Golf Near Merimbula: Pambula-Merimbula, Tura Beach & Narooma
Golfers who know the Sapphire Coast will tell you there’s a special trio of courses worth experiencing: Pambula-Merimbula Golf Club, Tura Beach Country Club, and Narooma Golf Club. All three are within an hour’s drive of each other, yet each offers its own unique character and challenge.
With Hillcrest Merimbula as your base, you can enjoy easy access to all three courses while staying surrounded by the spectacular landscapes of the Sapphire Coast. More than just a place to stay, Hillcrest will feel like your home away from home — the perfect base for an unforgettable golfing getaway.
Image credit: Tura Beach Country Club
Day 1 - Tura Beach Country Club
In need of a day full of golf and breathtaking scenery? The Tura Beach Country Club is a standout golfing experience on the Sapphire Coast. The 18-hole course was designed by Australia's finest golfer, Peter Thomson, and is located 6 kilometres from Merimbula. A standout quality about The Tura course is its scenic environment - with differing positions throughout the course, golfers are presented with spectacular pacific views, while certain holes will bring you closer to the coastline.
No matter the skill-level, the course was designed with great intention, including a variety of elevation changes, and waterholes, being the perfect all-rounder golf course. And to top it off, The Tura Beach Country Club invites golfers to kick their fit up, enjoy a meal and take in the coastal views.
Day 2 - Narooma Golf Club
Perfect for a day trip, the Narooma Golf Club, north of Hillcrest Merimbula, welcomes golfers into a dynamic, coastal experience. Built right by the ocean, the Narooma golf course is best for those who love a challenge.
Unlike the average golf course, Narooma is best known for its link-style course design - sitting right on a cliff edge, the course is hit with crashing waves and a crisp ocean breeze.
Day 3 - Pambula Merimbula Golf Club
Staying within Merimbula, only 5km down from The Hillcrest, Pambula Merimbula Golf Club is well worth a visit. Set amongst beautiful coastal surroundings, the club offers a relaxed and scenic setting where golfers can enjoy the natural beauty of the region.
The course provides an enjoyable challenge for golfers of different skill levels, combining well-maintained grasslands with the opportunity to appreciate the peaceful coastal atmosphere.
Whether you’re a regular golfer looking for your next round or visiting the Sapphire Coast and keen to play somewhere special, Pambula Merimbula Golf Club offers the perfect combination of quality golf, welcoming facilities and stunning surroundings.
Why Hillcrest Merimbula is the perfect base for this trip
Hillcrest sits centrally to all three courses — six minutes from Tura Beach, a few minutes from Pambula-Merimbula, and positioned as the natural starting point for the run north to Narooma. Beyond the geography, it's built for the rhythm of a golf trip rather than a single round: ocean-view balcony rooms for the mornings before an early tee time, a coastal-view pool and fire pit for the evenings after, and the kind of unfussy, long-standing hospitality that doesn't require a production out of checking in. It's a base to return to between rounds, not a hotel you're managing around your game.
A suggested 4-day golf itinerary
Day Morning Afternoon Evening
1 — Arrival Travel, check in at Hillcrest 18 at Pambula-Merimbula Settle in — pool, fire pit
(closest course, easy after travel)
2 — Coastal Early tee time at Tura Beach Free — beach, town, recovery Dinner in Merimbula
(6-min drive)
3 — The pilgrimage Depart early for Narooma Round + lunch at Narooma, Relax at Hillcrest
(~1h15 drive), tee off drive back
around 9am
4 — Departure or replay Optional second round Check out
at Pambula-Merimbula, or rest
This sequencing plays the closest course first (least demanding on a travel day), saves the longest drive for the middle of the stay when you're rested, and leaves the last day flexible for a replay or an easy exit.
FAQ
How far is Narooma Golf Club from Hillcrest Merimbula?
About 109 kilometres, roughly a 1 hour 15 minute drive north along the Sapphire Coast.
Can you play all three courses — Pambula-Merimbula, Tura Beach and Narooma — in one trip?
Yes. A 3–4 night stay at Hillcrest comfortably fits all three, since Pambula-Merimbula and Tura Beach are both within ten minutes of Merimbula and Narooma is a single day-trip round.
Which of the three courses suits beginners, and which suits low-handicappers?
Pambula-Merimbula's parkland layout is the most forgiving for higher handicappers. Tura Beach and Narooma both bring more demanding coastal and clifftop holes, with Narooma's ocean carries generally considered the toughest test of the three.
What's the best time of year to golf the Sapphire Coast from Merimbula?
Autumn (March–May) and spring (September–November) offer the most reliable conditions — mild temperatures and less coastal wind than summer.
Whether you're a pro golfer, or enjoy a casual day at the course, The Hillcrest Merimbula is THE place to be this summer. Surrounding visitors with some of the best rated golf courses, bringing together friendly competition and spectacular views, you are promised a time to remember.
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