G'day, and welcome to the Tasmanian Experience 'Cape to Barnbougle'.

Below, we have put together a comprehensive itinerary over five days, that includes some of the best golf courses Australasia has to offer. This trip will also take in the very best local produce this beautiful region has become famous for. 

Starting at King Island, off the north-west tip of the Tasmania, you will play newly opened Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes courses. From here, you will depart for Barnbougle, located on the Tasmanian mainland. Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm Golf Courses run side-by-side and have been rated 33rd and 40th respectively in the world by Golf Digest 2016. 

As an additional bonus, we have 2 of the very best coaches in New Zealand to host you on this once in a life time experience. Your IOG Coaches will be on hand  prior to each round of golf to hone your skills for these beautiful courses.

This promises to be one special journey. We look forward to hosting you throughout this fantastic experience.

Best wishes

The Eighth Wonder Team.

OVERVIEW

GUESTS:  13
DATES:  TBC
NIGHTS:  4
DAYS:  5

Golf Courses

Play four of the most pristine and remote golf courses in Australia

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OCEAN DUNES
OCEAN DUNES

Ocean Dunes incorporates a challenging 18-hole course, set amidst rolling dunes, and features unsurpassed views along two kilometres of majestic, King Island coastline – land made for golf, and reminiscent of the links of Scotland and Ireland. With 360-degree ocean views on nearly every hole, highlights include two spectacular par 3's that cross the surging ocean, plus a number of exciting, risk-and-reward, short par 4's. The 'inland' holes follow the coastal creek that flows through the course.

Location: Currie, King Island

CAPE WICKHAM
CAPE WICKHAM

Designed by renowned US golf architect, Mike DeVries, Cape Wickham sits on a magnificent piece of coastal land at the far North Western tip of King Island, in the windswept waters of Bass Strait. The course is gently undulating and interspersed with giant sand dunes and ridges, and has already captured the attention of international golf writers, with one recent review commenting... “Add jaw-dropping vistas into the mix and, for golfing purists, this surely ranks among the most important courses to have opened in living memory.“

Location: Cape Wickham, King Island

BARNBOUGLE DUNES
BARNBOUGLE DUNES

Rated the #2 Golf Course in Australia by Australian Golf Magazine (2013) and #11 in the World by U.S. Golf Digest, Barnbougle Dunes, is a links course unlike any other in Australia, or the world. The elder of the two courses at Barnbougle, The Dunes is a spectacular example of traditional links golf that meanders along Tasmania’s dramatic North East coast – it’s where breathtaking scenery and thrilling golf truly come together.

Location: Bridport, Tasmania

BARNBOUGLE LOST FARM
BARNBOUGLE LOST FARM

Just a short pitching wedge across the river from The Dunes, lies Barnbougle’s second golf course – Lost Farm. Despite Lost Farm’s close proximity to The Dunes, it is remarkably different, featuring 20 holes that wind along the coast and through the coastal dunes. Ranked as the #2 public course in Australia by Golf Australia Magazine, and #23 in the World by US Golf Digest, the Lost Farm course is an exciting challenge for golfers of all levels of experience.

Location: Bridport, Tasmania

KING ISLAND

King Island is anchored in the middle of the Bass Strait between the southeast coast of Victoria and Tasmania’s northwest coast. Skirted by some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, King Island is a magnet for the world’s best surfers and is home …

King Island is anchored in the middle of the Bass Strait between the southeast coast of Victoria and Tasmania’s northwest coast. Skirted by some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, King Island is a magnet for the world’s best surfers and is home to produce sought by the world’s top chefs. Succulent beef, rich gourmet cheese, and crayfish plucked from the Island’s crystal clear waters are just three of the delicacies you can enjoy on your visit. While the prospect of unwinding in this quiet, peaceful paradise may be what attracts our visitors, it is the people they meet while here who encourage their return. 

ACCOMMODATION:  Cape Wickham - Deluxe Rooms

GOLF COURSES:  Cape Wickham Links, Ocean Dunes

AIR TRANSPORT:  Piper Chieftain, courtesy of Vortex Air

GROUND TRANSPORT:  Rental vehicles, courtesy of P&A Car Rentals

DAY ONE

9:45am  Arrive at Moorabbin Airport and board your aircraft to King Island.

10:00am  Depart with Vortex Air to King Island.  

11:00am  Arrive at King Island Airport, where Angela from P&A Car Rentals will show you to your vehicles - a Kia Carnival and a Hyundai Imax. Both rental vehicles will provide GPS. 

11:30am  Lunch will be available at Boomerang by the Sea.

1:00pm Coaches will be on hand for player improvement before the round either at the range or on the putting green. 

2:00pm Tee off at Ocean Dunes Golf Course. Carts and trundlers are available. Tee times are: 2:00, 2:10, 2:20 and 2:30pm.

6:00pm Depart to Cape Wickham.

