Joondalup Resort
Joondalup Resort is one of Western Australia’s premier stay-and-play golf destinations, offering a world-class 27-hole championship layout set amongst some of the most striking natural landscapes in the country. Located just 25 minutes north of Perth CBD, the resort blends championship golf with premium accommodation, dining, and leisure facilities, creating an ideal base for travellers, tournament players, and corporate events alike. The dramatic limestone quarries, towering tuart forests, emerald fairways and sparkling lakes provide a unique sense of scale and drama, while immaculate conditioning ensures year-round playability. With three distinct nines, the Lake, Quarry, and Dune, golfers enjoy variety, strategic challenge, and unforgettable visual moments across every round. Whether it’s a weekend getaway or part of a wider Western Australian golf itinerary, Joondalup delivers a memorable experience that balances luxury resort comfort with spectacular and engaging golf.
About the Club
Opened in 1985 and positioned at the edge of Yellagonga Regional Park, Joondalup Resort has grown to become one of Australia’s most recognisable golf destinations. The resort features a 70-room hotel, day spa, outdoor lagoon-style pool, multiple dining outlets including the popular Alcove Bistro & Bar, and extensive conference and event facilities. Its accessibility to Perth’s beaches, wine regions, and attractions makes it a favourite for travelling golfers who wish to combine golf with broader Western Australian exploration. The golf course itself quickly earned a strong reputation nationally and internationally, consistently ranked among Australia’s best resort courses. Visitors will find a friendly and welcoming club environment, excellent practice facilities, and a golf experience that appeals to both single-figure players seeking challenge and social golfers looking for a visually spectacular round. Beyond golf, guests can relax poolside, enjoy sunset drinks overlooking the course, or extend their stay and explore nearby Swan Valley wineries and the coastline of Perth’s northern beaches. Joondalup offers the ideal base for golf holidays, group trips, and WA golf trails.
Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones Jr., Joondalup stands apart for its bold use of landforms and an architectural style that embraces drama, contrast, and visual intimidation. The routing weaves through deep limestone quarries where cliff-face walls rise steeply alongside greens and fairways, creating amphitheatre-like settings rarely seen in Australian golf. Elevated tees offer sweeping views, while tight landing areas demand thoughtful club selection and controlled ball flight. Pot bunkers, cavernous waste areas, and sharply contoured greens place a premium on course management and short-game finesse. Jones’ philosophy of risk-reward design is evident everywhere, aggressive lines offer potential birdie chances, but missed shots often find trouble in natural rock, thick vegetation or deep penalty areas. Water features, rolling dunes, and changes in elevation contribute to a course that feels constantly varied in shape, rhythm, and strategy. Across the three nines, Joondalup provides the golfer with an architectural experience that is both unforgettable and distinctly West Australian.
The Quarry nine is often considered the signature loop, showcasing the course’s dramatic identity with holes carved into ancient limestone walls. The par-4 2nd and par-3 3rd are iconic, playing through steep canyon-like corridors where precision outweighs power. The Lake course introduces sparkling water carries and beautifully framed green complexes, including the photogenic par-3 8th over the lake – a favourite for visiting photographers and scorecard-ruiners alike. The Dune nine offers expansive fairway movement through native vegetation and rolling sandscape, providing a contrasting feel that is more open but still strategically demanding, especially in prevailing winds. Throughout the 27 holes, expect immaculate turf, quick greens, and constant variety – short par-4s that tempt aggression, long par-5s offering multiple pathways, and par-3s ranging from delicate wedge shots to full-flight long-iron tests. Joondalup rewards thoughtful play and rewards those who choose smart targets rather than pure distance. Off course, the clubhouse terrace overlooking the course is an ideal place to relax post-round, recount shots, and enjoy the resort atmosphere. For golfers travelling through Western Australia, Joondalup is an essential inclusion offering challenge, scenery, and a resort experience that lingers long after the final putt drops.
