Golf

With a variety of courses, all offering very different experiences and stunning scenery, The Whitsundays is a golfer’s paradise!

AIRLIE BEACH/CANNONVALE

When holidaying in Airlie Beach or Cannonvale and you feel like brushing up on your golf skills, make sure to check out the region’s newest golf course and driving range. Whitsunday Green is an enjoyable par 3, 9 hole (18 tee) course. Par 3 courses are perfect for first-time golfers, birthday parties, kids or even seasoned golfers looking to improve their short game. With the longest hole measuring 90 metres, anyone can enjoy a round at Whitsunday Green and finish with a meal at the nearby clubhouse. BOWEN

At the northern end of The Whitsundays is the beachside Bowen Golf Club. This par 70, 9-hole, 18 tee, links style course makes full use of its prime real estate and offers an equally accessible yet challenging test for all levels of golfer.

HAMILTON ISLAND

The par 71 Hamilton Island Golf Course is the only 18-hole course in Australia on its own island! Designed by five-time British Open winner Peter Thomson, the course is strung along the spectacular ridges and steep valleys of Dent Island. It boasts a variety of obstacles for those willing to take on the challenge. The course is a ‘must-do’ for both novice and professional golfers and offers spectacular views of the surrounding Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea. PROSERPINE AND COLLINSVILLE

Moving away from the coast, golfers are treated to great country style courses at Proserpine and Collinsville. Proserpine Golf Club is a picturesque 18-hole course, nestled between the town and the surrounding sugar cane fields. Further west is the outback oasis of the Collinsville Golf Club. This 9-hole course is volunteer run and set amongst a friendly, bush environment.