Golf Gardens, Metricup

Love a family game of mini golf? We do! The Golf Gardens in the Margaret River region have recently upped their game with the addition of a very fun 18-hole soccer golf course!

For a fun-filled family activity, Metricup’s Golf Gardens is an action-packed spot that’s perfect for the kiddos (and the kids at heart!) to run off some energy. With mini golf, Big Ball Golf (like Supa Golf), and soccer golf, you could easily spend most of the day there. Located near the scrumptious Margaret River Chocolate Factory, it’s the ideal way to break up a day of indulgence with outdoor fun. First, we grabbed a ball each and dribbled it to the beginning of the course.

Football-loving families (we’re all Gooners here) will enjoy the challenge of soccer golf, a hybrid game that combines elements of golf and football – you know, proper football *wink*.

The big 18-hole course has plenty of fun challenges and football sized holes! Some holes are in the ground, some are above, and some you need to really kick high and bend it like Beckham to get it in the net. 

There’s plenty of obstacles to dribble through, around and under, including trailers and more. 

We played the front 9 holes, as we were on a bit of a deadline with lunch at the neighboring Fishbone Wines.

But the back nine looked lots of fun too, with real boats and more. We’ll have to try that next time!

Next up, we gave Big Ball Golf a go. This fun twist on traditional golf uses oversized clubs and balls.

You use your “big boy” to tee off on the smaller fairways and greens than regular golf – making it easier for kids to get involved. 

We each had a pull along golf cart with a large golf ball, putter, sand wedge, big boy club etc.

It makes it easier to hit the ball and very much an even playing ground for all of us.

The shady mini golf course is landscaped around bamboo plants, with plenty of obstacles to keep things interesting.

After working up an appetite, you can head to the on-site café for snacks, drinks, and pizza. Enjoy a coffee or ice cream on the deck by the pond (keep your eyes on little ones).

With so many activities on offer, Golf Gardens is the kind of place where you can easily spend a whole afternoon making memories. Golf Gardens provides a welcome distraction from dragging the kids around vineyards and breweries, about a minutes’ drive from the Margaret River Chocolate Factory. If you’re looking for something new in the Margaret River region, Golf Gardens is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for families. 

Find Golf Gardens at 314 Harmans Mill Road, Metricup. 

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