Where to play Disc Golf in the Canterbury Region
Canterbury features diverse disc golf including premier 18-basket courses at Jellie Park (with concrete teepads) and Queenspark in Christchurch. Most other courses offer natural playing surfaces.
Experience everything from alpine disc golf at Lake Tekapo with Southern Alps views to coastal play at Spencer Park, former quarry terrain at Halswell, and thermal resort town action at Hanmer Springs. Courses throughout Christchurch, Ashburton, Timaru and scenic tourist routes offer exceptional variety.
Jellie Park Disc Golf Course
Jellie Park, Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053
Free to play
Teepad Type: Concrete
Number of Baskets: 18
Number of Teepads: 18
Par: 54
https://christchurchdiscgolf.co.nz/jellie-park/
Course Notes: Championship-level 18-basket course in northwest Christchurch. Features concrete tees, good signage, and a mix of open and wooded holes with water hazards. One of Christchurch's premier courses.
Queenspark Disc Golf Course
Queenspark Reserve, Queenspark Drive, Christchurch 8083
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 18
Number of Teepads: 18
Par: 54
https://christchurchdiscgolf.co.nz/queenspark/
Course Notes: 18-basket course in eastern Christchurch. Mix of open fairways and tree obstacles. Good for all skill levels with some longer holes for distance throws.
Ascot Park Disc Golf Course
Ascot Park, Ascot Avenue, Christchurch 8025
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://christchurchdiscgolf.co.nz/ascot-park/
Course Notes: 9-basket course in western Christchurch. Open fairways with some tree obstacles. Good for beginners.
Hansen Park Disc Golf Course
Hansen Park, Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://christchurchdiscgolf.co.nz/hansen-park/
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a hilly park in southern Christchurch. Features elevation changes and some technical shots around trees. Stream comes into play on some holes.
Kaiapoi North School Disc Golf Course
Kaiapoi North School, 278 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 7630
Free to play (outside school hours)
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/kaiapoi-north-school-4y2P
Course Notes: 9-basket course on school grounds. Available for public use outside school hours. Mostly open fairways suitable for beginners.
Ashburton Domain Disc Golf Course
Ashburton Domain, West Street, Ashburton 7700
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/ashburton-domain-h9IR
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a large public park. Mix of open fairways and mature trees. Good for all skill levels.
Caroline Bay Disc Golf Course
Caroline Bay, Marine Parade, Timaru 7910
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/caroline-bay-disc-golf-course-iZwt
Course Notes: 9-basket coastal course along Timaru's popular waterfront. Ocean views with some wind challenges. Mix of open and tree-lined holes.
Hanmer Springs Disc Golf Course
Hanmer Domain, Cheltenham Street, Hanmer Springs 7334
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/hanmer-springs-disc-golf-course-E6ZD
Course Notes: 9-basket course in the popular thermal resort town. Forest setting with pine trees and some elevation changes. Mountain views.
Hagley Park Disc Golf Course
Hagley Park, Deans Avenue, Christchurch 8011
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/hagley-park-qIZo
Course Notes: 9-basket course in Christchurch's central park. Open fairways with mature trees. Popular location near the city center.
Rangiora Borough School Disc Golf Course
Rangiora Borough School, 7 Percival Street, Rangiora 7400
Free to play (outside school hours)
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/rangiora-borough-school-PgpV
Course Notes: 9-basket course on school grounds. Available for public use outside school hours. Mostly open fairways good for beginners.
Halswell Quarry Disc Golf Course
Halswell Quarry Park, Kennedys Bush Road, Christchurch 8025
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/halswell-quarry-LpfY
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a former quarry turned into a park. Unique terrain with elevation changes and water features. Scenic setting with views of the Port Hills.
Lake Tekapo Disc Golf Course
Regional Park, Lake Tekapo 7945
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/lake-tekapo-disc-golf-pzYx
Course Notes: 9-basket course with spectacular views of Lake Tekapo and the Southern Alps. Open fairways with some pine trees. Unique high-country setting.
Oxford Domain Disc Golf Course
Oxford Domain, Main Street, Oxford 7430
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/oxford-domain-URwh
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a rural town northwest of Christchurch. Open fairways with mature trees in a countryside setting.
Kirk Road Reserve Disc Golf Course
Kirk Road Reserve, Templeton, Christchurch 7675
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/kirk-road-reserve-ePDf
Course Notes: 9-basket course in southwestern Christchurch. Open rural setting with some tree obstacles.
Geraldine Domain Disc Golf Course
Geraldine Domain, Hislop Street, Geraldine 7930
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/geraldine-domain-disc-golf-course-vNb7
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a charming small town. Park setting with mature trees and a stream. Good stop for travelers between Christchurch and Queenstown.
Spencer Park Disc Golf Course
Spencer Park, Heyders Road, Christchurch 8083
Free to play
Teepad Type: Natural
Number of Baskets: 9
Number of Teepads: 9
Par: 27
https://udisc.com/courses/spencer-park-qmkD
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a coastal forest setting. Technical shots through pine trees. Near the beach with potential wind challenges.