Dent Island,
Whitsundays, Queensland
Office
+61 (0)2 9433 0444Pro shop
+61 (0)7 4948 9760Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Glenn HollickThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal bushland and woodland.
Designer:
Peter Thomson
-20.357910
148.935999
635 km S of Cairns / 35 km E of Proserpine.
BY AIR to Hamilton Island from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Cairns. BY SEA FERRY from Shute Harbour (35 km NE of Proserpine) to Hamilton Island. Then ferry from Hamilton Island to the golf course, which is on Dent Island.
Hamilton Island Golf Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This tree-lined and open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Good - aquatic range.
Hamilton Island Golf Club is actually located on Dent Island, which sits alongside Hamilton Island. Both are part of a collection of islands known as the Whitsundays, which are located off the central coast of Queensland. The island collection is centred on Whitsunday Island (the largest island) with Hamilton Island being the commercial centre and home to the island group's only tarmac airstrip.
Australia's 30th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2024/25).
12 Resort Drive, Hamilton Island, QLD 4803.
+61 (0)7 4946 9999
Visit websiteWith large comfortable modern rooms, the Reef View Hotel offers a great getaway for couples, families or groups of friends. Spacious comfortable rooms offer wonderful sea views at this stylish and family-friendly Hamilton Island hotel.
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