3D Glow and Putt Minigolf is a hand-painted, glow-in-the-dark mini golf course tucked inside BattleKart Melbourne in West Footscray, with 18 holes spread across six neon rooms you play through wearing 3D glasses. If you’re weighing it up for a family outing, here’s what it actually offers, what it costs, and who it suits.
We’re always on the lookout for something a bit different to do with the kids, and a mini golf course with its own 3D glasses definitely ticks that box. This one is new to Melbourne’s west, sharing a building with the go-kart venue BattleKart. Below, we’ve pulled together everything we could confirm about the course itself, plus the practical details parents will want sorted before booking.
3D Glow Minigolf: What to Expect
3D Glow and Putt Minigolf is an 18-hole course split across six separate themed rooms, each hand-painted under UV paint so the artwork glows under blacklight. Put on the 3D glasses provided and the walls, floors and props are designed to look like they’re popping out at you rather than sitting flat.
It’s set up as a walk-through experience โ you move from room to room as you play, rather than one big open course. Expect low lighting throughout, since that’s what makes the UV art glow.
The course is located inside BattleKart Melbourne, an augmented-reality go-kart venue at 50 McArthur Street, West Footscray. If you know the area, this is the same building close to Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong, so it’s an easy one to pair with a shopping trip.
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Highlights for Kids
Each of the six rooms has its own theme, so there’s a fair bit of variety across the 18 holes:
- Cyberpunk Neon City โ a futuristic room with neon streets and tech-style obstacles
- Minecraft Neon Quest โ a blocky, Minecraft-inspired room
- Galactic Neon Odyssey โ glowing planets and cosmic obstacles
- Deep Sea Neon Dive โ an underwater room with glowing coral and sea creatures
- Enchanted Wizard’s Lair โ a magic-themed room with spell effects
- Hero’s Neon Arena โ a superhero-themed room with a neon city skyline
For kids who like a bit of theatre with their mini golf, moving between six different worlds is a drawcard โ it’s less “one long course” and more “six mini adventures.” The 3D glasses are also a nice novelty for younger players who might not have tried anything like it before.
Because it shares a venue with BattleKart’s go-karting, families could realistically turn a visit into a two-part outing โ mini golf for the littlies, karting for anyone tall enough (BattleKart’s height requirement is 1.45m).
What Parents Need to Know
- Cost: The website lists 3D minigolf from $19 for 18 holes.Thatโs subject to change.
- Booking: Bookings go through BattleKart Melbourne’s website rather than a separate minigolf booking page. Walk-ins aren’t accepted at the BattleKart side of the venue, so it’s worth booking ahead for mini golf too.
- Parking: Free on-site parking is available.
- Public transport: The venue is around an 8-minute walk from West Footscray station.
- Accessibility: BattleKart’s snack bar and toilets are wheelchair-accessible, though the operator notes that access to the go-kart circuits is limited for people with reduced mobility. We haven’t been able to confirm accessibility specifically within the mini golf rooms, so it’s worth calling ahead if this matters for your family.
- Food: There’s a snack bar on-site for drinks and snacks between activities.
- Payment: The venue doesn’t accept cash โ card and EFTPOS only.
Is It Worth Visiting?
On paper, 3D Glow and Putt Minigolf offers something Melbourne’s west hasn’t really had before โ a themed, glow-in-the-dark mini golf course with a 3D twist, rather than a standard outdoor course. Six different rooms means there’s enough visual variety to hold kids’ attention across all 18 holes, and pairing it with BattleKart next door gives families an easy way to stretch the visit into a longer outing.
A few honest caveats: it’s a brand-new attraction, so there’s no track record yet in terms of crowds, wait times or how it holds up on a busy Saturday. It’s also worth noting the low lighting and 3D glasses might not suit very young children who get overwhelmed by dark or busy visual spaces โ something to weigh up if you’ve got a toddler in tow.
For families with primary-school-aged kids looking for a rainy-day activity in the inner west, it looks like a solid addition to the list. We’d allow roughly 45 minutes to an hour to get through all 18 holes.
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FAQs
Where is 3D Glow and Putt Minigolf located?
It’s inside BattleKart Melbourne at 50 McArthur Street, West Footscray โ close to Highpoint Shopping Centre in Maribyrnong.
How much does it cost?
The course is listed from $19 for 18 holes.
Do you need to book ahead?
Yes โ bookings run through BattleKart Melbourne’s website, and walk-ins aren’t guaranteed.
Is it suitable for young children?
The rooms are dimly lit to show off the UV artwork, which suits most primary-school-aged kids well but may not suit toddlers or children sensitive to dark spaces.
Can we do BattleKart go-karting on the same visit?
Yes, since both attractions share the same venue. Just note BattleKart’s karting has a 1.45m height requirement.
Is there parking on-site?
Yes, free parking is available at the venue.
