Greg Norman Drive, Point Cook Rd,
Sanctuary Lakes, Victoria 3030
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+61 (0)3 9395 2888Pro shop
+61 (0)3 9394 9444Fax
+61 (0)3 9395 2988Website
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Sanctuary Lakes Club Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Links-style. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential setting.
Designer:
Greg Norman Golf Course Design (lead designer Bob Harrison).
-37.895227
144.762104
22km SW of Melbourne
Sanctuary Lakes
Sanctuary Lakes Club is home to a well-rated and always popular golf course. This links-style 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.
Stay&Play at Sanctuary Lakes: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Sanctuary Lakes is a private club. Outside visitor play is restricted. Overseas and interstate visitors should contact the Club to determine playing possibilities.
Walking permitted at all times. Golf carts available for hire.
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Sanctuary Lakes Club is located in the Point Cook area of Melbourne, approximately 20 km from the CBD. The development is situated on the site of the former Cheetham Salt Works where a large scale industrial production of salt supplied Melbourne and Victoria for nearly 100 years. The facility was closed in the late 1980s by the Cheetham Company, leaving the site significantly altered from its natural state and making redevelopment options possible.
Australia's 74th best course (Australian Golf Digest, 2024/25).
9 Greg Norman Drive, Point Cook, Victoria 3030
+61 (0)3 9394 2100
Visit websiteSurrounded by a Greg Norman designed golf course and within the Sanctuary Lakes Resort, Quest offers free access to indoor heated lap pool and spa, sauna, gym, tennis courts, driving range and golf course (fees apply for golf). There's also conference facilities and an onsite restaurant, which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.
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