Golf in Mauritius

Renowned as one of the most romantic destinations in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius invokes images of an idyllic paradise, cobalt blue seas, limitless activities and a vibrant island life. Now, the island’s national airline, Air Mauritius, is on a mission to tell the world more about the fabulous golf courses that pearl the shores of its palm fringed beaches.

For centuries Mauritius, an island ideally placed in the Indian Ocean 2000km off the south east coast of Africa, was seen as a port for resupplying the ships of the early seafaring nations and the Arabs, Dutch, English and French among others, walked its shores.

Today Mauritius is a growing, modern and independent country. It boasts a population and diverse culture drawn from the descendants of those early voyagers, idyllic scenery, luxury hotels and resorts and, sitting just above the Tropic of Capricorn, a sub-tropical climate which makes it an alluring year-round holiday destination.  In fact, it is still its position, which was once of such strategic importance to the early explorers, which makes Mauritius so attractive.

It is located where the East can meet Africa and where the West can embrace its all-encompassing charm and it is no surprise that visitors flock there in their hundreds of thousands.

An 11 hour direct flight from Melbourne, the island features a vast central mountain plateau, subtropical forests, streams and waterfalls and they are all embraced within 177 kilometres of white sandy beaches and, if golf is your game, it is alongside that magnificent coastline where you will find most of the island’s golf courses.

Golf Victoria takes a look at a few among the favourites.