Gainsborough Greens

You'll be captivated by Gainsborough Greens' unique Australian charm. The course nestles among 230 hectares of unspoiled natural beauty. It even encompasses a fauna and flora sanctuary. Don't be put off your stroke if you notice members of the gallery 'wearing' a tail, pouch, webbed feet or feathers - that's par for the course around here. The fairways are generous width and trouble will only be found if you go looking for it.

Hope Island

The layout and design of the course is reminiscent of the great courses of Britain and Ireland in the 'Links-style' tradition. Primarily the course consists of two loops of nine holes ? the front nine starts off to the southeast in an anticlockwise direction. The back nine heads off in a southwesterly direction, finishing with an interesting challenging two holes bounded by the non-tidal lake.

Sanctuary Cove Golf & Country Club

The Palms Course

The resort-style Palms course, designed by Fred Bolton, is stimulating, challenging, fun to play and available to everyone. Its 18 holes weave through century-old cabbage palms and numerous water hazards. Kangaroos roam freely on the golf courses and can often be seen lazing in the sun in the sandy bunkers.

This world-class golf course is home to British Open champion and resident touring professional, Ian Baker-Finch. The course is par 71, rating 69, with a course length of 5,663 metres.

The Pines Course

The championship Pines course was designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer and takes its name from the superb pine forest through which it meanders. Not only does the designer himself rank it as one of his best at 76, but the Australian Golf Union rates it as the toughest in the country.

The Pines has hosted two Australian Skins games. Many famous golfers have played at Sanctuary Cove including Greg Norman, Arnold Palmer, John Daley, Laura Davies and Ian Baker-Finch. The course is par 72, rating 76, with a course length of 6,694 metres.

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove is a luxury resort on the Gold Coast and is inspired by the grandeur of a beautiful Queenslander offering an elegant and stylish timeless design. Set in beautiful surrounds, the pristine white sands of the resort’s one acre salt-water beach lagoon pool are the ideal backdrop to a resort filled with relaxation and sophistication.   

The 5 Star Resort boast 243 rooms and suites,  offering a unique blend of colonial design, extensive resort style facilities, Australian hospitality and luxury service.

An abundance of leisure activities are available on the hotel grounds and at the Country Club: a day spa, beach lagoon pool, 9 floodlit tennis courts, lawn bowls and fitness centre.

Guests can also play at the three championship golf courses on the Gold Coast: The Pines, The Palms and Hope Island Golf Club. Take the time to stroll around the chic boutiques in The Marine Village in Sanctuary Cove, or immerse yourself in the many restaurants, bars and cafes that offer great food and wine. Enjoy the theme parks for a day, the famous golf courses, spectacular beaches, or experience the richness in nature with the hinterland only minutes away.

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