Explore our favourite Queensland golfing destinations – from the championship courses of the Gold Coast to the coastal layouts of the Sunshine Coast and the unforgettable setting of Hamilton Island.
Golf Tours Queensland – From the Gold Coast to the Whitsundays
Queensland is home to some of Australia’s most rewarding golf destinations. The Gold Coast’s tournament-proven courses, the Sunshine Coast’s mix of resort and parkland layouts, and Hamilton Island’s one-of-a-kind island setting make this state a standout for golf holidays in Queensland.
Whether you’re planning golf trips in Queensland for a group of mates, a corporate event, or a couples’ getaway, Signature Golf Tours builds tailored itineraries around the courses, accommodation and experiences that suit your group. As a PGA-operated tour company, we have established partnerships with Queensland’s leading courses and over 40 accommodation providers, giving us access to tee times and stay-and-play golf packages in Queensland that aren’t available to book independently.
From dedicated Gold Coast golf tours to broader packages covering multiple regions, we handle the logistics so you can focus on the golf.
GOLD COAST
The Gold Coast offers one of the strongest concentrations of golf courses in Queensland, with tournament-standard layouts designed by Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus, Peter Thomson and Ross Watson all within easy reach of each other.
A Gold Coast golf tour typically covers three to five courses over as many days, with accommodation ranging from beachside apartments to resort stays at courses like RACV Royal Pines. Our stay and play golf packages on the Gold Coast pair course access with accommodation and transfers – fully tailored to your group’s preferences and budget.
With partnerships across 40+ accommodation providers and direct access to courses including Royal Pines, The Glades, Sanctuary Cove and Lakelands, we build itineraries that make the most of the region.
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Our recommended Gold Coast golf courses:
RACV Royal Pines Resort
A 27-hole championship layout just minutes from the Gold Coast’s beaches. Tight fairways, undulating greens and strategic bunkering give each 18-hole combination its own character. Former host of the Australian PGA Championship and long-time host of the Australian Ladies Masters.
https://www.racv.com.au/travel-experiences/resorts/royal-pines-gold-coast/golf.html
Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club
The Palms course underwent an $8.8 million reconstruction, redesigned by architect Ross Watson and reopened in April 2011. At 5,904 metres from the championship tees, the layout features water hazards throughout and tee placements designed to suit a range of abilities. Considered one of the strongest resort courses in Queensland.
https://www.sanctuarycovegolf.com.au/cms/
Links Hope Island
An 18-hole traditional links-style championship course designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson. The layout echoes the great links courses of Britain and Ireland – two loops of nine with the back nine finishing alongside a non-tidal lake.
https://www.linkshopeisland.com.au/
The Glades Golf Club
A par 72 Greg Norman design spanning 65 hectares, with 94 bunkers and 9 hectares of retained wetland. Norman’s trademark aggressive layout demands strategic play through visually striking surroundings. One of the Gold Coast’s most respected resort courses.
Lakelands Golf Club
A Jack Nicklaus design rated 56th in Golf Digest’s Top 100 Australian courses. Course ratings of 74 (black tees) and 72 (blue tees) reflect a layout that rewards precision and course management across a well-conditioned championship track.
https://www.lakelandsgolfclub.com.au/
Brookwater Golf Club
Recently redesigned with improved playability and sustainability, Brookwater is widely regarded as Queensland’s finest golf experience. The Greg Norman-designed championship course winds through naturally undulating Australian bushland, with signature bunkering and natural waterways defining the layout. Strategic redesign of greens, fairways and bunkers has widened playing corridors while maintaining the challenge that keeps golfers returning.
https://www.brookwatergolf.com.au/
Southport Golf Club
An accessible walking course with tree-lined fairways and strategically placed water features. Greenlees Park’s turf fairways and 328 couch greens, rolling at 9-10 feet, provide consistent playing surfaces. The back nine – completely redeveloped over the past 15 years – is where the course shows its teeth, with the par-3 14th beginning a demanding closing stretch.
https://southportgolfclub.com.au/
Coolangatta & Tweed Heads Golf Club
Two championship courses – the River and the West – set on a 101-hectare wildlife reserve beside the Tweed River. Tree-lined fairways, rainforest holes and river views create a setting that matches the quality of play. Located on the NSW/QLD border with easy access from the southern Gold Coast.
