Mini Golf in Christchurch: Courses, Prices and Themes

Mini golf in Christchurch means a genuinely varied choice of themed courses, from dinosaur-filled outdoor layouts to indoor black-light holes and a licensed pop-culture bar. The city’s venues suit toddlers, teenagers, date nights and work groups alike, and most charge between about NZ$10 and NZ$17 per round. This guide lists the courses that are actually operating, where each one is, what it is themed around, how many holes it has, whether it is indoor or outdoor, and roughly what it costs — all checked against venue and booking sources rather than marketing copy.

Prices and hours below are indicative for 2026 and change with seasons, school holidays and special events. Always confirm with the venue before you travel, especially for the smaller outdoor courses.

Is Christchurch a good place to play mini golf?

Yes. For a city of its size, Christchurch has an unusually deep mini-golf line-up spread across the central city, the eastern suburbs and the garden suburbs, so you are rarely more than a short drive from a course. The mix matters as much as the number: you can pick an all-weather indoor venue when a Canterbury southerly blows through, or an outdoor course on a still, sunny day.

The scene also covers every budget and group type. A central-city round for two adults and a couple of children can cost well under NZ$50, while a group of adults can turn Holey Moley into a night out with drinks. If you are new to the game itself, it is worth reading how mini golf works in New Zealand first, because scoring, etiquette and the ‘par’ on each hole work the same way across every Christchurch course.

The main mini golf courses in Christchurch

Below are the Christchurch venues that are verified as operating, grouped so you can see at a glance what each offers. Where a business runs more than one course on the same site, it is listed once under its own name.

Jurassic Adventure (Hillsborough)

Jurassic Adventure is an outdoor, dinosaur-themed 18-hole course at 239a Opawa Road in Hillsborough. Life-sized dinosaur models line a landscaped course, and the venue markets itself as one of the few New Zealand mini-golf courses offering wheelchair access to all 18 holes. It is more than just putting: the site also runs a Dino Dig fossil-excavation activity, dinosaur laser tag and a T-Rex ride, and sells combined family passes such as a ‘Big 3’ package (mini golf, Dino Dig and the maze) for around NZ$99 for a family. It typically opens from 10am, making it a strong half-day option for families with younger children.

Ferrymead Golf (Ferrymead)

Ferrymead Golf, near Ferrymead Heritage Park on the eastern side of the city, is the venue the old version of this page mistakenly split into three. In reality it is one business running several courses: an indoor 18-hole ‘Monsters & Zombies’ course, an outdoor 18-hole ‘Volcano Park’ course, and a newer outdoor ‘Grasslands’ course played on real grass, plus a short 9-hole golf course and a small driving range. The indoor course is the wet-weather fallback — if rain closes the outdoor layout, visitors are generally offered a free indoor round instead. Booking partners list a family rate (two adults and two children) of about NZ$50 and roughly NZ$20 per adult for a two-course combo, with extra children a few dollars each. Allow around two hours if you want to play both the indoor and outdoor 18s.

Caddyshack (Woolston)

Caddyshack (also listed as Caddyshack City or Caddyshack Christchurch) is an indoor 18-hole course at 21 King Edward Terrace in Woolston, directly across from The Tannery shopping and dining precinct. Every hole has its own hand-built scene — volcanoes and mountain streams, a logging sawmill, gondolas, and scale models of boats, planes and a space shuttle. Because it is fully indoors it plays in any weather. Expect to pay around NZ$15 per adult and NZ$11 per child, allow roughly 90 minutes, and note the minimum age is five. Opening days are limited, so check the venue (caddyshack.co.nz) before visiting, as hours differ between term time, weekends and school holidays.

