People find miniature (mini) golf or putt-putt a bonding and fun-filled activity in Christchurch. Kids and adults alike can participate in it. Interestingly, mini golf has evolved in the city, especially because most are themed based on a story or event, creating thrilling and lasting memories, and also, because of the tricks, challenges, and obstacles they encounter.

With numerous mini golf spots in Christchurch, we’ve selected five top locations for 2025 that promise fun-filled experiences for families, friends, and colleagues. Whether you’re looking for indoor or outdoor options, planning a celebration, or seeking an accessible course, there’s something for everyone.

Why not check out the list?

5 Must-Visit Mini Golf Spots in Christchurch

#1:- Alice in putterland

If you’re a fan of Alice in Wonderland, step into the magical world of Putterland, a mini-golf course unlike any other in Christchurch! Like many new Brighton locals, we are excited about the putterland. When you visit, We bet you’ll love this mini-golf experience, perhaps even more than the popular CaddyShack City!

Interestingly, before or after a golf rivalry course with family or loved ones, you can relax further at the beach or the He puna Tainmona hot pool, which is within a stone’s throw. The challenging and enjoyable 18-hole indoor mini golf and neon blacklight space is at 60 Brighton Mall; just be sure not to forget the address, as you will always want to go back.

Owners of Alice in Putterland, Hazel and Mark Jenkins​, opened the mini golf establishment on Hazel’s birthday, 27th November 2021. Hazel got the dream of Alice in Wonderland and mini golf, and Mark brought it to life with a beautifully designed mini golf course. At the same time, local graffiti artists creatively created and completed the stunning artwork before they opened the space.

The mini golf course is divided into three sections. The first six holes revolve around Alice’s arrival in Wonderland, including how she got stuck in the ceiling and other initial encounters. The following six holes are in a specially designed room featuring a beautiful, dark, glowing ultraviolet space and intergalactic forest. The last six holes of the adventure contain the Red Queen world and a hole with Jabberwocky.

Head to Alice in Putterland by driving 14 minutes from the city centre via Hereford Street and Pages Road to enjoy the mini golf course. They open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before you leave, you can try to buy Alice-themed merchandise, such as clothing and homewares, for your loved ones.

Comments from Other Mini-Golfers about this Venue (Rating: 4.9/5)

• The owners and staff are super-friendly, make the mini-golfers laugh, and offer world-class support; many customers will like to go back
• There were some extra surprising challenges and details during the play, which added an extra layer of fun; also, a little decoration for each hole
• The space is cleverly set up, with a stylish and beautiful layout, theme, design, atmosphere, and good music
• The course has unique features like the spin the wheel feature, which allows you to hit the ball minus your points or add points to another player, a glow feature area, and a table with activities and items to purchase.

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#2:- Jurassic Adventure

In 2022, Christchurch city councillor Aaron Keown and his friend, the city care maintenance contractor Pete Gatonyi, opened Jurassic Adventure, Christchurch’s largest theme park. The park has one of the best outdoor mini golf courses and is the only fully accessible golf centre, even for people with disabilities in Garden City. The course features a push-down flap at the end of each hole, granting them access to the next hole. The obstacles in the course are also well-spaced enough to permit wheelchair passage.

This mini putt course is a fun-filled and exciting adventure for everyone. You must complete the 18 holes among giant dinosaurs, which always make noise to scare golfers and put them on their toes.

The park is at 239A Opawa Road, Hillsborough. It opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m., except on Fridays, when it closes at 8 p.m. It’s a 10-minute drive via state highway 76 from Christchurch CBD.

There are also more adventures in the park, including hunting and digging up dinosaur fossils, riding a Jurassic jeep, participating in a raptor run, and playing with Dinosaur laser tag. While having fun, you can also refill at their cafe with snacks and drinks. There is also a retail shop where you can buy dinosaur-themed merchandise, toys, and games for your kids or show off as a dinosaur fan.

Comments from Other Mini-Golfers about this Venue (Rating: 4.5/5)

• It is a brilliantly designed course, plus the beautiful planting, life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, and wheelchair access
• The staff are brilliant, kind, and thoughtful with the kids
• The falling leaves that stick everywhere could be annoying, and the putts flood when it rains.

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#3:- Holey Moley Golf Club Christchurch

Holey Moley Golf Club, one of Christchurch’s finest putt-putt venues, arrived in the central district in October 2022. Its location on the ground floor of Christchurch’s EntX complex alongside another entertainment space, Archie Bros Cirque Electriq, and beneath the HOYT cinema is absolutely perfect! Located at 617 Colombo Street, it’s less than a 5-minute walk from the city centre and directly opposite the bus interchange.

Thus, you can drop by after work with colleagues or start a mini golf rivalry with friends and family before catching your bus home. You can also host parties and celebrations or have a date at the space.

