Basics

Course name
Scion Tree Nursery
Course location
Rotorua, New Zealand
Headline
Technical Forest with tunnel shot and giant redwoods.
Description
This land belongs to Scion (the New Zealand Forest Research Institute) who use it as a tree archive and field trials. The local hapū are Ngāti Hurungaterangi, Ngāti Taeotu and Ngāti Te Kahu. The course was created by Simon Feasey the Man behind RPM Disc Golf in Aotearoa. Park at the Redwood Center, corner of Te Ngae and Tarawera Roads, or down Titokorangi Drive towards the Redwood i-SITE tourist center. First tee pad is alongside Te Ngae Road. Two levels of difficulty, Red (advanced), Blue (regular). Both follow the same general fairway layout. Between the app, the few signs and your Sioux sense of orientation, you won't get lost (too much). There are only 3 solid tee pads (1-9-18), the rest is turf/grass. Tee pads 6, 11 and 14 are shared between advanced and regular layouts. This is a dog exercise park, expect people to be walking and dogs to be running around. Use spotters adequately to avoid people and dogs on corners and near paths. Give way to other park users. No facilities, water fountains, or rubbish bin on site. Could be better: The grass can be a bit long and wet, my socks are moisty. Discs easily land in thick bushes, leading to an inevitable bogey or disc loss. Birgeys are tempting.
Year established
2010

Availability

Dedicated targets
Yes
Bring your own baskets
No
Under construction
No
Course status
Available
Availability type
Year Round
Restriction
No

Access requirements

Who can play
Everyone
Access
N/A
Cost
Free
Course contact/scheduling info
https://www.facebook.com/groups/717135692253482, [email protected]
Accessibility
Not recommended for individuals with limited mobility

Details

Hole count
18
Tee types
Dirt, Grass, Brick/Pavers, Turf
Target identifiers
WG HD2
Services
Dogs allowed, No Restrooms available, No drinking water available, Cart friendly, Stroller friendly
Property type
Mixed use
Land type
Private land
Public park
Other

History

Year established
2010
History
N/A