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From $60 for 18 holes
Emerald Lakes Golf Club
18-hole public golf course in Carrara, Gold Coast
4.4 from 1,894 Google reviews
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Access
- Public
- From (18 holes)
- $67
- Designer
- Graham Marsh
Overview
At a glance
Emerald Lakes Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 72 course at Carrara on the Gold Coast, designed by Graham Marsh. It has a driving range, coaching centre, pro shop, putt-putt course and a bistro and bar on site.
How it compares
Full-length 18 holes- A par-72 layout.
- Green fees from $67 for 18 holes, above the typical $60 on the Gold Coast (6 of the 11 18-hole courses that publish visitor rates are cheaper).
- Rated 4.4 on Google, about the typical 4.4 for courses on the Gold Coast.
- One of the most-reviewed courses on the Gold Coast (1,894 Google reviews), so it sees plenty of play.
Emerald Lakes is an 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Graham Marsh, set in Carrara on the Gold Coast. The club describes it as challenging but forgiving, with wide fairways and generous greens, and the hole summaries on its site show five par 3s, eight par 4s and five par 5s. The 14th is billed as the signature hole and the 17th is the longest of the par 3s.
Golfers who have played it call it flat, well maintained and enjoyable, a good option for a social round, though one visitor found it boggy after heavy rain. Pace of play is a common worry: a reviewer who teed off mid morning had to walk off after 13 holes because groups were bunched up and no marshal moved things along, so allow plenty of time on busy days.
The club is a full complex rather than just a course. Alongside the 18 holes there is a driving range with a variety of targets, a coaching centre, a pro shop, a putt-putt course and a bistro and sports bar that also takes functions. Reviewers say the driving range is decent but a bit dearer than the nearby alternative. Rounds are booked online through MiClub, and the club lists cart and walking rates for 9 and 18 holes with weekday and weekend pricing. A collared shirt is required and thongs and singlets are not allowed. It suits social groups, families, beginners and anyone wanting range, mini golf and a meal in the one visit.
Before you go
Who can play
Public. The club doesn't publish visitor times, so check when you book.
Golf forecast
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Green fees
| Rate | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes with cart, weekday | $89 | |
| 18 holes with cart, weekend | $99 | |
| 18 holes walking, weekday | $67 | |
| 18 holes walking, weekend | $77 | |
| 9 holes with cart, weekday | $65 | |
| 9 holes with cart, weekend | $69 | |
| 9 holes walking, weekday | $49 | |
| 9 holes walking, weekend | $53 |
Visitor rates from the club (source) , checked 20 October 2026. Prices change, so confirm with the club when you book.
Practice and hire
Practice facilities
- Driving range
Range hours: Mon–Thu 6:30 am–7 pm; Fri–Sun 6:30 am–6 pm
Putt-putt course open 6:30 am–6 pm daily.
From the club's website, checked 20 October 2026. Confirm with the club before you go.
The course
Videos
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Reviews
4.4
1,894 reviews
What golfers say
- Friendly staff
- Well-kept, flat course
- Range, mini golf and bistro on site
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
4 out of 5
“We had lunch here as a group. The food was good - we sat in the outside undercover area which looks out onto the golfing greens- so lovely surroundings. No table service - you order at the counter and the meals are brought out to your…”
4 out of 5
“Came for a social round of golf after a serious amount of rain so the course was quite boggy. I still had a great time tho! Nice flat and fun course. The staff were super friendly and helpful too!”
4 out of 5
“We went to the Putt Putt Golf here for a hiking group meet-up for something different. The Putt Putt is quite old, but it's only $5 to play unlimited until they close! How good is that?! We played one round as it was close to their…”
Facilities
- Driving range
- Pro shop
- Golf lessons
- Mini golf
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Function rooms
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Dress code: Collared shirt; no thongs or singlets
Location
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3 Alabaster Dr, Carrara QLD 4211
Getting there
- From Surfers Paradise 13 min 8 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 29 min 30 km
- From Brisbane CBD 57 min 74 km
- From Brisbane Airport 1 h 3 min 82 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- RACV Royal Pines Golf Course · Benowa · 1.1 km · 4.1
- Palm Meadows Golf Course · Carrara · 2.1 km · 4.3
- Lakelands Golf Club · Merrimac · 3.5 km · 4.5
- Southport Golf Club · Southport · 4 km · 4.5
Courses like Emerald Lakes Golf Club
Similar in size, price, access and rating, a little further afield.
Redland Bay · 18 holes · Par 72 · Visitors welcome
Well kept course with good layout · Fair pricing
From $65 for 18 holes
Robina · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
Excellent layout and green complexes · Friendly pro shop staff
Emerald Lakes Golf Club FAQs
How many holes and what par is Emerald Lakes?
It is an 18-hole, par 72 course.
How much does a round cost at Emerald Lakes?
The club lists 18 holes with a cart at $89 on weekdays and $99 on weekends, or $67 and $77 walking. Nine-hole rates are also listed.
What is the dress code?
A collared shirt is required, and thongs and singlets are not allowed.
Is there a driving range and mini golf?
Yes, the club has a driving range and a putt-putt course, plus a coaching centre and pro shop.
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: Emerald Lakes Golf Club via Google Maps; Emerald Lakes Golf Club website. Photos remain the property of their owners.