- January 15, 2020
- Construction,Courses,Design,Mini Golf,
- Geoff Bennell
18 Hole Mini Golf Course Construction at Maroochy River Golf Club, Bli Bli, QLD
Mini Golf Creations designed and built this 18-hole mini golf course for Maroochy River Golf Club in Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, QLD — the first of its kind in the region. Completed in September 2019 across a 2,500m² site with 1,100m² of grass coverage, for a cost of around $950,000 the course features landscaped humps and hollows, water features, sand traps, and two challenge levels for players to choose from — the same tiered-difficulty approach used across several Mini Golf Creations courses.
| Venue | Maroochy River Golf Club |
|---|---|
| Location | 374 David Low Way, Bli Bli QLD 4560, Sunshine Coast |
| Course | 18-hole mini golf course, the first of its kind on the Sunshine Coast |
| Built by | Mini Golf Creations |
| Site size | 2,500 m² |
| Grass coverage | 1,100 m² |
| Approximate design and build cost | $950,000. See our mini golf construction costs page for typical ranges. |
| Completed | September 2019 |
| Special features | Landscaped humps and hollows, water features, sand traps and two challenge levels on every hole |
| Results | Estimated 5-year payback reached in just over 2 years, about 43,000 rounds a year, café takings up 35% |
| Details last updated | October 2026 |
Return on Investment
The course has significantly outperformed expectations — estimated to achieve ROI within 5 years, it reached that milestone in just over 2 years, with the course now averaging ~43,000 rounds per year and café takings up 35% since opening.
Set within the Maroochy River Golf Complex — named 2021 Queensland Golf Club of the Year — players enjoy spectacular views toward Mt Coolum, with resident black swans and their cygnets often spotted around the grounds.
Maroochy River Golf Club chose Mini Golf Creations after researching other clients’ results, including Wembley Golf Course and The Vines Resort in Western Australia, and KDV Sport and City Golf Club in Queensland.
What We Did
The Mini Golf Creations crew handled construction of the golf holes, lighting, fencing and irrigation, along with the supply of flags, putters and golf balls.
Mini Golf Creations followed its proven mini golf course construction process to deliver this project for Maroochy River Golf Club.
To see the course in action or play a round, visit the Maroochy River Mini Golf Course website.
Maroochy River Mini Golf Family Fun
Maroochy River Mini Golf Construction
Want a mini golf course like this at your venue?
If you run a driving range, golf club or entertainment venue and want to see what a course could earn on your site, try our revenue calculator or get in touch for a free consult. You can also see more of our completed courses on the projects page.
What do people ask about the Maroochy River Golf Club mini golf course?
Who built the mini golf course at Maroochy River Golf Club?
Mini Golf Creations designed and built the mini golf course at Maroochy River Golf Club in Bli Bli on the Sunshine Coast, QLD, completed in September 2019.
How fast can a mini golf course pay for itself?
Maroochy River Golf Club built by Mini Golf Creations, estimated a five-year payback on its mini golf course, and it reached that point in just over two years. The course averages about 43,000 rounds a year, and café takings are up 35% since it opened.
Can a mini golf course be connected to the existing clubhouse?
Mini Golf Creations placed the course alongside the clubhouse, with a viewing area and an entry shared with the club’s future short-course facilities. It has its own small kiosk for paying and for buying food and drinks, which has been in constant use since opening.
