Palmer Colonial Golf Course

Opened in 1992 as Paradise Springs Golf Course, the course was designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi and is widely regarded as the best course on the Gold Coast with its meticulously groomed fairways and manicured greens.

A highlight of the course is its colonial and Queenslander style clubhouse. Designed by Allan Griffith Architects, the clubhouse remains the focal point of the course.

What was once farmland of cattle, weeds and scrub has now been transformed into a meticulously groomed course with lush fairways and manicured greens. This 6,424-metre, par 72 championship resort course winds through 39 hectares of eucalyptus forests, picturesque lakes and tranquil waterways. The course is dotted with native and exotic trees in full bloom, ornate bridges span waterways and lush lilies bloom. Wide, breezy balconies wrap around the building, offering expansive views of the golf course and the Gold Coast hinterland.

Highlight holes include the 390-meter 5th hole (par rating 1) and the 204-meter 12th hole (the longest par 3 on the course), both of which have water between the tee and green.