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Joondalup Resort
Connolly, Western Australia, Australia
27 Holes · Par 72 · On request · Parkland
— About
About Joondalup Resort
Joondalup Resort in Connolly, in Perth's northern suburbs, is a 27-hole resort golf complex designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1985. The holes are arranged as three nines — Quarry, Dune and Lake — which can be combined into different 18-hole rounds. The site mixes bush vegetation, sand dunes and an abandoned limestone quarry, and Jones said the key to the design was to maximise the features of the landscape as well as the dramatic elements of the quarries. The Quarry nine is the best known, with holes that play around the old pit, limestone walls and large sand hazards. The resort includes hotel accommodation, a spa, tennis and conference facilities alongside the golf. For visiting golfers, Joondalup is a public-access resort course within easy reach of Perth, with advance booking required, carts compulsory and a dress code enforced.
- Robert Trent Jones Jr. design opened in 1985 with 27 holes in three nines: Quarry, Dune and Lake
- Quarry nine plays around an abandoned limestone quarry, with rock walls and large sand hazards
- Dune and Lake nines add bush and dunescape to the layout, giving several 18-hole combinations
- Resort hotel, spa and tennis on site for stay-and-play visits
- Perth northern suburbs location, with the city's amenities close by
History of Joondalup Resort
Joondalup Resort opened in 1985 in Connolly, north of Perth, with American architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. as its designer. Rather than clear the site, Jones built the course across three contrasting landscapes: bush vegetation, sand dunes and an abandoned limestone quarry. The result is 27 holes in three nines — Quarry, Dune and Lake. The quarry features, including rock walls and a distinctive crater-shaped bunker on the 2nd hole of the Quarry nine measuring about 10 metres across, remain the most talked-about elements of the layout.
Signature holes at Joondalup Resort
The best-known stretch is on the Quarry nine, where the 3rd to 5th holes work their way around the old limestone pit. The par-3 3rd plays to an exposed green above a steep drop into the quarry. The par-5 4th winds around a large sand hazard backed by rock walls. Earlier on the same nine, the 2nd hole has a crater-shaped bunker roughly 10 metres across. The Dune and Lake nines offer a different look, with bush and dunescape framing the holes.
When to play Joondalup Resort
October through April is Perth's Mediterranean summer and the optimal golf season — consistently sunny with temperatures of 22–34°C and minimal rain. September and October offer ideal conditions before peak summer heat, and spring is a pleasant time to visit. May through August is Perth's mild winter with cooler temperatures of 14–20°C and higher rainfall — golf remains comfortable in the mornings. Perth's wine regions, beaches, and Margaret River country (3 hours south) add to a comprehensive visitor proposition.
Playing Joondalup Resort: tips
Joondalup Resort is a public-access resort course; book tee times directly through the resort website. The resort is in Connolly, in Perth's northern suburbs, approximately 25 kilometres north of Perth CBD and 35 minutes from Perth Airport. Carts are compulsory and it is a soft-spike facility, with a collared-shirt dress code. The resort's hotel, spa and restaurant are open to day visitors alongside golf. Combining Joondalup with a day at the Swan Valley wineries or Rottnest Island creates an efficient Perth golf and tourism itinerary.
Visit Joondalup Resort
Country Club Boulevard, Connolly, Western Australia 6027, Australia
Connolly, Western Australia, Australia
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Joondalup Resort
Can visitors play Joondalup Resort?
Yes — Joondalup is a resort course with public access. Book tee times directly through the resort website or by phone.
How many holes does Joondalup Resort have?
Joondalup has 27 holes in three nines — Quarry, Dune and Lake — designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. and opened in 1985. The nines are combined into different 18-hole rounds.
How much does it cost to play Joondalup Resort?
Green fees vary by season, day and nine combination, and resort packages combining accommodation and golf are available. Check the resort booking site for current rates.
How far is Joondalup from Perth city centre?
Joondalup Resort is in Connolly, approximately 25 kilometres north of Perth CBD — around 30–35 minutes by car. Perth Airport is approximately 35 minutes south.