Considering a golf tour through Australia? You’d be surprised to know that there is golf in nearly every state and territory, from small urban golf courses to pristine terrain in the desert. Let’s explore some interesting sights to see in each of Australia’s regions.
New South Wales
While there are plenty of urban courses in New South Wales’ many cities and towns, any golfer who hasn’t visited the New South Wales (“NSW”) course in Sydney is missing out. One of the best designed courses in the country, in a beautiful spot that is easy to access is Bonville Golf Course. Well travelled golfers often come from miles away to visit Bonville Golf course, which many non-Australians consider the prettiest in the country.
Queensland
With the many beach towns and endless sun, Queensland is a great spot for golfers, especially if you’re travelling with a partner or family that doesn’t golf. Amongst the Gold Coast golf courses, RACV Royal Pines is a notable spot for its well-maintained course and onsite accommodation. For those looking for a challenge, head up to the RACV Royal Pines Golf Resort, the views are some of the best in the region.
Victoria
Victoria has perhaps the most top-rated golf courses of anywhere else in Australia. There is The Dunes, located on the Mornington Peninsula, which is a tricky green but beautiful. Or you could head for what’s known locally as “The Cups Country,” a part of St Andrews Beach that is just perfectly suited for golfing, and has 3 excellent courses: St Andrews Beach Club, Moonah Links, and The Dunes. And then in Melbourne, there’s the country’s oldest course, the Royal Melbourne. For something like a weekend getaway, the famous Cobram Baroonga golf resort, RACV Cobram Resort offers a variety of luxury amenities on top of its highly rated green.
Tasmania
Being an island, it’s not hard to get a round of golf with a good view here in Tasmania. By all accounts, Barnbougle Dunes is one of the best, with deep ocean blues always within eyeshot, and well-maintained greens that are a favourite of golfers around the world.
South Australia
Although much of South Australia is desert, you’ll find the Royal Adelaide Golf Club ranked internationally as one of the best courses in the world. Not far from it is the often overlooked Kooyonga Golf Club, a beautiful course in its own right, next to soothing beaches. You can also visit the unique, grassless Coober Pedy Opal Fields Golf Club in Pedy, up in a remote part of central South Australia.
Northern Territory
Although it’s Australia’s most remote territory, you can still find some fantastic golf spots. The premier Northern Territory golfing spot is the Darwin Golf Club, it calls itself as the premier course “at the top end” – which is true, it’s miles and miles to anywhere.
Western Australia
Golf is popular in Western Australia, as there’s plenty of space along the undulating miles of sand to make the perfect tee. The Vines, in Perth, is one of the best known courses in the region, a beautiful and well-manicured course, in contrast with Joondalup, an elegant but dramatic backdrop for a golf game. Too stretch your legs, head for the Albany Golf Club on the south coast, which has the added benefit of a stop in wine country on your way back.
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