https://www.cooltweedgolf.com.au/cms/
Surfers Paradise Golf Club
An 18-hole par 71 championship course in the heart of the Gold Coast, open to the public. Tree-lined fairways and well-placed water hazards across a layout maintained in strong condition year-round through automated recycled watering and natural drainage.
https://www.surfersparadisegolfclub.com.au/
Palm Meadows Golf Club
A Graham Marsh-designed par 72 measuring 6,319 metres from the championship tees, centrally located within 10 minutes of Surfers Paradise. Water comes into play on 14 holes, and 82 bunkers shape the layout. The signature 18th – a 523-metre dogleg – was rated by American Golf Digest among the world’s top 500 holes.
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HAMILTON ISLAND
Hamilton Island pairs world-class resort facilities in the Whitsundays with one of the most spectacular golf courses in Australia. For golfers looking to combine a luxury holiday with a genuinely memorable round, a Hamilton Island golf tour delivers on both counts.
The island itself offers accommodation ranging from self-contained apartments to the exclusive Qualia resort, with dining, water sports and Great Barrier Reef access rounding out the experience. The golf course sits on neighbouring Dent Island – a short ferry ride from the main resort.
Hamilton Island is an ideal addition to a broader Queensland golf holiday or a standalone golf resort destination in Queensland for couples and smaller groups.
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Hamilton Island Golf Club
An 18-hole par 71 Peter Thomson design strung along the ridges and steep valleys of Dent Island. The course uses the natural terrain to create a layout that is as visually dramatic as it is challenging – exposed ridgelines, dense bushland and unpredictable coastal winds shape every round.
The contemporary clubhouse overlooks the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea, making it a fitting endpoint after one of the most unique rounds in Australian golf. The course caters to all experience levels despite its demanding reputation.
https://www.hamiltonislandgolfclub.com.au/
SUNSHINE COAST
The Sunshine Coast offers a depth of quality golf courses in Queensland that rivals much larger regions. From the resort-standard courses at Noosa Springs and Palmer Coolum to well-conditioned public courses like Maroochy River and Peregian Springs, the variety across a compact area makes it one of the most efficient regions for a multi-course golf tour.
Signature Golf Tours has established relationships with all leading Sunshine Coast courses, including access during peak periods. Our golf packages on the Sunshine Coast pair course bookings with accommodation in popular areas such as Noosa, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, and Caloundra, with transfers and carts included as standard.
For groups planning golf trips in Queensland, the Sunshine Coast combines strong golf with a relaxed coastal setting that works well as a standalone destination or paired with rounds on the Gold Coast.
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Our recommended Sunshine Coast Golf Courses:
Noosa Springs Golf Club
Situated between Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba, three kilometres from Hastings Street, Noosa Springs is consistently rated among Australia’s finest resort courses. Over 20 years old and in its prime, the course offers 18 holes with individual character, maintained by a long-tenured greens team. The resort also includes a spa, dining, a fitness centre, and self-contained accommodation, making it a natural fit for stay-and-play golf packages in Queensland.
https://www.noosasprings.com.au/
Twin Waters Golf Club
An 18-hole par 72 championship course designed by Peter Thomson and Mike Wolveridge, internationally recognised as one of Australia’s top six resort courses. The layout combines a challenging design with a striking coastal setting. The aquatic driving range – one of only a handful in Queensland – adds a distinctive practice experience.
https://www.twinwatersgolfclub.com.au/
Maroochy River Golf Club
Rated in Australia’s Top 100 by three major golf reviewers, Maroochy River is a classic risk-versus-reward layout. Each hole offers a safe line where bogey or par is almost certain, but rewards aggressive play with better positions into well-protected greens. Water features on nearly every hole, rolling fairways and views of iconic Mount Coolum define the setting.
https://maroochyrivergolfclub.com.au/
Palmer Coolum Resort
A Robert Trent Jones Jnr design – one of only five Australian layouts by the architect. The course mixes links-style holes running along the Pacific Ocean with parkland holes through native melaleuca and eucalyptus groves. Former host of the Australian PGA Championship from 2002, recently been restored to strong condition after significant renovation.
https://palmercoolumresort.com.au/
Pelican Waters Golf Club
A Greg Norman design on the Sunshine Coast featuring elevated tees with panoramic views, manicured fairways framed by native vegetation, and water features throughout. The Pumicestone Passage provides a coastal backdrop across a layout that challenges all skill levels.
http://www.pelicanwatersgolfclub.com.au
Noosa Golf Club
A well-maintained course near Tewantin offering solid views and an enjoyable challenge across all skill levels. A good complement to the resort courses in the Noosa area.
