The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland’s finest golfing regions, and we’re excited to be bringing it into the Signature Golf Tours lineup. With more than 23 courses spread across Noosa, Caloundra, Coolum and the hinterland, it’s a destination that rewards every type of player. Our Sunshine Coast golf tours are built the same way all our trips are: courses chosen with care, logistics handled end to end, and nothing left for you to stress about. Whether you’re planning a dedicated Sunshine Coast golf tour for your regular group or putting something together for the first time, we’ll make it easy.
Golf Courses Sunshine Coast Players Keep Coming Back For
From the Greg Norman-designed Pelican Waters Golf Club, ranked in Australia’s top 100, to the championship layout at Palmer Coolum Resort, where the Australian PGA Championship was held for over a decade, the Sunshine Coast golf courses on our itineraries are the real deal. Twin Waters, designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson, and the award-winning Maroochy River Golf Club round out a region that punches well above its weight. Great golf, great weather, and that unmistakable Queensland pace of life.
Groups
From solo adventures to groups of any size
Professional Escort
For those wanting guidance, tips or company
Carts & Buggies
Motorised carts or pull buggies reserved
Courses
Access to exclusive, iconic courses
Meals
Post-play snacks, drinks or full meal packages
Accommodation
Rest and relax at the end of each day
Sightseeing
Experience the must-see nearby destinations
Transfers
Return airport, course and hotel transfers
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The Sunshine Coast is one of Queensland’s finest golfing regions, and we’re excited to be bringing it into the Signature Golf Tours lineup. With more than 23 courses spread across Noosa, Caloundra, Coolum and the hinterland, it’s a destination that rewards every type of player. Our Sunshine Coast golf tours are built the same way all our trips are: courses chosen with care, logistics handled end to end, and nothing left for you to stress about. Whether you’re planning a dedicated Sunshine Coast golf tour for your regular group or putting something together for the first time, we’ll make it easy.
The Sunshine Coast stretches from Bribie Island in the south to the Noosa hinterland in the north, offering a remarkable variety of terrain and course styles within easy driving distance of each other. The fact that everything’s so close together is one of the region’s biggest advantages for a golf trip: you can play five or six completely different courses without clocking up hours in the car between rounds.
Pelican Waters Golf Club, the only Greg Norman-designed course on the Sunshine Coast, sits just over an hour north of Brisbane and is regularly cited as the region’s premier layout. Maroochy River Golf Club was named Golf Club of the Year at the 2021 Queensland Golf Industry Awards and has been ranked in Australia’s top 100 by three separate major golf reviewers. Palmer Coolum Resort, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., was home to the Australian PGA Championship for 11 consecutive years. Twin Waters was designed by Peter Thomson and is considered one of Australia’s top six courses. Then there’s Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, set around Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba, which adds a genuine resort experience to the mix. Between Palmer Coolum and Noosa Springs, the golf resorts Sunshine Coast has to offer hold their own against anywhere in Queensland.
What makes Sunshine Coast stay-and-play golf packages so appealing is the lifestyle beyond the fairways. Noosa’s restaurant scene, the Glass House Mountains, the hinterland villages of Montville and Maleny, the beaches at Mooloolaba and Coolum: it’s a region where non-golfers in your group will be more than happy while you’re on the course, and where everyone reconvenes for a proper evening. We factor that balance into every itinerary. This region genuinely competes with anywhere on the eastern seaboard for variety, quality and accessibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many golf courses are there on the Sunshine Coast in QLD?
There are more than 23 golf courses across the Sunshine Coast region, ranging from championship resort layouts to relaxed parkland tracks and hinterland clubs. The spread covers everything from Bribie Island and Caloundra in the south through to Noosa and the valley courses further north. That variety means a four to seven-day trip can easily take in five or six distinct golfing experiences without the itinerary feeling repetitive.
Which Sunshine Coast golf courses are considered the best?
The courses most consistently rated at the top of the region include:
- Pelican Waters Golf Club (Greg Norman design, top 100 in Australia, ranked No.1 public access course on the Sunshine Coast by Golf Australia)
- Maroochy River Golf Club (2021 Queensland Golf Club of the Year, top 100 rated by three major reviewers)
- Twin Waters Golf Club (designed by five-time British Open champion Peter Thomson, considered one of Australia’s top six courses)
- Palmer Coolum Resort (Robert Trent Jones Jr. design, former host of the Australian PGA Championship for over a decade)
- Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort (18 holes designed around Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba)
- Headland Golf Club (consistently rated among the best maintained and most scenic in the region)
How long does a Sunshine Coast golf trip typically run?
Most players find that four to seven days gives them the best balance of rounds and downtime. A four-day trip comfortably fits three to four rounds at the top courses, while a week allows five to six rounds with a rest day and time for sightseeing. Because the courses are geographically close to one another, there’s very little travel time lost between rounds compared to destinations where you’re moving between regions daily.
Is the Sunshine Coast a good destination for mixed golf and leisure groups?
It’s one of the best in Australia for exactly that combination. While the golfers are out on the course, Noosa alone offers world-class beaches, a national park, a renowned restaurant strip, and day trips to the Noosa Everglades. The hinterland towns of Montville, Maleny and Mapleton are popular with non-golfers, and Mooloolaba’s waterfront is an easy drive from most of the major courses. We design each trip so it works for the whole group, not just the players.
What's the best time of year to play golf on the Sunshine Coast?
The Sunshine Coast averages around 283 days of sunshine per year, which makes it genuinely playable year-round. That said, the ideal window for golf is April through October, when humidity is lower and afternoon storms are far less common. Summer months (December to February) bring warm, humid conditions and a higher chance of afternoon rain, which can disrupt late tee times. Autumn and winter rounds in particular offer clear skies, mild temperatures in the low to mid-20s, and fast-running fairways.
Do I need to be a member or have a handicap to play the top Sunshine Coast courses?
Most of the premier courses on the Sunshine Coast are open to visiting players without a membership requirement, which makes the region more accessible than some other Australian golf destinations. Courses like Pelican Waters, Twin Waters, Maroochy River and Palmer Coolum all accept public bookings. Some clubs have dress standards and preferred tee time windows for visitors, which we manage on your behalf to make sure your group gets on at the right time without any issues at the gate.
How does a Sunshine Coast golf package differ from just booking courses myself?
The short answer is access, timing and stress. We have established relationships with the courses on our itineraries, which means better tee time slots, awareness of any course maintenance schedules to avoid, and the ability to coordinate multiple bookings as a single group without the back-and-forth. Beyond the golf, we handle accommodation well located near your courses, transfers between venues, and any add-ons like meals or sightseeing. You show up with your clubs, and we sort out the rest.
