Golf Holidays in Victoria
The state of Victoria with its capital city of Melbourne are renowned across the globe as being home to some of the best golf courses in the world. The famed Melbourne Sandbelt is where you will find many of these amazing courses such as Royal Melbourne and Kingston Heath.
The region is known for its true test of golf with the slickest and firmest greens on the planet presenting a challenge found nowhere else. The region continues to gain exposure around the world for its amazing courses as the region in 2019 will host the Presidents Cup and the best players on the planet as they try to tame the treacherous greens.
The Melbourne sandbelt is littered with amazing courses, with 2 of the top 20 courses in the world within walking distance of each other surrounded by numerous other courses, Melbourne truly is a golfers paradise.
As you travel further south along the Mornington Peninsula the style of courses change but offer an equally enjoyable test. You will find a more laid-back vibe where the greens are not the main challenge, instead the strong winds that blow throughout the year will be the main menace as you play stunning courses through some of the best scenery in Australia.
Royal Melbourne is the definitive sandbelt course, Australia’s oldest course and #1 ranked course that has been designed by Alister Mackenzie is where you will find the truest Australian sandbelt golfing experience.
Royal Melbourne may receive all the accolades but many believe that Kingston Heath is a better course than its neighbour. Renowned as having the best bunkering in the world, Kingston Heath is strategic, demanding and incredibly beautiful.
Designed by 5 time Open champion Peter Thomson, Moonah Links was opened at the turn of the millennium as an outstanding championship course. The links-style course is situated in stunning golfing ground where the constant wind will be a huge test.
The capital city of Victoria, Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city of over 4 million people. The city enjoys and incredibly high standard of living and is continually is ranked as the best city in the world. The city is a thriving metropolis and is famed for its coffee culture, known as brewing the best coffee on the planet.
Furthermore the bar and nightlife scene is another popular attraction with numerous boutique and hipster bars scattered throughout the city making sure you can find an interesting place to have a drink. The nearby beaches and the St Kilda Pier are another popular attraction if you require a little more relaxation time during the summer months.
The Mornington Peninsula is just a short drive south of Melbourne but feels like a world away from the busy streets of the capital. Here you will find a more laid-back atmosphere that fits right in with the Australian stereotype.
Here you will find great beaches where you can choose to either swim, surf or even sail. Within the natural landscape you will find many of Australia’s most famous animals such as the Kangaroo.
Melbourne is the home of sports in Australia and many believe in the world, if you are a sports fan there truly is no place like Melbourne. Depending on what time of year you arrive you can enjoy the numerous sports on offer. Cricket can be found in the summer months from November to April where you can enjoy the atmosphere of the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground with a capacity of over 100,000 spectators!
From March to September the national sport of Australian Football is the main attraction, with 10 Melbourne based teams there is always a game to watch across the weekend where you will be introduced to an amazing sporting experience. Furthermore sports such as the World Surfing Tour, Formula 1 Grand Prix, Boxing and Rugby can all be enjoyed in Melbourne.
After landing at Melbourne Airport, you will need to take a transfer to your hotel or resort, so take a look at the key drive times between the airport, hotel and the best golf courses.
Drive Times by Car
30 mins
15 mins
25 mins
1.5 hrs
When flying to Melbourne in Victoria, you will need to take a connection flight from the UK, so take a look at the key flight details and also get a feel for when the best time of year is to travel.
Flights & Weather
22 hrs (indirect)
Melbourne Airport
November - March
22 - 32° C