Where to play Disc Golf in Wellington

Wellington offers quality disc golf from the championship-level Berhampore Hills with extreme elevation to the historic Harcourt Park designed in 2001. The region features courses across Wellington City, the Hutt Valley, and Wairarapa with options ranging from beginner-friendly Hikoikoi Reserve to the challenging wetland course at Henley Lake in Masterton.

Perfect for combining with Wellington's harbor views, exploring the Kapiti Coast, or experiencing New Zealand's capital city culture and attractions.

Berhampore Hills Disc Golf Course

Wellington Town Belt (Mornington Golf Course)

  • PRICE: $6 per day
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Turf/Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 20
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 58 (Black 18)
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix
  • INSTALLED: 2019
Access Restrictions: Must give way to Mornington Golf Club during three weekly club rounds: Wednesdays 1pm, Fridays 1pm, Sundays 7:45am-10am. Pay greens fee at parking machine in Mornington Clubroom carpark or direct to account 06 0577 0004559 00. Must pay or be member to play.

Course Notes: Greater Wellington's championship calibre course rated 4.3/5 sharing Berhampore Golf Course in Town Belt. Extreme elevation changes with 32 floors of climbing. Multiple layouts including Black (18 holes), suitable for beginners through advanced players. First tee by junior tee of ball golf hole 1. Mix of open and technical shots with infamous hole 7 incline. Water available. Cart and stroller friendly but bumpy and sloped in places. Sunday Social League rounds. Contact: greaterwellingtondiscgolf@gmail.com / greaterwellingtondiscgolf.com

El Rancho Waikanae Beach Disc Golf Course

El Rancho Camp, Waikanae Beach

  • PRICE: Koha/Donation
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 17
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 55
  • BASKET TYPE: Old School
  • INSTALLED: 2020
Access Restricted & Poor Condition: Contact El Rancho (04) 902 6287 before visiting. All must sign in before playing. Park often closed to public. Recent reviews report no tees, map doesn't help, most baskets missing. Course may have changed from original design. New design not yet on UDisc. Can be boggy. Not cart friendly.

Course Notes: Old course dismantled after motorway development, reopened by Disc Shop course mentors working with El Rancho team. Front 9 designed for teen campers stays close to HQ, back 9 has elevation and technical tree holes. Very hilly terrain with horses grazing. Water and restrooms available. Designer: Haydn Shore (major redesign 2020). Contact: +64 4 902 6287 / elrancho.co.nz

Harcourt Park Disc Golf Course

Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Asphalt/Concrete/Gravel/Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 54
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2 / DiscMate
  • INSTALLED: 2001
Parking: Free parking, recommend middle car park by hole 4. Low foot traffic by hole 1 car park has led to vehicle break-ins in this area.

Course Notes: Greater Wellington's oldest course designed 2001 by Mark Dakiv. Set beside scenic Hutt River along fault line featuring tight lines, low ceilings, and moderate elevation changes. Multiple layout options. Very hilly with 9 floors. Gravel path and grassed fairways accessible with walking stick or stroller via alternative longer routes. Water and restrooms available. Contact: greaterwellingtondiscgolf@gmail.com

Henley Lake Disc Golf Course

Henley Lake, Masterton

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Limestone
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 18
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 57 (City White)
  • BASKET TYPE: WG HD2
  • INSTALLED: 2021
Course Condition: Weaves around wetland and ecological site. Grass mowing organized by Masterton District Council, call Recreation Services when grass gets long. Teepads gravelly and not always safe to throw from, some missing. Grueling landscape for errant shots, likely disc loss, but fairways large enough. Wheelchairs require off-road capabilities.

Course Notes: Permanent 18-hole course in heart of Masterton rated 4.4/5. Underrated, really challenging but achievable lines for intermediate players. Front 9 more technical and wooded, back 9 more open but longer. Six layouts available. Water fountain by lake near hole 1, restrooms 200m north of hole 1 teepad in main carpark. Rated top 3 North Island courses by some players. Designers: Marc Clement, Kim Minot. Contact: vdpc.discathletics@gmail.com

Hikoikoi Reserve Disc Golf Course

Hikoikoi Reserve, Lower Hutt

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Wooden Posts/None
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: Multiple
  • PAR: 27
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM
  • INSTALLED: 2014
Note: Alternative 9 tee layout not marked. Exposed to sea so can be impacted by wind. Back 9 tees not marked, course can be overgrown. Be mindful of other park users.

Course Notes: Established 9-basket course designed by Alex Briton with marked paver teepads. Designed as beginner-friendly with some distance challenges. Flat terrain with minimal elevation, two bench seats around course. Water available. Cart and stroller friendly. Welly Ladies League play. Developed and maintained by Greater Wellington Disc Golf Club with Hutt Council permission.

Poole Crescent Reserve Disc Golf Course

Poole Crescent Reserve (via Richard Prouse Park), Lower Hutt

  • PRICE: Free to Play
  • TEEPAD TYPE: Grass
  • NUMBER OF BASKETS: 9
  • NUMBER OF TEES: 9
  • PAR: 27
  • BASKET TYPE: RPM Helix 2
  • INSTALLED: 2022
Access & Condition: Parking via Richard Prouse Park on Hine Road (not Poole Crescent, Google Maps incorrect). Park at end of carpark by soccer club rooms. Hole 1 down pathway near river opening. Awaiting council approval for tee signs, teepads, and standard baskets. Grass can be long, ninth basket may be missing. Narrow fairways, easy to lose discs in bush or riverside. Better than expected but not beginner's course. Use spotters.

Course Notes: Mix of bushes, trees, and open fields with tight fairways and river coming into play. Recently updated with turf tees and proper baskets. Minimal elevation on formed gravel path. Cart and stroller friendly. No water or restrooms. Contact: Dion 0224691235