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Putt and Play… A Funny Accident!!

March 28th, 2011 | Author:

Putt and Play.  Sounds like fun.  Looks like fun.  Turns out… it is one of the fun things to do in Tasmania!

Putt and Play - Cambridge

Barilla Putt and Play mini golf at Cambridge, Tasmania

Thank Heavens for Putt and Play!

Things happen for strange reasons sometimes.  On a Tasmanian public holiday, the juniors were a bit peeved when an early morning dispatch drive to the Hobart airport interrupted their sleep-in.  So I encouraged (bribed) them by promising a visit to the rock climbing wall.


 

But we’d been to the airport and arrived at Cambridge before the Anaconda adventure store was even open.  (No wonder the kids were a bit snippy!)  So we had to find another interim activity in Cambridge… and fast!!

Putt and Play - Barilla Holiday Park

Putt and Play at the Barilla Holiday Park, Cambridge Tasmania

Barilla Holiday Park, Cambridge

Putt and Play is part of the Barilla Holiday Park located near Richmond, the heritage village in the heart of the Coal River Valley’s wine region.  The mini golf centre is well-maintained and has a variety of obstacles and hazards around the picturesque 19-hole course.

Putt and Play - Mini Golf Course

Putt and Play: picturesque 19-hole mini golf course

Obviously designed to challenge all skill levels,  Putt and Play has three options for difficulty.  Beginners can compete in the same game alongside experienced mini golf campaigners!  And for those suffering from a little too much frustration during the round, there’s even a punching bag on Heartbreak Hill.

Putt and Play - Challenge and Frustration

The frustration bag at Putt and Play's Heartbreak Hill

This family attraction is only 10 minutes from Hobart over the Tasman Bridge and offers an affordable way to enjoy some outdoor action.  For $8-00 per child, the fun (or frustration!) lasts about an hour.

Putt and Play - Outdoor Fun

Outdoor and affordable fun at Cambridge (near Hobart) in Tassie

Sinking the Boot in at Putt and Play!

To enjoy the most from any mini-golf experience, players must obediently follow instructions to the letter.  One of the signs states…

  • swing boot before putting
  • hold boot while retrieving ball

 

While I figured it was an extra challenge intended for the mini-golfer, it turns out that one of the obstacle props was missing its boot.  The log swinging above the hole usually has a rubber boot attached.  I really hope there wasn’t anyone recording my diligent boot-swinging efforts with a video camera!!

Putt and Play - Golf Swing

The golf swing takes on a whole new meaning at Putt and Play!!

After our round of mini golf at Putt and Play, we knocked over the rock-wall and did a little shopping at the Cambridge Homemaker Centre.  Then we drove the extra 10 minutes to Tassie’s Seven Mile Beach.  Who knows, after a few more rounds of mini golf, we might decide to take the sport to a whole new level and tackle the Llanherne Golf Club Unique Links Course for real golfers!!

Putt and Play - Richmond Road, Cambridge

Find Putt and Play on Richmond Road, Cambridge Tasmania

Barilla Putt and Play at Cambridge Tasmania
is open 9am to dusk, seven days a week.
Visit the Putt and Play website for more information.

Map: Putt and Play Cambridge Tasmania…

 

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