Australian Golf Holidays

Australian Golf Holidays – Where World-Class Courses Meet Iconic Experiences

When it comes to diverse landscapes, activities, and unforgettable experiences, Australia is hard to beat. With its welcoming outdoor culture and sunshine in one state or another all year round, it’s no wonder this destination has topped global travel wish lists for decades.

What many travellers don’t realise is that Australia is also emerging as a premier golf holiday destination. Here, world-class courses blend seamlessly with award-winning gastronomy, luxury accommodation, and some of the world’s most recognisable tourism icons. Increasingly popular with golfers from the USA, Europe, and Canada seeking to escape the northern winter, Australia’s prime golfing season runs from October through April.

Golfing in Australia – The Highlights

A great golf holiday starts with outstanding courses, and Australia’s best are spread across a vast landscape. Crafting the perfect two- or three-week itinerary means selecting the most appealing destinations and experiences.

Victoria’s legendary Sandbelt region is a global golfing icon, home to championship courses such as Royal Melbourne (East and West), Kingston Heath, Metropolitan, Victoria, Commonwealth, Huntingdale, Yarra Yarra, and Peninsula (North and South). In Tasmania, the links courses of Barnbougle Dunes and The Lost Farm rival the greats of Scotland and Ireland.

For something more unexpected, Hamilton Island Golf Club in Queensland offers a stunning ocean-view course on its own private island, while Adelaide’s “Four Reds” – Royal Adelaide, Grange, Kooyonga, and Glenelg – combine championship golf with a gourmet food and wine twist.

The Great Barrier Reef & Hamilton Island Golf Club – Queensland

For sun, sea, and reef adventures, a four-night stay on Hamilton Island is a must. The Hamilton Island Golf Club, designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson, delivers 18 championship holes with panoramic Whitsunday Island views. Arrive in style with a 20-minute speedboat transfer, then choose from luxury stays such as the exclusive adults-only Qualia Resort, the 5-star Beach Club, or the popular Reef View Hotel.

While here, take a snorkelling or diving excursion to the Great Barrier Reef – an unmissable Australian experience and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Sydney & Melbourne – City Icons and Championship Courses

For first-time visitors, Sydney and Melbourne are non-negotiable. Combine city stays with golf at nearby championship courses for the best of both worlds.

In Sydney, play the renowned New South Wales Golf Club, designed by Alister Mackenzie, and the prestigious Lakes Golf Club, a frequent Australian Open host. In Melbourne, experience Royal Melbourne Golf Club and Kingston Heath, both ranked among the world’s top 20.

Stay in handpicked 4- and 5-star hotels, enjoy seamless daily transfers, and explore each city’s distinctive attractions – from Sydney’s harbour icons to Melbourne’s laneways and fine dining.

Adelaide & The Four Reds – Golf and Wine Perfection

Adelaide’s golf scene is one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. The Four Reds package combines four premier courses – Royal Adelaide, Grange, Kooyonga, and Glenelg – with South Australia’s famous food and wine culture. After each round, enjoy a gourmet platter and premium wine at the clubhouse.

Our most popular option, the 6-night Four Reds Vintage Experience, includes luxury CBD accommodation, daily breakfasts, private transfers, and a full-day wine tour to the Barossa Valley. With all courses within 20 minutes of the city centre, this is a relaxed yet indulgent way to play and explore.

Tasmania & Barnbougle – Links Golf in Wild Beauty

Tasmania’s rugged coastlines and pristine wilderness set the stage for Barnbougle, one of the world’s great golfing destinations. The resort features two championship courses – Barnbougle Dunes and The Lost Farm – plus the 14-hole Bougle Run short course, all carved into dramatic coastal dunes reminiscent of Ireland or Scotland.

Stay in the charming on-site cottages and pair your golf with the raw beauty of Tasmania’s landscapes for a truly remote and memorable golfing escape.

Your Australian Golf Holiday Awaits

From sun-soaked reef islands to windswept coastal links, urban golfing icons to gourmet wine-country courses, Australia delivers golf holidays that rival the best in the world. Let us design your perfect itinerary – where world-class golf meets once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences.