Couples & groups
Golf trips with non-golfers
Reviewed 12 November 2026. Prices and counts update automatically from our live listings.
Plenty of golf trips include someone who doesn't play. The right tour keeps everyone happy: good golf for the golfers, and something better than a resort pool for everyone else. Of the 294 tours we compare, 116 (39%) are a good fit for groups with non-golfers.
“Non-golfer friendly” is our editorial judgement from each operator's published itinerary: a destination and schedule with real things to do off the course. Always check with the operator whether non-golfers get a cheaper price.
What non-golfers can do
| Activity | Tours that offer it |
|---|---|
| Food & dining | 77 |
| Wineries | 51 |
| Beaches | 51 |
| Sightseeing | 46 |
| Cruises | 17 |
| Spa & wellness | 9 |
| Wildlife | 7 |
Where it works best
| Region | Non-golfer friendly tours | Share of region's tours |
|---|---|---|
| Tasmania & King Island | 30 | 34% |
| Adelaide & Barossa | 21 | 60% |
| Melbourne Sandbelt | 18 | 41% |
| Sydney | 12 | 52% |
| Gold Coast | 12 | 48% |
| Hunter Valley & Port Stephens | 10 | 40% |
| Whitsundays | 8 | 100% |
| Mornington Peninsula | 7 | 33% |
| Sunshine Coast | 6 | 38% |
| NSW North Coast | 5 | 100% |
| Central Coast | 3 | 30% |
| Perth | 3 | 18% |
| Margaret River | 3 | 100% |
| Tropical North Queensland | 3 | 100% |
| Geelong & Bellarine | 2 | 20% |
| Murray River | 2 | 18% |
| Outback & Goldfields | 2 | 67% |
| NSW South Coast | 1 | 50% |
| Canberra | 1 | 20% |
Golf and wine: the easy compromise
Wine regions suit mixed groups: golfers play in the morning, and everyone meets at a cellar door in the afternoon.
Tour the Greens (GolfPass)
Hunter Valley Weekend Getaway
Two nights in the Hunter with two rounds at Cypress Lakes.
Courses: Cypress Lakes
PackageFairway Golf Tours
Cypress Lakes Special — 2 Nights with Breakfast, 2 Rounds incl. Carts
Two nights at Cypress Lakes Resort with daily breakfast and two rounds with carts, plus a complimentary Brokenwood wine tasting; minimum four golfers.
Courses: Cypress Lakes, The Vintage
PackageRichard Mercer Golf Academy
Golf Schools at The Vintage (1, 2 or 3 days)
Individual or group lessons at the Richard Mercer Golf Academy, packaged with 5-star accommodation at Chateau Elan.
Courses: The Vintage
Tours that suit couples
Tour the Greens (GolfPass)
Hunter Valley Weekend Getaway
Two nights in the Hunter with two rounds at Cypress Lakes.
Courses: Cypress Lakes
Tour the Greens (GolfPass)
Central Coast Escape
Two nights quad share at Pullman Magenta Shores with two rounds at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club, about 90 minutes from Sydney.
Courses: Magenta Shores
PackageOZ Golf Tours
Gold Coast 2 Days 1 Night
One night at Novotel Surfers Paradise (or similar) with breakfast, plus rounds at Emerald Lakes and RACV Royal Pines with a shared cart.
Courses: Emerald Lakes Golf Club, RACV Royal Pines
Planning tips
- Ask about non-golfer pricing. Some operators charge less for a partner who doesn't play. Check the tour's price note.
- Look at where you stay, not just where you play. A town base beats a remote golf lodge for non-golfers.
- Remote links trips (King Island, the Nullarbor) are wonderful for golfers but quiet for everyone else.
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