Northcote Public Golf Course
📍 143 Normanby Avenue, Thornbury VIC 3071
100% Public Access · Pay & Play 7 Days
A public golf destination in Thornbury welcoming social golfers, beginners, and travelling players with zero handicap or membership requirements.
About Northcote Public Golf Course: Layout, Greens & Visitor Protocol
Historic 9-hole community golf course along the Merri Creek in Melbourne's inner north, offering an accessible, social golf environment surrounded by native parkland.
Course Setting, Layout & Architecture
Northcote Public Golf Course offers a quick and enjoyable 9-hole walk through Thornbury within City of Darebin. Historic 9-hole community golf course along the Merri Creek in Melbourne's inner north, offering an accessible, social golf environment surrounded by native parkland. Dual markers allow for a complete 18-hole score.
Playing across gentle parkland along merri creek terrain, Northcote Public Golf Course in Thornbury creates varied lies and visual interest across both nines.
Greens, Fairways & Playing Experience
Golfers will appreciate the true roll on Northcote Public Golf Course's Bentgrass greens, conditioned to reward positive putting strokes in Melbourne Metro (Thornbury).
Durable Couch / Kikuyu turf covers the fairway routes at Northcote Public Golf Course, supporting consistent approach opportunities in Thornbury.
Visitor Play, Tee Times & Payment Protocol
Public access is at the heart of Northcote Public Golf Course, welcoming casual golfers and visitors to enjoy Melbourne Metro golf without club restrictions in Thornbury.
Green fees at Northcote Public Golf Course are from $31.00 AUD, with player bookings managed via the official online tee sheet.
Practice Facilities, Equipment & 19th Hole
Designed around natural walking golf, Northcote Public Golf Course in Thornbury offers an easy, healthy walk with pull buggies across Melbourne Metro.
Practice amenities at Northcote Public Golf Course include a manicured practice putting green, providing players in Thornbury ample opportunity to tune their game.
Post-round refreshments are served in Northcote Public Golf Course's licensed clubhouse, providing relaxing views over the course in Melbourne Metro (Thornbury).
Green Fees & Hire Rates
All prices are in Australian Dollars (AUD) and reflect independent verified club disclosures.
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Clubhouse & Practice Facilities
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Frequently Asked Questions — Northcote Public Golf Course
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Course Information
- Access Tier
- Tier 1: 100% Open Public
- Region
- Melbourne Metro
- Phone
- +61 3 9484 6961
- Official Website
- northcotepublicgolfcourse.com.au ↗
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