Barbougle/ King Island

[golfbound]

Just wondering if anyone on here have done the Barbougle King Island trip recently and if so what did you think of it all.

[8081travis]

Haven’t done it recently because I can’t leave home but I’ve done it. Barney I’d great, easier to go with a larger group. King island is pure, unreal, tougher to get to logistically but so worth it

[WBennett]

I did King Island, Barney in January this year - the days were long and it was light until about 9ish.

Getting through Tullamarine Airport was challenging with the covid restrictions.

We flew Sharp Airlines from Essendon, and had two full days on KI.

The 9 holer at Currie is a good warmup, as we had dinner there before driving the 45 minutes or so up to Cape Wickham where we were staying. Could have played 9 there that night, but we didn't have a dinner reservation so Currie was a better option.

Wickham is worth 36 in a day, and probably 2 days worth of golf off different tees. I am already trying to work out how to get back there.

Ocean Dunes was just hard - it was a cold and windy day, and we felt beat up. Nobody wanted to do 36 that day.

We then flew to Launceston, and did 2 days at Barney/Lost Farm, staying at the Lost Farm accommodation.

[WBennett]

We went through the Golf Travel Agency - wasn't cheap, but everything was considered.

Would I do it again? In an absolute heartbeat. We were blessed with 5 days of relatively perfect weather. A mate went a week later and it was 80k winds at Barney and unplayable.

[golfbound]

Wow thanks heaps guys, we are looking at flying into Launceston then heading up to Barney playing for 2 nights playing 2 rounds then private plane to KI playing Ocean dunes and Cape Wickham staying 1 night then flying back to Launceston. Carts and Caddies included for all rounds. It looks amazing Im not 100% sure on the total cost as im being taken on the trip by a couple of mates who had a spare seat.

Really looking forward to it.

[WBennett]

I have been thinking about it Ben

All 4 are worth 2 rounds in a day if you have the energy.

I know my group just struggled at OD, as its just felt narrower than CW, but it has some insane holes - 1-4 especially, then 10, 11, and 13 and 14.

[ParkRoyal]

Barny now has a 3rd course as well, Bougle Run.

Re Carts are Barny, is it still Med cert required or just that it requires a caddie and quite a bit of extra $$$

[pt73]

Barny now has a 3rd course as well, Bougle Run.

Re Carts are Barny, is it still Med cert required or just that it requires a caddie and quite a bit of extra $$$
the website says you need a mediacl certificate and it's called an "Escorted Golf Cart for those with a medical condition**"

The cost is $110.

[petethepilot]

If u drive into a bunker at Barny, u will kill yourself….hence escorted carts only!

[ParkRoyal]

the website says you need a mediacl certificate and it's called an "Escorted Golf Cart for those with a medical condition**"

The cost is $110.

Interesting, I think they have previously allowed certain groups to go around in carts (escorted), we jumped in front about 6-8 of them a few years back. I can't imagine 2-3 groups all having certificates, but they may have had some extra $$$$'s

[3Puttpete]

Escorted means you don’t drive yourself doesn’t it?

[ParkRoyal]

Escorted means you don’t drive yourself doesn’t it?

Correct, not extra hole activities.

[golfbound]

Thanks heaps guys, We are going on the 13th till 17th December and i think there may be 1 seat left on the plane. Due to border restrictions everything is ex Launceston. WBennett let me know if your interested and i can ask if the seat is still available. If you shoot me a message with your email i can send you the brochure.

[petethepilot]

If u get stuck, I could potentially slot GB. I could even fly the plane if needed. I probably have 15000 hours more the guy/girl flying u to and from!

[3Puttpete]

If u get stuck, I could potentially slot GB. I could even fly the plane if needed. I probably have 15000 hours more the guy/girl flying u to and from!

And we thought DCanto was a good designated driver for steering the clown car round Tassie

[JoeS]

I did King Island, Barney in January this year - the days were long and it was light until about 9ish.

Getting through Tullamarine Airport was challenging with the covid restrictions.

We flew Sharp Airlines from Essendon, and had two full days on KI.

The 9 holer at Currie is a good warmup, as we had dinner there before driving the 45 minutes or so up to Cape Wickham where we were staying. Could have played 9 there that night, but we didn't have a dinner reservation so Currie was a better option.

Wickham is worth 36 in a day, and probably 2 days worth of golf off different tees. I am already trying to work out how to get back there.

Ocean Dunes was just hard - it was a cold and windy day, and we felt beat up. Nobody wanted to do 36 that day.

