2019 PLAY & STAY GUIDE
From Joondalup to Sanctuary Cove and everywhere in between, Australians are spoilt for choice when it comes to golf resorts. Here are some of the best places to play and stay in 2019.
From Joondalup to Sanctuary Cove and everywhere in between, Australians have been blessed for choice when it comes to high-quality golf courses that o era ordable and luxurious play and stay packages.
Over the following pages, you will discover a collection of fantastic golf-and-accommodation packages currently on o er at a host of top courses
Whether you’re looking for an escape to the Whitsunday Islands, Western Australia or the Mighty Murray River, Golf Australia magazine’s annual Play & Stay Guide has you covered with some of the best golf courses and resorts in the nation. ►
Situated in the heart of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is one of Australia’s most popular golfing holiday destinations – with mild weather, renowned food and wine, stunning scenery, and an abundance of events and activities for all ages.
Whether you’re a keen amateur golfer or an experienced professional, the Hamilton Island Golf Club o ers a unique and challenging 18-hole, par-71 course, plus a clubhouse with five-star cuisine and stunning 360-degree views across the Whitsunday Islands.
Designed by the legendary Peter Thomson, the course features varied elevation, restricted landing areas and ever-present breezes. It is quite challenging from the back tees, and more predictable from the forward marks.
Located on neighbouring Dent Island, it is the only 18-hole championship golf course on its own island in Australia, providing a unique and unforgettable golfing experience.
As well as golf, there are more than 60 fantastic activities available on Hamilton Island, ranging from mini golf and an aquatic driving range, to bushwalking, kayaking, diving and snorkelling.
Daily tours to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands also operate from Hamilton Island.
And then there’s the huge range of hotels including Reef View Hotel, the award-winning qualia resort as well as a choice of many private holiday homes.
Featuring its own airport with daily fl ights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns, Hamilton Island is the perfect destination for your next golfing holiday.