Luxury Vacation & Golf Tours
Luxury Vacation & Golf Tours
Located on rugged cliffs overlooking Botany Bay, and a short drive south of Sydney, New South Wales GC offers not only ocean views but great diversity in shot shape, length and direction.
Situated on the rocky coastline of the La Perouse suburb of Sydney, New South Wales is recognized as a top golf course in the world for its challenge and layout. The location of this course is inspiring, being bounded by water on three sides, but its true characteristic is that this is true links golf.
Like many of the classic Australian courses the course’s original design stems from a Dr. Alister MacKenzie visit in 1926. And while MacKenize did not remain in Australia to see completion of the course (1928) his partner Alex Russell provided input according to their shared philosophy (1931) on the bunkering and again suggestions for remodeling greens. The course was once again modified in the mid-1930s by Eric Apperley, a Sydney-based architect, to further adhere to the original MacKenzie plan. Recent years have also seen fairways bunkering assistance from Greg Norman’s design company, while Tom Doak has recently been asked to provide input on how to address designs that hold the structure of bunkering against the rip of the wind off of the ocean.
The result is a spectacular links course set on hilly terrain bordering the water. New South Wales features par-3s (four in total) and par-5s (four in total) laid-out in differing directions, so the challenge of playing the wind is magnified throughout the round. With a number of world-famous holes to navigate, this is a must-play while in the Sydney area.
Like many links courses in Australia (mostly in the sandbelt, not in Sydney) one may expect exposure to the wind, thick brush next to the fairway to gobble mishots, and terrain formed by dunes. The result is narrow fairways (as seen on the the opening hole, the 15th, etc) and a demand for strict attention to the wind!
Although the par-3s on this course are all fantastic, an interesting complex on the course is the 5-6-7…
Golf Digest (2026)
Golf Digest (2026)
Best of Australia Golf
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Play Kingston Heath After the Australian Open 2026
Tee times on Kingston Heath`s Australian Open tournament layout are available to visiting golfers on 8 December 2026. Places are limited and this kind of access does not come around often.
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Adelaide is Building Something Special for Golf Travelers
A $45 million course redesign, six Australian Opens, and a world-class island course. South Australia is giving serious golfers serious reasons to visit. Adelaide has long been worth a place on any serious golf travel itinerary. Royal Adelaide sits among the finest courses in the country. Now, a major investment is set to give you even more reasons to visit....
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St. Andrews Beach Golf Course
Architects: Tom Doak & Mike Clayton
When most golfers visit Melbourne, they head straight for the iconic Sandbelt classics. However, just 50 miles south and about an hour from the CBD, the Mornington Peninsula stretches out in sweeping duneland that Tom Doak himself once called "one of my favorite pieces of ground I`ve…
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📸 St Andrews Beach Golf
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The Ultimate Guide to Tasmania’s Great Walks
Tasmania is widely considered Australia’s premier walking destination. Located off the country’s southern coast, this island offers dramatic coastal cliffs, alpine mountains, white sand beaches, and ancient forests, all within relatively close proximity. For travelers seeking outdoor adventure without sacrificing comfort, Tasmania’s guided walks provide an ideal balance of wilderness and luxury. Unlike traditional hiking trips, these experiences combine expert guides, comfortable private lodges, and exceptional food and wine.
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📸 Great Walks of Australia / Tourism Australia
Why 7 Mile Beach Is One of Australia’s Best Golf Courses
When a brand new golf course earns a place among Australia’s top ten, it demands attention. Even more so when that course has only just opened its full eighteen holes. Yet that is exactly what 7 Mile Beach has achieved, securing a spot among the country’s elite and confirming what many in the golf world already suspected.
📸 7 Mile Golf
