Western Australia Golf Tours 2026 | Lake Karrinyup, Cottesloe, Joondalup

Why Western Australia

Indian Ocean Golf at the Western Edge of the Country

Perth is a four-hour flight from Melbourne, four hours from Sydney, five hours from Brisbane — geographically the most isolated capital city in the world. The reward for that isolation is a Mediterranean climate of extraordinary reliability (300+ sunny days per year), the Fremantle Doctor afternoon sea breeze that cools every summer round, and a golf cluster that punches well above the city's population would suggest. Lake Karrinyup Country Club has been ranked World Top 100 multiple times and hosted the Heineken Classic, Nedbank Tour event, and Australian Open. Joondalup Resort offers 27 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Cottesloe and Royal Perth round out the heritage member-club register.

Beyond the Perth metro, Western Australia rewards golfers willing to travel further. Mandurah, an hour south, is home to The Cut Golf Course — a James Wilcher championship public layout consistently ranked among Australia's top public courses. Swan Valley, 30 minutes from the airport, hosts The Vines Resort & Country Club's two layouts plus a dozen wineries (Houghton, Sandalford, Olive Farm) on the original Western Australian wine region. And three hours south, Margaret River represents one of Australia's premium cool-climate wine destinations — Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager Estate — even if golf options in the wine region itself are limited.

For Australian east-coast golfers, WA is the long flight worth doing. For international visitors arriving via the only direct UK-Australia service (London Heathrow direct to Perth), it's the natural first stop on a longer Australian itinerary — pair Perth golf with a 3-hour eastward flight to Melbourne (Sandbelt + Mornington Peninsula), or skip across to Tasmania (Barnbougle, Cape Wickham) for the full pilgrimage week.

What Makes Western Australia Distinct

Lake Karrinyup — Top 100 World, Heineken Classic and Australian Open host
Joondalup Resort — 27 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr
Mediterranean climate — 300+ sunny days per year
The Fremantle Doctor afternoon sea breeze relief
Direct London Heathrow flights to Perth
Margaret River wine extension 3 hours south

Lake Karrinyup Country Club Perth Western Australia heritage par 72

⛳ Lake Karrinyup · Perth

"Top 100 World — Australia's most isolated championship course."

Three Distinct Clusters

Western Australia Region by Region

WA golf splits cleanly into three clusters — Perth metro member clubs, Mandurah and Swan Valley resort layouts, and the optional Margaret River wine country extension. Most tours combine the first two.

Covered Below ↓ Top 100 World

Perth Metro

Perth Member Clubs

Lake Karrinyup · Cottesloe · Royal Perth · Joondalup

The heart of WA golf — Lake Karrinyup Country Club (Top 100 World), Joondalup Resort's 27 RTJ Jr holes, Cottesloe Golf Club (heritage par 71 beachside), and Royal Perth Golf Club (1895 founding). Most are member clubs accessible via Cooee introduction; Joondalup is resort-public.

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Covered Below ↓ Resort + Wine

Mandurah + Swan Valley

South Coast + Wine

The Cut · The Vines Resort

An hour south, Mandurah's The Cut is one of Australia's top public layouts — James Wilcher championship design. Thirty minutes east, Swan Valley's The Vines Resort offers two championship courses paired with WA's original wine region (Houghton, Sandalford, Olive Farm cellar doors).

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Live · Bookable Premium Wine

South-West WA

Margaret River

Margaret River GC · Dunsborough Lakes · Bunbury

Three hours south of Perth — Australia's premium cool-climate wine country (Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin, Voyager). Friendly local golf at Margaret River GC and Dunsborough Lakes plus heritage at Bunbury, with Mandurah's The Cut on the route south.

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Featured Courses Across WA

Six Layouts That Define the State

Four Perth-metro anchors plus one Mandurah and one Swan Valley layout. Cooee tailors course selection around your group's interests, lead time, and member-introduction availability — Lake Karrinyup access in particular requires 4–8 weeks.

