40 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters,
Golden Beach, Queensland 4551
Office
+61 (0)7 5437 5000Pro shop
+61 (0)7 5437 5002Fax
+61 (0)7 5437 5001Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Kieran McLaughlin / Brett BridgmanThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk (some longish green-to-tee walks).
Surroundings:
Woodland, lakes and residential.
Designer:
Greg Norman Golf Course Design (lead designer Bob Harrison).
-26.837398
153.090963
95 km N of Brisbane.
Pelican Waters
Pelican Waters Golf Club is a championship layout that ranks with some of the best in Australia. This tree-lined and open parkland course provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Pelican Waters: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Walking permitted at all times.
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Australia's 65th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2024/25).
38 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters, Caloundra, QLD 4551.
+61 (0)7 5437 4666
Visit websiteThe 76-room resort hotel boasts excellent amenities for both business and leisure travellers with stylish guest rooms and apartments. Facilities include a resort pool & heated lap pool, championship golf course, Pelican Waters Day Spa, Cienna Restaurant & Bar with an al fresco terrace overlooking the golf course and surrounding lakes.
Pelican Waters
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2 Landsborough Parade, Caloundra, QLD 4551
+61 (0)7 5491 0333
Visit websiteFully refurbished and well-positioned just a short walk from the sparkling waters of Golden Beach, the family-friendly Oaks Oasis resort boasts a brand new onsite water play park.
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Club Pelican
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