Play, socialise, and enjoy card games with local communities
Cards clubs bring people together to enjoy a wide range of card games, from traditional favourites like Bridge and Poker to modern strategy games. In New Zealand, these clubs offer welcoming spaces for players of all skill levels to learn, compete, and socialise. Whether you are a casual player or a serious enthusiast, cards clubs provide opportunities for fun, challenge, and community connection.
📍 Masterton, Wellington
Join Masterton Bridge Club in Wellington for bridge games, from junior to senior sessions, and annual learners’ lessons. Your local card-playing hub!
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Join the Whangarei Backgammon Club for exciting strategy games and community fun in Northland. Connect with local backgammon enthusiasts today!
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Join Dargaville Daytime Housie, a lively club for card game lovers! Enjoy daytime housie sessions and connect with local hobbyists in a fun setting.
📍 Ōtaki, Wellington
Join Otaki Bridge Club in Wellington for exciting bridge sessions on Mondays, Thursdays, and Tuesday evenings. New members welcome to this Ōtaki card club!
A cards club is a group where members meet regularly to play card games in a social and structured environment. Clubs may offer facilities, guidance for new players, organised games, and friendly competitions.
Games can range from classic card games such as Bridge, Rummy, and Euchre, to modern collectible card games. Clubs often encourage members to teach, learn, and share strategies, creating an inclusive space for all levels of experience.
📍 Masterton, Wellington
Join Masterton Bridge Club in Wellington for bridge games, from junior to senior sessions, and annual learners’ lessons. Your local card-playing hub!
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Join the Whangarei Backgammon Club for exciting strategy games and community fun in Northland. Connect with local backgammon enthusiasts today!
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Join Dargaville Daytime Housie, a lively club for card game lovers! Enjoy daytime housie sessions and connect with local hobbyists in a fun setting.
📍 Ōtaki, Wellington
Join Otaki Bridge Club in Wellington for exciting bridge sessions on Mondays, Thursdays, and Tuesday evenings. New members welcome to this Ōtaki card club!
📍 Epuni, Lower Hutt, Wellington
Hutt Bridge Club Inc in Lower Hutt, Wellington, offers contract bridge sessions for all levels, beginner classes, and regional tournaments. Join our vibrant club!
📍 Levin, Manawatū-Whanganui
Join Levin Bridge Club in Manawatū-Whanganui for social bridge sessions and lessons. Enjoy a mind sport for all ages with 5 weekly games!
📍 Blenheim Central, Blenheim, Marlborough
Discover Marlborough Bridge Club in Blenheim Central! Enjoy Bridge play at all levels and beginner classes in Marlborough’s card game community.
📍 Te Awamutu, Waikato
Join Te Awamutu Bridge Club in Waikato for friendly bridge sessions, beginner lessons, and social play. Open to all skill levels with no grade restrictions!
📍 Victoria Square, Westport, West Coast
Join Westport Bridge Club on the West Coast for contract bridge, lessons, and social fun. Enjoy a global card game with a friendly community!
📍 Hamilton East, Hamilton, Waikato
Join Waikato Contract Bridge Club Inc in Hamilton East for friendly card games. Day and evening sessions available. Perfect for learning bridge in Waikato!
📍 Port Marlborough Pavilion, Picton, Marlborough
Discover Picton Bridge Club in Marlborough for Contract Bridge games, tournaments, and skill sessions. Join our beginners’ course starting April 2025!
📍 King Edward Park, Stratford, Taranaki
Join Bridge Club Stratford in Taranaki for exciting bridge playing sessions. Connect with card game lovers in a welcoming environment at King Edward Park!
📍 Hāwera, Taranaki
Join Hawera Contract Bridge Club in Taranaki for regular playing nights, competitions, and tuition. Affordable fees at $5 per session for all players!
📍 New Plymouth Central, New Plymouth, Taranaki
Join New Plymouth Bridge Club in Taranaki for an enjoyable bridge experience. Perfect for all skill levels, with regular sessions and a friendly vibe.
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Discover Whangarei Bridge Club, a welcoming spot for card game lovers in Northland. Enjoy bridge with friendly players and build your skills today!
📍 Kaikōura, Canterbury
Kaikōura Bridge Club in Canterbury offers weekly bridge sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays. Join our friendly card-playing community in Kaikōura!
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Join the Dargaville Bridge Club for engaging card games and community fun. Perfect for bridge enthusiasts and beginners in our hobbies club!
📍 Thames, Waikato
Discover 500 Card Club - Thames, a friendly card game club in Waikato. Enjoy social games of 500 and afternoon tea. New members welcome! Join us in Thames.
📍 Motueka, Tasman
Join Motueka Bridge Club in Tasman for competitive and social bridge. Enjoy card games with a welcoming community in Motueka. Play bridge today!
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Join Paihia Bridge Club in the Bay of Islands for friendly bridge sessions weekly at Paihia War Memorial Hall. Perfect for card game lovers!
📍 Karori, Wellington, Wellington
📍 Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington
Join Victoria Bridge Club in Wellington for weekly bridge sessions, tournaments, and beginner lessons. Enjoy card games with a passionate community in Thorndon!
📍 Thames, Waikato
Join Thames Bridge Club Inc in Thames, Waikato, for fun, competitive Bridge games. New members welcome with free lessons. Contact us to get started!
📍 Nelson, Nelson
Join Nelson Contract Bridge Club in Nelson, NZ, for bridge lessons and tournaments. A welcoming card club for beginners to seniors. Play today!
📍 Richmond, Tasman
Join Richmond Contract Bridge Club Inc in Richmond, Tasman for weekly bridge sessions and beginners’ lessons. Enjoy card games and earn C points with a friendly community.
📍 Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Waitomo Bridge Club in Waikato welcomes new members for contract bridge. Join us Wednesdays at 6.30pm or Tuesdays at 1.30pm in Otorohanga for fun card games!
📍 Tawa, Wellington
Join Kapi Mana Bridge Club in Tawa, Wellington, for weekly bridge sessions. With 130 members, we welcome all levels in our dedicated clubrooms.
📍 Ebdentown, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Join Upper Hutt Bridge Club in Wellington for bridge lessons, tournaments, and community fun. Open to all with accessible club rooms. Membership from $60!
📍 Tauhara, Taupō, Waikato
Join Taupo Bridge Club in Waikato for exciting daytime and evening bridge sessions. Open to all visitors, enjoy social card games in Taupō.
📍 Tokoroa, Waikato
Join Tokoroa Bridge Club in Waikato for Contract Bridge fun! All levels welcome, with competitive tournaments and online lessons available.
Joining a cards club provides social, mental, and recreational benefits. Card games promote strategic thinking, memory, and problem-solving skills. Clubs also provide a sense of community and belonging, with regular meetings fostering friendships and social interaction.
Many clubs host tournaments, casual games, or themed nights, giving members opportunities to challenge themselves and enjoy friendly competition. Whether playing for fun or in organised events, members benefit from both entertainment and connection.
Cards clubs are active across New Zealand, from small towns to large cities. Many meet in community centres, libraries, or social halls, creating accessible spaces for players of all ages.
These clubs offer diverse card gaming experiences, from casual play to competitive matches. They provide opportunities to meet fellow enthusiasts, share strategies, and enjoy regular social gatherings. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player, New Zealand’s cards clubs welcome all who want to enjoy the art and fun of card games.