Noosa Springs Golf Resort
In the heart of Noosa, Graham Papworth carved a par 72 through lakes and native bush at Noosa Springs, the golf and spa resort that opened in 1999. A polished, well conditioned championship layout with a luxury resort and day spa attached, it is the natural golf base for a stay in one of Australia's most coveted holiday towns.
Photo: Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort via Google.
The verdict
Noosa Springs is the premier golf resort of the Noosa hinterland, a Graham Papworth design that opened on 9 May 1999 and quickly became a fixture in national course rankings. Set among lakes, wetland and native bush a short drive from Hastings Street and the Noosa beaches, it combines a genuine championship course with a luxury resort, a celebrated day spa and fine dining, a complete destination in its own right.
The course plays as a par 72 of about 6,180 metres, a polished parkland layout where water and bush frame the holes and the conditioning is consistently among the best on the coast. It is testing enough to satisfy the low handicapper from the back tees yet enjoyable from the forward markers, and the resort setting means a round here can be the centerpiece of a luxurious few days. For the traveling golfer who wants Noosa's lifestyle with serious golf attached, Noosa Springs is the obvious choice.
Noosa Springs Golf Resort at a glance
- Opened
- 1999
- Designer
- Graham Papworth
- Type
- Resort, parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- About 6,180 m
- Access
- Resort, bookable
Designer, year, par and length verified June 2026 from the resort and leading course databases. Noosa Springs was designed by Graham Papworth and opened on 9 May 1999; it plays as a par 72 of about 6,180 metres. It is a resort course bookable by visitors and resort guests; green fees are seasonal and indicative for 2026, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Noosa Springs is a polished parkland resort course where water and native bush do most of the defending. Papworth routed the holes among a series of lakes and wetland, so carries and forced lines feature throughout the round, asking for honest club selection and a committed strike. Off the tee the design gives the thoughtful player room, but it gathers the loose shot in water and bush, and the approaches often demand a confident shot to greens guarded by sand and lake.
Conditioning is a hallmark here, with the fairways and greens kept to a high standard that flatters good ball striking and rewards the approach played to the correct portion. The greens are fair and nicely contoured, and the short game around the putting surfaces calls for precision where bunkers and run offs await. It is a course that plays its best when you respect the water and pick sensible lines rather than forcing the issue.
For the visiting golfer the appeal is the complete package: a quality championship course in immaculate condition, attached to a luxury resort, an award winning day spa and excellent dining, all minutes from the Noosa beaches and Hastings Street. It is the natural golf anchor for a Noosa trip and pairs easily with the other Sunshine Coast courses to the south.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | A resort course bookable by visitors and resort guests; check the current visitor policy and any member event closures when you reserve |
| How to play | Book a tee time through the resort or an online booking partner; carts and clubs are available for hire, and stay and play packages with the resort and spa are offered |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 rates sit in the upper band for a Sunshine Coast resort course; check current weekday, weekend and twilight pricing and stay and play deals when you book |
| On the day | Smart golf attire and soft spikes; a cart is a comfortable way to play, and the resort and spa make a full day of it |
| Getting there | Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast, a short drive from Hastings Street and around 35 minutes north of the Sunshine Coast Airport |
| Best months | April to October is the prime window, warm and dry; summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms common |
Access and fees verified June 2026; rates and visitor policies are seasonal and change, so always confirm the current price and tee time directly before booking. See our Australia green fees guide for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is the Noosa Springs resort itself, with rooms and villas beside the golf and the celebrated day spa, but the boutique hotels of Hastings Street and the Noosa beaches are only minutes away if you prefer to stay by the water. Noosa's restaurants and the national park add to the appeal of a stay here.
For the golfer, Noosa Springs anchors the northern end of the Sunshine Coast cluster, pairing naturally with Twin Waters at Mudjimba, Mount Coolum at Coolum Beach and Pelican Waters at Caloundra to the south. A few days based around Noosa can comfortably take in the best of the coast's golf.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts around Noosa Heads and the Sunshine Coast.
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Noosa Springs Golf Resort questions
Who designed Noosa Springs?
Noosa Springs was designed by the golf course architect Graham Papworth and opened on 9 May 1999. It is a polished parkland resort course routed among lakes and native bush in the heart of Noosa.
What is the par and length of Noosa Springs?
Noosa Springs plays as a par 72 of about 6,180 metres. It is a well conditioned resort parkland layout where water and bush frame the holes and the challenge is accuracy and sensible lines as much as length.
Can visitors play Noosa Springs?
Yes. Noosa Springs is a resort course bookable by visitors and resort guests. Reserve a tee time through the resort or an online partner, confirm seasonal green fees and stay and play packages before booking, and the resort also caters for groups and society days.
What other courses are near Noosa Springs?
Noosa Springs sits at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast, so it pairs naturally with Twin Waters at Mudjimba, Mount Coolum at Coolum Beach and Pelican Waters at Caloundra, an easy multi course Sunshine Coast golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, year, par, length, access and seasonal fee context verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.