We then flew to Launceston, and did 2 days at Barney/Lost Farm, staying at the Lost Farm accommodation.+1 thanks

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[markTHEblake]

If u get stuck, I could potentially slot GB. I could even fly the plane if needed. I probably have 15000 hours more the guy/girl flying u to and from! Can you drive a manual?

[marcel]

If u get stuck, I could potentially slot GB. I could even fly the plane if needed. I probably have 15000 hours more the guy/girl flying u to and from!

How many hours on the little red mower so far?

[WBennett]

Thanks heaps guys, We are going on the 13th till 17th December and i think there may be 1 seat left on the plane. Due to border restrictions everything is ex Launceston. WBennett let me know if your interested and i can ask if the seat is still available. If you shoot me a message with your email i can send you the brochure.

ACT is a red zone. Unless border restrictions change substantially and quickly, Tassie is off limits. Two months is a long time, but I am not holding my breath.

[WBennett]

Barny now has a 3rd course as well, Bougle Run.

Re Carts are Barny, is it still Med cert required or just that it requires a caddie and quite a bit of extra $$$

I suspect Ben has a medical exemption sorted for a cart...

[petethepilot]

How many hours on the little red mower so far?

Barely safe solo on it Marcel.

[WBennett]

Do you live in the clubhouse at Tassie GC PTP?

[ParkRoyal]

Do you live in the clubhouse at Tassie GC PTP?

Not sure Pete would slum it with us at Tas.


Tasmania may not open till it reaches 90%, which may take some real effort imo.

[golfbound]

I suspect Ben has a medical exemption sorted for a cart...

100% i think i would need one, not only to carry myself around the course but one to carry the amount of balls im going to lose.

[petethepilot]

Ben, the Barny courses have heaps of width. Weather should be pretty good at that time of year. Its not a hard walk with the fescue fairways…but you guys may be pretty tired after all your golf on the trip. Reach out to to the Golf Operations guy at Barny (Phil McKenzie). He is a good guy and will surely help you guys!

[PerryGroves]

Tasmania may not open till it reaches 90%, which may take some real effort imo.

A mate who lives down south of the Pilot sent me this, if Tasmania is waiting for 90% to open, it may be years.

Some Launceston residents struggling to access COVID-19 vaccines as region records positive case - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-06/launceston-residents-struggle-to-access-covid-19-vaccine/100515378)

[ParkRoyal]

A mate who lives down south of the Pilot sent me this, if Tasmania is waiting for 90% to open, it may be years.

Some Launceston residents struggling to access COVID-19 vaccines as region records positive case - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-06/launceston-residents-struggle-to-access-covid-19-vaccine/100515378)

Yeah have read that, a lot of the places with low rates are unsurprising. Looking at the LGA rates, most under 70-75% first dose are rural areas or suburban outskirsts, a lot people don't venture out from those places either and PT is non existent add to that there is practically no Bulk-Billing doctors. Will need targetted options, but with schools back next week the 12-16/18 rate should jump hopefully.
Not sure how many vacant spots there are at the Hubs, but I hope people are more proactive.

[ParkRoyal]

90% might be hit when Seven Mile opens.

Can see from my place that the tree clearing has been finshed.

[petethepilot]

Not sure Pete would slum it with us at Tas.


Tasmania may not open till it reaches 90%, which may take some real effort imo.

PR, I very much doubt TGC would want my family living in their clubhouse. My family could do messy for Australia!

[ParkRoyal]

PR, I very much doubt TGC would want my family living in their clubhouse. My family could do messy for Australia!

Haha, with my lot we'd make it a real eyesore! The redevelopment start is dragging on, so they've got some mess already.

[virge666]

Cape Wick - Awesome - almost every hole. Stand on the 1st and just take it all in.

Ocean Dunes is shit. Awful, waste of money, play Cape Twice. There are 3 good holes and the rest of the time - you are wondering where to hit it.. why the greens are so small and hidden and what am i doing here and not back at Cape Wick.

Also play the 9 hole local course... run by volenteers and the par 3's are good fun. Cheap too to practice on.

[virge666]

If u get stuck, I could potentially slot GB. I could even fly the plane if needed. I probably have 15000 hours more the guy/girl flying u to and from!

This !!!

[sms316]

A mate who lives down south of the Pilot sent me this, if Tasmania is waiting for 90% to open, it may be years.Some Launceston residents struggling to access COVID-19 vaccines as region records positive case - ABC News (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-06/launceston-residents-struggle-to-access-covid-19-vaccine/100515378) Living in Ravo she wouldn’t have too much trouble accessing a needle.

[golfbound]

Just throwing it out there, we have 1 seat available for this trip at the moment if anyone is interested, its 13th to 17th December.

[AndyP]

I'd need more details to consider it.