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Brookwater · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
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Brisbane River Golf Club
18-hole public golf course in Karana Downs, Brisbane
4.1 from 289 Google reviews
- Holes
- 18
- Access
- Public
Overview
At a glance
Brisbane River Golf Club is a golf club at Karana Downs, about 30 km west of the Brisbane CBD, formed in 1979. The course is open to the public for social golf and is known for its undulating, tight layout and views of the river.
How it compares
- Rated 4.1 on Google, below the typical 4.3 for courses around Brisbane.
Brisbane River Golf Club sits on College Road at Karana Downs, roughly 30 km from the Brisbane CBD. The club was formed in 1979 and describes its course as undulating and one of the harder ones in the region. Golfers often describe a shortish layout that plays tougher than the card suggests, with tight tee shots, plenty of slope and elevation change, and bush on most holes. The river comes into view on the 5th and 6th, which reviewers single out as the scenic stretch. Social play for members and the public runs most days, with open competitions on set days and a nine-hole Friday competition that needs no handicap. Public tee times are booked online through the club's MiClub page after registering, and cancellations inside 48 hours get no refund or voucher. Opinions on conditioning are split. Several recent reviewers say the greens were rough, bumpy or covered in debris, the bunkers hard, and the paths between holes rutted, while others found the fairways well cut and the staff friendly. Golfers also mention cheap early weekday rates and a clubhouse where the food and bar service get good comments. It suits golfers who want a quieter, harder course on the western edge of Brisbane and can accept some rough edges. Check current conditions before booking.
Before you go
Booking
OnlineBy phone
Book online through the public bookings page; cancelling inside 48 hours gets no refund or voucher.
Who can play
- Visitor times
- Social play all day Sunday to Friday; Tuesday and Saturday after 11:30 am
- Competition days
- Tuesday and Saturday before 11:30 am (open 18-hole competitions); rolling Stableford Sunday to Thursday; 9-hole Chook Run on Friday
- Good to know
- Social golf needs no handicap; competition players need a GOLFLINK number and handicap (not the Friday Chook Run).
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The course
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Reviews
4.1
289 reviews
What golfers say
- Scenic river and bush setting
- Challenging, hilly layout
- Friendly clubhouse staff
- Greens and bunkers in poor shape
- Rough tee boxes and cart paths
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“Been here twice now to play the front nine, first time was crack of dawn the second was a more reasonable time and I had a blast everytime. Defiantly a challenging course for the inexperienced but worth it for the view of the river…”
5 out of 5
“This course is a real hidden gem. Don’t let it’s short design fool you! It is a challenging layout with many tight tee shots, undulations and elevations. The course has a beautiful natural backdrop as it weaves through bush land and…”
4 out of 5
“This course was very difficult for the average player. The greens need a bit of work to get them up to an appropriate standard However I still enjoyed the layout and scenery. The burger and chips and wedges were spot on and fresh and…”
Facilities
- Pro shop
- Cart hire
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Function rooms
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Location
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212 College Rd, Karana Downs QLD 4306
Getting there
- From Brisbane CBD 36 min 29 km
- From Brisbane Airport 47 min 42 km
- From Surfers Paradise 1 h 24 min 98 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 1 h 38 min 120 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- McLeod Country Golf Club · Mount Ommaney · 9.2 km · 4.2
- Wolston Park Golf Club · Wacol · 9.9 km · 4.4
- Gailes Golf Club · Wacol · 10.8 km · 4.4
- Jindalee Golf Club · Jindalee · 11.1 km · 4.4
Courses like Brisbane River Golf Club
Similar in size, price, access and rating, a little further afield.
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Brisbane River Golf Club FAQs
Can the public play at Brisbane River Golf Club?
Yes. Social golf is open to members and the public, and public tee times are booked online through the club's MiClub public bookings page.
What is the cancellation policy?
Online bookings cancelled with more than 48 hours' notice get a voucher rather than a cash refund. Cancellations inside 48 hours get no refund or voucher.
Where is Brisbane River Golf Club?
At 212 College Road, Karana Downs, about 30 km from the Brisbane CBD. The phone number is (07) 3201 0833.
Details checked 20 October 2026 from the club's website, Google and OpenStreetMap. Something out of date? Tell the club, or let us know and we'll fix it.
Photos: Brisbane River Golf Club via Google Maps; Ryley Morton via Google Maps; Brisbane River Golf Club website; Sarah via Google Maps; Julian Edwards via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.