Fillin’ Holes (Christchurch Central)

Fillin’ Holes is the newest course on this list and the most distinctly local. Sitting outdoors at 333 Tuam Street in the central city, it is themed entirely around Christchurch’s post-earthquake rebuild — holes feature a construction crane, roadworks and a putt ‘through’ the cathedral. It opened in May 2025 with nine holes and expanded to a full 18 in early 2026. Walk-ins are welcome, rounds cost about NZ$15 for adults and NZ$10 for children, and the venue sells annual passes (around NZ$30 for kids, NZ$50 for adults and NZ$120 for a family). It usually runs Wednesday to Sunday from late morning to evening, opening seven days during school holidays.

Holey Moley Golf Club (Christchurch Central)

Holey Moley is the adult-leaning, licensed option. Part of the Funlab group, the Christchurch venue is inside the EntX complex at 617 Colombo Street and offers indoor pop-culture-themed holes (think film, TV and board-game references) paired with a cocktail bar and food. It plays as 18 holes split across two nines, and after a certain time in the evening it operates as an over-18s venue. It is the most expensive mini golf in town once drinks are added, but it is built for groups and celebrations rather than quiet family rounds. The same brand runs Holey Moley in Auckland, so the format will be familiar if you have played it elsewhere.

Alice in Putterland (New Brighton)

Alice in Putterland is an indoor 18-hole course at 60 Brighton Mall in the seaside suburb of New Brighton, themed on Alice in Wonderland. Several holes are set in a UV black-light ‘space’ room decorated by local graffiti artists, which makes it popular with children and photo-taking visitors. Admission is usually around NZ$15 for adults and NZ$10 for children. Being indoors and near the New Brighton pier and hot pools, it pairs well with a wider day trip to the coast.

Game Over Christchurch (Riccarton)

Game Over, at 211 Blenheim Road in Riccarton, is primarily a karting and arcade venue, but it also runs a 12-hole Route 66 road-trip-themed mini-golf course. A round is around NZ$16 per person, walk-ins are welcome with no booking required, and children aged five and under play free with a paying adult. A round takes roughly 30 minutes, and combo deals bundle mini golf with arcade credit — handy if you want one stop that keeps mixed age groups busy.

City Putt (Christchurch Central) — confirm before you go

City Putt (sometimes ‘City Putt and Cruise’) is an outdoor course at 240 Armagh Street, opposite the Margaret Mahy playground, themed around Christchurch’s pre-earthquake history with information panels along the way. Listed prices have been around NZ$12 per adult and NZ$9 per child, with a family rate near NZ$35, and the operator has also hired out cruiser bikes. Its current operating status is unclear — some listings and reviews suggest it has been closed or operates only seasonally — so treat it as a ‘check first’ option and confirm directly before making a trip for it.

How much does mini golf in Christchurch cost?

A single round of mini golf in Christchurch typically costs between NZ$10 and NZ$17 per person. Children’s and student rates sit at the lower end, usually NZ$9 to NZ$11, and most outdoor venues let under-fives play free with a paying adult.

Families save most by looking for package rates. Several venues publish family tickets — for example around NZ$35 at City Putt for two adults and three children, or roughly NZ$50 at Ferrymead Golf for a two-course combo for two adults and two children. Fillin’ Holes sells annual passes that pay for themselves in a few visits if you live locally. Holey Moley is the outlier: the mini golf itself is comparable, but food and drinks quickly lift the spend, so budget it as an evening out rather than a cheap round.

Indoor or outdoor: which should you choose?

The indoor-versus-outdoor choice is the single most useful decision in Christchurch, because Canterbury weather swings quickly. Indoor courses — Caddyshack, Holey Moley and Alice in Putterland — play exactly the same whether it is a nor’wester or a frosty winter afternoon, which makes them the safe booking when the forecast is uncertain or when you need a fixed time for a party.

Outdoor courses — Jurassic Adventure, Fillin’ Holes, Game Over and Ferrymead’s Volcano Park and Grasslands — reward a fine day with more space, fresh air and, often, larger landscaped features. Ferrymead usefully hedges the risk by offering a free indoor round if rain shuts its outdoor course. If you are travelling specifically for an outdoor venue, check the forecast and the venue’s social media that morning, as several close or shorten hours in poor weather.

