Correction (10 October 2026): an earlier version of this page listed places and details we could not stand behind. It has been rewritten from scratch: every place below was confirmed at two independent sources on 9 October 2026, and every price was copied from the page it was published on.
Free first, always: Victoria Park is the one place on this list without a price to print, because the council pages we read show no entry fee. This page covers four active outings in and around Kew East: two public golf courses, one council park and one pub. One course is in Balwyn North, one is in Ivanhoe and the other two places are in Kew.
Each place was matched against two sources. Every price below is copied from the venue’s own page, and we have left out any weekend opening hours we could not source.
The quick picks
| If you’re after | Head to | Order this | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public-access golf, Balwyn North | Freeway Golf Course | MID-WEEK 18-HOLES | $42.50 |
| Public golf near the Yarra | Ivanhoe Public Golf Course | 18 Holes Adults (Weekdays) | $41.00 |
| Playground and skate park outing | Victoria Park | see below | not printed here |
| A pub stop with a beer garden | Postmaster Hotel | LARGE CHIPS | $12 |
Freeway Golf Course — 47-49 Columba Street, Balwyn North VIC 3104
Freeway’s site says the course is 100% public access, every single day, and all are welcome. It lists a team of PGA Professionals, with individual and group tuition and clinics for children, beginners and women. On its green fee page, the site prints MID-WEEK 18-HOLES at $42.50 and WEEKEND + P/HOL 18-HOLES at $45.50. It prints TWILIGHT GOLF AFTER 5PM at $30.00 for Freeway as well.
Listed prices (copied from freewaygolf.com.au/play-golf on 9 October 2026):
- MID-WEEK 18-HOLES: $42.50
- MID-WEEK 9-HOLES: $32.00
- WEEKEND + P/HOL 18-HOLES: $45.50
- WEEKEND + P/HOL 9-HOLES: $34.00
Plan it: The Freeway site says bookings can be made up to 8 days in advance online, and groups of eight or more book through the Golf Shop.
Ivanhoe Public Golf Course — Vasey Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Ivanhoe Public Golf Course is on Vasey Street, Ivanhoe, just north of Kew East. Its site lists course hours of 6:00am to 7:00pm Monday to Sunday and on public holidays in daylight saving time, and 6:00am to 6:00pm outside it. The site also lists the course as closed on Christmas Day. For Ivanhoe, it prints 18 Holes Adults (Weekends) at $42.00 and 9 Holes Adults (Weekends) at $31.00. Its prices page carries no date, so check it before you go.
Listed prices (copied from ivanhoegolfcourse.com.au/ivanhoe-prices on 9 October 2026):
- 18 Holes Adults (Weekdays): $41.00
- 18 Holes Adults (Weekends): $42.00
- 9 Holes Adults (Weekday): $30.00
- 9 Holes Adults (Weekends): $31.00
Time needed: The Ivanhoe site prints nine-hole and 18-hole prices, so choose the shorter round if your window is tight; it does not say how long either takes.
Victoria Park — 450 High St, Kew VIC 3101
Victoria Park is in Kew, not Kew East. The council calls it a large open space with plenty of sports facilities and a fun-filled adventure playground. Its facilities list names a basketball half-court, a BMX and skate park, covered barbecue areas and drinking fountains. The council also says a dedicated seniors exercise park was built in 2022.
Free first: The council pages we read print no entry price for the park, so check its park page for rules before you go.
Postmaster Hotel — 186 High Street, Kew VIC 3101
The Postmaster Hotel is at 186 High Street, Kew. Its site talks about a sports bar on Friday night and afternoon cocktails in its beer garden. On AGFG the pub carries tags for child friendly, takeaway and alfresco dining. The pub’s published menu PDF prints LARGE CHIPS at $12 for the Postmaster Hotel, and its LEMON TART at $14. AGFG’s listing, which is owner-maintained and may be out of date, shows Saturday 11:30 AM to 11:30 PM and Sunday 11:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
On the menu (copied from postmasterhotel.com/Postmaster-A3-menu-may-2026-z9n9.pdf on 9 October 2026):
- LARGE CHIPS: $12
- LEMON TART: $14
- STICKY DATE PUDDING: $16
Rain backup: The Postmaster Hotel’s site mentions a sports bar as well as the beer garden, so check with the pub which space suits a wet day.
Quick answers
Where can you play public golf near Kew East this weekend?
Freeway Golf Course in Balwyn North says on its site that it is public access every day. Ivanhoe Public Golf Course on Vasey Street, Ivanhoe, lists its course hours and prices on its own site, so check both before you set out.
How much does a round of golf cost near Kew East on a weekend?
Freeway Golf Course prints WEEKEND + P/HOL 18-HOLES at $45.50 on its site. Ivanhoe Public Golf Course prints 18 Holes Adults (Weekends) at $42.00. Both are as copied on 9 October 2026 and can change.
Is there a skate park near Kew East?
The council’s facilities list for Victoria Park, in Kew, names a BMX and skate park. It also lists a basketball half-court, covered barbecue areas and drinking fountains.
Where can you get a pub meal in Kew at the weekend?
The Postmaster Hotel at 186 High Street, Kew, publishes a menu that prints LARGE CHIPS at $12. AGFG’s listing shows Saturday and Sunday opening times, but it is owner-maintained, so confirm with the pub.
How we checked
We checked every place on this page against at least two independent sources on 9 October 2026: OpenStreetMap, the places’ own websites, council pages and the Australian Good Food Guide. Every price is copied exactly as printed on the page linked under Sources, on 9 October 2026. Menus, prices and opening hours change, so check with the venue before you go. The cover photo is illustrative, from Unsplash, and does not show any place on this page.
Seen something out of date? Email [email protected] with the page link and what has changed, and we will check it again.
Sources
- Freeway Golf Course: openstreetmap.org/25453148, freewaygolf.com.au/contact-us, freewaygolf.com.au, freewaygolf.com.au/play-golf
- Ivanhoe Public Golf Course: openstreetmap.org/27994288, ivanhoegolfcourse.com.au/ivanhoe-prices
- Victoria Park: openstreetmap.org/28222626, boroondara.vic.gov.au/victoria-park, boroondara.vic.gov.au/victoria-park-playground-kew, boroondara.vic.gov.au/public-recreation-facilities
- Postmaster Hotel: postmasterhotel.com, agfg.com.au/postmaster-hotel-2818, postmasterhotel.com/Postmaster-A3-menu-may-2026-z9n9.pdf
