Yarra Bend Golf Course

Public parkland golf on Melbourne's doorstep, hugging the Yarra River

Yarra Bend Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 public parkland course at Kew, Victoria, set within Yarra Bend National Park around 4km from Melbourne's CBD. The layout measures 5,169 metres with 22 mapped bunkers, and the course runs alongside the Yarra River with the city skyline visible on most holes. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, coaching, plus cart and club hire.

Players consistently describe Yarra Bend as a pretty, well-kept course with a quintessentially Australian feel, praising the riverside setting, bushland surrounds and abundant birdlife. The undulating, topographically interesting holes are widely regarded as a genuine challenge for all levels, with newer golfers sometimes finding the hilly terrain demanding. Reviewers frequently highlight the convenient access to water and shade along the course, though some note the fairways can get muddy in the wetter months. Feedback on the staff is largely positive, with many reviews mentioning friendly and helpful service, even if a minority have reported less welcoming experiences. Overall it carries a reputation as an enjoyable, scenic city-escape round that keeps regulars coming back.