Golf retreats

Golf Retreats and Stay & Play Golf Packages

If you've been meaning to escape for a few days and play a round with your plus one, this is your sign. Our golf club packages are built as proper stay and play golf packages, so you get the course and the comfortable place to rest your legs afterwards. Think breakfast included, a bottle of something cold on arrival, or a room with a view of the fairway.

Buying for someone else? A golf trip makes a genuinely good gift. Birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, bucks parties, any excuse works. Most of our golf holiday packages are designed for two, so you can tag along too. Perfect for the husband, wife, dad or golf-obsessed mate in your life.

A few of our favourite golf retreats:

• 3 Night Stay & Play at Cape Wickham Golf Links - For 2: Rated Australia's number one public golf course, Cape Wickham on King Island sits on a stretch of coastline with ocean views from every hole. This is the pick for anyone chasing exclusive golf retreats or a proper luxury escape, three nights in villa-style accommodation with breakfast each morning and 18 holes to play at your own pace.
• Hamilton Island 3 Night Golf Stay & Play Package - 2 People: The only championship course on its own island anywhere in the world. Base yourself on Hamilton Island for three nights, then launch across to Dent Island for 18 holes on a course that's as scenic as it is testing.
• Overnight Getaway with Breakfast and Golf - Midweek - For 2: For a weekend golf getaway that doesn't need a flight, tee off at Flinders Golf Club on the Mornington Peninsula, then settle in at the boutique Flinders Hotel. A short, scenic option for anyone after golf getaways near me.

Where to book a golf getaway in Australia

The best golf getaways in Australia aren't confined to one state. If you're weighing up golf getaways Victoria against a Queensland island escape or a Tasmania golf trip, it really comes down to how far you want to travel and what kind of course you're chasing, links-style and coastal, resort-style, or something closer to home for a quick weekend away.

Golf Experiences

Loved the look of our golf trips? Our wider golf range covers everything from championship rounds to private lessons with a PGA pro, plus mini golf and indoor simulator sessions if you're after something shorter than a full golf trip package.

Getaways

Once your golf retreat is booked, why not build out the rest of the trip? A scenic flight over the coastline is a nice way to bookend a golf weekend, and if you're after more getaway ideas by location, explore our range across the country:

• NSW getaways
• Victoria getaways
• Queensland getaways
• Tasmania getaways
• South Australia getaways
• Western Australia getaways

Frequently Asked Questions

What are golf retreats?

A golf retreat pairs a round of golf with a stay away from home, usually a night or more of accommodation alongside green fees and a few extras like breakfast or a shared cart. It's less "book a tee time" and more "book a short holiday that happens to include golf."

What's typically included in a golf retreat package?

It varies by package, but most stay and play golf packages include accommodation, green fees for 18 holes, and often a cart or clubs. Some go further with breakfast, dinner or a welcome drink. The 2 Night Premium Golf Experience at CluBarham - For 2 is a good example, with two rounds of 18 on a Murray River course plus onsite accommodation with pool and gym access. Always check the individual listing, since inclusions differ from course to course.

Who are golf retreats best for?

Golf retreats suit anyone who wants to play without rushing home the same day, from couples looking for a low-key weekend away to golf retreats for women planning a trip with friends. They also work well as a gift, since most are built for two people to share.

How long should a golf getaway or retreat be?

It depends on how much golf you want to fit in. A one night stay, like the Golf Stay and Play Experience at Young Golf Club - For 2, is enough for a single round and an overnight stay. If you want to play more than one course, or just want a slower pace, two or three nights gives you room to add a second round without feeling rushed.

How do you choose the right golf getaway destination?

Start with what matters most: the course, the location, or the extras. Coastal, links-style courses tend to draw golfers chasing a bucket list round, while something closer to home, like a course on the Bellarine such as the Stay and Play Package at Curlewis Golf Club - For 2, suits a quicker weekend escape without the travel time. Think about how far you're willing to go before you start comparing packages.

When is the best time to book a golf getaway?

Weather and course conditions matter more than the calendar date. Shoulder seasons, like autumn and spring, tend to offer milder conditions for most Australian courses, though coastal courses can be playable year round. It's worth booking ahead for weekends and school holidays, since the best rooms and tee times go first.

How much do golf getaways usually cost?

Cost depends on the length of stay, the course, and what's included, whether that's just green fees and a room or a fuller package with meals and drinks. Browse the range above to compare inclusions across packages and find one that fits what you're after.