Golf in the Yarra Valley

Golf is one of the best ways to experience the Yarra Valley, with championship courses, valley views and fairways sitting close to Yarra Valley Lodge.

For guests planning a golf weekend, group trip or a stay built around time on the green, the Yarra Valley offers a strong mix of nearby courses. Some are right at the Lodge’s doorstep, while others sit further into the region, giving golfers the chance to play across parkland-style layouts, links-style fairways, mountain-backed courses and established local clubs.

This page is designed as a simple guide to golf courses near Yarra Valley Lodge, whether you are planning one round, a multi-course itinerary, a corporate golf day or a social weekend with friends.

Golf courses near Yarra Valley Lodge

The Heritage Golf and Country Club
21 Heritage Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3116
At the doorstep of Yarra Valley Lodge.
Home to two 18-hole courses, The Heritage is the most natural starting point for a golf stay at Yarra Valley Lodge. The St John course was originally designed by Jack Nicklaus and is a championship parkland-style course, while The Henley was designed by Tony Cashmore in consultation with Nicklaus Design and is described as a traditional links-style course.

Chirnside Park Country Club
68 Kingswood Drive, Chirnside Park VIC 3116
Approximately 10 minutes from Yarra Valley Lodge.
Chirnside Park Country Club is a convenient local option for guests who want a nearby round without travelling deep into the Valley. It is a practical addition to a golf weekend, especially for groups wanting to stay close to the Lodge.

Gardiners Run Golf Course
132 Victoria Road, Lilydale VIC 3140
Approximately 15 minutes from Yarra Valley Lodge.
Gardiners Run is designed for both social and larger playing groups, with generous landing areas, well-designed greens and a course base built to handle regular play. It is a useful option for guests wanting an accessible public golf course near Lilydale.

The Eastern Golf Club
215 Victoria Road, Yering VIC 3770
Approximately 20 to 25 minutes from Yarra Valley Lodge.
The Eastern Golf Club is one of Australia’s oldest golf clubs, now located on the Yarra River at Yering. It suits golfers looking for a more established club experience, with golf, practice facilities and a strong Yarra Valley setting.

Yering Meadows Golf Club
178-180 Victoria Road, Yering VIC 3770
Approximately 20 to 25 minutes from Yarra Valley Lodge.
Yering Meadows offers another Yering-based golf option, with a peaceful country-club feel and a setting that works well as part of a broader Yarra Valley golf itinerary.

Warburton Golf Club
17 Dammans Road, Warburton VIC 3799
Approximately 50 to 60 minutes from Yarra Valley Lodge.
Warburton Golf Club is a scenic 18-hole course set among the mountains of the Yarra Valley. It is further from the Lodge, but worth considering for golfers who want a more regional round with mountain views and a day out towards Warburton.

Make it part of your stay

Yarra Valley Lodge is a natural base for a golf weekend in the Yarra Valley. Tee off nearby, return to the estate between rounds, and shape the rest of the stay around good food, local drinks and time with your group.

For golfing groups, the Lodge can help turn a day on the course into a fuller stay, with accommodation, group dining, private event spaces and dinner at Bella Restaurant. It works well for social golf weekends, corporate golf groups, incentive stays and guests who want golf close by without losing the feeling of a relaxed Yarra Valley escape.

After the final hole, return to the Lodge for a quieter evening, a drink together, or a private dinner that gives the group time to settle in after a day on the fairways.