Which Christchurch course suits you?

Match the venue to your group rather than chasing a single ‘best’ course, because they are built for different visitors.

• Young families: Jurassic Adventure (dinosaurs plus other activities) and Game Over (short 12-hole course, under-fives free) hold short attention spans well.
• All-weather certainty: Caddyshack and Alice in Putterland are fully indoor and reliable for booked times.
• Adult groups and celebrations: Holey Moley combines mini golf with a licensed bar and food.
• Something uniquely local: Fillin’ Holes (the rebuild theme) and, if open, City Putt (city history) tell a Christchurch story as you play.
• Accessibility: Jurassic Adventure advertises wheelchair access across all 18 holes, which is rare for the format; call other venues to check specific access.
• Value for repeat visits: Fillin’ Holes annual passes suit locals who will return through the year.

Common mistakes to avoid

The most common mistake is turning up to an outdoor course on a bad-weather day without checking, then finding it closed or unpleasant to play. A quick look at the venue’s website or social media that morning avoids a wasted trip.

Other avoidable problems:

• Assuming prices from old listings: third-party booking and review pages often show stale figures. Treat any price — including those here — as indicative and confirm at the venue.
• Not checking opening days: smaller indoor courses like Caddyshack open on limited days outside school holidays; several are closed early in the week.
• Booking a closed venue: City Putt’s status is uncertain, so verify it is trading before planning around it.
• Underestimating age rules: some courses set a minimum age (Caddyshack is five-plus), and Holey Moley becomes over-18s later in the evening.
• Allowing too little time: an 18-hole round usually takes 45–90 minutes with a group; Ferrymead’s two-course combo can run to about two hours.

How to plan your visit

Start by deciding indoor or outdoor based on the weather, then pick by location and group type using the comparison table above. For weekends, school holidays and evenings, book ahead where the venue allows it — indoor courses and Holey Moley fill fastest. Most central-city courses are walkable or a short drive from each other, so it is realistic to combine, say, Fillin’ Holes with another central activity in one outing.

Mini golf is also an easy gateway to the full-size game. If a round leaves your group keen to try real greens, Christchurch and Canterbury have plenty of welcoming clubs, from Templeton Golf Club to Avondale Golf Club and, just north of the city, Rangiora Golf Club. Travelling north and want the same kind of city round? Compare the options for mini golf in Auckland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much does a round of mini golf cost in Christchurch?

Most courses charge about NZ$10 to NZ$17 per person for an 18-hole round. Children and students pay less, usually NZ$9 to NZ$11, and under-fives often play free with a paying adult at outdoor venues. Family and combo tickets reduce the per-person cost, while Holey Moley costs more once you add food and drinks.

Which Christchurch mini golf courses are indoors?

Caddyshack in Woolston, Holey Moley in the central city and Alice in Putterland in New Brighton are fully indoor, as is Ferrymead Golf’s Monsters & Zombies course. These are the reliable choices on cold or wet days because the weather never affects play.

What is the best mini golf course in Christchurch for young children?

Jurassic Adventure in Hillsborough and Game Over in Riccarton suit young children best. Jurassic Adventure pairs dinosaurs with a Dino Dig and rides, while Game Over’s course is a shorter 12 holes and lets under-fives play free. Both hold short attention spans better than a long, challenging layout.

Do I need to book mini golf in Christchurch in advance?

Walk-ins are fine at most outdoor courses, but booking ahead is wise for weekends, school holidays, evenings and groups, especially at indoor venues and Holey Moley. Check each venue’s opening days too, as some smaller indoor courses are closed early in the week outside school holidays.

Is there wheelchair-accessible mini golf in Christchurch?

Jurassic Adventure advertises wheelchair access to all 18 of its holes, which is unusual for the format. Access varies at other venues, so it is best to call ahead and ask about paths, ramps and indoor layouts before you visit.