The lay of the land
Playing public golf in Queensland
From the tropical fringes of the Whitsundays to the wide inland plains, Queensland delivers golf across just about every landscape you could ask for. Better still, these are public courses — pay-and-play layouts open to anyone, no membership required. Tee off within earshot of the reef at Hamilton Island, chase the coastal light at the Town of 1770, or head west to the country charm of Chinchilla.
With 222 public courses spread across the state, there's a round to suit every mood and budget, from wallet-friendly country nines to polished resort layouts. Green fees stay refreshingly reasonable at the modest end, too. Browse the directory and map below to find your next tee time.
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Best-rated public courses in Queensland
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46 public coursesGreater Brisbane & Moreton BayThe capital's metropolitan golf belt, spanning Brisbane's leafy suburbs, the Redlands, Logan and the Moreton Bay shoreline.Metropolitan · Parkland31 public coursesDarling Downs & MaranoaThe fertile black-soil plains and inland frontier around Toowoomba, Dalby and out to the Maranoa, dotted with friendly country clubs.Country · Rich Soils28 public coursesWide Bay–BurnettThe coastal and Burnett hinterland region taking in Hervey Bay, Gympie, Bundaberg and Tin Can Bay.Coastal · Regional26 public coursesCapricorn & Central QueenslandCentral Queensland golf around Rockhampton, Gladstone and the Central Highlands coal towns straddling the Tropic of Capricorn.Tropic of Capricorn · Mining-Town21 public coursesGold CoastQueensland's glittering tourist strip and hinterland, home to a dense cluster of resort and championship layouts from Southport to Burleigh.Resort · Championship20 public coursesTropical North QueenslandFar-flung tropical fairways from the Burdekin and Cardwell up to Cooktown, plus the spectacular Whitsunday island layouts.Tropics · Island & Reef19 public coursesOutback QueenslandHardy, sun-baked courses scattered across the vast western downs and Central West, from Hughenden and Richmond to Blackall.Outback · Sand-Greens14 public coursesSunshine CoastRelaxed coastal and hinterland courses stretching from Caloundra and Maroochydore up into the Glass House Mountains country.Coastal · Holiday9 public coursesTownsville & North QueenslandThe dry-tropics coast around Townsville, Magnetic Island and Charters Towers.Dry Tropics · Coastal8 public coursesMackay & WhitsundaysMackay's sugar coast and the Whitsunday islands, from Sarina up to Bowen and Hamilton Island.Whitsundays · Sugar Coast
The directory
Every public course in Queensland
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Hamilton Island Golf Club
Whitsundays, QLD
Town of 1770 Golf Course
Round Hill, QLD
Chinchilla Golf Club
Baking Board, QLD
Magnetic Island Golf Club
Picnic Bay, QLD
Kingaroy Golf Club
Taabinga, QLD
Carbrook Golf Club
Carbrook, QLD
Woodford Golf Club
Woodford, QLD
Mystic Sands Golf and Country Club
Balgal Beach, QLD
Meadow Park Golf Course
Tallebudgera, QLD
Crows Nest Golf Club
Crows Nest, QLD
Cooktown Golf Club
Cooktown, QLD
Rowes Bay Golf Club
Town Common, QLD
Tamborine Mountain Golf Club
Mount Tamborine, QLD
Boonah Golf Club
Dugandan, QLD
Proston Golf Club
Proston, QLD
Canungra Area Golf Club
Canungra, QLD
Murgon Golf Club
Murgon, QLD
Goombungee Golf Club
Goombungee, QLD
Clifton Golf Club
Ryeford, QLD
Millmerran Golf Course
Millmerran, QLD
Links Hope Island
Hope Island, QLD
Boomerang Hills
Mudgeeraba, QLD
Lakelands Golf Club
Merrimac, QLD
Bribie Island Golf Club
Woorim, QLD
Redcliffe Golf Club
Clontarf, QLD
Indooroopilly Golf Club
Indooroopilly, QLD
Beerwah Golf Club
Beerwah, QLD
Maroochy River Golf Club
Bli Bli, QLD
Southport Golf Club
Southport, QLD
Beaudesert Golf Club
Beaudesert, QLD
Home Hill Golf Club
Fredericksfield, QLD
Bundaberg Golf Club
Bundaberg North, QLD
Cooroy Golf Club
Cooroy, QLD
Babinda Golf Course
Babinda, QLD
Mackay Golf Club
Beaconsfield, QLD
Blackbutt Golf Club
Blackbutt North, QLD
Emu Park Golf Club
Emu Park, QLD
Boonooroo Golf Course
Boonooroo, QLD
Sarina Golf Club
Sarina, QLD
Hattonvale Golf Club
Hatton Vale, QLD
Atherton Golf Club
Atherton, QLD
Ayr Golf Club
Ayr, QLD
Pittsworth Golf Club
Pittsworth, QLD