Lake Karrinyup Country Club Perth heritage par 72 Top 100 World

Hero · Top 100 World

From $895

Karrinyup, Perth WA

Lake Karrinyup Country Club

18 Holes Par 72 Heritage Member Club Member Access via Cooee

Western Australia's marquee golf course — Lake Karrinyup at Karrinyup, north Perth. Heritage par 72 routing across natural lake country, ranked World Top 100 multiple times, host venue for the Heineken Classic European Tour event, the Nedbank Tour, and multiple Australian Opens. Strict members' club; access via Cooee introduction with 4–8 weeks lead time. The course international visitors travel to Perth specifically to play.

World Top 100 multiple-time ranking
Heineken Classic European Tour host
Australian Open multiple times
Heritage par 72, lake country routing
Member-introduction access via Cooee, 4–8 weeks lead

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Joondalup Resort 27 holes Robert Trent Jones Jr

27 Holes · RTJ Jr

From $245

Connolly, Perth WA

Joondalup Resort Golf Course

27 Holes (3 × 9) Par 72 (combined) RTJ Jr Design Resort Public

Robert Trent Jones Jr designed three distinct nine-hole layouts at Joondalup Resort north of Perth — the Quarry, Lakes, and Dunes courses, played as 18-hole combinations. Genuinely public access (resort-attached) with consistent championship conditioning. The Quarry Course's holes routed through limestone quarry walls are particularly memorable. On-site Joondalup Resort accommodation makes it a natural single-base for a Perth golf trip.

27 holes by Robert Trent Jones Jr
Quarry, Lakes, Dunes 9-hole combinations
Genuinely public access
On-site Joondalup Resort accommodation

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Cottesloe Golf Club Perth heritage par 71 beachside

Heritage · Beachside

From $345

Cottesloe, Perth WA

Cottesloe Golf Club

18 Holes Par 71 Heritage Member Club Member Access via Cooee

One of Perth's oldest and most respected member clubs — Cottesloe Golf Club, founded 1908, par 71 across coastal limestone country a short walk from Cottesloe Beach. Heritage clubhouse, mature couch fairways, and the Indian Ocean breeze visible from many holes. The club's strict member system has preserved the playing experience; Cooee handles introductions for visiting golfers.

Founded 1908, heritage member club
Par 71, limestone coastal country
Walking distance from Cottesloe Beach
Member-introduction access via Cooee

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Heritage · 1895

From $445

South Perth, Perth WA

Royal Perth Golf Club

18 Holes Par 72 Founded 1895 Member Access via Cooee

Western Australia's senior member club — Royal Perth Golf Club, founded 1895 on the south side of the Swan River with views back across to the Perth CBD skyline. Par 72 heritage routing, mature plantings, and the kind of Royal-prefixed clubhouse traditions only century-plus member clubs maintain. Cooee handles the introduction logistics for visiting golfers.

Founded 1895, Royal-prefixed senior club
South Perth across the Swan from CBD
Par 72 heritage routing
Member-introduction access via Cooee

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The Cut Mandurah James Wilcher championship public

Mandurah · Top Public

From $295

Mandurah, WA (1 hr south of Perth)

The Cut Golf Course

18 Holes Par 72 James Wilcher Design Public Access

An hour south of Perth at Mandurah, James Wilcher's championship public layout has been consistently ranked among Australia's top public courses since opening. Dramatic routing across the Indian Ocean estuary system with several genuinely water-bordered holes. The natural overnight stop on a Margaret River wine extension, with on-site or Mandurah waterfront accommodation.

Australia's top public courses ranking
James Wilcher championship design
Estuary routing, water-bordered holes
Natural Margaret River extension stop

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The Vines Resort Swan Valley two championship courses

Swan Valley · 2 Courses

From $245

The Vines, Swan Valley WA

The Vines Resort & Country Club

2 × 18 Holes Par 72 / 71 Resort Championship Resort Public

Thirty minutes east of Perth Airport in Swan Valley — The Vines Resort offers two 18-hole championship layouts (the Lakes and Ellenbrook courses) on a single property. Set within Western Australia's original wine region (founded 1840s) with a dozen cellar doors within fifteen minutes — Houghton, Sandalford, Olive Farm. On-site Vines Resort accommodation makes it a strong single-base option for a 3–4 day WA stay.

