Heathcote Golf Course

Parkland golf among the kangaroos in Victoria's Heathcote Wine Region

Heathcote Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 public parkland course located in Heathcote, Victoria, around 140 km north of Melbourne in the heart of the Heathcote Wine Region. Measuring 5,751 metres, the relatively flat layout features tree-lined, fully irrigated fairways, grass greens, and water and/or bunker hazards on most holes, with kangaroos and birdlife throughout. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, cart hire (via the Vendi Golf platform) and a clubhouse with restaurant/dining.

Visitors consistently describe Heathcote as a welcoming country gem, with friendly staff and member volunteers who go out of their way to make players feel at home. The course earns repeated praise for its excellent conditioning, particularly its greens, which reviewers note are both well-kept and genuinely challenging despite the gentle, rolling parkland setting. Don't be lulled by the wide fairways and relaxed atmosphere — players warn the par 3s in particular demand respect. Many highlight the easy cart-hire system and enjoyable post-round dining in the clubhouse, while the resident kangaroos add to the distinctly Australian country charm. It's the kind of place golfers say they'll happily return to.