Non Playing Partner's Program

A partner of a registered player may enter separately for the Partners program (cost $195) which entitles the Partner to the following events, activities and services as detailed in the marketing flyer which are:

• Welcome cocktail party - Sunday  23^rd August
• Social Hub evenings at Parkwood Village Golf Club
• Bus transport from Southport accommodation to all event venues
• Gala Dinner at SeaWorld Resort including pre dinner drinks with the Dolphins
• Discounted entry to SeaWorld attractions
• Transport to the optional social events and partners program

 

In addition to the activities with your partner the organisers have developed an optional program that offers 2 activities each day (morning and afternoon). These activities will be hosted by a local volunteers and participants will be transported from The Meriton Suites at Southport by bus (limited numbers) or by the Glink Tram.

Each activity will have a charge and ticketing is to be finalised by the latest on Sunday 23^rd August 2026 at Player Registration (earlier confirmations would be desirable) at Parkwood Village Golf Club.

Please email Tony Kent (Tournament Director) if you are interested as the partners program options below are not included on the  formal registration form with the exception of The SeaWorld Lunch Cruise and The Outback Spectacular Show..

Day	Duration	Activity	Approx. Cost	Departure Time	Transport From Meriton	Number Limited to
Monday AM	3 hrs	Harbour Town	$10	0930	Bus	20
Monday PM	4 hrs	Paint & Sip	$40	1300	Bus	16
Tuesday AM	4hrs	Pacific Fair & Cinema	$10	0830	Glink Tram	20
Tuesday PM	3 hrs	HOTA- Home of the Arts	$40	1400	Bus	20
Wednesday AM	3 hrs	Lunch Cruise	$100	1030	Bus	70
Wednesday PM	4 hrs	Outback Spectacular	$100	1730	Bus	120
Thursday AM	6 hrs	Tallebudgera. Currumbin Wild Life Sanctuary. Elephant Rock Surf Club.	$50	0830	Bus	50
Thursday PM	3 hrs	Soak Bathhouse	$60	1400	Bus	20
Friday AM	2 hrs	Q1 Sky Point	$30	0900	Glink Tram	20

 

Description of Activity

Harbour Town

A well-known ‘Premium Outlet Shopping Centre with over 200 stores and over 16 Restaurants, Bars & Coffee Shops nestled in the centre of the Northern Gold Coast.

This outing will allow guests to wander and shop at their leisure and then get back together for brunch after the shopaholics have filled their baskets.

At 11.30 AM time to leave & jump over to Paint & Sip at Parkwood Golf Club or alternately choose to stay on shopping till you drop.

Your host will be Chris Bell  

Paint & Sip

Hosted by our local well know artist Susan King-Miller

Picture this: You, a blank canvas, glass of Bubbles & Canapes!

An afternoon full of Fun whilst Painting & Sipping Champagne.  

Throughout the class, you'll be guided step-by-step on how to use different painting techniques and tools to bring your imagination to life.

 All resources are provided and you will take your Masterpiece painting home

The venue is Parkwood Golf Club and on completion you may stay on to meet your golf partner for golf presentations and dinner at the Club

Pacific Fair and Cinema

Catch the Glink Tram from Meriton and enjoy morning coffee before enjoying the most recent film at 1015.

An option to shop after the Cinema and you can either make your own way home or catch the Glink in a group.

Hosted by our resident shopaholic Chris Bell

HOTA – Home of the Arts

HOTA needs no introduction. The Gold Coast has made a significant effort to embrace the finer arts and this will not disappoint.

HOTA is also known for their Movie Theatre, Restaurants, Exhibitions & Special Events.

Hosted by our resident expert Christa Green

SeaWorld Lunch Cruise

Available to both golfers and partners on the golf free day

This adventure illustrates the reasons why the Gold Coast was established and has grown rapidly in the last 50 years

Hosted by our resident food connoisseur Don Cutting

Outback Spectacular

A true Aussie experience put on by Village Roadshow, available to golfers and partners

Experience Australian Outback Spectacular’s Heartland on the Gold Coast, a breathtaking live show featuring incredible stockmanship, stunning special effects, and a powerful story of life on the land.

Enjoy a hearty three-course meal with drinks as you’re swept up in an unforgettable celebration of Aussie spirit and resilience.

Hosted by your outback specialist Tony Kent   

Southern Gold Coast special spots to visit

This is the “grand pooh bah” outing embracing the true aspects of Gold Coast living

Visit Tallebudgera for Coffee and onto the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary to embrace nature followed by lunch at Vikings Surf Club at the iconic Elephant rock (home of the most significant Anzac Day ceremony in Queensland). The club house projects out into the Ocean and is protected by Elephant Rock

An outing not to be missed

Hosted by our Parkwood Veteran Golfers President – Allan McDonnell

Soak Bathhouse

Soak Bathhouse Mermaid Beach is a vibrant wellness space where relaxation and connection meet.

Just minutes from the sand and sea, our Gold Coast bathhouse is your urban oasis for social wellness

With mineral-rich pools, hot spas, a traditional dry cedar sauna, an aromatic steam room, a cold plunge, and private treatments available, Soak Bathhouse is the perfect place to press pause.

A great wellness experience

Hosted by our resident pamperer Brian Rickert

Sky Point at Q1

A Friday morning special to warm you up for the Gala Dinner at Seaworld Resort in the evening.

The 360° views from the heart of Surfers Paradise extend down to the New South Wales border and out to the magnificent, lush Gold Coast Hinterland.

Sky Point is one of Queensland’s most iconic tourist attractions because it gives every visitor a bird’s eye view of the ‘Famous for Fun’ Gold Coast from a unique vantage point 230 metres above Surfers Paradise.

The outing will include morning coffee and a short ride on Glink

Hosted by our chief fireman Milo Millard

 

Tony Kent
Tournament Director
M: 0459 990 691
E: tony.kentbridge@bigpond.com