Where to play Disc Golf in Hawke's Bay

Hawke's Bay offers diverse disc golf from the championship Te Pohue Golf Club with elevation and water carries to the accessible premium-teepad course at Anderson Park in Napier. The region features beginner-friendly Flaxmere Park in Hastings alongside the challenging rural Blackbridge course, combining quality layouts with wine country scenery.

Perfect for combining with Hawke's Bay wine country, Napier's Art Deco heritage, or exploring the region's coastal beauty and rural landscapes.

Anderson Park Disc Golf Course

Anderson Park, Napier

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Disc Shop NZ Premium Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 29
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2024

Course Notes: Short, fun 9-hole course cleverly designed around busy city park with loads of considerations by Disc Shop NZ. Excellent use of allocated space. Premium concrete teepads and Helix baskets set new standard. Very easy to get around, flat terrain. Signage was temporary, permanent signage arrived 2025. Play safe around other park users. Water and restrooms available, cart and wheelchair accessible. Tuesday Social League sessions. Designer: Haydn Shore. Contact: Leon Crellin +64 210 351 496 / hbdiscgolfclub@gmail.com

Blackbridge Disc Golf Course

Blackbridge Tuki Tuki Trail, Haumoana

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass/Gravel
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 32
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix/Post
  • INSTALLED: 2022
Poor Condition: Rated 3.0/5 on UDisc. Very long grass on almost every hole, tee for hole 6 missing or very hard to find. Upkeep scores very low (1.6/5). Spotters needed to find discs. Rough but fun. Three tee blocks on other side of electric fence. No water or restrooms available.

Course Notes: Very long technical 9-hole course with challenging distances. Park at Blackbridge Tuki Tuki trail carpark, walk along path under bridge and up onto stop bank. First tee marked with numbered post. RPM baskets installed for all holes. Mostly flat with some elevation. Cart and stroller friendly despite long grass conditions.

Flaxmere Park Disc Golf Course

Flaxmere Avenue, Flaxmere, Hastings

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 57 (Main 18)
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2016
Note: Recent review says "doesn't seem to be 18 holes anymore". Signage a little hard to find but easy to follow once you find Hole 1 under big tree near skate park toilets. Some concrete tee areas recently added.

Course Notes: Beginner-friendly course with 9 RPM baskets. Longer, more challenging back nine using same baskets but different tee locations. Short holes with lots of bigger hole options. Lots of trees and things to hit. Flat terrain, mostly wheelchair accessible. Water and restrooms available, cart and stroller friendly. Thursday Club Members Tags Battle league. Contact: hbdiscgolfclub@gmail.com

Te Pohue Golf Club Disc Golf Course

Te Pohue Golf Club, Te Pōhue

  • PRICE: $7-10 per day
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 61 (Blue AM)
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix
  • INSTALLED: 2022
Pay to Play & Condition: $7-10 day pass required. Dual-use golf course with sheep, watch where you walk to avoid droppings. Some tees missing or off on UDisc map. No dogs allowed. Not recommended for limited mobility due to hills.

Course Notes: Community-focused Te Pohue Golf Club allowed Disc Shop course design team to create disc golf wonderland in rural Hawke's Bay. 18 permanent baskets with multiple signed layouts. Family 9-hole Green Layout to Championship Red layout with awe-inspiring par 5s. Elevation, shot shapes, water carries, big bombs, and tight trees. Very hilly with 9 floors. On NZ must-play list. Water and restrooms available, cart friendly. Designer: Haydn Shore. Contact: Facebook - Te Pohue Golf Club