Mini Golf in Merewether & The Junction

What to Know Before Booking Mini Golf

Both of this region's putting courses are in Broadmeadow, the inner suburb west of Hamilton, so a party from Merewether, Bar Beach or The Junction heads inland rather than to the sand for a round. The two suit quite different days out: one is a family-run centre built around unlimited play, the other a golf venue where mini golf shares the site with simulators, a driving range and a sports bar.

Choosing between them comes down to the kind of outing:

Newcastle Supa Putt at 284 Turton Road – two 18-hole courses in the McDonald Jones Stadium precinct, one under a large roof and one outdoor Jungle Course among palms and animal statues
Rippit Golf at 20 Curley Road – one 18-hole course with a white beginner hole and a blue harder hole on every green, plus simulator bays and a covered driving range
Budget – From $15 per person at Supa Putt, where entry covers unlimited rounds on both courses, and From $20 per person at Rippit, priced per player with lower rates for children and concession holders
Food and drink – bring your own to Supa Putt's free barbecue and picnic tables, or order meals and drinks at Rippit's Tap Inn sports bar and bistro
Wet weather – Supa Putt's roofed course and Rippit's covered bays and range mean a rainy Saturday needn't cancel the plan

For a kids' birthday or a sporting club breakup that should stretch over a whole afternoon, Supa Putt's single entry and barbecue keep costs low. For an adults' birthday or a work group that wants a bar, live sport on the screens and more golf than just putting, Rippit Golf covers more ground.

Young families: Supa Putt charges less for kids aged eight and under, and its games room of pinball and arcade machines keeps restless players busy between rounds
Mixed abilities: Rippit's two tee options on each green let a nervous first-timer and a confident player share the same round and both find it a challenge
Workplaces: Rippit can build a day around a mini golf tournament, longest-drive contests, simulator rounds and an optional clinic with a PGA-accredited coach
Clubs and casual crews: Supa Putt pitches itself at sporting club breakups and relaxed work outings, with music and slushies around the greens

Planning a round from the beach suburbs

Hours differ a lot: Rippit's golf runs 8am to 10pm, while Supa Putt opens Friday to Sunday in school terms and daily in school and public holidays, except Christmas Day and Good Friday
Supa Putt will open outside its usual hours for a group arranged by email, with a minimum booking fee
Rippit recommends locking in corporate days two to three weeks ahead, and has a boardroom overlooking the range for a meeting before play
Supa Putt has private parking right at its Turton Road entrance, and Eftpos is taken at the counter

Mini Golf: Your Questions Answered

Which of the two courses is better for a child's party?

Both welcome kids. Newcastle Supa Putt suits a long, low-cost party: one entry covers unlimited play on both 18-hole courses, children aged eight and under pay a lower rate, and families can bring their own food and drinks to the free barbecue and picnic tables. Rippit Golf suits a party that would rather finish with a meal from the Tap Inn bistro.

Can a group eat and drink at the course?

Yes, in two different ways. At Supa Putt you're welcome to bring your own food and drinks and use the free barbecue. At Rippit Golf, the Tap Inn sports bar and bistro serves meals and drinks from 10am to 10pm, and private bookings can be made there for parties and celebrations.

What if it rains on the day of our booking?

Supa Putt's covered course sits under a large roof, so play goes ahead in rain or heat. At Rippit Golf, the simulator bays and driving range are covered, which is why its events can carry on in wet weather.

Do we need to be any good at golf?

No. Rippit Golf says no golf experience is needed for anything it runs, and its beginner tee on every green helps first-timers. Supa Putt is a relaxed, family-run mini golf centre where the aim is a few easy hours rather than a score.

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