Golf is an obesession for the jetsetting class, and just on the outskirts of Brisbane Airport you can find this handy golf centre to kill some time between connecting flights. It's basically a golf course without the course: there's a driving range with 29 undercover bays, a chipping range, pro shop and bar-restaurant. You can get professional lessons here, or enjoy a round of mini golf.
In a nod to the proximity of the international airport, the puttt putt comes with an all-nations theme – the 18 holes are named after 18 countries. The holes are all par 2 and challenging enough to make you want to come back. The course runs between bushes and fountains and doesn't have too many fancy tricks. The 'Denmark' hole has two levels joined by underground pipes, but that's as tricky as it gets. Pricing is very fair, with littlies under five years old getting to play free. If you feel like playing again at the end, it's only $5 per person.
Every covered bay includes access to Toptracer, which is an app that allows you to analyse your swing. The DFO outlet centre is right next door, so you can shop for bargains when you've run out of swing.