Two 18-hole championship layouts on one estate
Lakes and Ellenbrook courses
WA's original wine region — Houghton, Sandalford, Olive Farm
30 minutes from Perth Airport

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Western Australia Pricing Guide

Indicative starting prices per person, twin share. Perth metro green fees sit at the mid-to-upper Australian tier; member-club access (Lake Karrinyup, Royal Perth) commands premium. Joondalup, The Vines, and The Cut are public-access at accessible rates.

Package	From (per person)
Single round Joondalup Resort / The Vines	AUD $245
Single round The Cut Mandurah	AUD $295
Single round Cottesloe Golf Club	AUD $345
Single round Royal Perth Golf Club	AUD $445
Single round Lake Karrinyup (with access)	AUD $895
Three-day Perth metro package	AUD $1,795
Five-day Perth + Swan Valley + Mandurah	AUD $2,995
Premium 7-day Perth + Margaret River wine	AUD $4,995
Corporate / private group (up to 16 golfers)	POA

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What You Get

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

Perth Airport transfers (or accommodation pickup)
Air-conditioned vehicles with secure golf-bag storage
Inter-course transfers — Perth metro, Mandurah, Swan Valley
Margaret River wine-extension transfers (premium packages)
Green fees at your nominated courses
Motorised cart hire
Member-introduction logistics for Lake Karrinyup, Cottesloe, Royal Perth
Perth CBD or coastal accommodation (5–4-star tier)
Daily breakfast at your accommodation

Not Included

Domestic flights to Perth (we can arrange on request)
International flights — direct London-Perth via Qantas
Club hire (available at most courses, $80–$120)
Lunches and clubhouse drinks (own expense unless premium package)
Dinner reservations outside the package's nominated meals
Travel insurance
Personal expenses and pro shop purchases
Optional Margaret River wine touring or Rottnest Island day

Practical Notes

Good to Know

Getting there: Perth Airport (PER) — direct flights from all Australian capitals (4–5 hours from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane), plus international from Singapore, Hong Kong, Doha, Bali, and the only direct UK-Australia service from London Heathrow. Perth is on Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8), 2–3 hours behind eastern states.
Lake Karrinyup access: Member-introduction required, 4–8 weeks lead time. Cooee handles the relationships. Cottesloe and Royal Perth follow similar protocols.
Best time of year: September to May is the prime Perth golf window — Mediterranean climate, 18–32°C, low humidity, rare rain. October to December and February to April are particularly excellent. Summer afternoons (Dec–Feb) cooled by the Fremantle Doctor sea breeze. Winter (Jun–Aug) is genuinely Perth's wet season.
Margaret River extension: 270km / 3-hour drive south. Premium cool-climate wine country (Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin, Voyager, Howard Park) — golf in the region itself is limited but Mandurah's The Cut sits on the route south. Most Cooee Margaret River tours pair golf with cellar door touring.
Accommodation strategy: Perth CBD (Crown, Pan Pacific) for member-club focus; Joondalup Resort for resort base; The Vines Resort for Swan Valley wine focus; Mandurah waterfront for The Cut and Margaret River route.
Ideal trip length: 5–7 days is the sweet spot. Combine with eastern-states golf (Melbourne Sandbelt, Tasmania) for a longer Australian itinerary — Perth is the natural first stop on a London-direct arrival.
Group sizes: 2 to 16 golfers. Lake Karrinyup most accommodating to groups of 4–8.

Plan Your WA Trip

Tell us your dates, group size, and which courses interest you most. We'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored Perth + Swan Valley + Margaret River itinerary, course bookings, member-club access plan, and pricing.

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From Our Guests

What Golfers Say

★★★★★

"Lake Karrinyup was the highlight — Cooee secured access at six weeks lead time and the conditioning was world-class. The Quarry Course at Joondalup is genuinely memorable — those limestone walls are unlike anything else in Australian golf. Five days in Perth, three rounds, plus a Margaret River winery day. Outstanding all the way through."

Andrew M.

