Where to play Disc Golf in Bay of Plenty

Bay of Plenty offers diverse disc golf from the championship-level McLaren Falls Park with extreme elevation changes to the technical Redwoods course at Scion Tree Nursery winding through towering California Redwoods. The region features everything from beginner-friendly putter courses to challenging 21-hole layouts across Rotorua and Tauranga.

Perfect for combining with Rotorua's geothermal attractions, Mount Maunganui beaches, or exploring the kiwifruit orchards and coastal scenery of the Bay of Plenty.

Bayfair Reserve Pop-up Disc Golf Course

Russelly Road, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Temporary Flags
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 10
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 27
  • BASKET TYPE: Discmates
  • INSTALLED: 2021
Seasonal Course: Set up Wednesday evenings during summer only, weather permitting. Course unavailable rest of the week and during winter months.

Course Notes: Super beginner and family-friendly pop-up course at the base of iconic Mount Maunganui. Short holes on flat ground that can get wet. Excellent use of space for weekly summer evening play. First tee at Russelly Road park entrance. Contact: Tauranga Disc Golf Association - taurangadiscgolf@gmail.com

Donovan Park Disc Golf Course

Donovan Park, Te Puke

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass/Concrete Path/Pavers
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 30
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2025

Course Notes: New 9-basket course expertly integrated into public park by Disc Shop NZ design team. Mix of open and technical shots with stream/river adding challenge. Good use of elevation with short steep hill after hole 2, hole 5 plays up then down. Well-marked tee areas with concrete teepads coming soon. Look for arrows on basket base directing to next tee. Give way to park users at all times. Designer: Haydn Shore (Disc Shop NZ)

McLaren Falls Park Disc Golf Course

McLaren Falls Road, Omanawa, Tauranga

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 30
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 68 (Long 21)
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix
  • INSTALLED: 2015

Course Notes: Ranked #1 in New Zealand by UDisc 2022. Multiple layouts including 18-hole course, 9-hole Family Course, and two 21-hole championship courses with extreme elevation changes through beautiful regional park. Very fair yet technical requiring variety of shots with big drop-offs close to fairways. Green and Blue tee options for all skill levels. No dogs allowed, not cart friendly. Water and restrooms available. Can be challenging to find discs in long grass. Contact: Tauranga Disc Golf Association - taurangadiscgolf@gmail.com

Scion Tree Nursery Disc Golf Course

Te Ngae Road, Rotorua

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Dirt/Grass/Pavers/Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 60
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2010

Course Notes: Technical 18-basket course through Redwoods tree archive and field trials on Scion (NZ Forest Research Institute) land. Red (advanced) and Blue (regular) layouts follow same fairway with different tee positions. Only 3 solid teepads (1, 9, 18), rest turf/grass. Shared teepads at holes 6, 11, 14. Dog exercise park so expect walkers and dogs, use spotters at corners and paths. Grass can be long and wet, discs easily lost in thick bushes. No facilities, water, or bins onsite. Park at Redwood Center corner Te Ngae/Tarawera Roads. Designer: Simon Feasey (RPM Discs). Contact: Tiasmah@gmail.com

Tect Park Putter Course

Ngawaro, between Rotorua and Tauranga

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 27
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix
  • INSTALLED: 2024

Course Notes: Purpose-built 9-basket putter course developed as proof of concept by Disc Shop NZ. Green teepads for absolute beginners also serve as ace run option. Blue temporary turf teepads make course trickier for regular players. Endless safari options through dense bush. Fun and technical course flipping the "short courses aren't fun" philosophy. Great signage. Water and restrooms available at camp. Designer: Haydn Shore (Disc Shop NZ). Contact: Haydn +64 27 683 8286 / hello@discshop.co.nz / Tectpark.co.nz

Yatton Park Disc Golf Course

Yatton Park, Tauranga

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass/Asphalt/Dirt/Gravel
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9 (Object Course)
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 27
  • BASKET TYPE: Wooden Targets, Hanging
  • INSTALLED: 2022
Object Course: Uses hanging wooden targets and wooden tee markers, not traditional baskets. Some targets may be missing. Minimal signage can make navigation challenging for first-time visitors.

Course Notes: Object course with two layouts using one set of targets. Family Layout is gentle welcome to disc golf, Intermediate is more challenging and technical adventure. Show awareness of other park users, give space and skip holes if unsafe. Use spotter on hole 8 with mando right of big gnarled tree. Flat terrain with nice park setting. Water and restrooms available. Parking limited, about 400m from first tee.