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Good for beginners · Friendly staff
From $18 for 18 holes
Macleay Island Golf Club
9-hole public golf course in Macleay Island, Brisbane
4.3 from 141 Google reviews
- Holes
- 9
- Access
- Public
- From (9 holes)
- $15
Overview
At a glance
Macleay Island Golf Club (listed on Google as Bay Islands Golf Club) is a 9-hole course on Macleay Island in Moreton Bay, reached by ferry from Redland Bay. Visitors can play for a $15 green fee, and the clubhouse has a bar and bistro.
How it compares
Nine holes and quick- A round fits in about two hours.
- Rated 4.3 on Google, about the typical 4.3 for courses around Brisbane.
This is a nine-hole course on Macleay Island, one of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, so the trip is part of the day. Most visitors catch the ferry from Redland Bay Marina, which takes about 15 minutes, and then either walk the 10 minutes to the club or ride the club's courtesy bus, which runs on a set weekly timetable. The course is open daily from 6am to 6pm, weather and maintenance permitting, and the club suggests ringing ahead on 07 3409 5299 to check it is open. Par and length are not published on the club's website. Golfers often describe the course as well kept and good fun, with some interesting holes, and it suits a relaxed social game more than a serious test. Electric buggies are available for hire, there is a free pull trolley for walkers, and clubs, balls and tees can be hired or bought at the bar. The clubhouse has an air-conditioned dining room, a verandah looking over the course and a bistro serving lunch Wednesday to Sunday and dinner Thursday to Saturday. A large share of the Google reviews are about the food, happy-hour drinks, buffet nights and entertainment rather than the golf, so it works well as a golf-and-lunch outing for a group.
Before you go
Booking
By phone
Ring ahead to check the course is open; the club asks that appointments go through the secretary in writing.
Who can play
- Visitor times
- Daily 6 am–6 pm, weather and maintenance permitting
- Good to know
- Courtesy bus runs from the ferry on a weekly timetable.
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Green fees
| Rate | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 9 holes, visitor | $15 | electric buggy hire extra; pull trolley free |
Visitor rates from the club (source) , checked 20 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the club when you book.
Practice and hire
| Hire | Holes | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric buggy | – | Available | price not listed |
| Pull buggy | – | $0 | free pull trolley for walkers |
| Golf clubs | – | Available | hired at the bar; price not listed |
From the club's website, checked 20 October 2026. Confirm with the club before you go.
The course
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Reviews
4.3
141 reviews
What golfers say
- Friendly staff
- Courtesy bus from the ferry
- Good-value meals and drinks
- Well-maintained 9 holes
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“What a course! This is the most fun golf we've played with some pretty exciting holes. Great for a fun team game. Park at Redland Bay marina and get a 15 min fast ferry to Macleay Island A free bus picks you up from the ferry. The…”
5 out of 5
“$5 happy hour beers at Macleay Island Golf Club should be classed as a community service. The music’s good, the meat trays and entertainment keep things lively, and the garlic prawns are so nice they probably deserve their own…”
5 out of 5
“Great Location with beautiful grounds and walking track. Friendly Bar staff and courtesy Bus which will collect you and return you home safely. 9 hole golf course which is beautifully maintained”
Facilities
- Cart hire
- Club hire
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Location
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Bay Island Golf Club, Gordon Rd, Macleay Island QLD 4184
Getting there
- From Brisbane Airport 2 h 20 min 50 km
- From Brisbane CBD 2 h 22 min 49 km
- From Surfers Paradise 2 h 40 min 75 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 2 h 53 min 97 km
Includes the vehicle ferry, so check the ferry timetable. Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Redland Bay Golf Club · Redland Bay · 7.1 km · 4.3
- Carbrook Golf Club · Carbrook · 13.8 km · 4.6
- North Stradbroke Island Golf Club · North Stradbroke Island · 15.4 km · 4.8
- Riverlakes Golf Course, Tavern & Functions · Loganholme · 16.2 km · 4.2
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Macleay Island Golf Club FAQs
How many holes does Bay Islands Golf Club have?
The course on Macleay Island has 9 holes.
How much is a round for visitors?
The club's website lists a $15 visitor green fee. Buggy hire is extra, and pull trolleys are free.
How do I get to the course?
Take the ferry from Redland Bay Marina to Macleay Island (about 15 minutes), then walk about 10 minutes or use the club's courtesy bus.
Can I hire clubs and a buggy?
Yes. Electric buggies can be hired, and clubs, balls and tees can be hired or bought at the bar.
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: Ladymaggic via Google Maps; David Whan via Google Maps; Rick Perry via Google Maps; ralph munro via Google Maps; Aerial: © State of Queensland, CC BY-SA. Photos remain the property of their owners.