Now Open in Paerata
Golf Driving Range, Mini Putt & Café
The Iron Yard is Franklin’s newest destination for golf, fun, and great food — all in one place. Whether you’re perfecting your swing on our cutting-edge driving ranges, battling friends on our mini golf course, or relaxing over a coffee or craft beverage in the Hidden Café, the Iron Yard offers something for everyone.
Our retail shop is stocked with top golfing gear and accessories to help you play your best, and lessons and club fittings are also available. From families and social groups to serious golfers, the Iron Yard is where people come to play, practice, and connect.
What’s on Offer?
There are 22 covered driving range bays with Top Tracer technology and club rental available.
An eighteen hole mini golf course is also ready to be conquered!
The pro shop and retail space is stocked with the Iron Yard merchandise as well as plenty of golf-related hardware for beginners and experts alike.
The Hidden Café is also open, with the Iron Yard offering adult beverages at reception from 11am onwards.
Opening Hours & Access
The Iron Yard is open seven days a week. Our standard opening hours:
| Monday | 11am – 9pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am – 9pm |
| Thursday | 9am – 9pm |
| Friday | 9am – 9pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 9pm |
| Sunday | 9am – 9pm |
We’re open our normal hours on public holidays. No holiday surcharges!
Our Location
The Iron Yard is located at 994C Paerata Road, Paerata. We’re a 10 minute drive from State Highway 1 (exit at Drury), and only a 40 minute drive from central Auckland. Find us on Google Maps for directions.
Please use the new entrance 50m to the north of the original entrance (between the two oak trees). We have plenty of parking!
Prices – Driving Range
| Driving range – 50 balls | $14.00 |
| Driving range – 100 balls | $25.00 |
| Club hire – Adult | $7.00 |
| Club hire – Child | $5.00 |
| Concession Card – 1,000 balls | $220.00 |
Prices – Mini Putt
An 18 hole mini golf course is ready to be conquered!
| Mini putt – Adult | $22.00 |
| Mini putt – Child (16yrs & under) | $16.00 |
| Mini putt – Student | $16.00 |
| Mini putt – Senior | $16.00 |
| Mini putt – Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) | $60.00 |
| Mini putt – Family Pass, extra child | $8.00 |
Gift Vouchers
Gift vouchers are available from reception, for custom values. Please see our staff for more information.
We’re taking Christmas bookings now!
It still requires a little imagination, but the Club House @ the Iron Yard is coming together nicely. Once completed, it will have:
- Nine elevated driving range bays with Toptracer technology
- A dedicated bar (adult drinks from 11.00am)
- Hot food delivered from the The Hidden Cafe
- Lounge area
Prices are from $35pp for a 90 minute booking, and $60pp for 3hrs, with options to book either a couple of bays through to the whole building, depending on group size (minimum 10 people). Hire clubs and unlimited balls are included.
For further information and to lock in your preferred date and time, please email hello@theironyard.co.nz
Burger & Balls for $25 on Mondays!
Get a burger and a bucket of 50 balls for only $25 every Monday between 4-8pm at the Iron Yard. So when Monday rolls around each week – think the Iron Yard, think Burger & Balls!
She Loves Golf!
The Iron Yard is proud to announce we’re hosting a She Loves Golf event for the ladies of Franklin!
The event runs for three evenings in September, featuring good company, pro golf tips and plenty of laughs. Come along to all three evenings or just join us for one! Whether you’re a golf fanatic or still figuring out which end of the club to hold, everyone is welcome!
Grab your friends and come join us for Birdies in the Bay, an evening of fun, new friendships and a little golf along the way. Enjoy a soft can or cheeky drink on arrival on us!
- Thursday 10 September, 6.30-7.30pm
- Thursday 17 September, 6.30-7.30pm
- Thursday 24 September, 6.30-7.30pm
No pressure. No commitment. Just $35 per person per evening for good vibes and great company. Additionally, food and drinks will be available to purchase on the day.
Register now by emailing hello@theironyard.co.nz or calling us on 09 237 1977
Come for the golf, stay for the laughs!
We appreciate all of your feedback! It’s helping us to shape the business and improve our services to ensure you have a great experience. Thank you for being a part of our journey as the Iron Yard evolves.
We hope to see you again soon!
Aaron, Bevan & Ryan
