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Coal Valley Course

Coal Valley Golf Links

Richmond, Tasmania, AU
Scarlett
+1
9 holesPar 352,267 m34/112

About this course

Coal Valley Golf Links occupies a rural setting in the Richmond district of Tasmania, a region known for its pastoral landscape and historic colonial heritage. The course sits within the broader context of Tasmania's growing golf community, where courses tend to reflect the island's distinctive natural character—rolling terrain, native vegetation, and often dramatic weather patterns. Richmond itself is a small heritage town, making Coal Valley a destination course for golfers traveling through central Tasmania. The design and specific architectural details of Coal Valley reflect the constraints and opportunities of its Tasmanian location. Like many regional Australian courses, it likely incorporates the natural topography of its site, with routing that takes advantage of local elevation changes and views across the surrounding farmland and hills. The course would typically feature a mix of open and tree-lined holes, with native Australian flora framing play. Tasmanian courses often demand precision and course management, as wind and variable conditions are common factors in play. Coal Valley serves the local golfing community and visiting players seeking a genuine regional experience away from major metropolitan centers. The membership and culture reflect the character of rural Tasmania—a blend of local players and tourists exploring the state's golf offerings. Like many courses in this setting, it offers an authentic, less-commercialized alternative to high-profile resort destinations, with an emphasis on the natural landscape and the challenge of the game itself.

Quick facts

Location
Richmond, Tasmania, AU
Access
Public
Holes
9
Par
35
Length
2,267 metres
Difficulty
34/112

Getting there

The journey to Coal Valley Golf Links begins with arrival at Hobart International Airport (HBA), Tasmania's primary gateway, situated roughly 45 minutes south of Richmond by car through the gentle rolling farmland of the Derwent Valley. For those traveling private, Hobart's general aviation facilities offer a more discreet entry point, though most international visitors will transition from the main terminal into a rental vehicle and trace the scenic route north along the Midland Highway, watching the landscape shift from urban periphery to pastoral countryside dotted with historic sandstone properties and vineyards. The final approach to Coal Valley unfolds through Richmond itself - a beautifully preserved colonial village of Georgian architecture and tree-lined streets - before arriving at the links, where the course commands sweeping views across the Coal River valley and the distant ridges of the Great Dividing Range, a fitting culmination to Tasmania's understated elegance.

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Common questions about Coal Valley

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Yes. Coal Valley is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Coal Valley is 35.

Coal Valley plays 2,267 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Coal Valley is 112.

Coal Valley is a 9-hole course.

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