at time of check out Hamilton Island Transfer Private transfer to Hamilton Island Airport - 1 Way Hamilton Island Independent Guide Departure Assistance Hotel to Hamilton Island Airport Hamilton Island Sydney Flight by local airline checked baggage allowance Sydney - Murrays Australia Luxury Coach Melbourne International Airport to City Hotel -1 Way Sydney - All Guides Meet & Greet Airport to City Hotel -1 local Guide Sydney- Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Deluxe Full Harbour View King B&B 3 nights Bedding: 1 x King Bed Inclusions: Full Breakfast Daily Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Day 10 (B,L) Full Breakfast provided at your hotel Transfer via private coach to The Lakes Golf Club Sydney - Murrays Australia Luxury Coach Sydney CBD to The Lakes Golf Club Return 09:00am Tee-off per group of four includes Callaway Welcome Pack & Light Lunch This afternoon join Sydney Harbour BridgeClimb at No 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks. Please arrange to check in 15 minutes prior to your climb. An alcohol breathalizer test will be done prior to climbing. 7 P a g e

8 This is the opportunity to climb the world famous Sydney Harbour Bridge. A comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration is conducted as well as being provided with a bridge-suit, communications equipment and a bridge harness that is linked to a static line throughout the climb. You will be led by one of BridgeClimb's professional Climb Leaders, on a 3.5 hour guided journey (including preparation and briefing), to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Climb takes you along the outer arch of the Bridge on catwalks and ladders all the way to the summit, 134 metres above Sydney Harbour. The steady incline to the summit leaves you free to focus your attention on the surroundings, with the opportunity to witness 360 degree views of Sydney including east to the Sydney Opera House, west to the Blue Mountains and the Harbour city surrounds. Upon conclusion receive a photograph of your climb group, a personalised commemorative climber certificate and climber cap. Tour concludes at the BridgeClimb office. Sydney-BridgeClimb The Bridge Climb Twilight Climb Minimum Passengers for Guaranteed Departure: 1. Maximum Passengers per Vehicle: 14 per climbing group. Inclusions: Climb to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Group photograph. Commemorative climb certificate. BridgeClimb cap. Entry to the Pylon Lookout. Entrance Fees: - Included. Tour Duration: 3.5 hours. Pick-ups: Not Included. Drop-offs: Not Included. Departure Point: 3 Cumberland Street, The Rocks. Departure Time: Climbs depart every 10 minutes from 2.35pm until 7.05pm (depending on time of year and demand, details to be reconfirmed at the time of booking). Important Information Climb Time: - Climb time varies depending on time of travel. Please reconfirm departure time at time of booking. - Climbers must report to Climber Relations 15 minutes prior to scheduled climb time. To complete the climb you will need: - Reasonable levels of fitness and strength. - Full body control and hand-eye-foot co-ordination. - Ability to climb independently (unsupported by walking aids). Why? Because the climb experience includes: - Climbing high ladders and catwalks. - Prolonged stair climbing. - Uneven surfaces and narrow passageways. - Exposure to all weather conditions. The following may impact your ability to climb safely: - All heart conditions (including high blood pressure). - All respiratory conditions. - Back, limb, or joint injuries. 8 P a g e

9 - Missing limbs or part thereof inclusive of prosthetics. - Vertigo, dizziness or loss of balance. - Visual impairment (except wearing prescription glasses or contact lenses). - Learning conditons. You cannot take part in the climb if you: - Are under 1.2 metres in height. - Have a blood-alcohol reading of 0.05% or higher. - Have broken bones. - Have undergone surgery in the last 6 months or are experiencing ongoing symptoms. - Have experienced a fit or seizure in the past 6 months and do not hold a driver's license for this reason. If you take essential medication: - At Bridge Climb's discretion, essential medication may be taken on the Climb (eg asthma inhalers or diabetic medication). Please speak with a Team member on the day. What to wear and bring: - All climbers must wear suitable enclosed rubber soled shoes such as runners, track or hiking shoes. PVC or leather soled shoes are unsuitable. - Climbers should be ready to wear a Bridgesuit over their existing clothing. - No loose objects can be taken onto the bridge including but not limited to cameras, mobile phones and video cameras. On conclusion of your BridgeClimb transfer via private coach to your hotel. Sydney - Murrays Australia Luxury Coach BridgeClimb to hotel One Way Evening at leisure Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Day 11 (B,D) Full Breakfast provided at your hotel Transfer via private coach to NSW Golf Club Sydney - Murrays Australia Luxury Coach Sydney CBD to NSW Golf Club Return 09:00am Tee-off per group of four includes Callaway Welcome Pack & Light Lunch 17:30pm Depart your hotel by private coach with your local guide to Circular Quay for free time prior to boarding your cruise. Sydney - Murrays Australia Luxury Coach Inner CBD Transfers Return Sydney - All Guides 3/4 Day Local Guiding 6 Hours -1 x Guide Sydney- Captain Cook Cruises Gold Penfolds Dinner Window Seating 9 P a g e

