Twin Waters Golf Club - Peter Thomson’s links-inspired masterpiece
Sunshine Coast Golf Weekend
Dates: Friday 16 - Sunday 18 January 2026 Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland Status: Booked
Itinerary
Friday, 16 January - Travel & 9 Holes
- Morning: Drive to Sunshine Coast (~1.5 hours from Brisbane)
- Check-in: Accommodation
- 2:18pm: Pelican Waters Golf Club - 9 holes with carts
- Evening: Settle in, dinner, beers
Saturday, 17 January - Golf Day 1
- 10:22am: Noosa Springs Golf & Spa - 18 holes with carts
- Afternoon: 19th hole / pool / beach
- Evening: Dinner
Sunday, 18 January - Golf Day 2
- 6:00am: Twin Waters Golf Club (tee time confirmed)
- Afternoon: Drive home
Accommodation
4BR Beach House, Mudjimba
| Type | Airbnb - Entire house |
| Address | 31 Mudjimba Beach Road, Mudjimba QLD 4564 |
| Bedrooms | 4 (everyone gets their own room) |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Check-in | Friday 16 Jan |
| Check-out | Sunday 18 Jan |
| Location | 400 steps from beach |
| Parking | 3 vehicles inside fence |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
Features:
- Massive outdoor patio with lounge setting + 8-seat BBQ table
- Modern kitchen with dishwasher and walk-in pantry
- Full laundry (washer & dryer)
- Fully fenced private yard
- 5-star rating (15 reviews)
Golf
Friday 16 January: Pelican Waters Golf Club (9 Holes)
| Tee Time | 2:18pm |
| Format | 9 holes with carts |
| Address | 40 Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters QLD 4551 |
| Phone | (07) 5437 5000 |
| Status | Booked |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
Course Guide: Pelican Waters Golf Club
- Greg Norman design - first on the Sunshine Coast
- Completely reconfigured in 2023 ($70M redesign)
- Par 71 championship layout
- Perfect warm-up round for the weekend
Saturday 17 January: Noosa Springs Golf & Spa (18 Holes)
| Tee Time | 10:22am - 1st Tee |
| Format | 18 holes with carts |
| Address | Links Drive, Noosa Heads QLD 4567 |
| Phone | (07) 5440 3333 |
| Status | Booked |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
Course Guide: Noosa Springs Golf & Spa
- Graham Papworth design (1999) - 25 years strong
- Set between Noosa National Park and Lake Weyba
- Par 72, 6,180m - rewards accuracy over power
- Resort-style layout with world-class spa
The Backstory: Highly rated by the lads - Russ’s cousin played here recently and rated it his favourite on the coast. Nestled between the lush Noosa National Park and picturesque Lake Weyba, this Graham Papworth design offers a scenic contrast to the links-style courses. Spring-fed lakes feature throughout, and the relatively flat terrain makes it easy to walk. The 10:22am tee time means a civilised start and time for breakfast first.
Sunday 18 January: Twin Waters Golf Club
| Tee Time | 6:00am - 1st Tee |
| Booking Ref | #301106 |
| Address | 151 Ocean Drive, Twin Waters QLD 4564 |
| Phone | (07) 5457 2444 |
| Green Fees | $100 per person (paid) |
| Status | Booked & Paid |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
Course Guide: Twin Waters Golf Club
- Top 6 Resort Course in Australia
- Peter Thomson & Mike Wolveridge design
- Signature Hole 8 modelled on St Andrews Road Hole
- Carts booked - pay on the day
The Backstory: Designed by 5-time British Open champion Peter Thomson (the only golfer in the 20th century to win The Open three years running, 1954-56). Thomson was obsessed with traditional links golf and it shows here - pot bunkers everywhere like moon craters, push-up greens with subtle undulations, and a design philosophy that rewards the thinking golfer over the big hitter. The 8th hole is the signature - a 379m par 4 modelled on St Andrews’ famous Road Hole, but with water instead of a road. The bunker beside the green is as nasty as the original. Thomson passed away in 2018 but left behind 180+ courses worldwide. This one’s been here since 1991 and helped put the Sunshine Coast on the golf map.
