Where to play Disc Golf in Waikato

Waikato delivers diverse disc golf experiences from Hamilton's established 18-basket layouts to Taupō's world-class Spa Park course ranked among the Southern Hemisphere's best. The region features quality courses in tourist destinations like Raglan, Matamata, and lake-side Taupō, with most courses completely free to play.

Perfect for combining with Hobbiton tours in Matamata, surfing at Raglan, geothermal exploration in Taupō, or discovering the mighty Waikato River.

Cambridge Disc Golf Course

Leamington Domain, Cambridge 3432

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in Leamington Domain featuring open fairways with strategic tree placement. Good course for the thriving equestrian town of Cambridge.

Hamilton Gardens Disc Golf Course

Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton 3216

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 18
  • PAR: 54

Course Notes: Well-established 18-basket course in Hamilton's premier gardens featuring quality concrete teepads. Mix of open and wooded holes with water hazards add challenge to this popular Waikato course.

Innes Common Disc Golf Course

Innes Common, Hamilton 3216

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course near Lake Rotoroa in open park setting. Scattered trees provide some technical challenges in Hamilton's second disc golf venue.

Mangakino Disc Golf Course

Mangakino Recreation Reserve, Mangakino 3421

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course with scenic views of Lake Maraetai. Mostly open with some trees in this small hydro-electric town.

Matamata Domain Disc Golf Course

Matamata Domain, Matamata 3400

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in the hometown of Hobbiton movie set. Open park setting with Kaimai Ranges backdrop makes this perfect for combining with Middle-earth tourism.

Morrinsville Disc Golf Course

Recreation Ground, Morrinsville 3300

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in farming town setting with open fairways. Beginner-friendly layout in community recreation ground.

Paeroa Disc Golf Course

Wood Street, Paeroa 3600

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in the home of L&P soft drink. Open fairways with some tree obstacles in Paeroa Domain.

Raglan Disc Golf Course

Raglan Domain, Raglan 3225

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in the popular surf town near the harbour. Perfect complement to Raglan's famous left-hand break and bohemian beach culture.

Spa Park Disc Golf Course

County Avenue, Taupō 3330

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 21
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 31
  • PAR: 61

Course Notes: New Zealand's premier disc golf destination ranked #61 globally featuring 21 baskets with multiple layouts. Quality concrete teepads and RPM Helix baskets set along the Waikato River with natural hot springs adjacent to the course. World-class facility hosting major tournaments.

Tauhara Park Disc Golf Course

Tauhara Park, Taupō 3330

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 18
  • PAR: 54

Course Notes: Full 18-basket course in Taupō with views of Lake Taupō. Mix of open and wooded holes with some elevation changes complement Spa Park as Taupō's second quality course.

Te Awamutu Disc Golf Course

Centennial Park, Te Awamutu 3800

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in community park with mostly open fairways. Beginner-friendly layout in this rural Waikato town.

Te Kuiti Disc Golf Course

Centennial Park, Te Kuiti 3910

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in the Shearing Capital of the World. Mix of open and lightly wooded holes in King Country gateway town.

Thames Disc Golf Course

Victoria Park, Thames 3500

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in historic gold mining town on the Coromandel Peninsula. Open fairways with some tree obstacles make this accessible for visitors exploring the region.

Tokoroa Disc Golf Course

Tokoroa Memorial Sportsground, Tokoroa 3420

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in sports field setting with open fairways. Good beginner course in this South Waikato forestry town.

Turangi Disc Golf Course

Turangi Park, Turangi 3334

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: 9-basket course in the southern gateway to Lake Taupō. Relaxed layout ideal for casual play in this world-famous trout fishing town.

Waihi Beach Disc Golf Course

Island View Reserve, Waihi Beach 3611

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27

Course Notes: Coastal 9-basket course with ocean views and mix of open and lightly wooded holes. Perfect beach town course on the Bay of Plenty coast.