Port Nikau Disc Golf Course
Whangārei’s New Waterfront Attraction
Experience the growing sport of Disc Golf in Whangārei’s new waterfront community. Located next to the Port Nikau Marina, our harbourside course offers coastal scenery and friendly competition!
Whether you’re looking to sharpen your long game on the 127m “Stumped” hole, or enjoy a weekend activity with the family, the course is designed to be accessible, social, and fun for all ages. After your round, enjoy a drink or a meal at Acropolis Restaurant or a stroll along the marina.
Course Map
| Hole | Name | Length | Par |
| 1 | Fallen Crane | 105m | 5 |
| 2 | Stumped | 127m | 5 |
| 3 | Junk Yard | 54m | 3 |
| 4 | Tony’s Lazy Hill | 58m | 3 |
| 5 | Port Nikau | 40m | 3 |
| 6 | Long Road to Success | 63m | 4 |
| 7 | Hang Left | 80m | 4 |
| 8 | Rocky Mountain | 46m | 3 |
| 9 | Home Run | 68m | 4 |
| Total | 641m | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
There’s no need to book. The course is open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Just turn up and head to the first tee.
The course is at 325 Port Road, Whangārei, next to Acropolis Restaurant and the Port Nikau Marina and Head Office. You’ll see the ‘Disc Golf Clubhouse’ with rules etc on your left, as you’re heading into the carpark.
Yes, you’ll need to bring your own discs. For those wanting to buy discs, we recommend visiting Rebel Sport or you can buy them online from The Disc Shop or from New Zealand Disc Sports.
The course is approximately 650m in total length and a typical round of 9 holes takes about 30–45 minutes, making it a perfect after-work or weekend activity with your work mates or family.
Disc golf is a very family-friendly activity, suitable for children and beginners. The course is flat, making it accessible for most people, but the ground is uneven in places, so we recommend comfortable outdoor shoes.
Dogs are welcome on the course, provided they remain on a lead at all times.
There are two permanent restrooms available on-site. Please note that drinking water is not provided on the course, so we suggest bringing a bottle with you. There’s also plenty of space to enjoy a picnic or a walk along the marina after your round.
We follow standard disc golf etiquette:
- The Tee: Always start your hole from the marked tee area.
- The Lie: Walk to where your disc lands and take your next throw from that exact spot.
- Turn-taking: To keep things safe and fair, the player furthest from the basket always throws first.
- The 10m Rule: If you are within 10 metres of the basket, you must remain behind your lie (no stepping or falling forward) until the disc is released.
- Out of Bounds (OOB): Roads and specifically marked areas are OOB. If you land here, take a 1-stroke penalty and throw from where the disc last left the course.
- The Finish: Your disc must come to rest inside the basket to officially complete the hole.
Disc golf is a growing sport in New Zealand, with courses popping up around the country. You can learn more about the sport on the New Zealand Disc Golf website.