The Golf club offers an 18-hole mini golf course. Every hole has a fantastic theme and offers something new, cool, challenging, and colourful. One hole features a working model of a Ferris wheel.

The course is divided into two sets of nine holes, and you can choose to play just one. In the course, you must make your path through the HMS Teetanic, a kid in the Candy Shop, Kong Live the King, and Morning Tee with Nana. The course is a multi-sensory labyrinth filled with obstacles, designed with creativity and stunning aesthetics. Interestingly, it is also designed in a way a golf beginner can try out.

The golf club is always open to everyone between 12 pm and 10 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and 10 am to 10 pm on Thursdays and Sundays, though they close by midnight on Fridays. Apart from playing the mini golf course, you can also participate in Karaoke night at the spot. Or Play arcade games, bowl on eight lanes, or try VR experiences, Mario Kart, Space Invaders, and more at Archie Brothers. You can dine at the venue’s two bars or other options in the complex.

Extra: These mini golf holes are themed around pop culture, such as The Simpsons (2007), Monopoly, The Hobbit trilogy (2012-2014), and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982).

Comments from Other Mini-Golfers about this Venue (Rating: 4.5/5)

• Amazing staff offering excellent support and help while wearing a contagious smile
• It is located at a good location, and right from the entrance, the decoration is fantastic, and the activities offer great fun
• A bit pricey and sometimes congested

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#4:- Ferrymead (The Volcano Park or Grasslands)

The Ferrymead mini putt outdoor course is one of the mini golf courses you should try in 2025. It offers a lot of fun, and you can try out their 18-hole volcano or grassland-themed outdoor course—both available for the same price.

Their volcano-themed course takes you through a scenic environment. It includes bridges, miniature gondolas, loops, ponds, volcanoes, and waterfalls. All in an outdoor garden setting in your quest for the elusive hole-in-one. The grassland course entails navigating the holes in a competitive challenge across man-made obstacles on traditionally mown green grass.

You can participate in the mini-putt course as a kid or adult. Besides outdoor mini golf, a 12-hole indoor course, and other fun activities—check their website for details. When you are hungry, there is an on-site cafe where you can have burgers, pizzas, and pies and drinks like coffee.

It’s a great spot for mini golf, whether you’re with family, friends, or kids. To get there from the city centre, take Linwood Avenue or Ferry Road to 68-100 Ferrymead Park—just a 15-20 minute drive. They are open from 8 am daily and close at 8.30 pm on Monday and Tuesday, 9 pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 9.30 pm on Friday and Saturday, and 7.30 pm on Sunday.

Comments from Other Mini-Golfers about this Venue (Rating: 4.5/5)

• The volcano course is very challenging and enjoyable
• Real grass mini golf is a great point of distinction. Well-priced and designed
• It is an awesome place with friendly staff and great food!

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#5:- Caddyshack City

Caddyshack City is one of Christchurch’s most exciting indoor mini golf courses, offering families—especially kids—a fun weekend or holiday escape. It is also an all-weather large venue offering fun-filled and detailed 18 holes with different themes (representing local and international historical events and features like the Auckland sky towers), skill challenges, and fantastic scale models.

The course takes you through castles, gondolas, roller coasters, volcanoes, glacial caves, aeroplanes, sawmills, and even space shuttles. You will need to avoid obstacles from time to time. All these automations make the game breathtaking and fun. In addition to the mini golf games, your kids can play up to five arcade games at the venue.

It is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM (7 PM on Saturdays) during holidays. Outside holiday periods, it is only open on weekends. The golf arena is in a great location: just a 9-minute car ride from Christchurch CBD, on 21 King Edward Terrace, Woolston, opposite Tannery shopping mall. You can get there through Colombo Street or State Highway 76.

There is an on-site parking space. You can quench your thirst with thirst breakers – non-alcoholic beverages and have bites of pizza and fries at their on-site cafe. You can visit the Tannery after the golf course to enjoy more sumptuous meals. You can book your visit up to six months in advance.

Extra: Caddyshack City takes its name from the iconic 1980 golf-themed comedy, Caddyshack.

Comments from Other Mini-Golfers about this Venue (Rating: 4.1/5)

• It is an artistic, cool, unique place with very nice, clean, tidy interactive courses with clever obstacles.
• It’s pricey and always busy during weekends.
• The space needs revamping in some areas as some courses are breaking down. You should also bring a spare pen.
• The space inside is hot during the summer, with no air conditioning.

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Conclusion

All the five mini golf spots we have featured above have their own unique appeal, so there is something for everyone! So go on, take your putter, have a round and have a great day at one of the top mini golf courses Christchurch offers! We cannot wait to hear about your putt-putt experience in any of the 5 locations we have listed.