Although we may have reluctantly come to terms with the fact that we don’t possess the golfing prowess of Lydia Ko or Rory McIlroy, it doesn’t mean that we can’t enjoy an 18-hole game from time to time. Oh, you thought we were talking about a civilised, wear-your-best-attire game of weekend golf? Don’t be daft. No, we’re talking game-face-on mini golf, in all its coloured ball glory. Mini-golf is a great activity for all ages (move over kids) and brings out the competitive side in all—yeah, even Aunt Gladys will bring her A-game!
When it comes to mini golf, Auckand is what you call below par (get it?), with a great selection of locations to perfect that swing and sink some holes-in-one. Here are the six best places to play mini golf in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
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Indoor Mini Golf Spots For Weather-Proof Fun
Jurassic Park Mini Putt Golf
35 Arrenway Drive, Albany, Auckland
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If you're looking for indoor mini golf, Auckland has one spot that's particularly roarsome—. This Albany-based course is entirely indoors meaning there’s no risk of accidental wet t-shirt competitions if Auckland’s weather lives up to its reputation of hosting four seasons in one day (it will). Putt your stuff around 12 holes and countless prehistoric beasts then continue the fun with a lap (or three) of kart racing followed by a laser tag mission. Did someone say best day ever (or at the very least, one of the best rainy day activities Auckland has to offer)?
Themed Mini Golf Courses
Treasure Island Adventure Golf
1 Uenuku Way, Māngere, Auckland
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is arrr-guably the best mini golf in Auckland (as well as the greatest themed mini golf Auckland has ever had). Work your way around either one of their two 18-hole courses (or both, if you’re feeling extra cocky!) and keep an eye out for pesky pirates. With shark-infested waters and the sound of blasting cannons to also consider, Treasure Island is truly the ruler of the mini golf scene (or should we say seas!). A few hours spent here is the perfect ice-breaker for new dates (loser pays for dinner) and when it comes to family-friendly mini golf, Auckland parents should know this spot also takes the prize.
Mini Golf Courses With Epic Views
Lilliputt Mini Golf
3 Tamaki Drive, Parnell, Auckland
Formerly Safari & T. Rex Alley, aka Auckland's OG mini golf course complete with giant dinos— has ditched the Land Before Time vibes in favour of a sleek new look. Akin to something you'd see professional golfers putt their way around on TV, this is the country's first-ever links-style mini golf course (links courses are built around the natural shape of the landscape, as opposed to manmade). Make your way around one of two courses, Black or Blue, before posing for a winner's pic (confidence, dear reader!) in front of the stunning Waitemata Harbour, just across the road.
Budget-Friendly Mini Golf
Gloputt Mini Golf
28 Barry's Point Road, Takapuna, Auckland
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Let us introduce you to glow in the dark mini golf, Auckland style. In fact, is the first and only Auckland establishment to offer a light-up, glow-in-the-dark experience. Grab your weapon of choice (aka club) and get ready to immerse yourself in an incredible and illuminated game of mini golf. Take to the 16-hole course, keep your eye on the prize and get ready to feel like you’ve stepped into an underground rave. With glow-in-the-dark pathways, buildings and obstacles, this course will challenge even the best players and have you searching for your A-game amongst the darkness. For a truly unique style of putt putt, Auckland mini golf fans need to take a swing at this one stat.
Late-Night Mini Golf Spots
Holey Moley
204 Quay Street, Auckland Viaduct, Auckland
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is now the only spot for mini golf Auckland CBD has to offer, but who are we to care? 'Cos Auckland mini golf courses don't come better than this—a multi-sensory mini golf labyrinth cum playground where you can putt to your heart’s delight, serenade your fellow golfers with karaoke and sip on Smirnoff Sugar Caddies. That’s right, this mini golf course triples as a karaoke haunt and a bar. The Caddyshack is packed with wines, beers, cocktails and mocktails plus the all-important snacks to keep your swing snazzy. You can even get a combo box where your feed arrives in a mini cardboard effigy of a golf cart—cute. Speaking of cute... when in the mood for some date night mini golf, Auckland lovers will find this spot hard to beat.
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Mini Golf Venues With Extra Entertainment
Putters Paradice Mini Golf
490 Ti Rakau Drive, Botany, Auckland
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Thought Paradice was only for skating? Think again. has popped up in Botany and this 13-hole course is one of the best spots for crazy golf, Auckland has to offer. Bundle your game with a solid serving of laser tag and ice skating and you’re set. Will you ace space and become the ultimate Golfer of the Galaxy or will you finally nab that Golden Ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory? Step right up and try your hand (or, rather, your swing) and prove to the world that you’re basically a pro.
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