Millaa Millaa Golf Club
Millaa Millaa, QLD
Tambo Golf Club
Tambo, QLD
Biloela Golf Club/
Valentine Plains, QLD
Barcaldine Golf Club
Barcaldine, QLD
Jandowae Golf Course
Jinghi, QLD
Mitchell Golf Course
Mitchell, QLD
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Carrara, QLD
The Glades Golf Club
Robina, QLD
Virginia Golf Club
Banyo, QLD
Headland Golf Club
Mountain Creek, QLD
Mount Warren Park Golf Club
Mount Warren Park, QLD
Surfers Paradise Golf Club
Clear Island Waters, QLD
Twin Waters Golf Club
Twin Waters, QLD
Gailes Golf Club
Wacol, QLD
Wynnum Golf Club
Wynnum West, QLD
Oxley Golf Complex - Corinda Golf Course
Oxley, QLD
Ipswich Golf Day & Night Driving Range
Churchill, QLD
Cairns Golf Club
Woree, QLD
Caloundra Golf Club
Battery Hill, QLD
Wolston Park Golf Club
Wacol, QLD
Lakeside Country Club
Coombabah, QLD
Toowoomba Golf Club
Middle Ridge, QLD
Georgetown Golf Club
Georgetown, QLD
Half Moon Bay Golf Club
Yorkeys Knob, QLD
Yeppoon Golf Club
Barmaryee, QLD
Jindalee Golf Club
Jindalee, QLD
Mount Coolum Golf Club
Mount Coolum, QLD
Warwick Golf Course
Womina, QLD
Blackwater Country Cub
Blackwater, QLD
Mossman Golf Club
Miallo, QLD
St George Golf Club
St George, QLD
Proserpine Golf Club
Proserpine, QLD
Mount Isa Golf Club
Mount Isa, QLD
Lowood & District Golf Club
Lowood, QLD
Charleville Golf Club
Charleville, QLD
Isis Golf Club (Childers Golf Club)
Doolbi, QLD
Carpentaria Golf Club
Rocky Point, QLD
Nanango Golf Club
Nanango, QLD
Innisfail Golf Club
Goondi Hill, QLD
Kilcoy Golf Club
Kilcoy, QLD
Goomeri Golf Club
Goomeri, QLD
Tully Country Club
Tully, QLD
Toogoolawah Golf Club
Toogoolawah, QLD
Ingham Golf Club
Ingham, QLD
Mercure Capricorn Resort Golf
Farnborough, QLD
Mundubbera Golf Club
Mundubbera, QLD
Wondai Country Club
Wondai, QLD
Kilkivan Golf Club
Kilkivan, QLD
Mount Garnet Golf Course.
Mount Garnet, QLD
Richmond Golf Course
Richmond, QLD
Springsure Golf Course
Springsure, QLD
Winton Golf Course
Opalton, QLD
Yowah Gold Course
Yowah, QLD
Cardwell Golf Club
Cardwell, QLD
Bulimba Golf Club
Bulimba, QLD
Redland Bay Golf Club
Victoria Point, QLD
Palm Meadows Golf Course
Carrara, QLD
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Most accessible
Cheapest public rounds in Queensland
- The Ravenshoe Millstream Country Club Inc. Millstream $10.00 Play All Day, open every day, buggies available
- Tieri Golf Club Tieri Single entry green fee applies; after-hours honesty box $10; 12-month membership available
- Burleigh Driving Range Tallebudgera Small Bucket (60 balls) $13; Large Bucket (100 balls) $18; 3 Mixed Clubs $10 (hire)
- Chinchilla Golf Club Baking Board 9 holes $15, 18 holes $25 (social play); reduced rates for members
- Goombungee Golf Club Goombungee Social green fees: $15 for nine holes, $20 for eighteen holes, payable via honour box or QR code (Green Fees Australia).
- Gin Gin Golf Club Gin Gin Visitors $15 for 9 holes / $25 for 18 holes (as of site visit)
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Public golf in Queensland: FAQs
Can visitors play public golf courses in Queensland?
Yes. All 222 courses listed here are public — pay-and-play or public-access layouts open to visitors, with no club membership required. Book a tee time, turn up and play.
Do I need a handicap to play public golf in Queensland?
No. Public courses don't require an official handicap or membership to book a casual round. You may need one for club competitions, but for a standard tee time anyone can play — beginners included.
Which are the best-rated public courses in Queensland?
By player rating, the standouts are Hamilton Island Golf Club, Town of 1770 Golf Course, Chinchilla Golf Club. You'll find the full ranked list, with green fees and ratings, in the directory above.
How much is a round of public golf in Queensland?
Green fees vary by course and day. The most accessible option here is The Ravenshoe Millstream Country Club Inc. at $10.00 Play All Day, open every day, buggies available; see the "most accessible" list above for the cheapest rounds in Queensland.
Which public courses are easiest to reach in Queensland?
Use the map above to see every public course plotted by location — the markers nearest your route or region are your closest options. Tap any marker for the course, its green fee and a link to full details.