Rottnest Island Golf Course

Island golf among the quokkas, with two flags on every green

Rottnest Island Golf Course is a course on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, established in 1961, with a private club operating within the public course. It plays to a par of 70 and was redeveloped in 2013 with new grass greens, realigned fairways and lengthened holes. The course is distinctive for having two flags on every green — white-and-red checked flags for the front nine and yellow-and-blue slash flags for the back nine. A water-prone area known as "Vietnam" runs alongside the 1st and 2nd holes and fills with water through the winter months. Facilities include a putting green, pro shop, clubhouse and restaurant/dining.

With more than 60 years of history on the island, this course has a reputation as a relaxed yet premium spot that suits both serious golfers and casual visitors. Players consistently praise the well-maintained, well-cared-for condition of the course following its redevelopment, along with the warm, friendly hospitality at the clubhouse. The setting earns particular affection — lush greens, an easygoing island atmosphere, and the famous local quokkas roaming freely among the holes. Reviewers describe it as quiet and private yet welcoming, with a convenient location and a clubhouse where many happily linger for a drink after a day of cycling. The overall impression is of an island oasis that feels as much about the experience and the vibe as the golf itself.