Riverside Golf Course (Tasmania)

Public parkland par-72 near Launceston, with friendly staff and standout greens

Riverside Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 parkland course at North Riverside, Tasmania, Australia, established in 1930 and open to the public. The layout features nine mapped bunkers. On-site facilities include a driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant/dining, coaching, plus cart and club hire, with parking available.

This established parkland course sits within easy reach of Launceston and tends to leave players with a positive overall impression. Reviewers frequently single out the greens and greens surrounds, with the playing surfaces and fairway presentation generally well regarded, though some visitors have noted that conditioning can vary and the rough may grow long at times. The setting earns praise too, with abundant birdlife adding character to a round. Friendly, welcoming staff come up repeatedly, and the clubhouse and dining make it a pleasant spot to relax after golf, even if opinions on the food and value occasionally differ. The course design reads as steady and approachable rather than dramatic, making it an enjoyable, easygoing day out that many say they would happily play again.