A game-changing vision for Gladstone
Welcome to Byellee Waters, a project that can transform the region with a world-class golf offering, outstanding community and event facilities and unlock new tourism and economic opportunities.
Gladstone is in need of a new home for its golf course, with the current site undermined by a range of issues that means it will soon be unsustainable. The answer is Byellee Waters, an 18-hole Championship Course set in a pristine landscape of freshwater lagoons and bushland that has the potential to be the best layout between Noosa and Port Douglas. But golf is just the beginning; Byellee Waters will provide a contemporary hub for the Gladstone region, top-tier function and events spaces and a gateway to immaculate nature reserves. It represents a new dawn for Gladstone golf and a worthy centrepiece for our growing community.
Byellee Waters
A new future for Gladstone Golf Course
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Championship Course
A par 72, 18-hole Championship Course destined to become one of the best regional courses in Queensland.
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Natural wetlands
Gently undulating terrain and natural wetlands create a stunning backdrop to an enviable golfing experience.
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Fully-integrated design
A fully-integrated design that includes a range of facilities, Mini Golf, practice greens, and an architect-designed clubhouse that compliment the surroundings.
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Regional Destination
Community and event facilities, an RV Park and access to natural wetlands creates a compelling destination for Gladstone residents and visitors to the region.
Location
Byellee Waters is 4.5km from the current course at Kin Kora and within easy reach of Gladstone Airport, the Gladstone CBD and nearby towns and communities, with a direct link to the Dawson Highway.
gladstone golf course
The Current Issues
The present course is heavily constrained by neighbouring properties, meaning measures have been put in place to ensure a duty of care for nearby residents and retailers. Those include banning the use of drivers on certain holes, reducing par, relocating greens and the likely closure of entire holes. The cumulative result means it will no longer be a viable golf experience for our members and visitors.
A Championship Vision
The New Course
Byellee Waters will be designed by Richard Chamberlain, who has a long association with iconic course architects Graham Marsh and Ross Watson. The masterplan features 18-holes of Championship-standard golf, practice greens, a driving range and a Centre of Excellence to encourage talented juniors to pursue the game. Byellee Waters will fill the void of world-class golf that exists between the Sunshine Coast and the Far North and become a must-play destination in Queensland and beyond.
Artist impression by Place Design Group The Design Process
Technical investigations and reporting are now complete and have informed the design and delivery of Byellee Waters golf course development application.
Our expert team of specialists will continue working on this site, and under the guidance of Local and State Government planning and environmental regulation.
Artist impression by Place Design Group A Community Asset
Yaralla Sports Club Inc. is a Not-For-Profit organisation is creating and will operate Byellee Waters with all profits reinvested back into the Club and the local community.
Timeline
Where are we now?
Gladstone City Council granted preliminary approval for the Byellee Waters project in February 2025.
The club is looking to invest about $40 million on the project, funded in part by the sale of the golf course it owns and operates at Kin Kora.
Yaralla has now begun engagement with the broader Gladstone community regarding the long-term plans for the Kin Kora land.
The vision is for a mix of land uses that may include playing fields for sporting clubs, health services, retail, aged care, childcare and low-density lifestyle residential blocks.
Yaralla will be seeking community feedback and working with Council to ensure a strong outcome for Gladstone.
Neighbours’ lifestyle will be protected and possibly enhanced by green zone buffering and the community will have the opportunity to consider plans once they are developed.
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