About Australia (Travel Information)
Playing Golf
The mild Australian climate allows golf to be played throughout the year and there are plenty of opportunities to tee-off on a highly rated golf course for those planning a golf trip to Australia. Indeed few countries in the world are better served with golfing opportunities than Australia. The game's popularity has been stimulated by the regular and often spectacular successes of Australian players, such as Greg Norman, Steve Elkington and Robert Allenby to mention just a few.

PLAY GOLF ON YOUR TRIP
We would be happy to incorporate a golfing experience in your overall itinerary to Downunder. Please advise at time of booking your arrangements where you would prefer to golf.

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HISTORY OF GOLF IN AUSTRALIA
Two clubs vie for the title of being the oldest clubs in the country: the Australian Golf Club in Sydney formed in 1882, and the Royal Melbourne Club formed in 1891. Today there are over 1500 courses ranging from the manicured elegance of Huntingdale in Victoria to the arid, nine hole layouts in the outback with greens of oiled sand.

The courses have contours and intricacies related to the Australian terrain and in some places you can encounter grazing kangaroos; you may be distracted by the singing of colourful birds or have to circumnavigate a wombat's hole.

It is easy and relatively cheap to both play golf in Australia and attend major tournaments as a spectator. There are private, resort and public/municipal golf courses scattered across the country, each with club facilities.

Dress should be neat and casual, however some clubs have strict dress codes and require men to wear a shirt and tie in the dining room.

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Most clubs have quality hire equipment available at reasonable rates Most golfers in Australia pull their own buggies around the course. Caddies are seldom used and motorised carts are usually only available at resort courses.

Play on public/municipal courses is usually possible seven days a week. Reserved tee-off times are available most days.

GOLF RESORTS
Many resorts around Australia offer luxury accommodation and facilities that include the opportunity to play on international standard golf courses that rival the world's best. Resorts are built in outstanding natural locations that range from hillside courses overlooking golden beaches to fairways winding beside rivers and through beautiful bushland.