Golf Cairns, Australia
Make no mistake; you've come to the right place for golf. The greens in Tropical Far North Queensland are among the most beautiful in the world, and are built to the highest standards in the world.
The selection of golf courses in the area is vast. Needless to say, they are all tropically landscaped in accordance to the environment in which they are located. The high rainfall in the area means the playing surfaces are always lush and green. Golf carts are available at almost all golf courses in the area so you don't have to worry about trekking around a course in the tropical heat.
Cairns Golf Tours
| Tour Companies | Pricing | Tour Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise Palms | $175 | 18 Holes, Par 72, 6592 Metres, Medium to Experianced Palyers, Designed by Graham Marsh, Resort Style Golf Course, Features: 6 Lakes, 94 Bunkers, Beginners Welcome 5 Star Clubhouse with Bar and Resuaurant, Golf Carts Included |
| Cairns Golf Course | $105 | 18 Holes, Par 72, 6139 Metres, Beginner to Experianced Palyers, Wide Fairways, Practise Facilities, Members Club, Visitors Welcome, Golf Carts Extra on Request |
| Mirage Country Club Port Douglas | $210 | 18 Holes, Par 72, 6261 Metres, Beginner to Experianced Palyers, 6 Par 3, 6 Par 4, 6 Par 5, Golf Carts Included |
| Sea Temple Port Douglas | $210 | 18 Holes, Par 71, 6125 Metres, Medium to Experianced Palyers, Designed by Peter Thompson Wolveridge and Perret, Clubhouse with Fully Licensed Bar with Restaurant, Golf Carts Included |
| Mareeba Golf Club | $150 | 18 Holes, Par 72, 5977 Metres, Beginner to Medium, Golf Carts Available |
| Gordonvale Golf Club | $95 | 18 Holes, Par 70, 5575 Metres |
| Half Moon Bay | $105 | 18 Holes, Par 70, 5129 Metres, Carts Available |
Cairns Golf Course
This golf course is a par 72-championship course located south of Cairns. Like all of the courses in the region, palm trees and other tropical plants line the greens making the scenery beautiful.
The Cairns Golf Course has a clubhouse and players are welcome to use all the facilities. Poker machines, a pool table, and monthly social nights are a feature of the club.
Half Moon Bay Golf Club
Located at Yorkeys Knob, Half Moon Bay Golf Club is a high standard, yet laid-back 18-hole course. Course par is 70 for men and 71 for women.
Paradise Palms Golf Course
No expense has been spared in the construction of Paradise Palms Golf Course. The 18-hole Championship course is ranked in the top 20 of all courses in Australia, and has been also described as one of the country's most challenging.
The course is 6464 metres long, Par 72 (rated 76).
Despite the high standard of Paradise Palms Golf Course, it is still open to the public every day of the week.
Novotel Palm Cove Golf Course
Located at Palm Cove, this is an 18 hole golf course with a par 70. The beach is very close, so you can have a relaxing dip in the salty ocean after the game.
Mirage Golf Course
The Mirage Golf Course is the premier course in Port Douglas, and has been host to famous golfers such as Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, and ex-US president Bill Clinton.
It has 18 holes with par 72.
Many Cairns Accommodation houses are close to a golf course, and some even offer special discounts for accommodation and golf. Some worth checking out are:
- Half Moon Bay Resort - Golf Accommodation perfect for golf lovers! Step from your room directly onto the green.
- Plantation Villa Palm Cove - Large home suitable for big groups. Free golf included with accommodation at Novotel's Golf Course.
- York Apartments - Beachfront & golf! Have a look at their Golf Passport specials.
Golfing Cairns
If you live, breath and sleep golf, then Golfing Cairns will be of particular interest to you. They will organise a custom itinerary for your perfect golf holiday in Tropical North Queensland, Australia; or you can use some of their pre-prepared golf packages as inspiration. Golfing Cairns also presents details about each golf course, and a selection of accommodation properties. Enjoy a golf holiday this vacation...