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Mount Warren Park · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
Greens in good condition · Friendly pro shop staff
- Holes
- 18
- Access
- Public
- Opened
- 1924
Overview
At a glance
Gailes Golf Club is an 18-hole parkland course at Wacol in Brisbane's south-west, open to visitors by online booking. The course runs beside the Brisbane River and is well known for the kangaroos that graze on it.
How it compares
- Rated 4.4 on Google, about the typical 4.3 for courses around Brisbane.
Gailes Golf Club is on Wilruna Street in Wacol, close to the Brisbane River, and is described by the club as an attractive parkland course with minimal water carries. Greens are 328 grass, with Wintergreen couch on the fairways and tees. Par and length aren't published on the pages we could read, though the first hole is a par 5 playing about 482 metres from the back tee, and a third-party listing shows par 73. The club was established in 1924 and recently marked its centenary. Visitors register as public members and book tee times online. A third-party listing gives social fees in the $29 to $45 range, but these look dated, so check the current price when booking. Golfers often mention the wildlife, with large numbers of kangaroos on the fairways, and describe the course as challenging but fair, with forgiving fairways, elevated tees and well-placed bunkers and water. Reviews are mixed on conditions: many praise fairways and greens, while a few criticise sandless bunkers and slow, recently cored greens after wet weather. Carts are described as new. The pro shop is well regarded, and the club runs charity days and functions. It suits social golfers and corporate groups wanting an inexpensive round close to the city.
Before you go
Booking
OnlineBy phone
Register as a public member, then book from the online calendar. Phone is the pro shop.
Who can play
Public. The club doesn't publish visitor times, so check when you book.
Golf forecast
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The course
Videos
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Reviews
4.4
327 reviews
What golfers say
- Kangaroos and wildlife on course
- Friendly pro shop and staff
- Good value and well-kept fairways
- Bunkers in poor condition
- Greens inconsistent after maintenance
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“Huge courses great to bring out your biggest hits! The fairways are forgiving and there's plenty of wildlife around to observe your game. The community of players here are very friendly.”
4 out of 5
“The view of the river from this place was phenomenal. The green was well kept and looked after. Seemed to have a few people around the place but never felt uncomfortable with others around. The only downside was the number of kangaroos.…”
4 out of 5
“Great course, well kept, good price. The holes vary with difficulty which keeps the game interesting. Some beautiful elevated tees, water hazards and bunkers well placed to ensure you pull all the tricks out of the hat. Golf buggies…”
Facilities
- Pro shop
- Cart hire
- Function rooms
- Practice putting green
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park.
Dress code: Soft spikes required (third-party listing)
Location
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299 Wilruna St, Wacol QLD 4076
Getting there
- From Brisbane CBD 24 min 23 km
- From Brisbane Airport 35 min 36 km
- From Surfers Paradise 1 h 5 min 78 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 1 h 18 min 100 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Wolston Park Golf Club · Wacol · 1.3 km · 4.4
- McLeod Country Golf Club · Mount Ommaney · 5.8 km · 4.2
- Oxley Golf Club · Oxley · 6.8 km · 4.2
- Brookwater Golf & Country Club · Brookwater · 7.1 km · 4.1
Courses like Gailes Golf Club
Similar in size, price, access and rating, a little further afield.
Banksia Beach · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
Well-maintained course and greens · Good restaurant with course views
Windaroo · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
Good food in generous portions · Friendly staff
From $50 for 18 holes
Gailes Golf Club FAQs
Can visitors play at Gailes Golf Club?
Yes. Visitors register as public members on the club's booking page and book tee times online.
How many holes is Gailes Golf Club?
Gailes has 18 holes.
Are there kangaroos at Gailes?
Golfers regularly report large numbers of kangaroos around the fairways.
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: Gailes Golf Club via Google Maps; Harish Venkat via Google Maps; Macbook Medic via Google Maps; Carson Chu via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.