Healesville Country Club

History

Part of the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), RACV Healesville Country Club & Resort is RACV’s country-club property in the Yarra Valley and was redeveloped as an RACV club location, as noted by RACV.

Social Activities

The club offers regular member social programs and interest groups, including lunches and dinners, Members’ Lounge events, art exhibitions, book groups, film/art groups, organised golf lessons, and weekly golf competitions. Group fitness classes and scheduled member events are also listed on the club’s What’s On calendar, as detailed on RACV.

Recreational Amenities

Facilities include a day spa, a 25-m heated indoor pool with spa, sauna, steam, and an outdoor wading pool (seasonal), a fully equipped fitness centre, lawn bowls, two floodlit tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course designed by Michael Clayton, a short 4-hole course, a kids’ playground, and a bike-borrow service. The club also provides a complimentary shuttle to Healesville township, underground parking, and EV charging, as noted on RACV.

Sports Facilities

The sports facilities feature an 18-hole par-68 golf course designed by Michael Clayton, a 4-hole short course, two floodlit tennis courts, a bowling green, a 25m indoor pool, and a fully equipped fitness centre with group classes and personal training options, as detailed on RACV.

Golf Facilities

The golf amenities include an 18-hole course (par 68) and a 4-hole short course suitable for beginners and corporate groups. Weekly competitions and honour-board events are held, with published green fees and hire rates available. Discounts and cross-access to other RACV courses are also offered, as outlined on RACV.

Fitness Centers

The fitness centre is fully equipped with cardio and resistance machines, free weights, personal training, and group fitness classes, including yoga and aqua classes. The gym's opening hours are Monday to Friday from 5:30 am to 9:00 pm, and Saturday to Sunday from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm. Child supervision rules apply, with restrictions for children under 13, as noted on RACV.

Dining Experiences

Dining options include Banyalla, a fine-dining restaurant with mountain views, and Riddell’s Green, a casual sports bar with alfresco dining. An exclusive Members’ Lounge is also available, and club members receive discounts on dining, as detailed on RACV.

Event Spaces

The club features multiple event and conference spaces, including a divisible ballroom and several meeting rooms. Facilities support conferences, corporate retreats, and weddings, with an on-site coordinator available for wedding services, as outlined on RACV.

Family and Children

Family-friendly facilities include a kids’ playground, an outdoor wading pool, swim school classes, and supervised-child policies for pool, spa, and gym areas. Many dining and outdoor areas are designed to accommodate families, as noted on RACV.

Youth Programs

The club offers swim school classes during the school term and junior golf pricing and coaching. Options for junior green fees and season passes for under-18s are available, as detailed on RACV.

Seasonal Events

Some offerings are seasonal, such as the outdoor wading pool, which is open from November to April. The club also hosts rotating exhibitions and time-limited events, as noted on RACV.

Accommodation Options

On-site accommodation includes multiple room types, with packages available for overnight guests. A complimentary shuttle service to Healesville township is provided on selected days, along with underground parking and EV charging options, as detailed on RACV.

Access Policies

Entry to the club requires a membership card, which is non-transferable. The operation is governed by RACV Club by-laws and membership terms, with a dress code generally requiring smart casual attire in dining areas. Smoking is prohibited, and assistance dogs are allowed, as noted on RACV.

Wedding Services

Full wedding services are available, including personalised packages and multiple ceremony locations. The club provides reception spaces with published capacities and an on-site wedding coordinator, as detailed on RACV.

Corporate Services

The club offers conference and event hire for corporate meetings and retreats, with on-site team-building options and in-house catering available. A downloadable events brochure is provided for more information, as noted on RACV.

Community Engagement

The club hosts member interest groups and public exhibitions, connecting members to a network of reciprocal clubs and local Yarra Valley activities through shuttle services and partnerships, as detailed on RACV.

Membership Joining

Membership applications can be made online, with provisional access granted during the review process. Membership tiers and pricing are published, including options for Active, Executive, Access, and Country/International memberships, as noted on RACV.

Guest Access

Members may sponsor family and friends for accommodation bookings, and for other visits, a member must be present to sign in guests. Guests pay standard accommodation rates, and reciprocal-club visitors must request a letter of introduction, as detailed on RACV.

Affiliations

The club is operated by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), providing members access to a network of around 120 reciprocal clubs in Australia and internationally, as noted on RACV.