Best Golf Courses for Kids in Hobart
Two real public courses close to Hobart - Kingston Beach and Tasmania Golf Club - each with junior pricing or programs, compared for families.
Hobart's golf options for families cluster around two genuinely public courses - one a short drive south of the city, one near the airport with a stronger competitive pedigree.
Kingston Beach Golf Club - Kingston
Kingston Beach Golf Club is Tasmania's southernmost championship course, about 15 minutes south of Hobart, notable for the inclinator that carries golfers up to its elevated 18th tee.
Junior and invited-junior green fees are clearly published ($20 for 9 holes, $30 for 18) and well below standard adult rates - a genuinely accessible option for a first family round. No specific named junior coaching program was confirmed, so check with the pro shop for current coaching availability.
Tasmania Golf Club - Cambridge
Tasmania Golf Club sits on the Barilla Bluff overlooking the water near Hobart Airport, ranked among Australia's top 100 courses and open on this site since 1971.
The club runs a MyGolf Junior Development Program with weekend clinics during school terms, plus a short-course junior tournament on Saturdays designed to introduce young players to competitive play in a low-pressure format.
Which is the better starting point for a young beginner?
Kingston Beach's clear, low junior green fees make it the more budget-friendly starting point; Tasmania Golf Club's structured MyGolf program and junior tournament format suit a child ready for some light competition.
At a glance
The 2 venues covered in this guide, side by side. "Junior program on file" means our directory holds specific evidence of a junior program, clinic or membership pathway at that club - not simply that children are permitted to play.
| Course | Holes | Type | Public access | Junior program on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston Beach Golf Club (Kingston) | 18 | Full-length course | Public | Yes |
| Tasmania Golf Club (Cambridge) | 18 | Full-length course | Public | Yes |
Compiled from our course directory records for the venues listed in this guide. Clubs change their junior offerings and access rules between seasons - confirm current details with the club before travelling.
How to read this
Public access is the column most worth checking first. "Public" means anyone can book a tee time. "Limited / conditional" means visitor access exists but comes with conditions - a member introduction, restricted days, or a booking window. "Private members' club" means casual visitor play generally is not available, and a junior would usually need a member connection or a place in a club program.
Every venue in this guide is a full-length course. For a child who has never played a full round, consider starting on the practice facilities or asking the club whether juniors can play a shortened loop, since a full 18 is a long walk for a beginner.
Before you book
2 of these 2 venues have a junior program, clinic or junior membership pathway recorded in our directory: Kingston Beach Golf Club, Tasmania Golf Club. Those are the ones most likely to have coaching, junior competition or a structured pathway rather than only green-fee access.
All the venues listed here are recorded as public access, so a parent can normally book without a member connection. Tee-time availability still varies, especially on weekend mornings.
Two questions are worth asking on the phone that club websites rarely answer clearly: whether juniors pay a discounted green fee when playing with a paying adult, and whether the club hires out junior clubs. Both make a first visit considerably cheaper, and both are common even at clubs that don't advertise them.