Eating & Drinking
Dinner Options
SOLA Bar & Restaurant (Novotel Twin Waters)
“A little slice of Sicily on the Sunshine Coast”
| Cuisine | Sicilian Italian - Pizza, Pasta, Seafood |
| Address | 97 Ocean Dr, Twin Waters QLD 4564 |
| Phone | (07) 5448 8000 |
| Hours | All-day dining |
| Vibe | Resort poolside, lakeside views |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
- Authentic Italian granitas and Sicilian flavours
- Outdoor dining overlooking resort waters
- Completely cashless venue
- 5 min drive from accommodation
Reviews: Mixed reviews - great breakfast buffet but some find dinner options limited. Good for a relaxed resort meal.
Florentina’s Trattoria + Las Tapas Bar
Best Italian in Mudjimba - 2 min walk from the house
| Cuisine | Italian - Pizza, Pasta, Risotto + Tapas Bar |
| Address | 15 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba QLD 4564 |
| Phone | (07) 5450 5005 |
| Hours | Tue-Sun 5pm til late |
| Bookings | Recommended |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
- All food made fresh daily - pasta, pizza bases, garlic butter
- BYO available (affordable option!)
- Live music Thu-Sun
- GF pizza and pasta available
- #3 ranked restaurant in Mudjimba (TripAdvisor, 4.3/5)
- Pet-friendly
Reviews: “The best Italian we’ve had” - consistently excellent pasta and pizza. Warm atmosphere, friendly service. Book ahead for weekends.
Drinks & Late Lunch
High Tide Bar, Grill & Cafe
Beachside vibes - 5 min walk from the house
| Cuisine | Modern Australian - Burgers, Wings, Fish Tacos |
| Address | Shop 1/21 Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba |
| Phone | (07) 5450 5554 |
| Hours | Thu-Sun 7am-late |
| Website | hightidebargrillcafe.com.au |
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- Opposite Mudjimba Beach - catch the sea breeze
- Voted top 12 places to dine on Sunshine Coast
- Relaxed about sandy feet and dogs
- Live music Fri/Sat/Sun
- Famous fried chicken wings, burgers, fish tacos
- #2 ranked restaurant in Mudjimba (TripAdvisor)
Bars & Nightlife (Maroochydore - 15 min drive)
The Post Office Bar
Classic pub in heritage building - great for beers
| Address | 10 Ocean Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558 |
| Phone | (07) 5443 5088 |
| Vibe | Two bars, beer garden, nightclub, live music |
| Website | thepostofficebar.com.au |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
- Set in the old Maroochydore post office
- Exposed timber, leather lounges, pendant lighting
- Good tap selection (4 Pines, Stone & Wood)
- Steaks, pizzas, sharing platters
- Gets lively on weekends
Reviews: “Hits all the marks - relaxed, cosmopolitan, vintage, cool!” Can get noisy inside. Order at bar.
Solbar
The Sunshine Coast’s iconic live music venue
| Address | 10/12-20 Ocean Street, Maroochydore QLD 4558 |
| Phone | (07) 5479 0355 |
| Vibe | Live music, cocktails, late night (til 3am weekends) |
| Website | solbar.com.au |
| Maps | Google Maps | Apple Maps |
- Two bars, two live music stages
- Street-art vibe, late-night cocktails
- National & local touring acts
- Custom theatre space
Reviews: “Great sound, awesome venue… the best live music on the coast!”
Craft Beer
Sunshine Coast is Australia’s Craft Beer Capital with 26 breweries! Closest options:
- Moffat Beach Brewery - Moffat Beach (20 min) - beachside brews
- Brouhaha Brewery - Maleny hinterland (45 min) - scenic drive
- Eumundi Brewery - Eumundi (25 min) - markets nearby
Getting There
From Brisbane:
- Distance: ~100km
- Drive time: ~1.5 hours via Bruce Highway (M1)
- Exit at Maroochydore / Bli Bli
Between Locations:
- Accommodation to Pelican Waters: ~20 mins
- Accommodation to Noosa Springs: ~25 mins
- Accommodation to Twin Waters: ~5 mins
- Noosa Springs to Twin Waters: ~20 mins
Weather
January is peak summer on the Sunshine Coast:
- Temperature: 28-32°C typical
- Humidity: High
- Afternoon storms: Possible
Tips:
- Early tee times essential (6am start)
- Stay hydrated
- Sunscreen!
- Beach is 400 steps from the house
Quick Links
- Accommodation: Airbnb Booking
- Pelican Waters: pelicanwatersgolfclub.com.au
- Noosa Springs: noosasprings.com.au
- Twin Waters: twinwatersgolfclub.com.au
Last Updated: 2026-01-15