Where to play Disc Golf in Southland

Southland features New Zealand's southernmost disc golf courses anchored by Invercargill's comprehensive offerings in Queens Park. The region extends from Fiordland's gateway town of Te Anau through rural communities like Gore and Lumsden to the coastal settlement of Riverton, showcasing diverse terrain from championship parkland courses to rugged rural layouts and beachside locations.

Perfect for combining with Fiordland exploration, experiencing Southland's farming heritage, or as a disc golf destination for New Zealand's deep south adventure.

DGS & QPGC - Champ Course

Queens Park Golf Course, Invercargill

  • PRICE: $15 Green Fees
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete, Gravel, Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 17
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 33 (Storm Recovery West 9)
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2022
Pay to Play: Must pay $15 green fees via pro shop or bank transfer. Course located on ball golf course. Mixed use with golf course and public park. Flat terrain. Dogs allowed on leads.

Course Notes: Immaculate championship course rated 4.3/5 located on Queens Park ball golf course. Wide variety of shots with beautiful park setting. Very long course focusing on distance rather than tricky shots. Well maintained even through winter. Multiple layouts available. Cart and stroller friendly. Drinking water and restrooms available. Contact: discgolfsouth.co.nz

DGS Elizabeth Park

Elizabeth Park, Invercargill

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Wooden with Artificial Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple (18 tees)
  • PAR: 29
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2024
Course Condition: Incredibly wet, can be boggy. Signage needs improvement for navigation. Mixed use park, be mindful of other users. Mostly flat with 1 floor elevation. No drinking water or restrooms available. Limited mobility/cane accessible but has elevation and wet areas in winter months.

Course Notes: Intermediate level course rated 3.9/5 with 9 baskets and 18 tees. Good shot variety and design. Cart and stroller friendly. Dogs allowed. Course would benefit from toilets at park. Contact: Jonny Ferrari +64 210 430 350 / discgolfsouth@gmail.com / Discgolfsouth.co.nz

Gore Disc Golf Course

Upper Charlton, Gore

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 18
  • PAR: 54
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2021
Course Development: Teepads currently just planks. New course with fairways and circles still agricultural until mowing done. Tricky to find tees at times. Hole 18 moved from map, hole 7 basket had broken chains. Very hilly with 9 floors elevation. Spread out course. Not cart or stroller friendly. Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility.

Course Notes: One of best short 18-hole courses in country rated 3.6/5. Would be the best with proper teepads installed. Caters to all skill levels with great shot variety. Love roughness of course. Recommend installing shorter teepad layout for beginners. Drinking water and restrooms available. Mixed use public park and camp. Contact: Hamish +64 20 4128 4975

Hamilton Park Disc Golf Course

Hamilton Park, Gore

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 54
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix 2
  • INSTALLED: 2025
Under Construction & Navigation: Course may be missing tees, targets, signage. Very tough to find tee pads, couldn't find every hole to play. Needs good map on UDisc or at start for easier navigation. To start, drive in, turn left past BMX track to end. Hole 1 next to signboard on park reserve. Open holes, then into woods, then back out to open to finish. Forest section tough and overgrown. Mixed use public park.

Course Notes: Gore's second disc golf course with Dolamore Park being first. When tees found, had A, B and sometimes short positions showing great progression and difficulty options. Parks holes well maintained. Respect course and other grounds users as multi-purpose space, don't throw if others likely to be hit.

Ivon Wilson Park

Ivon Wilson Park, Te Anau

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Concrete
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 58
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2015
Note: Some tee and basket placements may differ from UDisc. Watch out for swamp areas. Mostly flat with 1 floor elevation. For large group bookings contact ahead.

Course Notes: Great fun course rated 4.4/5 with very open front 9 and tight low-hanging back 9. Beautiful park nestled in trees and protected from wind. Progressively gets harder after hole 12. Tees easy to find with good layout. Contact: Dale +64 27 266 1986 / maryandterry02@gmail.com

Lumsden Meadow

Lumsden

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 18
  • PAR: 54
  • BASKET TYPE: Steel Drum
  • INSTALLED: 2020
Limited Access: Private rural course suitable for one card at a time. Must contact matt@meadowsounds.com to schedule before playing. Not cart or stroller friendly. No drinking water or restrooms available.

Course Notes: Private rural course with undulating terrain and creek running between open fairways and large trees. Not your normal course but requires skill and accuracy. Format suits one card at a time. Dogs allowed. Contact: Matt@meadowsounds.com

Mataura Golf Club

Mataura

  • PRICE: Tournament Entry
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 18
  • PAR: 64
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2024
Special Events Only: Pop-up course for one-day events only. Not open for public play. Mixed use golf course. Dogs not allowed. Cart and stroller friendly. Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility.

Course Notes: Pop-up tournament layout on golf course. Drinking water and restrooms available during events.

Otautau Golf Club

Otautau

  • PRICE: Tournament Fee
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 60
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2025
Special Events Only: Must be entered in Southern Smash tournament to play course. Open for special events only (Feb 20-22, 2026). Mixed use golf course. Cart friendly. Registered guests only.

Course Notes: Tournament course on rolling hills at Otautau Golf Club. Played along golf fairways with couple holes tucked into pines creating tight tunnel shots. Drinking water and restrooms available. Designer: Andrew Fleming (initial design). Contact: Disc Golf South / discgolfsouth@gmail.com

Owaka Golf Course

Owaka

  • PRICE: Tournament Entry
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 18
  • PAR: 54
  • BASKET TYPE: Custom/Other
  • INSTALLED: 2024
Restricted Hours: Open during tournaments only. Mixed use golf course. Cart friendly. Drinking water and restrooms available during events.

Course Notes: Tournament-only layout on golf course. Contact: Adam Rimes / adamgendg@gmail.com

Queens Park Disc Golf Course

Herbert Street entrance, Queens Park, Invercargill

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Brick/Pavers, Turf
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 56
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2, Basket
  • INSTALLED: 2017
CLOSED: Closed as of October 2025 until further notice due to weather destruction. Lots of trees cut, meter-high wood chip piles, baskets on sides, complete mess, not playable. Course unavailable, under construction.

Course Notes: Beautiful course rated 4.5/5 situated in Invercargill's premier park set amongst mature trees with well-manicured grounds. Quite short so friendly to beginners but tight offering challenge to intermediate and advanced players. Course starts at Herbert Street entrance with plenty of parking on Herbert Street. Discs available at Herbert Street shop for hire or Lower South Discs for purchase. Cart and stroller friendly (mostly, with some roots and rises to negotiate). Drinking water and restrooms available. Dogs allowed. Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility. Contact: Jonny Ferrari +64 210 430 350 / discgolfsouth@gmail.com / facebook.com/DiscGolfSouth

Riverton

Riverton Beach

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 7
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 7
  • PAR: 24
  • BASKET TYPE: Homemade Single Chained
  • INSTALLED: Unknown
Course Condition: Missing baskets, can use start baskets again to finish round. Holes 4-6 unplayable with no tees or baskets. Baskets don't actually catch discs well. Beware coming when beach in use as cars will park in way of course. Flat terrain.

Course Notes: Fun short course rated 1.9/5 by the beach with amazing location right on water. Somehow one of more enjoyable courses despite condition issues. Beautiful scenic views.