6:40pm Arrive at Cape Wickham, to be greeted by the general manager, Debra Fisher, who will show you to your accommodation, give you the run down of the course, and help out with any questions. 

7:30pm  Dinner served at Cape Wickham.
 

DAY TWO   

7:00am  Breakfast served at Cape Wickham. 

8:00am Coaches will be on hand for player improvement before the round either at the range or on the putting green. 

9:00am  Tee off at Cape Wickham Golf Course. Carts and trundlers are available. Tee times are: 9:30, 9:40, 9:50, 10:00am.

1:30pm  Lunch served at Cape Wickham Golf Course. 

3:00pm  Enjoy the afternoon at your own leisure. A visit to King Island Dairy for their amazing selection of cheeses is well worth the drive. 

7:00pm  Dinner served at Cape Wickham. 

TASMANIA

Tasmania, an isolated island state off Australia’s south coast, is known for its vast, rugged wilderness areas, largely protected within parks and reserves. Home to just 500,000 people, it is as intimate as it is beautiful. Its gorgeous capital city…

Tasmania, an isolated island state off Australia’s south coast, is known for its vast, rugged wilderness areas, largely protected within parks and reserves. Home to just 500,000 people, it is as intimate as it is beautiful. Its gorgeous capital city, Hobart, is home to one of the world's most intriguing art galleries, Museum of New and Old Art (MONA), while northern Launceston is one of the few cities on the planet to be wrapped around a gorge. Drive anywhere in the island state and you can go from beach-lined coasts to World Heritage-listed mountain areas in just a few hours. Along the way you'll pass welcoming farm-gate producers, cellar doors and restaurants specialising in local produce so fresh it's the envy of the culinary world.

ACCOMMODATION:  Lost Farm - Ocean View Suites

GOLF COURSES:  Barnbougle Dunes, Barnboudle Lost Farm

AIR TRANSPORT:  Piper Chieftain, courtesy of Vortex Air

GROUND TRANSPORT:  Transfers, courtesy of Barnbougle

DAY THREE   

7:00am Breakfast served at Cape Wickham.  

8:00am  Check out of your accommodation and depart your hotel for King Island Airport.

9:15am  Board your aircraft to Barnbougle Dunes.

10:20am  Arrive into Barnbougle Airstrip and transported to Lost Farm Lodge.

11:00am Institute of Golf will be giving a clinic on the range before your round. 

12:00pm Lunch to be served at Lost Farm Restaurant. 

1:00pm  Tee off at Lost Farm Golf Course. Tee times are: 11:00, 11:10, 11:20 and 11:30am. Trundlers are available. 

6:30pm  Dinner served at Lost Farm Restaurant. 
 

DAY FOUR  

7:00am Breakfast will be served at Lost Farm Restaurant. 

8:00am A shuttle from Lost Farm will transfer you from the reception area to Barnbougle Dunes Golf Course. 

9:00am Tee off at Barnbougle Dunes. Tee times are: 9:00, 9:10, 9:20 and 9:30am. 

1:00pm Lunch available at Barnbougle Dunes Clubhouse. 

2:30pm Depart back to Lost Farm accommodation. 

7:00pm Dinner served at Lost Farm restaurant. 

DAY FIVE   

7:00am Breakfast served at Lost Farm Restaurant. 

8:00am Check out of your accommodation and depart for the Airstrip at Barnbougle, for your flight to Melbourne.

8:30am Depart to Melbourne courtesy of Vortex Air. 

10:30am Arrive into Moorabbin Airport, where Eighth Wonder Travel will arrange a shuttle to transport everyone either to the city or to the international airport. 

Your Travel Planners

Eighth Wonder Travel's David Maxwell and Samuel St. George will be handling your booking from our head office in Auckland. Both David and Samuel will be on hand 24/7 throughout your stay in Australia.

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David Maxwell
David Maxwell

With a background in the super-yacht industry, David is well versed in delivering incredible experiences of the highest standard. Growing up in The Bay of Islands, he was never too far away from a fishing rod, a sailboat, or a golf green. David’s passions are photography, wine, food, and anything involving exploration. His network throughout New Zealand is second to none, ensuring any experience can be achieved with Eighth Wonder Travel, no matter what request.

Mobile: NZ +64 21 713 880
Email: david@eighthwonder.travel

 

Samuel St. George
Samuel St. George

Born with a golf club in hand and a love for the outdoors, Sam is always a favourite with our guests. His extensive knowledge of Australasia delivers the personal and special experiences synonymous with the Eighth Wonder Travel brand. Sam grew up in the Hawke’s Bay then joined Kauri Cliffs in the Bay of Islands to begin his golf career. Having spent many years abroad working for some of the world's best golf clubs he now runs our Sydney office.

Mobile: +61 476 273 362
Email: samuel@eighthwonder.travel

 

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