About the course
Tropical parkland golf with mountain views near Port Douglas
Palmer Sea Reef is a private 18-hole parkland course in Craiglie, Queensland, Australia, playing to a par of 71. Designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi and established in 1992, it sits in the Port Douglas region of tropical North Queensland. Facilities include a pro shop, restaurant/dining and coaching.
This relatively flat resort-style layout is known for its relaxed holiday atmosphere and scenic mountain backdrop near Port Douglas, and visitors regularly praise the welcoming, well-organised staff and easy booking experience. Many players describe it as a fun and enjoyable round, with some finding it genuinely challenging — particularly the greens, which a number of reviewers consider demanding. Impressions of conditioning are mixed: the fairways and grass often earn compliments, but feedback suggests the greens can struggle, especially through the wet season. A handful of guests also feel the green fees run high for a holiday destination. Overall it earns a reputation as a pleasant, laid-back tropical course best enjoyed with expectations set for resort-town pricing and seasonal conditions.