Where to play Disc Golf in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region
Manawatū-Whanganui features two standout 18-basket courses: Victoria Esplanade in Palmerston North with concrete teepads and Memorial Park along the scenic Whanganui River. All other courses offer natural teepads.
Play through beautiful botanical gardens, riverside fairways, and enjoy mountain views at Ashhurst Domain or the historic setting at Cooks Gardens. Nearly all courses are free to play (except Ohakea Air Force Base which is restricted to military personnel).
Ashhurst Domain Disc Golf Course
Ashhurst Domain, Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst 4810
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course at the foot of the Ruahine Ranges. Beautiful setting with some technical shots through trees.
Colquhoun Park Disc Golf Course
Colquhoun Park, Pascal Street, Palmerston North 4410
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a neighborhood park. Mostly open fairways with some tree obstacles. Good for beginners.
Cooks Gardens Disc Golf Course
Cooks Gardens, St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a historic sports venue. Open fairways around the perimeter of an athletics track.
Kowhai Park Disc Golf Course
Kowhai Park, Georgetti Road, Whanganui 4500
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a family-friendly park with playground equipment. Mostly open with some mature trees.
Levin Adventure Park Disc Golf Course
Levin Adventure Park, Queen Street, Levin 5510
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a family-friendly adventure park. Relatively short and suitable for beginners. Shares space with other park amenities.
Memorial Park Disc Golf Course FEATURED
Memorial Park, Anzac Parade, Whanganui 4500
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 54
Course Notes: 18-basket course along the Whanganui River. Mostly flat with mature trees and river views. Some technical shots required.
Monrad Park Disc Golf Course
Monrad Park, Monrad Street, Palmerston North 4412
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a sports field complex. Mostly open fairways with minimal obstacles. Ideal for beginners.
Ohakea Air Force Base Disc Golf Course RESTRICTED
RNZAF Base Ohakea, Bulls 4894
- PRICE: Military Personnel Only
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course on an air force base. Restricted access - only available to military personnel and their guests.
Timona Park Disc Golf Course
Timona Park, Kimbolton Road, Feilding 4702
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in Feilding's largest park. Relatively flat with some tree obstacles and creek crossings.
Victoria Esplanade Disc Golf Course FEATURED
Victoria Esplanade, Palm Drive, Palmerston North 4410
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 54
Course Notes: Premier 18-basket course in Palmerston North's botanical gardens. Technical shots through mature trees, rose gardens, and around duck ponds. Concrete teepads and good signage.
Wilson Park Disc Golf Course
Wilson Park, Oxford Street, Marton 4710
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a small-town park. Mix of open fairways and some tree obstacles.