10 Essential Tips for Your Barnbougle Dunes Golf Adventure

Aussie Golfer recently spent a few days exploring both courses. The hype surrounding Barnbougle is massive, yet it still somehow falls short of doing the place justice. I came home wanting nothing more than to book my next trip.

Alongside our pictorial looks at each layout (A Day at Barnbougle Dunes and A Day at Lost Farm), here are ten things worth knowing before your next visit to this slice of Tasmanian golfing heaven.

1. Be ready to walk

Golf carts aren’t permitted at either course to protect the environment and keep the game pure. Grab one of the big‑wheeled buggies. They’re far easier to handle on the sand.

2. Don’t let your ego pick your tees

Each course has four tee sets with their own ratings. The back tees stretch an extra 500 metres and are recommended only for low handicappers in calm conditions. You’ve travelled a long way. Play the tees that let you enjoy it.

3. No competitions here

With no members, there are no club comps. Sort out your own game, throw a few dollars in the kitty and head out.

4. Get a course guide

Barnbougle is full of clever bunkering, tight landing areas and tempting short par fours. A proper guide will save you shots, especially on holes like the eighth at Barnbougle Dunes.

5. Consider flying in

Several operators run charters directly to the course. It’s a brilliant way to arrive and ideal if you’ve got a group.

6. Book accommodation early

On‑course rooms fill quickly, particularly in peak season. Both Barnbougle Dunes and Lost Farm have options, but they’re snapped up months in advance. Bridport has alternatives if you miss out.

7. Have a beer on the Lost Balcony

The Dunes clubhouse doesn’t look over the course, but Lost Farm’s clubhouse more than makes up for it. The views are incredible. Don’t miss the small outdoor balcony where post‑round storytelling is mandatory.

8. Avoid the back roads

Tasmania’s wildlife is everywhere. Stick to the B83 to Pipers River, then turn onto the B82 into Bridport. Avoid Pipers Brook Road at night unless you want a close encounter with a wallaby.

9. The two courses sit two kilometres apart

The entrance is subtle and understated. Coming from Bridport, Barnbougle Dunes is on your left and there is now a road that connects both courses.

10. Take your time and play all day

Pause on the walk to the fifth tee at Barnbougle Dunes and the fifteenth at Lost Farm. Take in the views. If you can, play 36 in a day. A morning round, a long lunch and a relaxed afternoon loop with mates is what Barnbougle is all about. And there’s always Bougle Run for around $100 if you want something shorter to play in the afternoon.