About the course
Friendly, picturesque nine-holer in island paradise at Picnic Bay
Magnetic Island Country Club is a public nine-hole course located in Picnic Bay, Queensland, Australia. The facility includes a pro shop, a restaurant/dining area and a fully licensed clubhouse, with cart hire and club hire available. The course welcomes visitors and casual players, alongside its regular member competitions.
This relaxed island course has built a reputation as a genuinely friendly and welcoming place, and visitors regularly single out the warm, accommodating staff who go out of their way to set newcomers up and check in mid-round. Despite its short nine-hole layout, players describe it as a varied and surprisingly challenging little course, set amid beautiful scenery and abundant birdlife. Reviewers frequently praise the condition and presentation of the greens, even noting how well they are kept early in the dry season. The chilled bar and dining area come up often too, with many rounding off their game over a few cold drinks or a leisurely lunch. The overall impression is of an easygoing, picturesque spot that makes for a memorable part of any visit to "Maggie."