Golf Trips to Australia
Australia offers a golf experience shaped by sunshine, dramatic coastlines, and some of the most architecturally revered layouts in the world. From the legendary Melbourne Sandbelt (firm, fast, and carved into natural terrain) to the rugged coastal beauty and sweeping ocean vistas of Tasmania, golfers enjoy remarkable variety.
Its lineup includes Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath in the Sandbelt, plus Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm in Tasmania, all easily built into your custom itinerary. Off the course, Australia delivers world-class wine regions, wildlife encounters, pristine beaches, cosmopolitan dining, and cultural attractions woven into a trip tailored to how you want to experience Australia.
Below, you’ll find a guide to planning a golf trip to Australia, featuring an overview of top courses, an interactive map (desktop only) showing driving distances and course locations, weather considerations, and more. Scroll down to explore—your Aussie golf adventure starts here.
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Australia
Your Ultimate Trip Planning Resource for Golf in Australia
*Use the desktop version to view our interactive map.
World Top 100 Golf Courses
Australia is home to 9 of the Golf Digest World Top 100 golf courses.
Other Top Courses
Sample Packages
Our Three most popular trips
Sandbelt
Tasmania
Sydney + Sandbelt
Packages
Additional Travel Information
Where should I stay?
Australia offers a range of luxurious accommodations set against some of the country’s most iconic landscapes. Resorts along the Gold Coast, Mornington Peninsula, and near Sydney provide spacious, modern rooms or suites with high-end amenities, including on-site dining, wellness facilities, and stunning views of beaches, mountains, or vineyards. Many properties offer curated experiences such as local wine tastings, guided coastal excursions, and fine dining that highlight the region’s culinary culture. Whether staying in a contemporary city hotel, a seaside resort, or a boutique lodge in the countryside, travelers can expect exceptional service, comfort, and convenience.
Annual Temperature, Precipitation, and Daylight
The below chart contains the weather information that most golfers are interested in knowing when planning a trip to Australia. The data below is for Melbourne (Sand Belt). The temperatures in the Sydney area in the peak season are about the same although Syndey does get more rain. Tasmania has cooler peak season temperatures (by 5-10 degrees) than Melbourne but gets about the same amount of rain. Peak season in Australia for golf travel is January through March although the travel season is September through April. Weather is only one of the factors to consider when planning a trip. Be sure to get advice from your Golf Travel Advisor on the other factors (e.g., course closures and availability). Don't make the mistake of choosing your month of travel only based on the weather!
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Courses in Australia
Barnbougle Dunes
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Barnbougle Lost Farm
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Cape Wickham
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Kingston Heath
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Kooyonga Golf Club
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Metropolitan Golf Club
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