Headland Golf Club
A 60-year-old par 72 championship course, five minutes from Mooloolaba Beach. Classic design with strong greens and coastal views of Mooloolaba. Known locally as a welcoming club with consistent playing surfaces.
http://www.headlandgolfclub.com.au
Peregian Springs Golf Course
Designed by Phil Scott across 62 hectares of native bush and eucalyptus stands. A true shot-maker’s course – narrow par 5s, short par 4s with sloping greens, and strategic bunkering reward accuracy over distance. Glimpses of other groups are rare after the opening holes, giving each round a secluded feel.
http://www.peregiangolf.com.au
Bribie Island Golf Club
An 18-hole championship layout with a genuine sand-belt playing experience. Undulating fairways, 328 grass greens and natural sand bunkers create links-like conditions in a subtropical setting. Consistent playing surfaces are maintained year-round.
Pacific Harbour Golf Club
Located in the Moreton Bay region between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, Pacific Harbour is set within native coastal forest on Bribie Island. Water is the central design theme – reflective lakes, wetlands and watercourses shape the layout throughout. An aquatic driving range and practice facilities complement the 18-hole course, which is open to the public seven days a week.
http://pacificharbourgolf.com.au
Mt Coolum Golf Club
An 18-hole par 72 at the southern foot of the iconic 26-million-year-old volcanic peak. Waterholes and creeks wind through native vegetation across a layout that balances challenge with scenic quality. Less than a kilometre from the beach.
https://www.mtcoolumgolf.com/cms/
Maleny Golf Club
A links-style par 69 set in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, designed to take advantage of rolling hills, volcanic soil and surrounding rainforest. Tiffdwarf Bermuda greens, Kikuyu fairways and revetted greenside bunkering give the course a distinctive character. Panoramic views from the elevated first tee set the tone for the round.
http://www.malenygolfclub.com.au
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DREAMING OF YOUR PERFECT
GOLF TOUR?
WHY QUEENSLAND GOLF RESORTS DELIVER YEAR-ROUND
The Case for Golf Holidays in Queensland Any Month of the Year
Most Australian golfers plan their interstate golf trips around the shoulder seasons – avoiding summer heat in the south, or winter rain in Victoria and NSW. Queensland removes that calculation entirely. The golf courses here are playable and well-conditioned across all twelve months, with the dry season from April to October offering near-perfect mornings and the warmer months still producing firm, fast surfaces on Queensland’s best resort layouts.
That consistency is one of the most underrated advantages of golf holidays in Queensland. You’re not working around the weather – you’re simply choosing when to go.
- Dry season (April–October): warm days, low humidity, ideal conditions
- Summer months: courses remain in strong shape despite afternoon showers
- Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast both play well year-round
- Resort facilities mean there’s always something to do on rainy days
CORPORATE GOLF IN QUEENSLAND
Golf Tours Queensland Businesses Return to Year After Year
Queensland’s golf resorts are built for corporate entertaining in a way few Australian destinations can match. Properties like RACV Royal Pines and Noosa Springs combine championship courses with conference facilities, quality dining, and on-site accommodation – everything a corporate golf day needs, all in a single venue.
For groups wanting to move between courses, our corporate golf tours in Queensland handle the full logistics: tee-time sequencing, format setup, catering arrangements, and transfers. Whether it’s a client day on the Gold Coast or a multi-day incentive trip across two regions, we build the itinerary and manage the details.
- Access to Queensland’s leading resort and championship courses
- Tailored formats – ambrose, stableford, skins or corporate matchplay
- Catering and post-round dining arranged on request
- Scalable from 8-player client days to large society events
FLYING IN FROM INTERSTATE?
