South East Queensland Golf Holidays

The area of South East Queensland encompasses the city of Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and The Sunshine Coast just north of Brisbane consisting of Noosa, Maroochy and Caloundra.

South East Queensland is home to kilometres of breathtaking beaches, lively shopping centres, a burgeoning wine industry, galleries and museums, the freshest and tastiest produce, amazing flora and fauna and tropical lush rainforests. The beachfront esplanades allow visitors to sit back, relax, soak up the sun and experience the energetic lifestyle of Australia's most popular holiday playground.

GOLF COURSES IN SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
World class golf courses are plentiful in South East Queensland. With glorious sunny days most of the year round and clear blue skies even in winter, the region is a very popular destination for your golf holiday.

1. Brookwater Golf Course
A Greg Norman magnificently designed course with dramatic rolling terrain. Not for the faint hearted. An award winning club house set amongst breathtaking views and state of the art facilities. Ranked 19 out of Australia's Top 100 courses;

2. Hope Island Golf Course
A links style golf course with luxury resort facilities was designed by TWP team. Flawlessly groomed, open all year round with regular competitions open to all. Ranked 24;

3. Sanctuary Cove Golf Course
Situated in South East Queensland's exclusive Sanctuary Cove, one of Queensland's favourite resort courses and is exclusive to Sanctuary Cove CC Members and Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Hotel guests. Ranked 39;

4. Glades Golf Course
An outstanding Greg Norman championship designed course. A very undulating course, it is home to nine hectares of wetlands to a range of birdlife. Ranked 40;

5. Lakelands Golf Course
A short drive from Surfers Paradise and a completely manicured, undulating course. Suits the novice or professional comparably. Ranked 59;

6. Kooralbyn Golf Course
An inland championship course with contrasting nines and pioneered resort golf in Australia. Open every day for visitors;

7. Robina Woods Golf Course
Situated on the Gold Coast and welcomes visitors every day. Soaring eucalypts, natural waterways and lakes are set amongst the undulating fairways giving golfers plenty of opportunity to climb hills. The course boasts superb drainage and holes that are challenging and unique. Ranked 99;

8. Royal Pines Golf Course
Boasts a flawlessly groomed championship course set amongst lakes and bunkers on gently undulating landscape on the Gold Coast. Tees Clubhouse is open for all your dining needs;

9. Gainsborough Greens Golf Course
A relatively flat course and one of Gold Coast's better established courses with a friendly club atmosphere. Visitors are welcome and expect to see plenty of wildlife;

10. Colonial Golf Course
Previously known as Paradise Springs boasts a lush, manicured gently undulating course. An eye-catching colonial Queenslander designed club house flaunts breathtaking views from its verandahs. Beware of the numerous ponds and waterways;

11. Palm Meadows Golf Course
Open to the public year round, its championship layout staged Australia's richest tournament, 'The Palm Meadows Cup' Its final out of 18 holes is revered as one of Australia's best par 5's and was voted recently by American Golf Digest as one of the worlds top 500 golf holes. Its Club House restaurant and bar also has a Japanese bath house and sauna for guests.

TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS IN SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
South East Queensland boasts a unique contrasting landscape that makes it a truly unique place to visit. Just 90minutes from the urban sprawl of Brisbane one can find themselves in lush tropical rainforests or the tranquil ambience of beautiful vineyards, kilometres of ivory beaches neighbouring undulating mountainsides. Popular and must see places include:

1. Gold Coast
This fabulous area of South East Queensland has a sub-tropical climate boasting an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Its warm summers and mild winters with the occasional afternoon showers, makes it a popular holiday destination. Bask in the sun, take a Harley Davidson bike tour through the city of Surfers Paradise or hire a jet ski;

2. Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Just one hour's drive from Brisbane, this magnificent stretch of coastline encompasses lush scenic hinterlands, quaint country towns, mountain ranges and rich volcanic land. The region begins at Caloundra and extends to Cooloola, the gateway to Fraser Island. Some must see attractions include: Scenic drives through Noosa Hinterland; a visit to the Glass House Mountains, Mapleton Falls or the Bunya Mountains; cheese making in Maleny; or horse riding in the Dularcha forest reserve;

3. Noosa
Relax and soak up the sun on one of the Sunshine Coast's most popular beach playground. Shop along the prestigious Hastings Street, bask in the sun on the pristine stretch of beach, or sip a macchiato and watch the world go by under a sunny umbrella;

4. Brisbane
The capital of Queensland, Brisbane is a shopper's paradise that thrives on an outdoor lifestyle with sunny days most of the year round. Set along the banks of the Brisbane River, this dynamic, cosmopolitan city offers fine dining, a booming arts and culture scene, and a range of leisure activities;

5. Vineyards
Vineyards in South East Queensland include the Gold Coast Hinterland Wine Country with its superb restaurants and exceptional wine tourism experience; Ballandean Estate Wines is Queensland's most awarded winery and The Banca Ridge Winery and Cellar Door is part of Queensland's first wine tourism training college.

LEISURE ACTIVITIES IN SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
There are plenty of amazing things to see and do in South East Queensland. A spectacular range of leisure activities are on offer to add to your golfing holiday, whether you're in the mood for something relaxing, action-packed or guided.

1. Take a wine tour South East Queensland has a very successful food and wine industry attracting revered industry professionals to the region. Visitors to the area can sample one of many of world class restaurants, cafes or bars;
2. Visit a museum, art gallery or exhibition Explore the Art & Craft Gallery trail of the Sunshine Coast hinterland;
3. Walking tours Through breathtaking mountain trails or lush rainforests;
4. River adventure activities Along the Brisbane River include abseiling, kayaking, cycling or rollerblading;
5. Arts, crafts, cuisine markets The famous Eumundi Market of the Sunshine Coast reflects its unique culture and diverse group of local producers and craftspeople;
6. Cabaret or dinner cruises Through the canals and waterways along the Gold Coast. Day trips to nearby North and South Stradbroke Islands or Sanctuary Cove;
7. Weekend marketsOf Brisbane in South Bank, Riverside and Fortitude Valley;
8. Hot air ballooningOver the CBD of Brisbane and see the city from a birds eye view;
9. Abseiling Off Kangaroo Points 200 million year-old cliffs;
10. KayakingOr cycle, jog or stroll along the Brisbane River.

CLIMATE OF SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND
Average summer and winter temperatures range from 9°C - 29°C in Brisbane.You can expect cooler temperatures in hinterland and rural areas, particularly in winter.

South East Queensland has a sub-tropical climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. Its warm summers and mild winters with the occasional afternoon showers, makes it a popular holiday destination.