By David Luis 
Bribie Island Golf Club at Woorim is a par 72 sand-based course less than 500m from the beach, with natural sand bunkers, couch fairways and Bermuda 328 greens. An 18-hole social round is A$62 (A$36 for nine), and the club runs stay-and-play deals with two local resorts.
This Bribie Island Golf Club review covers the three tee sets, the real fees and the holes people remember.
GCR Score: 4.3 / 5
Verdict: Recommended as one of the better value sand-based rounds in south-east Queensland; the membership prices are the one thing you have to chase.
Best For: Visitors on a Moreton Bay trip, couch-and-sand architecture fans, walkers
Think Twice If: You want a hilly, tree-lined layout or published membership rates on the web page
Last Reviewed: 4 October 2026.
At a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | 7 Links Court, Woorim QLD 4507, on the eastern side of Bribie Island |
| Course Type | Sand-based, links-influenced layout on natural dunes |
| Holes | 18; par 72 (Blue and White), par 74 (Red, women) |
| Length | Blue 6,202m, White 5,959m, Red 5,541m |
| Slope | Blue 130, White 123, Red 127 |
| Visitor Green Fee | A$62 for 18 holes, A$36 for 9; cart A$44 for 18 |
| Membership | 2026 packages published as a PDF; social membership through the office |
| Founded | 1969 |
| Phone | (07) 3408 1457 |
| Official Website | Bribie Island Golf Club |
All prices are Australian dollars from the club’s website. Confirm current rates before you book.
What a Round Costs
The club’s own page lists an 18-hole social round at A$62 and nine holes at A$36. A motorised cart is A$44 for 18 and A$36 for nine. You book online through the club’s portal or by phoning the golf shop.
Older directories show much lower numbers, and a Golf Australia list of Queensland courses under A$50 once quoted A$44. Treat anything below the club’s current page as out of date.
The club also partners with Fairways Golf and Beach Resort and On the Beach Resort for stay-and-play deals, which is useful if you are making a weekend of it. The restaurant opens for lunch Monday to Saturday and dinner Wednesday to Friday.
Membership
The web page says 2026 memberships are open, with packages for all levels of player and a separate route for social members through the office. The categories and prices sit in a downloadable PDF, and the application is an online form. I could not read the PDF text, so I am not quoting its figures.
The prices are in a PDF, not in the page text. For context on what other clubs publish, see how Australian clubs publish their membership fees. The club also lists a reciprocal clubs programme and a Junior Pathway.
The tourism listing for the area puts membership above 2,400 across all categories, which makes this a big, busy club rather than a boutique one.
The Course: Sand, Couch and Wind
The club was founded in 1969, and the course is credited to Arch McArthur. It sits on natural dunes on the eastern side of Bribie Island, on the smallest of the three large sandbars near Moreton Bay, according to Top100GolfCourses, which lists it 23rd in Queensland.
The club describes undulating fairways, smooth Bermuda 328 greens and natural sand bunkers with sandy lies. That is the Sandbelt idea in a subtropical setting, and Golf Australia calls out the 172m par-3 16th as especially memorable.
Two par 4s stand out: the 407m 2nd, which doglegs right, and the 424m 10th. Water barely features. The 16th, with an irrigation pond in front of the green, is the only real hazard of that kind, so the defence is sand and, on breezy days, the wind.
Our key takeaway: this course makes you think about bunkers and lies, not lakes.
Three tee sets help. Blue plays 6,202m at slope 130, White is 5,959m at 123, and the Red tees for women are a par 74 at 5,541m.
Best Time to Visit
April to October brings milder, drier weather, which suits a walk across sandy ground. Summer is warm and humid. The club advertises its warm tropical climate as a feature, so book a morning or twilight slot in January.
Where to Go Next
If you are travelling the coast, our Caloundra Golf Club review and Beerwah Golf Club review cover two more options to the north. Closer to Brisbane, see the Pine Rivers Golf Club review. The QLD club archive lists the rest.
People Also Ask
How much does it cost to play Bribie Island Golf Club?
The club lists a social round at A$62 for 18 holes and A$36 for nine. A motorised cart is A$44 for 18 holes and A$36 for nine. Older directory listings show lower prices, but the club’s current page is the figure to trust.
How long is Bribie Island Golf Club?
The par 72 course measures 6,202m from the Blue tees at a slope of 130. White is 5,959m at slope 123, and the Red tees are 5,541m at slope 127 and play to a par of 74. It is an easy walk.
Is Bribie Island Golf Club a good course?
Reviewers rate it highly for its sandy, Sandbelt-style bunkering, couch fairways and Bermuda 328 greens. Top100GolfCourses ranks it 23rd in Queensland, and the club says it rates among Australia’s top public-access courses. The wind and bunkers provide most of the challenge.
Can you stay and play at Bribie Island Golf Club?
Yes. The club has stay-and-play partnerships with Fairways Golf and Beach Resort and On the Beach Resort. Check each resort for current packages, because prices and availability change through the year.
How do you join Bribie Island Golf Club?
The club accepts membership applications through an online form and lists its 2026 packages in a downloadable PDF. Social membership is arranged through the office on (07) 3408 1457. It also has a reciprocal clubs programme and a junior pathway.
Verdict and Score
Bribie Island earns 4.3 out of 5. It scores for a genuine sand-based layout, published slope ratings, sensible visitor pricing and easy booking. It loses points for membership details that live in a PDF and a single water hazard that keeps the design a touch one-dimensional.
If you are anywhere near Moreton Bay and like firm, sandy golf, play it. Our review methodology page explains how we compare access, design and value.
See how it stacks up against the state’s best in our Best Golf Clubs in Queensland roundup.
See how it stacks up against Australia’s best in our Best Golf Clubs in Australia roundup.
Author Note
Bribie Island scores on course, access and price clarity. Sources are the club’s website, Top100GolfCourses and Golf Australia. I have not played the course.
Last reviewed: 4 October 2026. Rates and access can change; confirm directly before travelling.
