Cape Wickham Golf Links sits at the northern tip of King Island in Bass Strait, beneath Australia’s tallest lighthouse, and every hole has an ocean view. It opened in 2015, rose quickly up the national rankings and now draws golfers who fly in for long weekends of 36-hole days. It is a public course: anyone can book, and 16 villa rooms on site mean you can wake up beside the links. The island beyond is quiet and windy, known for its cheese, beef, surf and shipwreck coast.
Cape Wickham Golf Links green fees and tee times.
Online booking is listed as coming soon; for now, reserve by calling +61 3 6463 1200, emailing the club or using the booking request form on its website. Book golf, flights, car hire and accommodation together, because island flights have limited seats and there are only 16 rooms on site. The 2026 rates split domestic and international visitors, and in-house guests get all-day golf for the price of 18 holes, the best value on offer. Small groups of up to eight receive a full refund only if they cancel at least 30 days before arrival, and larger groups face stricter terms. No handicap limit is published. The dress code is neat casual: tailored shorts with predominantly white socks, and no T-shirts, football jumpers or thongs.
INDICATIVE GREEN FEE · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026From A$235
18-hole domestic visitor rate for 2026; international visitors A$315; all-day golf A$335 domestic or A$435 international. Prices change by season and booking route, so confirm the current rate with the operator. Official rates ↗
The round, in perspective.
Mike DeVries routed the course in collaboration with Darius Oliver, author of the Planet Golf books. DeVries prefers a minimal style, working with the natural contours rather than imposing on them, and the holes run over and between dunes and rocky headland on the island’s northern shore. The greens are fescue, which runs differently from the bentgrass many Australians know and is hard to read on a first visit. The 18th is the hole visitors talk about: it bends around Victoria Cove, offering a safe tee shot away from the beach or a driver across the corner that leaves a short iron in. Wind is part of every round here, and a change in direction can make the afternoon round feel like a different course from the morning one.
Make the trip work.
Carts are limited by the island location: the fleet is 36, at A$55 for 18 holes or A$100 for the day, and they must be booked ahead. Pull buggies are free. Rental clubs cost A$55 a day, so check your airline’s baggage limits on the small aircraft before deciding to bring your own. The clubhouse restaurant cooks with King Island produce, and the half-acre Lighthouse Loop, a 12-hole putting course beside the villas, fills the evenings. With Ocean Dunes on the other side of the island, three nights allows two full golf days without rushing.
King Island Airport (KNS), near the main town of Currie, has direct flights from Melbourne, Launceston and Burnie; the crossing from Melbourne takes under an hour. Cape Wickham is about 40 km north of the airport, a 35 to 45-minute drive. Hire a car through King Island Car Rental, or ask the club to arrange an airport transfer, at extra cost, when you book.
Where it is.
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Somewhere to settle in.
The 16 on-site villa rooms each have an ensuite, heating and air-conditioning, and a private deck looking over the links to the lighthouse; they can be set up as king, twin or triple rooms. 2026 rates start at A$280 a night for domestic guests and A$320 for international guests. Staying on site unlocks the all-day golf deal and early-morning access. Otherwise, Currie has motels, guesthouses and self-contained cottages, and Naracoopa on the east coast is quieter still.
Make a trip of it.
Ocean Dunes, a Graeme Grant design opened in 2016 on the coast near Currie, is the natural partner, with several holes running right beside the ocean. The King Island Golf & Bowling Club near Currie is the island’s oldest course and a relaxed community round. Barnbougle in north-east Tasmania is a short hop via Launceston, which turns a King Island weekend into a full Tasmanian trip. Off the course, visit the King Island Dairy cheese tasting room at Loorana, walk the beaches around Yellow Rock and see the lighthouse up close.
Find your season.
Golf is played all year, but the best months are October to April, when days are long and temperatures mild. King Island lies in the path of the Roaring Forties, so wind is constant and winter rain is frequent. Low cloud and strong wind can delay flights, so avoid booking the last plane home on the day of your final round.
Yes. Cape Wickham is a public course with no membership requirement. While online booking is being set up, tee times are taken by phone, email or the website’s booking request form. Groups of more than eight golfers face stricter cancellation terms than smaller parties.
How much does it cost to play Cape Wickham?
In 2026, 18 holes cost A$235 for domestic visitors and A$315 for international visitors, with all-day rates of A$335 and A$435. Guests staying on site get all-day golf for the 18-hole price. A cart costs an extra A$55 for 18 holes.
How do you get to King Island to play golf?
By air. There are direct flights from Melbourne, Launceston and Burnie, and the Melbourne crossing takes under an hour. The course is about 40 km north of King Island Airport; hire a car or book the club’s transfer in advance.
Is one day enough for Cape Wickham?
It is possible but tight. Flight times and the 40-minute drive from the airport leave little margin for a same-day return from Melbourne. Most golfers stay at least two nights, play Cape Wickham twice and add a round at Ocean Dunes.
Last checked 4 October 2026. This is an independent planning guide, not a first-hand review or a booking service. Check live availability, access, fees and travel details with the operator before booking. Airport suggestions are starting points for route planning.
