Enjoy a classic sport and social pastime at lawn bowls clubs across New Zealand
Lawn bowls has long been a favourite pastime in New Zealand, valued for its mix of skill, strategy, and relaxed pace. Lawn bowls clubs provide welcoming environments where people of all ages can enjoy the game, whether for fun, fitness, or friendly competition. These clubs are more than just sporting venues – they are community hubs where friendships are built and traditions are shared.
📍 Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
Join Waihi Beach Bowling Club in Bay of Plenty for lawn bowls from September to April. Club Days Tue & Fri, 1.30pm-5pm, free coaching, all ages welcome!
📍 Ōtaki, Wellington
Discover Otaki Bowling Club in Ōtaki, Wellington, for outdoor lawn bowls. Visitors and new players welcome to join our vibrant sports community!
📍 Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Hutt Bowling Club in Wellington offers lawn bowls for all, from competitors to social players. Enjoy community events, coaching, and venue hire in Lower Hutt.
📍 Whitby, Porirua, Wellington
Discover Whitby Bowling Club in Wellington! Enjoy top-tier lawn bowls for all skill levels and community events in Whitby, Porirua. Contact us today!
A lawn bowls club is a place where members gather to play and enjoy the game of bowls. Clubs usually offer well-maintained greens, coaching for beginners, and regular opportunities to join in friendly matches or organised competitions.
They also serve as social centres, with clubhouses hosting events, gatherings, and community functions. Lawn bowls clubs often encourage families, newcomers, and people of all skill levels to get involved, making the sport accessible and inclusive.
📍 Waihi Beach, Bay of Plenty
Join Waihi Beach Bowling Club in Bay of Plenty for lawn bowls from September to April. Club Days Tue & Fri, 1.30pm-5pm, free coaching, all ages welcome!
📍 Ōtaki, Wellington
Discover Otaki Bowling Club in Ōtaki, Wellington, for outdoor lawn bowls. Visitors and new players welcome to join our vibrant sports community!
📍 Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Hutt Bowling Club in Wellington offers lawn bowls for all, from competitors to social players. Enjoy community events, coaching, and venue hire in Lower Hutt.
📍 Whitby, Porirua, Wellington
Discover Whitby Bowling Club in Wellington! Enjoy top-tier lawn bowls for all skill levels and community events in Whitby, Porirua. Contact us today!
📍 Raumati Beach, Wellington
Discover Raumati Bowling Club in Wellington, NZ. Enjoy synthetic greens, summer & winter programmes, rollups, and coaching for new players. Join our friendly sports club!
📍 Paraparaumu, Wellington
Join Kapiti Petanque Club in Paraparaumu, Wellington, for exciting petanque games and community spirit. Discover the joy of French bowls today!
📍 Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington
Join Paraparaumu Beach Bowling Club, Wellington's top lawn bowls club since 1939. Enjoy three greens open year-round for all skill levels. Discover bowls today!
📍 Waikanae, Wellington
Join Waikanae Bowling Club in Wellington for top-level lawn bowls and social events. Enjoy natural and artificial greens, superb facilities, and a welcoming community.
📍 Hāwera, Taranaki
Join Park Croquet Club in Hāwera, Taranaki for Association and Golf Croquet. New members try 5 times free! Social and competitive play awaits.
📍 Stoke, Nelson, Nelson
Join Ngawhatu Bowling Club Inc in Nelson for lawn bowls! Perfect for serious and social bowlers. Experience community and sport in Stoke, Nelson.
📍 Te Awamutu, Waikato
Te Awamutu Bowling Club in Waikato offers bowls for all ages and abilities. Enjoy club days, social events, and venue hire for parties and weddings.
📍 Caversham, Dunedin, Otago
Join Caversham Petanque Club Inc in Otago for family-friendly pétanque fun! Enjoy recreational sports similar to bowls with equipment provided.
📍 Westport, West Coast
Join Westport Bowling Club on the West Coast for outdoor bowls, social games, and competitive teams. Discover a vibrant bowls community in Westport!
📍 Bishopdale, Nelson, Nelson
Join United Bowling Club in Nelson for serious and social bowls! New members welcome, fun days on Wed & Fri. Connect in Bishopdale, Nelson today!
📍 Renwick, Marlborough
Join Renwick Bowling Club in Marlborough for social and competitive bowls, business house leagues, and venue hire. Experience fun with "Have A Go" sessions!
📍 Thames, Waikato
Thames Bowling Club in Waikato welcomes new members and visitors. Enjoy top facilities with grass and carpet greens. Join our friendly sports club today!
📍 The Wood, Nelson, Nelson
Join Nelson Petanque Club in Nelson, NZ, for friendly pétanque games! Open to all, first visit free, just $10/year. Experience fun and community.
📍 The Wood, Nelson, Nelson
Join Maitai Bowling Club Inc in Nelson for casual and social bowling. Enjoy tournaments, interclub matches, and a welcoming community with our outdoor green.
📍 Johnsonville, Wellington, Wellington
Johnsonville Bowling Club in Wellington offers lawn bowls on natural greens, indoor bowls, and venue hire for up to 200. Perfect for events and recreation!
📍 Pirongia, Waikato
Join Pirongia Bowling Club in Waikato for friendly bowls and a social atmosphere. Welcoming new members and visitors to our Pirongia club rooms!
📍 Naenae, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Discover Naenae Bowling Club in Wellington! Enjoy outdoor greens, indoor bowling, bistro dining, and venue hire for events. Perfect for sports and recreation.
📍 Kihikihi, Waikato
Join Kihikihi Bowling Club in Waikato for lawn bowls on Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Monday Twilight sessions. Enjoy social events and new greens!
