Putt-putt your way through Perth’s best mini golf courses

There’s nothing like getting out in the fresh air and play a few holes of golf with your pals (here’s a bunch of options around Perth to do so).

But if the full experience of normal golf doesn’t quite tickle your fancy, there’s always mini golf! In recent years mini golf has only grown in popularity, with adult-themed games popping up and large-scale golf courses also providing mini options to keep the kids (and you) happy.

Here are some awesome options to take the family – or perhaps a date – around Perth:

Matagarup Mini Golf

The newest addition to Perth’s mini golf club is one of Perth’s biggest, located just near The Camfield and from the same team as the Matagarup Bridge Zip+Climb. Matagarup Mini Golf is a full 18-hole set up, complete with WA theming (including the majestic swan you see below), a 50 metre creek, plenty of shady trees and wheelchair accessibility. It opens for business at the end of February and is opening from 9am-9pm until March, then 8pm in the cooler months.

Burswood Park, Burswood

Goanna Golf At Point Walter

Top of the wozza is a relatively recent addition to Perth’s mini golf scene – Point Walter’s Goanna Golf. Having had a little gander ourselves just the other day we can confirm the million dollar course is seriously epic. Incredible landscaping and a mix of natural and wacky hazards will challenge even the clubhouse pros.

Honour Avenue, Bicton 

Wembley Golf Course

As far as top tier, open air mini golf goes it’s hard to go past the epic layout at Wembley Golf Course. The 18-hole, beautifully landscaped course is a true representation of a miniature version of a full-size golf course, and heaps of fun. Featuring sand traps, bridges, water features and more, it’ll keep you busy for a good couple of hours.

200 The Boulevard, Wembley Downs

Holey Moley

Who woulda thunk it – booze + mini golf? Operating across several venues at Westfield Carousel, Northbridge, Karrinyup and Fremantle, Holey Moley’s kitschy, pop culture-smattered holes are a tonne of fun, especially after a cocktail or two. At Westfield you can then turn your attention to Strike Bowling, while at Northbridge it’s on to the Caddyshack Bar and a for beers and bites.

Various Locations

Glowing Rooms

Taking mini golf to even stranger new realms, Glowing Rooms south of Freo are here to freak you the heck out! Surrounded by intense colours, ultraviolet light and hand-painted artworks, work your way through the course wearing special 3D glasses and try not to lose your marbles (or ball). From golf balls hovering above ground to animals, characters and iconic Aussie landmarks coming out of the walls, it’s an absolute trip.

1 Emplacement Cres, Hamilton Hill 

Wanneroo Botanic Golf

Set amidst the lush surrounds of the Wanneroo Botanic Gardens, their 36-hole mini golf offering is the largest outdoor course in Australia. They also offer “billiard” style mini golf (just like playing pool), and outside of daytime golf from Thursday to Sunday, you can pick up a light-up LED golf ball and play at night.

25 Drovers Place, Wanneroo

Oasis Supa Golf / Adventure Putt

If you’re looking for the best of both worlds look no further than Oasis Supa Golf in the Swan Valley. Supa Golf is a modified version of normal golf, with huge plastic clubs and balls on a shortened course, while their Adventure Putt course is set amongst a lush, jungle oasis and is up there with Wembley and Point Walter in terms of quality.

10250 W Swan Road, Henley Brook

The Vines

Western Australia’s premiere golfing resort comes with a premiere 18-hole mini golf course. No bookings are required, and they even run a mini golf league for the keener beans out there. The layout is in a more traditional golf course layout, and the café will sort you out with some decent food before/after.

Verdelho Drive, The Vines

Masonmill Gardens

Part of the Masonmill Gardens precinct in Carmel, 20 minutes out of Perth, there’s plenty here to make a day of it. Alongside the cruisy 18 hole putt putt course there’s a café and bar, along with an expansive Irish Village Beer Garden if you need to drown your sorrows follow one too many bogies!

40 Masonmill Road, Carmel

Rottnest Island

Finally it’d be remiss of us not to throw a little shout-out to one of WA’s favourite and longest-standing mini golf courses at Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Sure it’s been there forever and perhaps seen better days, but if you can pull yourself away from the beach for 10 minutes it’s a good bit of fun nonetheless.

Header Image: Matagarup Mini Golf