The Cairns Golf Course
Tekapo
Cairns Golf Club is a fantastic choice for golfers looking to experience a genuinely tropical round in Far North Queensland. Located at Woree, just a few minutes from central Cairns, the course combines lush vegetation, water hazards and mountain views with an enjoyable championship layout. For us, it is particularly easy to include within a wider Queensland golf holiday, especially if Cairns is also being used as a base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding rainforest.
The 18-hole, par-72 course measures around 6,100 metres from the championship tees. The terrain is relatively gentle, making it comfortable to walk, but the combination of trees, lakes, bunkering and prevailing breezes means there is plenty to think about throughout the round.
What we particularly like about Cairns is the balance between playability and strategy. There is enough room from the tee to give visiting golfers confidence, but the fairways frequently narrow around the ideal landing areas. Water becomes an important factor on several holes, while mature tropical vegetation can quickly block your route to the green if you miss in the wrong direction.
The par 3s provide some of the most memorable challenges. One requires a full carry across water to a narrow green, leaving very little room for hesitation once you are standing over the ball. Wind can swirl around the trees too, so choosing the correct club is not always as straightforward as the distance suggests.
There are some good risk-and-reward opportunities on the par 5s as well. Stronger players can consider attacking in two when conditions allow, but ponds, bunkers and smaller targets often make laying up the more sensible option. The course continually rewards golfers who think about where the next shot needs to come from rather than simply chasing maximum distance.
Practice facilities are excellent, with a full-length floodlit driving range allowing golfers to work on their game beyond normal daylight hours. The Golf Shop is staffed by PGA professionals, with tuition available, while a fleet of motorised carts makes getting around straightforward in the warmer tropical conditions.
After golf, the modern air-conditioned clubhouse provides a comfortable place to cool down, grab something to eat or enjoy a drink while discussing the round.
Cairns Golf Club’s convenient location makes it particularly useful within a wider Far North Queensland itinerary. Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can include Cairns Golf Club within a tailor-made Australia golf holiday, combining your preferred accommodation, tee times and other courses across Queensland.
Christchurch Airport
225km
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Time Zone:
GMT+13
Currency:
$ (New Zealand Dollar)
Temperature:
11°C - 20°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.20
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£32
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About The Area
Aoraki / Mount Cook sits at the heart of New Zealand’s Southern Alps and represents the country’s most dramatic alpine landscape. While not a traditional golf hub itself, it forms part of an unforgettable South Island golf journey, pairing bucket-list scenery with nearby high-country layouts.
Although there is no full championship course directly beneath the mountain, golfers travelling through the Mackenzie Basin often combine the region with rounds at The Cairns Golf Course, located near Lake Tekapo. This striking alpine layout features rolling fairways, exposed rock formations and sweeping views across glacial lakes and mountain ranges. Further west, itineraries frequently incorporate Queenstown’s championship venues, including Jack's Point Golf Course, where dramatic alpine backdrops and firm-running fairways mirror the raw beauty of the Mount Cook region.
Golf in this part of the South Island is defined by scale — vast skies, crisp mountain air and firm turf during the summer months. The prime playing season runs from November to March, when temperatures are mild and daylight extends late into the evening.
Off the course, Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park offers glacier walks, alpine hiking trails and breathtaking viewpoints across New Zealand’s highest peak. Scenic flights and heli-hiking experiences provide unforgettable perspectives of the Tasman Glacier. The region’s clear night skies are also a highlight, offering exceptional stargazing opportunities.
For golfers building a South Island itinerary, Aoraki / Mount Cook adds extraordinary alpine scenery and adventure to complement championship golf in nearby Tekapo and Queenstown, creating one of the most visually spectacular golf journeys anywhere in the world.