Golf Trips Queensland Travellers Plan Months in Advance
For golfers flying in from Melbourne, Sydney or Adelaide, Queensland golf trips represent a genuine change of scene – different course architecture, warmer conditions, resort-standard facilities and a pace that’s hard to replicate closer to home. The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are both serviced by direct flights from every major Australian city, making the logistics straightforward.
We work regularly with interstate groups who want to make the most of every day. That means tight itineraries, transfers that run on schedule, and course selections that cover real ground without doubling up on the same layout type.
- Direct flights to Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast from all major cities
- Airport transfers and ground logistics are fully managed
- Itineraries built to maximise rounds across available days
- A mix of resort, parkland and coastal golf courses across Queensland
COMBINING QUEENSLAND’S REGIONS
Multi-Region Golf Tours in Queensland for Serious Golfers
The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Hamilton Island each offer a distinct experience – different course architecture, different terrain, different resort cultures. For golfers with five to seven days and a genuine appetite for the game, a multi-region golf tour in Queensland is the most rewarding way to see what the state has to offer.
A typical combined itinerary might open with three days on the Gold Coast – Brookwater, The Glades and Lakelands – before transferring north for two days on the Sunshine Coast. Hamilton Island works as a standalone extension for groups wanting to finish with something genuinely unlike anywhere else in Australian golf. We build the transfer logistics, accommodation sequencing, and tee-time schedule so the transition between regions is seamless.
- Gold Coast to Sunshine Coast transfers are fully arranged
- Hamilton Island add-on available for resort extension
- Five- to seven-day itineraries covering six or more courses
- One itinerary, one point of contact, no gaps in the planning
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a Queensland golf tour with Signature Golf Tours?
Our golf tours in Queensland are fully tailored and typically include course bookings, accommodation, return airport and course transfers, motorised carts or pull buggies, and optional meals and sightseeing. We build each itinerary around your group’s preferences and budget, handling the logistics from enquiry to tee-off.
What are stay and play golf packages in Queensland?
Stay-and-play golf packages in Queensland combine accommodation, course access, and transfers in a single booking. Signature Golf Tours partners with over 40 accommodation providers and leading golf resorts in Queensland to offer packages across the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Hamilton Island – from budget-friendly apartments to luxury resort stays.
What are the best golf courses in Queensland?
Queensland’s standout courses include Brookwater (Greg Norman design, widely considered Queensland’s finest), The Glades (Gold Coast, Greg Norman), Noosa Springs (Sunshine Coast resort course), Lakelands (Jack Nicklaus design, Top 100 ranked), Palmer Coolum (Robert Trent Jones Jnr), and Hamilton Island Golf Club (Peter Thomson, Dent Island). Our golf tours in Queensland can include any combination based on your group’s preferences.
How many days do I need for a golf trip in Queensland?
Most groups allow three to five days for a single-region golf trip in Queensland – enough time for four to six rounds without rushing. For tours covering multiple regions (e.g., the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast), five to seven days allow a comfortable pace with time to enjoy each area. We build itineraries to suit any duration.
What is the best time of year for golf holidays in Queensland?
Queensland’s subtropical climate makes its courses playable year-round. The dry season (April to October) offers the most consistent conditions, with warm days and low humidity. Summer (November to March) is warmer and wetter, particularly in the afternoons, but courses remain in strong condition. The Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are ideal for golf year-round.
Are Queensland golf tours suitable for mixed groups or social golfers?
Yes. Many of the golf courses featured in our Queensland tours offer multiple tee options for players of all abilities. We regularly build itineraries for mixed groups – partners who don’t play can enjoy resort facilities, beaches and local sightseeing while the golfers are on course.
Can I combine multiple Queensland regions in one golf tour?
Yes. A popular option is combining Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast courses into a five- to seven-day itinerary, with a transfer day between the regions. Hamilton Island can also be added as a standalone extension for groups seeking a golf resort experience in Queensland with reef and island activities. Contact us to discuss multi-region options.
How do I book a golf tour in Queensland?
Contact Signature Golf Tours with your preferred dates, group size and any courses or regions you’d like to include. We’ll build a tailored itinerary covering course access, accommodation, transfers and any extras. Whether you’re planning a weekend golf trip or a week-long golf holiday in Queensland, we manage the details from first enquiry to final round.
