Mini Golf in Queensland

The 15 places here fall into three rough groups. The first is dedicated outdoor mini golf. Mt Gravatt Mini Golf & Foot Golf runs three course formats including a 24-hole undercover course that keeps going in rain, and reviewers say to play foot golf either before dusk or in full darkness because the solar lights only switch on once it is completely dark. St Lucia Mini Golf has 12 oversized holes with multiple tee positions per hole, so a three-year-old and a parent can play the same course at different difficulty. TopStroke by Oxley Golf Club is a Dave Pelz design with water hazards, pitched at kids six and up who want a real challenge, with a bouncy castle for younger siblings. Deception Bay Mini Golf is the budget option, but reviews flag the lack of shade, so go early. On the Gold Coast, Putt Putt Mermaid Beach sells year-valid tickets across three courses, and its own site says the Fun Run course is covered for wet weather.

The second group is indoor. The three Holey Moley venues, Holey Moley Golf Club Chermside, Holey Moley Golf Club Brisbane City and Holey Moley Golf Club Mt Gravatt, chain mini golf with escape rooms, karaoke or laser tag. Chermside gets the strongest reviews; Brisbane City is loud by design; Mt Gravatt is the quick, contained option, though reviewers warn food service lags when busy.

The third group is golf clubs and driving ranges where putt putt is one activity among several. Victoria Park Driving Range and Victoria Park Putt Putt share the Herston site, with Toptracer bays for adults and a sloped course that reviewers say oversells at peak afternoon slots. Golf Central and 4 Pines at Landers Pocket near the airport pair mini golf with ranges and food, and Pacific Golf Club, Emerald Lakes Golf Club and Alexandra Hills Hotel suit families who want a meal or a birthday dinner first and a round second. Alexandra Hills adds a candy-themed course and weekend live music in the beer garden.