Where to play Disc Golf in the Otago Region
Otago features spectacular disc golf including championship-level 18-basket courses. The iconic Queenstown Gardens course on Lake Wakatipu peninsula and Lismore Park in Wanaka deliver some of NZ's most breathtaking play with stunning mountain and lake backdrops.
Throw through historic settings at Dunedin's Chingford Park, vineyard country in Alexandra and Cromwell, lakeside at Lake Hawea, or coastal holes at St Kilda Beach. All courses are free to play, with options throughout Queenstown, Wanaka, Dunedin, and charming Central Otago towns.
Albert Town Recreation Reserve Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Albert Town Recreation Reserve, Lake Hawea-Albert Town Road, Albert Town 9382
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course near Wanaka at the confluence of the Clutha and Hawea Rivers. River views with some technical wooded shots. Less crowded alternative to Lismore Park.
Alpha Street Reserve Disc Golf Course
Alpha Street Reserve, Alpha Street, Cromwell 9310
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in a riverside park. Mix of open fairways and tree obstacles with mountain views. Located in wine country at the junction of Central Otago tourist routes.
Arrowtown Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Butler's Green, Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in the historic gold mining town. Scenic setting with mountain views. Technical shots required around trees and features.
Balclutha Centennial Park Disc Golf Course
Centennial Park, Charlotte Street, Balclutha 9230
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in South Otago's main town. Park setting with open fairways and some tree obstacles. Near the mighty Clutha River.
Chingford Park Disc Golf Course FEATURED
Chingford Park, North East Valley, Dunedin 9010
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 54
Course Notes: 18-basket course in a historic park with mature trees. Technical shots required around garden features and structures. Dunedin's premier disc golf course.
Faulks Park Disc Golf Course
Faulks Park, 129 Kenmure Road, Dunedin 9011
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course on a hillside with city views. Features some elevation changes and technical shots. Good complement to Chingford Park.
Kelvin Heights Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket lakeside course on the Kelvin Heights Peninsula with panoramic views of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables mountain range. Open fairways with scattered trees and some elevation changes. Popular with tourists for its spectacular setting.
Lake Hawea Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Lake Hawea Foreshore, Capell Avenue, Lake Hawea 9382
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket lakeside course with stunning views of Lake Hawea and surrounding mountains. Open fairways with some wind challenges. Located in the small township of Lake Hawea near Wanaka.
Lismore Park Disc Golf Course FEATURED SCENIC
Lismore Park, Plantation Road, Wanaka 9305
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 55
Course Notes: Championship-level 18-basket course with spectacular mountain and lake views. Some elevation changes and technical shots required. Popular tourist destination course with challenging terrain.
Logan Park Disc Golf Course
Logan Park, Union Street East, Dunedin 9016
- 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 sports field complex near the University of Otago. Mostly open fairways good for beginners and distance practice.
Marlow Park Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Marlow Park, John Wilson Ocean Drive, St Kilda, Dunedin 9012
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course along St Kilda Beach. Ocean views with wind challenges. Mix of open and lightly wooded holes.
Oamaru Public Gardens Disc Golf Course
Oamaru Public Gardens, Chelmer Street, Oamaru 9400
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in historic Victorian-era botanical gardens. Technical shots required around garden features, ponds, and mature trees. Unique heritage setting.
Pioneer Park Disc Golf Course
Pioneer Park, Centennial Avenue, Alexandra 9320
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course in Central Otago wine country. Open fairways with some tree obstacles and mountain views. Dry, arid climate creates unique playing conditions.
Queenstown Gardens Disc Golf Course FEATURED SCENIC
Queenstown Gardens, Park Street, Queenstown 9300
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 18
- PAR: 54
Course Notes: Iconic 18-basket course on a peninsula in Lake Wakatipu. Beautiful alpine and lake views. Technically challenging with mature trees and varied terrain. One of New Zealand's most scenic courses and extremely popular with tourists.
Tucker Beach Disc Golf Course SCENIC
Tucker Beach Wildlife Reserve, Queenstown 9371
- PRICE: Free to play
- TEEPAD TYPE: Natural
- NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
- NUMBER OF TEEPADS: 9
- PAR: 27
Course Notes: 9-basket course along the Shotover River. Riverside setting with some technical shots through trees. Less crowded alternative to Queenstown Gardens.