Where to play Disc Golf in Manawatū-Whanganui

Manawatū-Whanganui offers diverse disc golf from championship courses at Linklater Reserve and Linton Military Camp to scenic layouts at Buckley Golf Course and Westside of Woodville with extreme elevation. The region features quality 18-hole courses near Palmerston North alongside accessible 9-hole options in Ohakune and Whanganui.

Perfect for combining with Whanganui River adventures, exploring Tongariro National Park, or discovering the Ruahine and Tararua Ranges.

Buckley Golf Course Disc Golf

Buckley Golf Course, Shannon

  • PRICE: $10 (Juniors U18 free)
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 61 (Green 18)
  • BASKET TYPE: DiscGolfPark Pro Target
  • INSTALLED: 2024
Pay to Play: $10 for adults, juniors under 18 play free. Annual membership $140 available. Not available Sunday 10am-2pm (golf club day). Absolutely no dogs allowed, sheep may be grazing. Farm rules apply, leave gates as found. Do not walk on golf greens unless necessary.

Course Notes: Beautiful rural New Zealand landscape with lots of elevation changes and unique lines on dual-use golf/disc course. Initially pop-up event May 2024, now permanent with crowd-funded baskets installed December 2025. Teepad funding planned. Cart friendly with good footing despite elevation. Restrooms available. Honesty box at clubhouse for green fees or bank transfer. Some difficulty finding tee areas, signage being improved. Contact: Jesse Willson - jesse@chasethecraft.com

Linklater Reserve Disc Golf Course

Linklater Reserve, Palmerston North

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 19
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 32 (Blue Front 9)
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2019

Course Notes: Established course with multiple layout options including Blue Front 9, Red, and Yellow tees. Hilly terrain with variety of shot types. First tee directly in front of main carpark running parallel to road. Some tee numbers may be missing. Water and restrooms available, cart and stroller friendly. Thursday league play (MTDG Social Sessions). Contact: Bodene1986@gmail.com

Linton Military Camp Disc Golf Course

Linton Military Camp, Palmerston North

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Dirt/Concrete/Asphalt/Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 65 (Red 18)
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2023
Access Restricted: NZDF military base, access not guaranteed. Contact Chris Clarke 36 hours in advance: 0225055958 / Disc.golf.Linton@nzdf.mil.nz or Disc.golf.Linton@gmail.com. Military ID required.

Course Notes: Quality military base course designed for all skill levels. Green level for beginners/families (no OB, minimal mandos), Black level for intermediate (all OB and mandos), Red for advanced. Front 9 and back 9 can be played separately. Mostly flat with long technical holes. Unique callsign naming for holes (Nutshell, Rickshaw, Starlight). Water and restrooms available, cart and stroller friendly. Contact: Chris Clarke 0225055958

Ohakune Disc Golf Course

Mangawhero River, Ohakune

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Railway Sleeper
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 29
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2022
Early Stages: Course still awaiting maps, signage, and rental disc locations. Volunteers managing development. No baskets numbered intentionally to allow maximum creativity and layout possibilities.

Course Notes: Family-friendly course beside Mount Ruapehu and Tongariro National Park nestled along Mangawhero River. Technical challenge with baskets intentionally placed along river to promote disc control. Multiple layout options for kids, adults, and pros. Flat terrain, wheelchair and stroller accessible. Some accommodations provide disc rental, TCB stocks discs for purchase/hire. Beautiful mountain views. Support local hole sponsors after your round. Contact: James Bell +64 210 823 2322 / OhakuneDiscGolf@gmail.com

The Flight Line Disc Golf Course

RNZAF Base Ohakea

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 28 (Recruit 9)
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Disc Mate
  • INSTALLED: 2023
Access Restricted: Must have valid NZDF ID card or be escorted onto base by someone who does. Military personnel only.

Course Notes: Flat air force base course with natural bush setting. Holes easy to find and follow. Not ideal for beginners, high chance of disc loss in bush. Multiple layout options including Recruit Course. Not cart friendly. No water or restrooms available.

Westside of Woodville Disc Golf Course

Woodville (private property)

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass/Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 56
  • BASKET TYPE: Standard
  • INSTALLED: 2017
Access Restricted: Private property, contact owner before playing. Stock around parts of course, terrain uneven with long grass. Owner typically needs to guide first-time players. Most of back 9 unplayable except during annual tournament, front 9 available regularly. Contact: ryankitto@gmail.com or text 0277333962. Schedule before playing.

Course Notes: Highly technical private course rated 4.8/5 with extreme elevation changes and unique lines. Very hilly terrain creates challenging highly technical layout. Beautiful scenery with river crossings. Water and restrooms available. Not cart friendly due to terrain. Best private course according to some reviewers. Owner normally keen for a round.

Whanganui Bason Gardens Disc Golf Course

Bason Botanic Gardens, Westmere, Whanganui

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 28
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2023
Hours: Park gates open at sunrise, close at sunset. Careful on 8th tee, four baskets visible.

Course Notes: After nearly 5 years consultation, Disc Shop NZ installed trial permanent layout in stunning park. Moderately wooded with short technical holes suitable for all levels. Good variety of shot shapes. Holes 1-7 flat and wheelchair accessible, holes 8-9 feature steeper elevation challenging for limited mobility. Onsite amenities. Expected to become world-class location within 12 months. Water and restrooms available, cart friendly. Designer: Haydn Shore (Disc Shop NZ)