RAAF Golf Course

Picturesque parkland golf in Darwin's Top End, with planes overhead

RAAF Golf Course is a daily-fee parkland course in Australia, played as an 18-hole layout (par 45, 5339 metres) using nine greens with offset tee blocks. Run primarily for the ADF community, it is also open to the public for both competition and social play. Facilities include a driving range, pro shop, and restaurant/dining, with green fees payable at the bar or via an honesty box when the clubhouse is closed.

Players consistently describe this as great-value, welcoming golf, frequently calling it among the best value in Darwin and a friendly spot for beginners. The nine-green, offset-teebox format draws praise as a fun and varied way to complete 18 holes, with the layout regarded as challenging depending on your experience. Reviewers warmly highlight the helpful staff and easygoing clubhouse atmosphere, noting cold drinks and the convenient honour-box payment system when the bar is closed. Many recommend the dry season, around June and July, as the ideal time to visit, and several enjoy the occasional bonus of watching planes pass overhead. Note that carts are not generally available, so it's typically a walking round.