“Experience 27 holes of pure golfing pleasure when you play Nelson Bay.”
Set on an enormous 125 acre parcel of pristine bushland close to the coast the outstanding Nelson Bay Golf Course is playable all year round thanks to well draining sandy soils. The wonderfully designed 27 holes is divided into three 18 hole layouts named Gymea Lily (Holes 1-18), Brush Box (Holes 1-9 & 19-27) and Christmas Bush (Holes 19-27). All three layouts are equally enjoyable with most holes being isolated from each other by the lush natural vegetation.
The well kept fairways follow the naturally undulating terrain and provide a wide range of lie angles that makes club selection crucial. There are mostly generous landing areas for tee shots and the courses in general are not heavily bunkered which makes for very enjoyable golf. The greens are a highlight at Nelson Bay. Large enough to provide a good target for approach shots but the subtle slopes make putting a pleasurable challenge for all levels of golfers.
With 27 holes there are many candidates for the signature hole at Nelson Bay Golf Course. Our choice here at GolfAway is 358 metre par four 13th hole. After you scale the steps to reach the elevated tee you are met with a majestic fairway sloping downhill and curving to the right. This is a heavily forested area and the strip of grass below looks like a narrow golfing oasis of green. The longer golfers will find water at around 240+ metres with most players trying to shape their tee shots left to right around the dogleg to get a shorter approach shot. The green itself is long and somewhat narrow with a bunker either side. A birdie here is very possible but this beautiful hole has the potential for some very high scores.
Book Tee Time
Book a tee time at Nelson Bay:
Phone the Pro Shop (02) 4981 2073
Online Bookings: Not Available
Playing schedule:
MONDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
TUESDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
WEDNESDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
THURSDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
FRIDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
SATURDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
SUNDAY: Competition, Social Golf available*
*Check with Pro Shop for all Tee Off Times.
Visitors with Golflink Handicap welcome to play in Competitions.
Green Fees
Nelson Bay Golf Course Green Fees*:
| GREEN FEES | Mon – Fri | Sat, Sun & Public Holidays |
| 9 Holes | $30.00 | $35.00 |
| 18 Holes | $50.00 | $60.00 |
*Prices correct at time of publishing.
Reciprocal Clubs
Nelson Bay Golf Course Reciprocal Clubs*:
ACT – Yowani.
NSW – Blackheath, Bondi Beach, Catalina, Coolangatta Tweed Heads, Forster Tuncurry, Moss Vale, Nambucca Heads, Pambula Merimbula, Ryde Parramatta, Yarrawonga.
SA – Tea Tree Gully.
VIC – Flinders, Mornington.
WA – Bunbury, Geraldton, Spalding Park,
*Reciprocal clubs correct at time of publishing. Contact The Pro Shop for details.
Golf Course Facts
Nelson Bay Golf Course configurations:
Gymea Lily 1-18
Brush Box 1-9 & 19-27
Christmas Bush 10-27
| Holes | 27 |
| Course Distance | Gymea Lily 6080 Brush Box 5860 Christmas Bush 5752 |
| Slope Rating Men (max) | Gymea Lily 128 Brush Box 126 Christmas Bush 131 |
| Slope Rating Women (max) | Gymea Lily 123 Brush Box 121 Christmas Bush 128 |
| Terrain | Undulating |
| Walking Difficulty | Medium |
| Carts Available | Yes |
| Practice Facilities | Putting Chipping Driving |
Visit website: Nelson Bay Golf Club