Nelson Bay Golf Club
Nelson Bay Golf Club is a 27-hole bushland adventure five minutes from the centre of Nelson Bay. Three course combinations—Gymea Lily, Christmas Bush and Brush Box—roll across 175 acres of tree-lined Port Stephens country, with kangaroos, wallabies and birdlife acting as an unpredictable gallery. Visitors can choose nine, 18, 27 or even 36 holes, join daily competitions and hire carts or clubs. The golf shop, Bluewater Grill, bar and stay-and-play partners turn a round into a complete coastal getaway.
Reviews and ratings
4.0/5880 reviews
A scenic bush by the sea layout with tidy, well kept turf, dramatic native vegetation and frequent kangaroo encounters that make a round memorable; the clubhouse serves solid meals, offers sweeping views and staff that welcome you. Drawback: the course is vulnerable to flooding и
Tee times
Tue, 8 September
Facilities
Green fees
Visitor access
- Access
- Public golf course; visitors may play subject to the published schedule and availability.
- Visitor information
- Yes. Visitors can book social golf and daily competitions are available on most days.
- Booking
- Official online visitor timesheet available through MiClub.
Course scorecards
Brush Box
Par 72
Holes 1–9
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Index | 13 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 15 | - |
| Forward | 312 | 168 | 330 | 585 | 346 | 351 | 157 | 348 | 479 | 3076 |
| Middle | 285 | 154 | 302 | 535 | 316 | 321 | 144 | 318 | 438 | 2813 |
| Rating 70.0 · Slope 124 | ||||||||||
Holes 10–18
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| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Index | 16 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 4 | - |
| Forward | 340 | 434 | 551 | 352 | 144 | 411 | 547 | 206 | 392 | 3377 |
| Middle | 312 | 397 | 504 | 322 | 132 | 359 | 451 | 172 | 338 | 2987 |
Christmas Bush
Par 72
Holes 1–9
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Index | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Forward | 374 | 165 | 489 | 358 | 122 | 293 | 365 | 368 | 440 | 2974 |
| Middle | 349 | 133 | 397 | 315 | 104 | 277 | 317 | 324 | 384 | 2600 |
| Rating 71.0 · Slope 125 | ||||||||||
Holes 10–18
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| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Index | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Forward | 285 | 154 | 302 | 535 | 316 | 321 | 144 | 318 | 438 | 2813 |
| Middle | 278 | 150 | 290 | 476 | 272 | 309 | 126 | 296 | 391 | 2588 |
Gymea Lily
Par 72
Holes 1–9
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| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 |
| Index | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 5 | - |
| Forward | 340 | 434 | 551 | 352 | 144 | 411 | 547 | 206 | 392 | 3377 |
| Middle | 311 | 397 | 504 | 322 | 132 | 376 | 500 | 188 | 358 | 3088 |
| Rating 71.0 · Slope 125 | ||||||||||
Holes 10–18
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| Hole | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 |
| Index | 6 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 14 | - |
| Forward | 409 | 180 | 535 | 392 | 133 | 320 | 399 | 402 | 481 | 3251 |
| Middle | 374 | 165 | 489 | 358 | 122 | 293 | 365 | 368 | 440 | 2974 |
Frequently asked questions
How many holes is Nelson Bay Golf Club?
Nelson Bay has 27 holes arranged into three named 18-hole course combinations.
Can visitors play Nelson Bay Golf Club?
Yes. Visitors can book social golf and daily competitions are available on most days.
What wildlife might I see at Nelson Bay Golf Club?
The bushland course is home to kangaroos, wallabies and abundant birdlife.
Can I hire equipment at Nelson Bay?
Yes. Carts, club sets and pull buggies can be reserved through the golf shop.
Freshness
- Details checked
- 27 Aug 2026
- Fees updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Booking checked
- 27 Aug 2026