Welcome to the Fins &Â Fairways challenge, a tournament that combines two sports into one, hosted in the tropical paradise of Port Douglas, Queensland.
This is a two person tournament consisting of; better ball and aggregate stableford - so bring your golf buddy or register as a single and we'll pair you with a suitable single entrant.
Our day out on the reef is both beginner and experienced fisherman-friendly, we've partnered with a local experienced fishing operator who will be taking us out to the outer reefs for an experience to remember.
There's stunning trophies and prizes up for grabs with both daily & overall prizes being awarded for not only the golf but our day out on the reef as well.
The Fins &Â Fairways challenge is unique, social and incredible fun, the only question that remains is...are you up for the challenge?
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Experience the luxury of having your golf clubs, airport transfers and more looked after for you.
Our team is available at anytime incase you need help with something or want more ideas on what to do.
Combine your golf with luxury accommodation already taken care of for you so you can relax easier.
Accommodation ‍
5 Nights Accommodation
Paradise Links - Hotel Room
Paradise Links - Apartments
Paradise Links - Luxury Villas
Dining
Breakfast included with round of golf &Â fishing
Welcome Dinner inc meal &Â beverages.
BBQÂ Seafood Dinner
Farewell Dinner including meal &Â beverages.
‍Golf & Fishing
2 x 18Â holes at Palmer Sea Reef inc motorised cart
18Â Holes at Mirage Country Club inc motorised cart
Outer Reef Fishing Day inc equipment, experienced guide, breakfast, beverages, return transfers & lunch [Optional +Â $349pp]
Quicksilver Outer Reef Cruise &Â Snorkelling includes return transfers, morning and afternoon teas on board, Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch. [Optional +Â $299pp]
Non-Golfer Inclusions
All functions & day trips
Day trip to Daintree Rainforest
‍Transfers / Sightseeing‍
Scheduled airport transfers from Cairns airport.
Round trip golf & tour activities transport.
Golf Club Valet
Other inclusions:
Souvenir Tour Polo.
Quality overall &Â Daily prizes for golf and fishing.
Fully escorted by experienced host.
Scheduled transfer from Cairns International airport to your accommodation and check into your hotel.Â
Perfectly situated, your boutique Port Douglas accommodation is set in 10 acres of lush tropical gardens. Paradise Links Resort offers a stylish, serene place to enjoy your tropical north getaway.  There’s also a shuttle taxi service that will take you into town anytime you need.
We start the Fins & Fairways Challenge by the water for an evening welcome party inclusive of  meal and free-flow beverages, where we will all get to know eachother waterside that evening.
âś” Welcome Ceremony including Dinner &Â Beverages by the water
Enjoy a morning round at Mirage Country Club inclusive of breakfast before tee off, for a round of 2 Person Better Ball with your playing partner. Daily prizes are on offer for the winners as well as Nearest The Pin.
Mirage Country Club Golf Club is a stunning 18-hole golf course set in lush tropical surrounds. The course offers a challenging and enjoyable round of golf for players of all skill levels. Surrounded by natural beauty, including wetlands, rainforest, and wildlife, makes this course a truly unique golfing experience.
âś” 18 holes inc motorised cart at Mirage Country Club & breakfast
For the Non Goflers, today you’ll get to take a walk in Mossman Gorge, cruise in the Daintree Rainforest, check out Cape Tribulation Beach, and much more.
Enjoy a morning round at Palmer Sea Reef inclusive of breakfast before tee off. Today’s format is a 2 person Ambrose, with each player selecting the best ball. Daily prizes are on offer for the winners as well as Nearest The Pin.
Palmer Sea Reef boasts wide undulating fairways, 89 bunkers and large greens with well placed swales and mounds to make Palmer Sea Reef an outstanding golf experience.
Just don’t go chasing your golf balls into the water, the locals here have very big teeth.
âś” 18 holes inc motorised cart at Palmer Sea Reef & Â breakfast
Fishing Challenge On The Outer Reefs
More prizes are up for grabs today when we trade in the golf clubs, for fishing gear. If you are a beginner you will be guided and shown the basics by our fishing guides, those more experienced will also get some inside local knowledge on how to target some incredible trophy fish on the reef. To ensure enjoyment of all participants, boat numbers will be capped so there is plenty of space on board and time to enjoy the day. Tour operated by Fishing Port Douglas.
The best tasting fish will also be kept for this evening to have over the BBQ with some cool drinks.
âś” Return Transfers, breakfast, light lunch, drinks on-board, fishing equipment, prizes for the best catch of the day, & experienced fishing guide - $349 per person.
Or Set Sail To The Seas
Discover the amazing coral formations and marine life of the outer Great Barrier Reef on this snorkeling adventure cruise from Port Douglas. Travel aboard a luxury catamaran to Agincourt Reef and design your perfect day at sea with a wide range of family-friendly activities including snorkeling, fish feeding, a semi-submersible boat tour and a unique Ocean Walker helmet dive. Tour operated by Quicksilver.
âś” Morning and afternoon teas, lunch, return transfers, snorkelling equioment & underwater observatory - $299 per person.
This evening, enjoy a BBQ at Paradise Links for a social and fun evening where we cook what we caught earlier that day & award our prizes to the biggest catches of the day.
âś” Seafood BBQ with condiments.
Enjoy your morning at leisure followed by a final afternoon round at Palmer Sea Reef. Todays round is a single stableford aggregate where both players scores are added together to get your team total. This adds a little more pressure for our final round as every point counts.
âś” 18 holes inc motorised cart at Palmer Sea Reef
We finish the Fins & Fairways Challenge with a farewell dinner on the verandah of Palmer Sea Reef. With a your favourite beverage in hand we’ll celebrate our winners with trophies and prizes being awarded to the top placed teams.
âś” Presentation Dinner including Buffet, Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
Enjoy a leisurely morning before checking out and two scheduled transfers to meet flights departing from Cairns International Airport for your return flight home.
Meet new people on tour, enjoy your beverages of choice, celebrate with like-minded golfers & let your hair down.
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