Northcote Public Golf Course

Friendly municipal 9-holer winding along Merri Creek in Brunswick East

Northcote Public Golf Course is a 9-hole, par-36 municipal parkland course in Brunswick East, Victoria, measuring 2282 metres and laid out on crown land along Merri Creek. It was designed by Sam Berriman and established in 1962, and features 11 mapped bunkers. The course presents several testing holes, including the OOB-flanked 2nd, the two-tiered par-3 3rd often played into the wind, and the doglegged 4th, which calls for a hazard carry off the tee. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, cart and club hire, and parking.

Affectionately nicknamed "Royal Northcote" by regulars, this compact public course enjoys a reputation as a welcoming, relaxed spot ideal for casual golfers and locals alike. Visitors consistently praise the friendly pro shop staff and the easygoing atmosphere, with many noting the convenient closeness to the city and good value. Despite its municipal, no-frills nature, players frequently remark that the grounds are impeccably maintained, with greens described as tight and fast. The riverside parkland setting along Merri Creek and a few genuinely demanding holes add character to a round that reviewers tend to find both enjoyable and good-paced.