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AU
Carrara · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
Friendly staff · Well-kept, flat course
From $67 for 18 holes
Surfers Paradise Golf Club
18-hole public golf course in Clear Island Waters, Gold Coast
4.4 from 427 Google reviews
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Access
- Public
- From (18 holes)
- $60
Overview
At a glance
Surfers Paradise Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course at Clear Island Waters on the Gold Coast. Visitors can play social golf by phoning the pro shop, and the club has a renovated bar, bistro and function space.
How it compares
Full-length 18 holes- A par-71 layout.
- Green fees from $60 for 18 holes, about the typical $60 on the Gold Coast (5 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.
Surfers Paradise Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 71 course at Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters, rated 71 under the Australian Course Rating system. The club describes tree-lined fairways with water hazards in play, and an automated recycled-water irrigation system that keeps it playable through the year. Golfers often describe it as flat and walkable and easy for all ages, with a back nine that features a run of par 4s, fast and true greens at their best and a decent pace of play. It can be busy, so booking is wise. Visitors book by calling the pro shop on (07) 5575 1666. The social rate is $60 for 18 holes walking or $35 for nine, with cheaper late-afternoon walking golf at $39, and Monday and some afternoon specials. Carts are $44 for 18 and $30 for nine, club hire is $30 for 18 and $18 for nine and pull buggies are $7. The dress code is traditional, with collared shirts and tailored shorts, and the club says golfers who do not meet it are not allowed on the course. The recently renovated clubhouse has a bar and bistro that reviewers like for functions, weddings and Christmas parties, though food and service reviews are mixed. A couple of reviewers had trouble with booking details for 18-hole rounds on quiet days, so confirm when you ring.
Before you go
Who can play
- Visitor times
- Daily; unlimited walking golf after 3 pm (2:30 pm May–August); Monday 18 holes walking; Thu, Fri and Sun two players with a cart after 1 pm
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Green fees
| Rate | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 18 holes, social, walking | $60 | |
| 9 holes, social, walking | $35 | |
| After 3pm (2.30pm winter), unlimited walking golf | $39 | |
| Monday 18 holes, walking | $60 | or $130 for two including a cart |
| Cart hire, 18 holes | $44 | visitor rate |
| Cart hire, 9 holes | $30 | visitor rate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorised cart | 9 | $30 | visitor rate |
| Motorised cart | 18 | $44 | visitor rate |
| Golf clubs | 9 | $18 | |
| Golf clubs | 18 | $30 | |
| Pull buggy | – | $7 |
From the club's website, checked 20 October 2026. Confirm with the club before you go.
The course
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Reviews
4.4
427 reviews
What golfers say
- Flat, walkable layout
- Greens fast and true
- Good function venue
- Mixed food and service
- Booking mix-ups reported
Our summary of recent Google reviews.
5 out of 5
“I attended a small wedding on the Green. Beautiful, well maintained golf course. The venue has been recently renovated, and the bar area is looking really nice. The grazing boards were well stocked with a variety of things like cheese,…”
5 out of 5
“What a lovely way to spend a Friday night at a Christmas Party on the patio outside looking at the picturesque green and watching golfers all whilst eating my delicious roast meal and listening to Christmas Carols, sipping champagne and…”
5 out of 5
“Great course. 18 holes with all flat areas so easy for any age groups or level of skill. A few shaded areas but best to bring a golf umbrella during the summer months. Golf carts are available for hire. Best to book as quite busy.”
Facilities
- Pro shop
- Cart hire
- Club hire
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Function rooms
- Golf lessons
Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Dress code: Enclosed shoes, tailored shorts or slacks, collared shirts; no T-shirts, singlets, denim, boardshorts, thongs or metal spikes
Location
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1 Fairway Dr, Clear Island Waters QLD 4226
Getting there
- From Surfers Paradise 10 min 7 km
- From Gold Coast Airport 24 min 23 km
- From Brisbane CBD 1 h 2 min 79 km
- From Brisbane Airport 1 h 8 min 87 km
Typical driving times without heavy traffic, from OpenStreetMap road data.
Nearby golf courses
- Lakelands Golf Club · Merrimac · 2.1 km · 4.5
- Palm Meadows Golf Course · Carrara · 2.5 km · 4.3
- Palmer Colonial Golf Course · Robina · 2.8 km · 3.6
- Palmer Gold Coast · Robina · 4.2 km · 3.7
Courses like Surfers Paradise 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
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Windaroo · 18 holes · Par 72 · Public
Good food in generous portions · Friendly staff
From $50 for 18 holes
Surfers Paradise Golf Club FAQs
How much is a round at Surfers Paradise Golf Club?
Social golf is $60 for 18 holes and $35 for nine, walking. Carts are extra at $44 for 18 or $30 for nine.
How do visitors book?
Visitors call the pro shop on (07) 5575 1666.
What is the dress code?
Collared shirts, tailored shorts or slacks and enclosed shoes. T-shirts, singlets, denim, boardshorts, thongs and metal spikes are not allowed.
Can I hire clubs?
Yes, $30 for 18 holes or $18 for nine.
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: Surfers Paradise Golf Club website; 이용진 via Google Maps; Jim via Google Maps; peter p via Google Maps. Photos remain the property of their owners.