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Riverside Course

Riverside Golf Club

Nichols Point, Victoria, AU
Scarlett
+1
18 holesPar 726,361 m74.4/132

About this course

Riverside Golf Club sits along the Murray River near Mildura in northwestern Victoria, where the landscape transitions from river flats to semi-arid inland terrain. The course occupies land shaped by the river's presence, with mature river red gums and established vegetation providing definition and character throughout the property. The routing takes advantage of the natural topography, with holes playing across relatively flat ground punctuated by subtle elevation changes and the occasional depression or rise that adds strategic interest. The layout reflects traditional Australian country club design principles, where straightforward golf is balanced with enough variety to test shot-making and course management. Several holes run parallel to or near the river corridor, incorporating water features and the natural drainage patterns of the floodplain. The greens are typically modest in size and contour, rewarding accurate approach play without excessive severity. Fairways are generous enough for recreational play while still requiring thoughtful positioning for lower handicappers. Riverside serves as a social and sporting hub for the Sunraysia region, drawing members from Mildura and surrounding communities. The club maintains a welcoming atmosphere typical of regional Victorian golf clubs, where competitive golf coexists with casual weekend rounds. The course remains playable year-round in the area's dry climate, with irrigation sustaining turf conditions through the hot summer months. It represents a solid example of Murray River golf, offering a pleasant round in a setting defined by the river's ecological and agricultural influence on the region.

Quick facts

Location
Nichols Point, Victoria, AU
Access
Public
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,361 metres
Difficulty
74.4/132

Getting there

The journey to Riverside Golf Club begins at Melbourne's Tullamarine Airport, roughly 550 kilometers to the southeast, followed by a five-and-a-half-hour drive northwest through Victoria's evolving landscape. The route traces the Calder Highway deep into the Sunraysia region, where the terrain gradually flattens and eucalyptus gives way to citrus groves and vineyard country as you approach Mildura. Riverside sits just across the Murray River in the quiet hamlet of Nichols Point, a world apart from the city - where the air is dry, the sky is wide, and the club's tree-lined fairways unfold along the riverbank with an unhurried, timeless grace.

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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Yes. Riverside is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Riverside is 72.

Riverside plays 6,361 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Riverside is 132.

Riverside is a 18-hole course.

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