Gardiners Run Golf Course

Modern parkland golf in Lilydale — wide fairways, fast greens, and bunkers that bite

Gardiners Run Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-70 parkland course in Lilydale, Victoria, measuring 6,138 metres. The public course was established at its Victoria Road site in 2014, after relocating from its earlier Kingswood Drive location. It features 62 mapped bunkers, with the 3rd, 5th and 18th among its notable holes. On-site facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, cart hire and parking.

Players consistently describe Gardiners Run as an enjoyable, well-conditioned modern course that balances accessibility with challenge. The fairways earn a reputation for being generous and forgiving — some reviewers liken hitting off them to carpet — while the rolled greens are noted as quick, with undulations and pin positions that keep the round interesting. Its bunkering draws frequent comment, so staying out of the sand is part of scoring well, and the short par-4 5th is often singled out as a standout. The clubhouse and dining facilities are generally well regarded, and most visitors mention friendly, welcoming staff, though service experiences can vary. Overall, it carries the reputation of a quality, all-round parkland experience suited to social rounds and competition alike.