About the course
Relaxed, bunkerless parkland golf among the Victorian Goldfields bushland
Castlemaine Golf Club is a public, 18-hole parkland course in Victoria, Australia, playing to a par of 72. Set among native bushland in the Victorian Goldfields, the course has no bunkers and is easy to walk, with greens watered using recycled water. On-site facilities include a driving range, pro shop and restaurant/dining, and self-contained RV sites are available for visitors.
This relaxed country course enjoys a reputation as an easy-going, welcoming place to play, with visitors regularly noting how simple it is to turn up and tee off outside competition times. Players consistently praise the well-maintained greens and the friendly, knowledgeable club community, while the quiet bushland setting—complete with kangaroos and abundant birdlife—is often singled out as a highlight. The absence of bunkers gives the course an approachable feel, though reviewers suggest the greens still keep things interesting. Its on-site RV facilities make it a popular stop for travellers exploring the Goldfields surrounds. Spring and summer are mentioned as especially enjoyable times to play.