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Cape Wickham Golf Links
King Island, Tasmania, Australia
18 Holes · Par 72 · Green fees on request · Links
— About
About Cape Wickham Golf Links
Cape Wickham Golf Links is an 18-hole, par 72 links on King Island, Tasmania. The ocean is in view from every hole, and the fairways are wide enough to cope with the wind. The full course measures about 6,150 meters.
- Eight holes play directly beside the coast.
- Cape Wickham Lighthouse was built in 1861.
- On-site villas and a restaurant let golfers stay beside the course.
- A twelve-hole putting course called the Lighthouse Loop is on site, an easy way to extend a day of golf.
History of Cape Wickham Golf Links
Mike DeVries and Darius Oliver designed Cape Wickham, and it opened in 2015 as a public-access links.
Signature holes at Cape Wickham Golf Links
The par-5 9th is a risk-and-reward hole. The par-3 11th plays beside a cove. The 18th finishes at Victoria Cove, by the beach.
Playing Cape Wickham Golf Links: tips
Reach King Island by a flight of about an hour from Melbourne. Expect strong wind: the island lies in the Roaring Forties wind belt.
— Weather at Cape Wickham Golf Links
Approximate conditions · Observed · Open-Meteo
Visit Cape Wickham Golf Links
Cape Wickham Road, King Island, Tasmania 7256
King Island, Tasmania, Australia
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Cape Wickham Golf Links
Can anyone play Cape Wickham?
Yes. It is a public-access course, and visitors are welcome.
Can I hire a cart at Cape Wickham?
Yes. Motorized carts can be hired, and pull buggies are free.
Is Cape Wickham ranked among the best courses?
Yes. It was placed 24th in the world in Golf Digest's 2016 ranking and it features in world top-100 lists.