Flinders Township

"Flinders is one of those unique coastal courses, - not quite links - neither is it woodland or marsh, that perches high on the cliff top, making it a distant cousin of Pebble Beach and a relative of Muirfield.  It is in a fine family of golf that is always best played in wind on salt sprayed turf with a view of the blue sea.  Flinders course is friendly yet full of surprises and intrigue.  Bring all your clubs because you are going to need them and a good understanding of what Golf is all about."

Peter Thomson OBE 

With it's rolling sand hills and year-round play on outstanding golf courses, the Mornington Peninsula is widely recognised as one of Australia's premier golf regions.

And no golf trip to the Peninsula is complete without a round at the oldest and most scenic of all the courses in the region - Flinders Golf Club.

Situated atop the cliff tops overlooking Bass Strait and Westernport Bay, Flinders provides a wonderful golf experience combining the sense of tradition that comes with being over one hundred years old with top quality playing conditions. As you play the 4th hole, the coffin, let your mind wander back to the day in 1926 when the most famous golf course architect of them all, Dr Alistair Mackenzie convinced the committee of the day to change the hole from a Par 3 to introduce carries over both ravines. Or as you play the 5th, with the wind blowing in off Bass Strait, picture a young Peter Thomson honing his skills on this links style Par 5 in preparation for his assault on the Open Championship.

With unsurpassed views from all 18 holes, Flinders is simply a great place to enjoy a round of golf.

About Flinders

Situated on Bass Strait and Western Port Bay, Flinders is a nineteenth century fishing village, 88 kilometres, approximately one and a half hour's drive south of Melbourne. Centrally located within the Mornington Peninsula golfing Mecca, surrounded by wineries, national parks and beaches visitors have access to unparalleled views of Phillip Island, The Nobbies and Seal Rock. The town offers delicious and diverse dining, as well as golf, fishing, antique and curio shopping with a wide range of comfortable accommodation options.
Flinders is a popular holiday retreat offering a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

Activities and attractions

  • Play a round of golf on the stunning cliff-top course overlooking Bass Strait
  • Winery Tours
  • Hunt for curios, antiques and artworks in the main Flinders shopping precinct
  • Enjoy a relaxing meal at one of the many cafes and restaurants
  • Take a dip in the sea at Flinders Ocean Beach
  • Take the self-guided Blowhole Walk over huge bluestone boulders to the ocean. 
  • Explore the Cape Schanck Light Station in the Mornington Peninsula National Park and then take the boardwalk out to the beach and rock platform
  • Walk the Bushrangers Bay Trail ? one of the best short coastal walks in Victoria. Starts at the car park at Cape Schanck and walk through fern gullies and eucalypt woodland to Bushrangers Bay
  • Visit Greens Bush in the Mornington Peninsula National Park, an oasis of native forest and wildlife, including kangaroos, wedge-tailed eagles, swamp wallabies, possums and bats.
  • Enjoy an ocean beach trail ride along Gunnamatta Beach.
  • Catch a wave at Point Leo.

How to get there

Flinders is approximately 1.5 hours from Melbourne. Take the M1 freeway from Melbourne, linking with the Western Port freeway and then the Frankston?Flinders Road.
© The Flinders Golf Club 2005