Wellington, New Zealand

★★★★★

"I'd never been to WA. The flight from Sydney is a serious commitment but the Mediterranean climate and the courses absolutely justified it. Cottesloe with the Indian Ocean breeze is unforgettable, and The Vines in Swan Valley turns golf into a wine-and-food long lunch experience. The Fremantle Doctor is a real thing."

Mark & Lucy P.

Sydney, NSW

★★★★★

"Direct London Heathrow to Perth is the easiest international Australian arrival. Five days Perth golf, then we flew across to Melbourne for the Sandbelt week. The contrast — desert-fringe Perth then heritage Melbourne — is a genuine architectural treat. Cooee coordinated all of it including the inter-state domestic flight."

William G.

Edinburgh, Scotland

Common Questions

Western Australia Golf FAQs

What are the top golf courses in Perth?+

Perth's leading golf courses are Lake Karrinyup Country Club (often ranked Top 100 World, hosted Heineken Classic and Australian Open), Joondalup Resort Golf Course (27 holes with the Quarry, Lakes, and Dunes layouts by Robert Trent Jones Jr), Cottesloe Golf Club (heritage par 71 beachside), Royal Perth Golf Club (founded 1895), and The Vines Resort in Swan Valley. Most are member clubs accessible to visiting golfers via Cooee introduction; Joondalup and The Vines are resort-public.

How do I get to Perth for a golf tour?+

Perth Airport is Western Australia's primary gateway with direct flights from all Australian capitals plus international services from Singapore, Hong Kong, Doha, Johannesburg, Auckland, Bali, and London (the only direct UK-Australia flight). Perth is on Australian Western Standard Time (UTC+8) — same as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bali, but two to three hours behind the eastern states. Perth is geographically isolated: domestic flights from Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane take 4–5 hours.

Can I add Margaret River wine country to a Perth golf trip?+

Yes — Margaret River sits 270km south of Perth (3-hour drive) and is one of Australia's premium cool-climate wine regions, producing internationally regarded Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blends. Golf is limited in the Margaret River region itself but Mandurah's The Cut Golf Course is on the route south. Most Cooee WA tours include 2–3 days Perth golf and 2–3 days in Margaret River for cellar door tastings (Vasse Felix, Cullen, Leeuwin Estate, Voyager) and Cape Naturaliste coastal walks.

When is the best time of year for Perth golf?+

Perth has reliable Mediterranean climate — September to May is the prime golf window (18–32°C, low humidity, rare rain interruptions). October to December and February to April are particularly excellent. Summer (December–February) can hit 35°C+ with the famous Fremantle Doctor afternoon sea breeze providing welcome relief by 2pm. Winter (June–August) is genuinely Perth's wet season with occasional storm fronts but courses remain playable; international visitors typically travel in the warmer months.

How does Lake Karrinyup access work?+

Lake Karrinyup Country Club is one of Western Australia's most prestigious member clubs and access for visiting golfers is gated through approved channels. Cooee Tours has the relationships necessary to arrange Lake Karrinyup access on selected dates as part of WA premium packages. Lead time of 4–8 weeks is recommended, dress code is strict, and access cannot be guaranteed for every requested date. Joondalup Resort, The Vines, and The Cut are all genuinely public-access with no member-introduction required.

Can I combine WA with eastern-states golf?+

Many international visitors combine Perth with Melbourne (Sandbelt + Mornington Peninsula) or Tasmania (Barnbougle, Cape Wickham) given they're all on the same long-haul itinerary. The 4-hour Perth–Melbourne flight makes it logistically straightforward, and the time-zone shift (Perth is 2–3 hours behind eastern states) means an east-to-west progression actually feels like time travel forward. Cooee coordinates these multi-state Australian tours including domestic flights, accommodation, and inter-state course logistics.

What's the typical Western Australia golf package length?+

5–7 days is the sweet spot — 3–4 days Perth metro golf (Lake Karrinyup, Joondalup, Cottesloe + 1–2 others) followed by either 2–3 days Margaret River wine extension or 1–2 days Swan Valley + Mandurah additions. Shorter Perth-only weekends (3 days) work well for domestic eastern-states travellers; international golfers committing to the long-haul typically build 7–10 days to make the trip worthwhile.

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