Burnley Golf Course

Melbourne's inner-city 9-hole oasis, beginner-friendly with championship-style greens

Burnley Golf Course is a public 9-hole parkland course in Burnley, Victoria, around 5km east of Melbourne's CBD between the city and the Yarra River. It plays to a par of 31 over roughly 1,912 metres and features 17 mapped bunkers. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, plus cart hire, club hire and coaching.

This compact parkland layout has a reputation as an accessible inner-city escape, with players regularly describing it as a handy spot for a quick, fun round close to the city. Its relatively flat, not-too-long routing and short par 3s and 4s make it popular with beginners and improvers, while the quick, championship-style greens add a genuine test for keener golfers. Reviewers frequently praise the well-maintained fairways and good-value golf, along with practice areas including a putting green and a chipping green with a bunker. The small clubhouse serving food and drinks and the easy location are also commonly noted as part of its appeal. Experiences with service can vary, but the overall impression is of a welcoming little course ideal for an entertaining round any day of the week.