Thirlstane: Golf in the Bushland

Thirlstane combines a golfing stay with a rural setting. Thirlstane Golf Course is in the agriculturally shaped district of Thirlstane and is surrounded by natural bushland. If you are looking for a hotel in Thirlstane, these features give the destination a clear profile for a trip that matches your interests in golf and landscape. Nearby, Narawntapu National Park also offers walking trails and other activities.

Golf Course and Notable Holes

Thirlstane Golf Club has a nine-hole golf course. Its signature hole—the 6th and 15th holes—is the shorter of the two par-3 holes, measuring 139 metres. Two lakes and two bunkers protect the green on the left and right. The second of the two par-5 holes, the 8th and 17th, measures 431 metres and is also the shortest hole. The holes therefore differ in both length and par category; the hazards around the green also define the playing area described for the signature hole.

Visiting and Club History

The club is not a public golf course, but welcomes visitors and players paying a green fee. You must observe the rules of golf and golf etiquette, and respect the course and everyone on it. Check the course’s availability before your visit. The club was originally founded as Shearwater Golf Club on 21 November 1980 and renamed Thirlstane Golf Club in 1997. Both its original founding name and its later name are therefore part of the history of today’s club.

A 2025 Tasmanian activity guide lists the golf club as wheelchair accessible. Check the current conditions at the location before your trip if this information is important to your plans.

Nearby Places and Nature

Route C707 leads from Thirlstane to Port Sorell; Route C709 leads from Thirlstane to Squeaking Point. Nearby Port Sorell is an access point to Narawntapu National Park. The two route destinations are distinct places; Port Sorell is the relevant name for finding your way to the national park.

Visitors to Narawntapu National Park can camp, fish, go boating, swim and hike. Horse riding is possible with a permit. The walking trails range from short, easy, flat walks to full-day hikes. This range helps with planning your time: you can opt for a short walk or plan a full day of hiking. The park therefore offers more than just one type of walk, with trails suited to outings of different lengths.

If your main interest is golf, factor the visitor requirements and the need to check course availability in advance into your plans. For a day of hiking in the park, you can choose between short walks and full-day hikes. This lets you compare golfing at the location with nature activities nearby as two distinct travel interests.

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