Christmas Island Golf Course

The Christmas Island Golf Course is Australia's northernmost golf course, located 2,600 kilometres northwest of Perth, Western Australia, in the Indian Ocean. Established in 1955, the course sits atop a volcanic sea mount with a tropical climate that makes golf an ideal pastime on this remote Australian outpost. The course is notable for its unique setting and distinctive local rules, including regulations regarding land crabs that may interfere with play—a feature unique to this location. The course offers a golfing experience unlike any other in the world, combining the challenge of golf with the natural environment of a volcanic island. Its remote location and unusual landscape create a memorable playing environment that distinguishes it from conventional golf courses.