10 Board your Captain Cook Cruises vessel at Jetty 6 Circular Quay or Jetty 1 King Street Wharf to commence a Gold Dinner cruise. Travel aboard MV Sydney 2000 or John Cadman 2, and enjoy a 6 course degustation menu with specially selected vintage Australian wines, plus open bar of house spirits, beer and soft drinks. Your cruise includes priority boarding and exclusive Welcome reception. Inclusions: Cruise on Sydney Harbour. Priority boarding at Circular Quay. Welcome reception. Wines, beer, soft drinks. Live music. Guaranteed window seating. Meals: 6 course degustation menu. Penfolds gold selection of private bin and vintage Australian wines to complement each course. House spirits, beer and soft drinks. Tour Duration: Sunday to Thursday: 2.5 hours. Friday: 2.5 hours (Apr-Oct) or 3.5 hours (Nov-Mar) Saturday: 3.5 hours. Departure Point: No. 6 Jetty, Circular Quay and No. 1 Jetty, King Street Wharf. Overnight: Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Day 12 (B) Full Breakfast provided at your hotel Depart your hotel 3.5 hours prior to your international departure Sydney - Murrays Australia Luxury Coach City Hotel to Sydney International Airport -1 Way Sydney - All Guides Departure Assistance City Hotel to Sydney Airport 10 P a g e

11 AUSTRALIA DESTINATION INSIGHT Emergency Services The emergency phone number for police, ambulance or fire brigade is 000. Climate Australia has the opposite seasons than the Northern Hemisphere. The summer months of December to February the weather in the north of the country is very tropical and experiences monsoon weather, whereas in the southern States, it is a very dry heat and generally sunny. Over the winter months between June to August the northern states are very dry whereas the south experiences its wettest periods with snow falling on the highest alpine regions in New South Wales and Victoria. Shopping Australia s major capital cities have a variety of complexes to find a bargain. Whether it be funky boutiques, designer labels you ll find them in a range of shopping malls, arcades, department stores, and local markets. Shopping hours are generally from 9am to 6pm with late night shopping in major cities on a Thursday or Friday night. Banking Australia s currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD) and has both notes and coins. Denominations of notes are $5 (pink), $10 (blue), $20 (orange), $50 (gold) $100 (green). Coins are 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1 & $2. Currency exchange is available at hotels, banks and international Airports. The most commonly accepted credit cards are visa, MasterCard, American Express and Diners Club Cards. Banks are open Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, with limited banks opening on a Saturday morning from 9am-1pm. Goods and Services Tax (GST) A 10% Goods and Services Tax is charged and for international visitors this may be claimed back. If $300 or more has been spent in one store, and no more than 30 days prior to travelling from Australia a claim can be made at the departure area of an International Airport. 11 P a g e

12 Tipping and Bargaining. Hotels and restaurants do not add a service charge onto bills. Tipping is at your discretion and at more upmarket hotels it is a general rule to add 10% of the bill for good service. It is not a general custom in Australia to bargain for goods. Hotel Check in and Security Bond: Upon check-in many hotels require a security bond in the form of a credit card imprint. Please ensure that your clients are aware of this requirement. Communication The Australian official language is English. Languages other than English which are common in our communities are Italian, Greek, Cantonese and Arabic. Some sightseeing companies will offer their tours in a language other than English. Driving Australian s drive on the left hand side of the road. A current drivers license must be held in order to hire a vehicle in Australia. Should the license be written in another language other than English, a certified English translation must be presented as well. Seat belts must be worn at all times. Speed zones should be adhered to as police cameras operate throughout Australia. Time Zones Australia spans 3 different times zones. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is GMT +10 and includes Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania and Australia s Capital Territory (ACT). Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) is GMT + 9 ½ and includes South Australia and Northern Territory. Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) is GMT + 8 and covers Western Australia. Australian Daylight savings Time (ADST) is observed in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory. Clocks move forward an hour during (GMT +11) and usually occurs between the last weekend in October and finishes the last weekend in March. 12 P a g e