📍 Taupō, Waikato
Discover Taupo Bowling Club in Taupō, Waikato! Enjoy lawn bowls, tournaments, casual play, and coaching on grass or artificial greens. Join us today!
📍 Westport, West Coast
Join Rangimarie Croquet Club in Westport, West Coast, for croquet, coaching, and competitions. Visitors welcome! Enjoy golf croquet and Mahjong sessions weekly.
📍 Papakura, Auckland
Join Papakura East End Bowling Club in South Auckland for outdoor lawn bowls. Open daily (weather permitting), welcoming men and women to play!
📍 New Lynn, Auckland
Discover New Lynn Bowling Club in Auckland! Enjoy outdoor bowls, coaching, Ladies & Mens Clubs, and venue hire. Perfect for players of all levels.
📍 Te Puke, Bay of Plenty
Discover Te Puke Bowling Club in Bay of Plenty. Enjoy top-tier bowling greens, club facilities, and a friendly community. Join us for sports and fun!
📍 Ōmokoroa, Bay of Plenty
Join Ōmokoroa Bowling Club in Bay of Plenty for outdoor lawn bowls! Open to all ages and skills, with gear provided and club room hire for events.
📍 Ashburton, Canterbury
Join Ashburton Petanque Club Inc in Canterbury for petanque fun! Enjoy social days, tournaments, and free coaching with a welcoming community of 70 members.
📍 Springlands, Blenheim, Marlborough
Discover Springlands Bowling Club in Marlborough! Enjoy casual lawn bowls for men and women, with games Tuesday to Saturday. Join our vibrant community today!
📍 Redwoodtown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Blenheim Petanque Club in Marlborough for year-round petanque fun on gravel. Affordable $50 membership, ideal for retirees. Connect with us today!
📍 Havelock, Marlborough
Join Havelock Bowling Club in Marlborough for lawn bowls! Open to all ages, enjoy competitive and social play from Oct to Apr. Membership from $20.
📍 Redwoodtown, Blenheim, Marlborough
Join Blenheim Bowling Club in Marlborough for recreational and competitive bowling. Enjoy clubroom hire, exercise classes, and Housie nights!
📍 Stoke, Nelson
Discover Stoke Bowling Club in Nelson! Enjoy serious and social lawn bowls with coaching, shoes, and bowls provided from Sept to April. Join us!
📍 Tāhunanui, Nelson
Join Bowls - Tahunanui Inc in Nelson for serious and social lawn bowls. Roll up on Tues, Thurs, and Sat at 12:45 pm. Discover community and sport in Tāhunanui!
📍 Wilton, Wellington, Wellington
Join Wilton Bowling Club in Wellington for year-round bowls on our artificial surface. Perfect for beginners and pros, with coaching and facilities for hire.
📍 Tūrangi, Waikato
Join Turangi Bowling Club in Tūrangi, Waikato, for bowls, club days, and contests. Hall hire for 100–150 people available. New members welcome!
📍 Karori, Wellington, Wellington
Join Karori Bowling Club in Wellington for lawn bowls, coaching, and community fun. Enjoy casual roll-ups, competitions, and venue hire for events!
📍 Hataitai, Wellington, Wellington
Join Hataitai Petanque Club in Wellington for competitive and social petanque games all year. New members welcome, only $30 per person. Discover fun today!
📍 Naenae, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Join Naenae Petanque Club in Lower Hutt, Wellington, for inclusive petanque fun! Beginners and pros welcome, with tuition, boules, and social benefits.
📍 Masterton, Wellington
Join Masterton Petanque Club in Wellington to learn and play petanque! Open to all ages from intermediate up, just $65/year. Connect with our sports club today!
📍 Maidstone, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Join Upper Hutt Petanque Club in Wellington for petanque sport and recreation at Maidstone Park. Equipment and coaching provided. Play with us today!
📍 Ebdentown, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Join Upper Hutt Bowling Club in Wellington for competitive and social bowls since 1912. Enjoy modern facilities, flexible memberships, and community events.
📍 Tawa, Wellington
Discover Tawa Bowling Club in Wellington! Enjoy lawn bowls for all ages, venue hire, and flexible memberships. Join our vibrant bowling community today!
📍 Plimmerton, Porirua, Wellington
Join Plimmerton Bowling Club in Wellington for year-round outdoor bowling, community events, and social functions. Discover memberships and accessible facilities today!
📍 Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Join Eastbourne Bowling Club in Wellington for lawn bowls, social events, and community programmes. Established in 1907, we welcome all players!
📍 Woburn, Wellington, Wellington
Massey Avenue Bowling Club in Lower Hutt, Wellington, offers outdoor and indoor bowls, Mah Jong, Rummy Cub, and venue hire for up to 240. Join our vibrant club!
📍 Petone, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Join Petone Central Bowling Club Inc in Wellington for social or competitive bowls! Enjoy year-round play, club nights, and venue hire for events.
Lawn bowls clubs offer both recreational and social benefits. The sport itself improves coordination, balance, and focus, while being gentle on the body – making it suitable for people of all ages, including seniors.
Clubs provide strong community connections, with members enjoying not just the game but also the camaraderie and sense of belonging. Many people join for the friendships, social events, and relaxed atmosphere, as much as for the bowls themselves.
Lawn bowls has a proud history in New Zealand and remains a popular sport in towns, suburbs, and rural communities across the country. Clubs are often central to local life, offering accessible facilities and friendly competition.
From casual roll-ups in small communities to bustling clubs in larger cities, lawn bowls continues to bring people together. The sport’s welcoming culture ensures that whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, you’ll find a place to belong at a New Zealand lawn bowls club.