The course
Anglesea Golf Club is at 45 Golf Links Road, in the bush on the inland side of Anglesea, about 25 minutes down the coast from the house. It's an 18-hole course of 6,028 metres on the club's figures, with 42 bunkers. Visit Great Ocean Road and Golf Australia magazine both list it as a par 73.
The first nine, designed by Vern Morcom, opened in December 1953. The second nine followed in April 1961, and the original nine was redesigned after the club got more land, with the work finished in 1968. The fairways went to wintergreen couch in the 1990s, and since 2000 the course has been watered with recycled water.
It isn't a seaside links. It's a hinterland course, surrounded by native bushland, and the club says many fairways border nature reserves. That's why the kangaroos are here.
What it's like to play
Golf Australia magazine describes gum-lined fairways and bunkering that looks a lot like Melbourne's famous Sandbelt courses, on a layout that twists and turns over undulating ground. The club calls its fairways fast and firm.
The magazine picks out two holes. The uphill 6th, a 176-metre par 3, is the hardest of the short holes; there's a narrow gap between the front bunkers to run the ball through, and the green slopes hard from right to left. The par-5 8th, at 461 metres, doglegs sharply left, drops downhill and climbs again to the green. Longer hitters can carry the trees on the left. Everyone else stays right and keeps clear of a sandy waste area and a fairway bunker.
It's a friendly round for a mixed group. Good golfers get a proper test, and the ones who mostly came for the kangaroos still have a good time.
The kangaroos
The club says more than 300 eastern grey kangaroos live on and around the course. They're often seen grazing through the day, especially in the evening, and frequently on the fairways. Give them room. The club points out they're generally social but can turn aggressive if they feel threatened.
Kangaroo tours
Non-golfers can see them too. Since 2015 the club has run 25-minute guided tours, led by volunteers, in an open-air electric vehicle that seats 13. You'll see the best viewing spots and learn a bit about how the kangaroos live. Keep an eye out for a joey in a pouch.
Prices and booking
When we checked in October 2026, tours were $20 for adults (12 and over), $8 for children under 12 and $46 for a family of two adults and two kids. You can book online up to 24 hours ahead, or just turn up and join the next tour with space. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. Larger groups can arrange a tour through the club office on (03) 5263 1582.
When tours don't run
There are no tours on Christmas Day or on the mornings of Victorian public holidays. Tours can be cancelled in extreme conditions such as total fire ban days, strong winds or temperatures above 37°C, and pre-booked tours are refunded. The club also suspends tours now and then for big golf events, so check the tour page before you drive down. Sightings are very likely but not guaranteed.
Visitors, booking and green fees
How to book
Visitors are welcome. Register as a public member on the club's website, then book a tee time online, or call the pro shop on (03) 5263 1951. The website doesn't spell out a dress code or handicap rule for social rounds, so wear normal golf clothes and ask the pro shop if you're unsure.
Green fees
When we checked in October 2026: 18 holes was $65 Monday to Friday and $75 on weekends and public holidays, and nine holes was $45 or $50. Juniors were $40 for 18 holes and $25 for nine. Check the public bookings page before you book.
Groups
There are group rates for 12 or more players ($60 a head for 12 to 16, dropping for bigger groups). Group bookings have to be made and paid 14 days ahead, and the group rates don't apply from 26 December to 31 January.
Hire
A motorised cart is $55 for 18 holes and $35 for nine, and a deposit is required. Clubs are $35 or $25, and a pull buggy is $8.
Photo: William Watt,
courtesy of Visit Victoria 
Photo: William Watt,
courtesy of Visit Victoria Range, mini golf and lessons
The driving range is 250 metres long and 70 metres wide, with 12 bays, and it's open daily. Non-members buy balls from the machine outside the pro shop by eftpos: $12 for 40 or $18 for 80 when we checked. There are also three practice fairways, two putting greens, a chipping green and practice nets.
The 18-hole mini golf course is set in the bush and opens daily from 8am. It was $15 for adults, $10 for kids under 12 and $35 for a family of four. Book through the pro shop. It's a good way to keep the kids busy while someone plays nine. Lessons are available with the club's professional and teaching staff.
The clubhouse
The clubhouse looks down the 18th fairway, with a deck for a drink in the sun. The bar opens daily from 10am, and the Spike Bar (10am to 9pm) does coffee, drinks and snacks like pies and sausage rolls. When we checked in October 2026, the club was finalising a new bistro operator and had a pop-up doing dinners from Friday to Sunday, so check what's on before you plan a meal there.
Getting there from Holyday House
Allow about 25 minutes from the house in north Torquay, down the Great Ocean Road and inland at Anglesea. There's off-street parking at the house for several cars, and if you'd like somewhere to keep the clubs between rounds, ask us.
Make a day of it. Play in the morning, then head into Anglesea for lunch and a walk by the river or the beach. Our Anglesea day trip guide has the details. If you're doing a few rounds, Lorne Country Club is further down the coast, and RACV Torquay is on the way home.
Anglesea Golf Club FAQ
Will I see kangaroos?
Almost certainly. The club says more than 300 eastern greys live on and around the course, and they're often out grazing, especially in the evening. Sightings aren't guaranteed, though.
Can non-golfers see the kangaroos?
Yes, on a 25-minute guided kangaroo tour. When we checked in October 2026 it was $20 for adults, $8 for kids under 12 and $46 for a family of four.
Do the kangaroo tours run every day?
Not quite. There are none on Christmas Day or the mornings of Victorian public holidays, and they can be cancelled on total fire ban days, in strong winds or above 37°C. Check the club's tour page before you go.
How much is a round?
When we checked in October 2026, 18 holes was $65 on weekdays and $75 on weekends and public holidays. A cart was $55 for 18 holes.
Is there something for the kids?
Yes. There's an 18-hole mini golf course open daily from 8am, a driving range and the kangaroo tours.
How far is it from Holyday House?
About 25 minutes' drive down the Great Ocean Road.
This is an independent guide; green fees, booking rules and visitor times change, so check with Anglesea Golf Club before you go. For the rest of the region's courses, see our Torquay golf guide. Heading on past Anglesea? The Anglesea day trip and Torquay restaurants guides cover the rest of the day. For a country course inland, compare Winchelsea Golf Club. And when you've picked your weekend, check dates and send us an enquiry.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 15 October 2026. Opening hours, patrols, rules and closures change — check with the source before you go.
- Golf — Anglesea Golf Club (official)
- About — Anglesea Golf Club (official)
- Kangaroo Tours — Anglesea Golf Club (official)
- Kangaroo Tour Bookings — Anglesea Golf Club (official)
- Public Bookings — Anglesea Golf Club (official)
- Driving Range — Anglesea Golf Club (official)
- Holiday at home: The Great Ocean Road (2022) — Golf Australia magazine
- Kangaroo Tours at the Anglesea Golf Club — Visit Great Ocean Road