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Narooma Golf Club Review (2026): South Coast Views Worth A$85?

Last reviewed: July 16, 2026
Narooma Golf Club Review (2026): South Coast Views Worth A$85?
4.6
out of 5
★★★★★
Highly recommended for South Coast travellers who want scenic golf, flexible hole options, and clear pricing.

GCR Score: 4.6 / 5

Verdict: Highly recommended

Best For: South Coast visitors who want memorable scenery and transparent fees

Avoid If: You need a quick metro round or hate wind-affected coastal golf

Last Reviewed: 11 July 2026

Narooma is one of those courses where the setting does half the talking before you hit a shot. In this Narooma Golf Club review, the big question is not whether the course is scenic. It is whether the current A$85 visitor fee, cart costs, and travel time still add up.

I reckon they do. The club publishes clear 18, 12, and 6-hole fees, keeps membership pricing visible, and runs a pro shop seven days a week. For a South Coast golf stop, that combination is exactly what you want.

Narooma Golf Club overview

Narooma Golf Club overview

Image: Narooma Golf Club

Club TypeGolf Club
LocationNarooma, New South Wales
FoundedEstablished South Coast member club
Membership TypeMember club with visitor access
Initiation FeeNo separate joining fee found in current public schedule
Annual SubscriptionA$1,525 full golfing membership
Green FeeA$85 for 18 holes; A$53 for 12 holes; A$32 for 6 holes
Best Time to VisitMarch-May and September-November
Dress CodeStandard golf attire; soft spikes/enclosed footwear recommended
Reservations RequiredYes, book through the pro shop
Official Websitenaroomagolf.com.au
Phone+61 2 4476 0500

What I liked and did not like

What I liked

  • The pricing is easy to understand. Narooma publishes 18, 12, 6-hole, junior, guest, reciprocal, competition, cart, club-hire, and buggy prices.
  • The short-round options are excellent. Travellers can play 6 or 12 holes without forcing a full day around golf.
  • The membership table is public. Full, social golfing, country, youth, intermediate, senior, social, and cart-use categories are all listed.
  • The Golf Tech Centre is a genuine bonus. The club says it provides swing analysis, accuracy and speed testing, and club fitting support.

What I did not like

  • Travel time is the real cost. Narooma is a destination stop, not a quick Sydney or Canberra after-work round.
  • Cart hire adds up. A visitor 18-hole cart is A$55, so a riding round becomes A$140 before food or drinks.
  • Competition times need planning. The pro shop can take bookings for social and competition golf, but comp windows are specific.

Membership and fees

All prices are in AUD. Narooma’s current visitor fee is A$85 for 18 holes, A$53 for 12 holes, and A$32 for 6 holes. Juniors under 18 pay A$15. Member guests pay A$50, reciprocal visitors pay A$42.50, and visitors in competition pay A$67 plus the listed competition structure.

Cart hire is A$55 for 18 holes, A$37.50 for 12 holes, and A$27.50 for 6 holes. Member cart rates are lower. Club hire is A$20 and pull buggy hire is A$6.

Membership is also transparent. Full golfing membership is A$1,525. Social golfing is A$1,045, country golfing is A$970, junior is A$100, youth is A$405, intermediate is A$805, senior 80-plus is A$955, and social membership is A$10. Private cart use and storage categories are listed separately.

Facilities and amenities

  • 18-hole South Coast golf course with social and competition bookings
  • Pro shop open seven days
  • Golf Tech Centre for swing analysis, speed testing, and club fitting
  • Club fittings, repairs, lessons, and major golf brands in the shop
  • Clubhouse, bistro/cafe, social membership, and loyalty rewards

The Golf Tech Centre is the hidden value. Many destination courses lean only on scenery. Narooma adds a practice and improvement angle, which makes it more useful for repeat visitors.

Best time to visit

Best time to visit

Image: Narooma Golf Club

For the NSW South Coast, I like March through May and September through November. You get mild weather, enough daylight, and fewer school-holiday crush points than peak summer.

Summer can still be beautiful, but book earlier and expect more travellers around town. Winter can be playable, yet wind and cool coastal weather can make the exposed holes feel much tougher.

Dress code and etiquette

Narooma does not make dress standards hard to understand: wear normal golf attire and proper golf footwear. Soft spikes are the safe choice. If you are entering a competition, dress as you would for any established NSW members club.

