Golf

Royal Melbourne is a private club, so visitor access is limited and subject to club approval, member requirements and availability. The Tailor can request a tee time as part of a wider itinerary, and planning well in advance gives the best chance.

The Australian Open is usually played in late November or early December. The venue rotates between leading courses, with Melbourne's Sandbelt a frequent host, so The Tailor plans each journey around the confirmed dates.

The Cliffs is an 18 hole course designed by Darius Oliver at Pelican Lagoon on Kangaroo Island, and South Australia's newest destination golf course. Several holes run beside the cliffs above the Southern Ocean.

Kangaroo Island is a short flight from Adelaide or a ferry crossing from Cape Jervis, and private aircraft can fly in from Melbourne or from Barnbougle in Tasmania. The Tailor can pair a round at The Cliffs with a stay at Southern Ocean Lodge.

Cape Wickham and Ocean Dunes on King Island and the Barnbougle courses in Tasmania all take public bookings, which makes them easier to plan around. Melbourne's Sandbelt clubs and New South Wales Golf Club are private, with access subject to club approval.

Ellerston Golf Club in the Upper Hunter Valley is one of Australia's most private clubs. Access is never guaranteed, but our relationships allow us to request it as part of a dedicated golf journey.

Yes. Travelling companions can follow their own program of wildlife, food, wine and cultural experiences while others play, with everyone coming together for meals and the days in between.