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James Bennett

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #25 on: December 30, 2005, 01:30:16 AM »
It appears my assertions on the fine State of Victoria's origins have been challenged.  At this stage, I will shut up, and I apologise to any Victorian who considers they have been offended by my (apparently inaccurate) reference to the founding of Victoria.

Norbert

The Darius Oliver book on Australian Golf Courses is very good, if you are going to the Mainland.

Matt Cohn's 'In My Opinion' piece on golf in Australia is also on the money.

Both are pre-Barnbougle days, although there is a lovely picture essay and written essay by Paul Daley in Volume III on Barnbougle.

And, a visa to see Australia - I am sorry if you have to do that.   :(We used to have to get a US visa, but that has been relaxed in recent years.  I thought a similar arrangement would have applied vice-versa for US visitors to Australia ie no visa.

When is the Tasmania visit?

James B
Bob; its impossible to explain some of the clutter that gets recalled from the attic between my ears. .  (SL Solow)

Jason Topp

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #26 on: December 30, 2005, 05:15:50 AM »
Norbert:

I'm in Melbourne now.  Played Barnbougle in wind so strong it was difficult to stand up.  On the 7th, from 98 meters, I hit a five iron.  Into the wind, I could not reach any par four over over 300 meters.  

Based on the discussion on Michael Clayton's book and the fact the kids and wife were at the Zoo, I played Woodlands this afternoon and really enjoyed it.  A terrific course that is less fashionable than the other sandbelt courses and a lot less expensive.

They are now estimating that all of the greens will be open at Royal Melbourne West on the 20th of January.  If you are planning to play there, I recommend timing it after that date.  I was able to play all of the holes today except 5, although there were temporary greens on 6 and 8.

In Melboune at least it is really hot.  35 degrees on the 27th (Kingston Heath); 37 today (about 100F) and they said 42 tomorrow.  By contrast, I think it was about 20 in Tasmania.

In Tasmania, we hiked to Wineglass Bay in Freycinet National forest and I definitely recommend it.  The beach is fantastic and the hike, while somewhat difficult, was within my abilities as well as my wife who does not exersize and my 8 and 10 year old kids.  We also ate at a great restaurant in Binalong Bay.  I can't recall the name but just drive in on the main road and look for a restaurant that looks good on the right.  It is the only one.

We saw the Penquins on Phillips Island last night.  Huge tourist trap which drives me nuts but a terrific sight to see.  As an added attraction, a dead fisherman apparently floated up on shore shortly before we got there so there were police helicopters flying by.

Hope your trip goes well.  We leave for Sydney tomorrow.
« Last Edit: December 30, 2005, 05:17:15 AM by Jason Topp »

Matthew Delahunty

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #27 on: December 30, 2005, 09:25:20 AM »
 

 In Scotland they come out with a yearly magazine/guide book of golf courses with descriptions, rates, and maps. It has B&B listings, motel/hotel ads, restaurant/pub ads.  Is anything published in Australia similar to this? And where might a curious outsider find one? I tried a search but failed miserably.

 Thanks again gentlemen.

Norbert,

For accommodation guides this might be a good start.

http://journeys.racv.com.au/accommodation/index.cfm

I don't know of any similar style golf course guides to that you mentioned but most of the golf courses of note in Victoria are clustered in 3 or 4 spots: (1) Sandbelt in southeastern Melbourne, (2) the Mornington Peninsula, (3) the Bellarine Peninsula. You can find a base for several days at a time.

For golf courses, check out the following:
AGU website:
http://www.agu.org.au/Club_Directory.htm

Victorian Golf Association website which lists courses and nearest accomodation:
http://www.golfvic.org.au/dir127/VGAclubs.nsf/ClubLocator?OpenForm

Tasmanian Golf Council:
http://www.tasmaniangolfcouncil.org.au/clubs_guide.htm

Ausgolf.com.au directories:
http://www.ausgolf.com.au/dirlist.htm

and this thread where I listed Sandbelt websites:
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forums2/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=12904;start=msg219957#msg219957

Norbert P

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #28 on: December 31, 2005, 01:35:27 AM »
 James B, I'll be arriving in Melbourne on Jan. 7th and probably head to Tasmania on the 12th or so, to stay until at least the 23rd.  If I survive the debauchery, spiders and snakes, I'll be flying back from MEL on 26th.    Thanks for the "IMO" heads up.

Jason, sounds like you've got a great trip going.  Keep her rollin'.  I'm pretty sure I'll be heading out to Wineglass Bay also.  Thanks for the Woodlands suggestion.

Matthew, thanks for the links - very helpful.
"Golf is only meant to be a small part of one’s life, centering around health, relaxation and having fun with friends/family." R"C"M

James Bennett

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #29 on: January 02, 2006, 05:32:23 PM »
Slag

I have heard good reports from others about a course at Ulverstone in Tasmania.  From what I gather, it is the opposite of Barnbougle, as it is sited in a forest, and has very few bunkers.  However, those who have played there all speak well of the course. And favourably well, when compared to some of the other local offerings (which, apparently, isn't saying a lot.  I haven't played in Tasmania, so take the advice with a grain of salt).

Ulverstone is on the north coast, to the west of Launceston (Barnbougle is to the east, I believe)

James B
Bob; its impossible to explain some of the clutter that gets recalled from the attic between my ears. .  (SL Solow)

Paul_Daley

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #30 on: January 03, 2006, 05:28:57 AM »
G'day Slag:

You've boned-up beautifully for this trip Down Under. Your preparation is noteworthy, but sadly you'll strike Royal Melbourne GC grappling a semi-disaster with its greens.

An old survey from a prestigious cartoon demonstrated
that those lucky enough to go through life with a nickname were less prone to the evils of life, such as depression, drug-taking, fellings of isolation and three-putting. You must be one happy fella. :)

But like a few have pointed out, "Slag" does have a myriad of meanings over here, so perhaps just whisper it.  

Looking forward to catching up at some stage for an ale or dinner. I'd say golf, but I keep falling over at the moment.
Safe travelling.  

ed_getka

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Re:Traveling to Tassie
« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2006, 10:28:35 AM »
bump
"Perimeter-weighted fairways", The best euphemism for containment mounding I've ever heard.

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