
Moorina Course
Moorina Golf Club

About this course
Moorina Golf Club sits in the rural countryside near Derby, a small town in northeastern Tasmania approximately 100 kilometers from Launceston. The course occupies gently rolling farmland characteristic of the region, where the terrain transitions from coastal plains toward the more mountainous interior. The layout reflects the practical design approach common to many Tasmanian country courses established in the mid-twentieth century, working with the natural contours of the land rather than imposing dramatic earthworks. The course serves a small regional membership and visiting golfers exploring Tasmania's northeast, an area better known for mountain biking trails and forestry history than golf tourism. The routing takes advantage of the property's modest elevation changes and existing vegetation, with fairways framed by native eucalyptus and introduced trees that provide definition and wind protection. Greens are typically modest in size and relatively straightforward in their contours, reflecting both the maintenance resources available to a rural club and the traditional design preferences of the era when the course was developed. Derby itself has experienced economic shifts following the decline of its tin mining industry, though recent years have seen renewed interest in outdoor recreation. Moorina functions as a community amenity for local golfers and an accessible option for visitors touring the region, offering a relaxed round in a quiet pastoral setting without the formality or conditioning expectations of resort or championship venues.
Quick facts
- Location
- Derby, Tasmania, AU
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 35
- Length
- 2,452 metres
- Difficulty
- 33.5/113
Getting there
The journey to Moorina Golf Club begins at Launceston Airport, Tasmania's primary gateway, roughly forty minutes northwest of Derby. The drive east traces the winding Tasman Highway as it climbs through eucalyptus-clad ridges and descends into the Ringarooma River valley, the landscape growing wilder and more remote with each passing mile. Derby itself sits tucked into the foothills of the Blue Tier plateau - a former tin-mining settlement reborn as a mountain-biking mecca - and Moorina occupies a serene pocket of pastureland just beyond the township, where the hum of civilization yields to the stillness of Tasmania's northeast highlands.
FAQ
Common questions about Moorina
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Moorina is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Moorina is 35.
Moorina plays 2,452 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Moorina is 113.
Moorina is a 9-hole course.