The bigger etiquette point is timing. Monday medley, Tuesday 12-hole and pro comp, Wednesday ladies, Thursday men’s, and Saturday open medley competitions all have listed windows. Ask the pro shop where social play fits that day.

Who is Narooma Golf Club for?

Who is Narooma Golf Club for?

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This club is a good fit if you are building a South Coast trip and want golf that feels connected to the place, not just another inland parkland round.

This club is a good fit if your group has mixed stamina. The 6, 12, and 18-hole fee options make planning easier.

Skip this one if you hate travel logistics. Narooma rewards a planned stop, not a rushed detour.

Skip this one if wind ruins your mood. Coastal golf asks for patience, lower ball flight, and a sense of humour.

People also ask

How much does it cost to play Narooma Golf Club?

Narooma Golf Club lists visitor green fees at A$85 for 18 holes, A$53 for 12 holes, and A$32 for 6 holes. Juniors under 18 pay A$15. Visitor cart hire is A$55 for 18 holes, A$37.50 for 12 holes, and A$27.50 for 6 holes.

Can visitors play Narooma Golf Club?

Yes. Narooma Golf Club says its pro shop is open seven days and can take bookings for both social and competition golf. Visitors should call the pro shop because competition windows and member events can affect the best tee-time choices.

How much is Narooma Golf Club membership?

Narooma lists full golfing membership at A$1,525. Other annual categories include social golfing at A$1,045, country golfing at A$970, junior at A$100, youth at A$405, intermediate at A$805, senior 80-plus at A$955, and social membership at A$10.

Does Narooma Golf Club have cart hire?

Yes. Narooma lists visitor cart hire at A$55 for 18 holes, A$37.50 for 12 holes, and A$27.50 for 6 holes. Member cart rates are lower. Private cart use and storage require separate approval and annual fees.

Is Narooma Golf Club worth playing?

Yes, Narooma is worth playing if you are on the NSW South Coast and want a scenic, well-priced destination round. The A$85 visitor fee is fair for the setting, and the 6-hole and 12-hole options make it flexible for travellers.

Does Narooma Golf Club have practice facilities?

Narooma has a Golf Tech Centre that provides swing analysis, speed and accuracy testing, club experimentation, and fitting support. The pro shop also offers lessons, repairs, and major equipment brands, which gives the club more depth than a basic visitor course.

Verdict and score

Narooma Golf Club earns 4.6 out of 5. The scenery gets the attention, but the transparent pricing, flexible hole options, membership table, and tech centre are what make it a strong review. Plan for travel and wind, then enjoy it.

Author note

This review uses official Narooma Golf Club pages, current fee and membership information, and GreatClubReview’s 5-point scoring method. Always confirm tee availability and competition windows with the pro shop.

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Club Type
Golf Club
Membership Type
Public-access member club with visitor social and competition golf
Membership Fee
A$1,525 full golfing membership
Initiation Fee
No separate joining fee found in current public schedule
Best Time to Visit
March-May and September-November
Dress Code
Standard golf attire; soft spikes/enclosed golf footwear recommended
Location
1 Ballingalla Street, Narooma NSW 2546
Phone
+61 2 4476 0500

What We Loved

  • A$85 18-hole visitor fee is fair for a destination coastal course
  • Flexible 18, 12, and 6-hole green fees suit travellers and families
  • Membership pricing is unusually transparent
  • Golf Tech Centre adds lesson, fitting, and swing-analysis value
  • Pro shop is open 7 days for social and competition bookings

What Could Be Better

  • Narooma is a long drive from Sydney and not a quick day trip
  • Carts add A$55 for 18 holes, which changes the trip cost
  • Competition windows can restrict casual tee choices
  • Coastal wind can turn a pretty round into a proper test
David Luis

Club Reviewer & Founder — GreatClubReview.com

13 club reviews written

David Luis has spent more than a decade researching, visiting, and reviewing private and public clubs across the United States. A golfer and club culture enthusiast, he founded GreatClubReview.com to give prospective members and guests an honest, membership-fee-transparent view of what clubs are actually worth. Every review draws on firsthand research, member conversations, and publicly available pricing data — no press packages, no comped access. He has published reviews of more than a dozen golf, country, sports, and private members clubs across North America.