South Africa Tour 2023
Day 1: Thursday 12th October
Welcome to Cape Town! We will pick you up from the airport and transport you to your accommodation. Qantas code share flights arrive around 8:30pm local time
Depending on the time, a quick welcome drink together at the hotel will be a great opportunity to get to know one another.
Rest up and get used to the new time zone as we have a lot of activities planned ahead!
Day 2: Friday 11th October
Enjoy a day to yourself or get transported to the Ferry to Robben Island. The short Ferry ride will take you to where Nelson Mandela was held with a tours offering an incite into the historic location.
There's plenty to do in Cape Town! If you're looking for somewhere to start, here are some of our suggestions:
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Cape of Good Hope This stunning headland offers penguin viewings with tours on offer
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Adelaide Central Markets (open from 7.00 am - 3.00 pm)
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Leigh St Christmas Markets (open from 1.oo pm - 4.00 pm): Check out some local Adelaide brands and crafts, and maybe pick up some unique christmas gifts for your loved ones!
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Retail therapy in Adelaide: CBD: Rundle Mall, Rundle Street; or if you feel like taking a short taxi or bus ride to Norwood (or check with us, as we may be able to drop you!), check out The Parade or Magill Road for boutiques, books and more!
Table Mountain
Robben Island Museum
Day 3: 11th November
Today, we have our first round of golf at Kooyonga. This magnificent course is almost 100 years old, and has been home to five Australian Opens!
8.00 am: Transport departs from Symonds Place
8.10 am: Transport departs from The Hilton
8.30 am: Breakfast at Mister Sunshine's, Thebarton
11.00 am: First group tee off at Kooyonga
Day 4: 12th November
Today we will be playing our second round of golf at Grange West, which will be home to the 2019 Women's Australian Open. This course features wide fairways and complex greens, making it a fun challenge for all.
8.00 am: Breakfast at Bar 9, Adelaide (LG 15/ 100 Rundle Mall, Adelaide) (you are welcome to walk over, alternatively we can pick you up: 7.35 am departure from Symonds Place and 7.45 am departure from The Hilton)
10.50 am: Transport departs from Symonds Place
11.00 am: Transport departs from The Hilton
1.00 pm: First group tee off at Grange West
Kooyonga
Grange West
Day 5: 13th November
Today is your second 'lay day'. If you'd like to spend the day in the City doing as you please, feel free! Alternatively, we will be providing optional transport to the Adelaide Hills.
Optional: Day trip to Hahndorf and Adelaide Hills, departing 10.00 am, returning late afternoon.
The town of Hahndorf is a traditional European Village, rich in history, food and style. Come with us to explore the town at your leisure. On the way, we'll stop off at Beerenberg Farm to taste some local produce. Once we arrive in Hahndorf, have a look down the main street - you might like to check out Adelaide Hills Wine Centre to get a taste of some wines from the area, have a look at local galleries such as the Aboriginal Art House, try some gin at Ambleside Distillery, or have a wander down the main street of this quaint town and explore for yourself!
Alternatively, you might wish to spend the day checking out Adelaide city! Lost on where to start? Here's some of our recommendations:
Day 6: 14th November
Today, we'll be heading to Glenelg Golf Course, one of Australia's top 30. We're also going to hang around after your round for dinner at the bistro, with views across the Adelaide Hills.
8.00 am: Transport departs from Symonds Place
8.10 am: Transport departs from The Hilton
8.30 am: Breakfast at Peter Rabbit, Adelaide
We'll then return you to the city, where you can pass some time until your game!
11.30 am: Transport departs from Symonds Place
1.30 pm: First group tee off at Glenelg
Evening: Dinner at Pinehill Bistro
Hahndorf
Glenelg
Day 7: 15th November
We'll be playing our final round for the trip at the prestigious Royal Adelaide Golf Club, host of nine Australian Opens. After your round, we'll be heading off to the beautiful Barossa Valley for a couple of days getaway!
7.15 am: Transport departs from Symonds Place. Please bring all of your belongings as we won't be returning to your accommodation after golf.
7.25 am: Transport departs from The Hilton. Please bring all of your belongings as we won't be returning to your accommodation after golf.
7.45 am: Breakfast at the Loose Caboose, Hindmarsh
10.30 am: Golf at Royal Adelaide
Transport to Barossa Valley, check in to accommodation
Enjoy some time to yourself before we head off to dinner. The resort has a gym, swimming pool, tasting room, a spa and much more if you feel like keeping yourself busy!
6.40 pm: Transport departs to dinner
7.00 pm: Dinner at Barossa Cucina, where we will have a six-course chef's selection shared banquet.
Day 8: 16th November
We have a jam-packed day today, tasting wines at some of the Barossa's finest vineyards.
8.15 am: Transport departs from our accommodation for breakfast
8.30 am: Breakfast at The Table Cafe, Lyndoch
10.00 am: 1847 Wines Chateau Yaldara
11.00 am: Kalleske Wines
11.40 am: Rolf Binder
12.30 pm: Lunch at The Farm Eatery
2.15 pm: Gibson Wines
Return to accommodation
There is a restaurant, Cellar Kitchen, at the resort should you wish to stay in for dinner. Tamara and Ari will be heading over to Barossa Valley Brewing, a brewpub, for dinner. We'll be departing at around 6.30 pm - if you'd like to join us, please do!!
Royal Adelaide
Chateau Yaldara
Day 9: 17th November
Today, we're open to your suggestions - is there a winery that you want to check out? Let us know! We'll make our way back to Glenelg, where we'll be spending our last night. Enjoy a closing-night dinner at Estia.
8.15 am: Departing our accommodation for breakfast, please bring your belongings with you, as we won't be returning to the hotel after breakfast
8.30 am: Breakfast at Red Door Espresso, Tanunda
6.30 pm: Departing accommodation for dinner
7.00 pm: Dinner at Estia, Henley Beach
Day 10: 18th November
Thank you so much for joining us on this trip! We'll be returning you to the airport for your flights - please let us know when you need to be at the airport!