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.
Ascot Park Disc Golf Course
Ascot Park, Ascot Avenue, Christchurch 8025
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in western Christchurch. Open fairways with some tree obstacles. Good for beginners.
Ashburton Domain Disc Golf Course
Ashburton Domain, West Street, Ashburton 7700
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
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 SCENIC
Caroline Bay, Marine Parade, Timaru 7910
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket coastal course along Timaru's popular waterfront. Ocean views with some wind challenges. Mix of open and tree-lined holes.
Geraldine Domain Disc Golf Course
Geraldine Domain, Hislop Street, Geraldine 7930
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
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.
Hagley Park Disc Golf Course
Hagley Park, Deans Avenue, Christchurch 8011
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in Christchurch's central park. Open fairways with mature trees. Popular location near the city center.
Halswell Quarry Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Halswell Quarry Park, Kennedys Bush Road, Christchurch 8025
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
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.
Hanmer Springs Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Hanmer Domain, Cheltenham Street, Hanmer Springs 7334
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in the popular thermal resort town. Forest setting with pine trees and some elevation changes. Mountain views.
Hansen Park Disc Golf Course
Hansen Park, Hawford Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
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.
Jellie Park Disc Golf Course FEATURED
Jellie Park, Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch 8053
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 54
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.
Kaiapoi North School Disc Golf Course
Kaiapoi North School, 278 Williams Street, Kaiapoi 7630
- PRICE: Free to play (outside school hours)
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course on school grounds. Available for public use outside school hours. Mostly open fairways suitable for beginners.
Kirk Road Reserve Disc Golf Course
Kirk Road Reserve, Templeton, Christchurch 7675
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in southwestern Christchurch. Open rural setting with some tree obstacles.
Lake Tekapo Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Regional Park, Lake Tekapo 7945
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
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
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a rural town northwest of Christchurch. Open fairways with mature trees in a countryside setting.
Queenspark Disc Golf Course FEATURED
Queenspark Reserve, Queenspark Drive, Christchurch 8083
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 54
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.
Rangiora Borough School Disc Golf Course
Rangiora Borough School, 7 Percival Street, Rangiora 7400
- PRICE: Free to play (outside school hours)
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course on school grounds. Available for public use outside school hours. Mostly open fairways good for beginners.
Spencer Park Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Spencer Park, Heyders Road, Christchurch 8083
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a coastal forest setting. Technical shots through pine trees. Near the beach with potential wind challenges.