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Port Douglas, Queensland 4877
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Ben WoodThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Rain forest and residential.
Designer:
Mike Wolveridge (of Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett).
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70 km N of Cairns / 4 km S of Port Douglas.
Palmer Sea Reef (formerly known as Sea Temple Resort & Spa) is home to a generally well-regarded golf course, which includes several attractive holes and features. Measuring 6135 metres the course boasts wide undulating fairways, 89 bunkers and large greens with well-placed swales and mounds to test your putting skills. Worth visiting if you are in the area.
This tree-lined and open parkland layout, which on several stretches resembles an inland links course, will test most facets of your game, and should provide a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges.
Stay&Play at Palmer Sea Reef: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
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Palmer Sea Reef is located just south of the town of Port Douglas, named after former Premier of Queensland John Douglas (1818-1904). Douglas was born in London, emigrating to Australia with his brother Edward in 1851, where he became a prominent politician and administrator, first in New South Wales and then Queensland.
24-70 Nautilus St, Port Douglas QLD 4877.
+61 (0)7 4099 1511
Visit websiteThis boutique Port Douglas accommodation is set in 10 acres of lush tropical gardens and boasts 68 self catering apartments and villas. Located directly alongside the Palmer Sea Reef golf course.
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