About the course
Clifftop parkland golf with Derwent River views, minutes from Hobart
Kingston Beach Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-71 parkland course at Bonnet Hill, Tasmania, established in 1922. It is a private club, with visitors welcome to play socially or in competitions. The course opens with a downhill par-3 overlooking the Derwent River and has three mapped bunkers. Facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant and dining, cart hire and club hire.
Just a short drive south of Hobart, this course has built a strong reputation for its scenic setting, with players consistently praising sweeping views of the Derwent River, Mount Wellington and the surrounding bushland. The opening par-3, played downhill toward the water, is a frequently mentioned highlight, while the well-laid-out layout offers a varied and challenging mix of holes. Reviewers regularly single out the greens as fast, true and immaculately conditioned, with the wider course often described as being in excellent shape. The atmosphere comes across as warm and welcoming, with friendly staff and a clubhouse whose views over the 18th and the river are widely admired. Overall impressions point to a memorable, good-value day out for both members and visitors.