2011 Melbourne Cup Golf & Racing Tour:

Enjoy glamour, horse racing and golf during Go Golfing’s Melbourne Cup Racing Tour. With the company of Go Golfing’s affable tour leaders, you will be treated to play at the members only Sandhurst Club and an unforgettable Melbourne Cup experience in the exclusive International Lounge—your golden ticket!  Relax and unwind during your stay at the newly refurbished Parkview Hotel, located perfectly on St Kilda Road just a short tram ride away from Flinders Station and the central entertainment precinct of Melbourne.
 

INCLUSIONS:

• 3 nights accommodation at Parkview Hotel - St Kilda
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Melbourne Cup Race Day experience in the International Lounge
• Golf at Sandhurst Club, inclusive of electric cart
• Private 3 course dinner & wine, Melbourne Aquarium
• Luxury race and golf transfers
• Fully escorted tour

Your Melbourne Cup Race Day experience includes:

• Racebook
• Morning tea
• Extended cocktail menu served throughout the day including a seafood buffet
• Afternoon tea
• Selected Australian red and white wines, sparkling wine, light and heavy beer including Heineken, standard spirits, soft drinks, mineral water and orange juice
• Beverage waiter service throughout the day
• Espresso cart available throughout the day
• Melbourne Cup Carnival souvenir for each guest
• Tote facilities and bookmaker
• Silks Lounge beauty bar to powder your nose!

FLIGHTS AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS:
 
Go Golfing Travel Pty Ltd is a licensed travel agent. Travel associated with Go Golfing tours can be booked at preferential rates, directly with Go Golfing Travel Licence Number 2TA5414. Please contact travel@gogolfing.net.au or phone 07 5562 5307 for more information.

ITINERARY:

Day 1
Arrival at leisure. Please make your way to the Parkview Hotel St Kilda and relax before an elegant private dinner at the Melbourne Aquarium in the spectacular “Fish Bowl“ venue. This evening we’ll enjoy a delectable 3 course menu and accompanying regional wines surrounded by sharks and stingrays. This will surely be an affair to remember. (Optional golf available on request) (D)

Day 2
This morning breakfast in Limes Restaurant before our transfer to golf at the Sandhurst Club, home of the PGA. Both the Champions Course and the North Course have benefitted by legendary course design team Peter Thomson and Ross Perrett. A great test for golfers of all skill levels. Playing the private course at Sandhurst is a real treat . This afternoon is at leisure, you may want to check out one of the many shows or fabulous restaurants in St Kilda and South Bank. (B)

Day 3
Following a full buffet breakfast, prepare yourself for an exceptional day trackside in your finest race wear. With the comfort of private transfers you will be delivered directly to the front gates of Flemington. Today you’ll receive VIP treatment in the International Lounge in the glamorous birdcage precinct. Mountains of seafood, freshly shucked and peeled for your convenience, enjoy the privilege of an air conditioned sanctuary or soak up the atmosphere on the private elevated viewing deck, Rub shoulders with the A-list in this exclusive marquee! (B/L)

Your Melbourne Cup Race Day experience includes:

• Racebook
• Morning tea
• Extended cocktail menu served throughout the day including a seafood buffet
• Afternoon tea
• Selected Australian red and white wines, sparkling wine, light and heavy beer including Heineken, standard spirits, soft drinks, mineral water and orange juice
• Beverage waiter service throughout the day
• Espresso cart available throughout the day
• Melbourne Cup Carnival souvenir for each guest
• Tote facilities and bookmaker
• Silks Lounge beauty bar to powder your nose!

Day 4
Breakfast at leisure and prepare for departure. Or continue the excitement of the Spring Carnival and extend your stay or enjoy an optional round of golf on one of the popular Sandbelt courses. (B)