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I have been watching the news of cyclone Yasi with interest as I recently visited the town of Cairns. I found it to be a lovely area with a very chilled out atmosphere. The vicinity has been well prepared for the arrival of Yasi and the emergency services in Queensland have certainly had their work cut out for them over the last few months!
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After having travelled to Australia a couple of years ago and having a great time there, I can easily say the biggest problem is the journey – spending nearly 2 days travelling is not much fun no matter where you are sitting on the plane! With this mind I was amazed by the article below as, after travelling to Australia, the last place I would want to stay would be on a plane!
Each to their own I guess?
Click here to read about the Plane Hotel.
By Alastair Niven. Alastair has been with PerryGolf for over 9 years and is responsible for our South Pacific programs.
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Melbourne is already spoilt in terms of golf courses being located a short drive from the “Sandbelt”; which maintains names such as Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath, but it is now adding to its hotel options with a range of new properties that have either opened this year or that are due to open later on in the year. It promises to keep this vibrant cosmopolitan city high on the “must-see” list of any traveller, not just golfers. You can see more details of some of the new hotels by clicking here. We will be especially interested to see what Gordon Ramsey creates at the new Crown Metropol.
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I loved Sydney from the minute I stepped of the plane…everything about the city I adored! I wanted to do as much as possible during my time there and of course, a visit to Sydney Opera House was essential. I can’t explain how wonderful and amazing the building is; the tour includes an extensive journey of inside and outside the Opera House. Part of the tour involves watching a detailed video section with your guide and your group at the end of the circuit. This for me was the best part; to hear the story of the original architect Jørn Utzon and the history behind how this unique building came to be.
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At this time of year, everyone here in Scotland is wrapping up against the cold climate, while down under they are enjoying the start of their summer. Reflecting on the time I spent in Australia – this time last year – I was reminded of the excellent experience climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge; something I would recommend to everyone.
Alastair Niven, one of the PerryGolf staff members who is responsible for South Pacific programs
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Latest news from our South Pacific colleagues;
St. Andrews Golf Course which opened approximately four years ago to strong reviews (Tom Doak designed) on the Mornington Penninsula near Melbourne has re-opened again a few weeks ago. It was closed for 18 months but maintained.
Barnbougle Dunes on the north coast of Tasmania and arguably one of the most remote locations for a world class course is getting a neighbor in 2010. The team of Crenshaw/Coore are in the finishing stages of the “The Lost Farm” which will open in spring 2010 (fall in the northern hemisphere)…if history is anything to base expectations upon, this will be a great course. This is completely separate facility from Barnbougle Dunes.
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