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BowlsClubs in Bay of Plenty
Find bowls clubs across Bay of Plenty — locations, contacts and ways to get involved.
10 bowls clubs listed
Bay of Plenty’s Western district is home to all three lawn bowls clubs in the region. Set against coastal harbours and easygoing beach communities, these clubs provide relaxed outdoor spaces where locals and newcomers gather for shared games and social time.
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Clubs (10)
Arawa Bowling Club
Glenholme, Rotorua
Discover Arawa Bowling Club in Rotorua and explore winter bowling, tournaments and flexible membership options. See how to join this established Bay of Plenty b
Bowls Matua
Matua, Tauranga
Come along to Bowls Matua in Tauranga and enjoy lawn bowls, twilight bowls evenings, and strong social fellowship on quality greens. Established in 1966, this w
Bowls Tauranga South
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Come along to Bowls Tauranga South in Tauranga and join a friendly progressive bowls club established in 1924. Enjoy year-round play on modern carpet and covere
Katikati Bowling Club
Katikati, Bay of Plenty
In the heart of Katikati, the Katikati Bowling Club provides friendly bowls sessions, twilight bowls and community events including housie and quiz nights, welc
Ōmokoroa Bowling Club
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.
Papamoa Bowls
Papamoa
A community-focused bowls club in Papamoa, Papamoa Bowls provides an all-weather green open daily, social roll ups on Wednesdays and Sundays, free coaching, and
Rotorua East Bowling Club
Lynmore, Rotorua
Looking for a welcoming bowls club in Rotorua? Rotorua East Bowling Club offers two greens with Mt Ngongotaha views, summer roll-ups, championship events.
Te Puke Bowling Club
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!
Waihi Beach Bowling Club
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!
Whakatane Bowling Club
Whakatāne, Bay of Plenty
Join a friendly Whakatane Bowling Club in Whakatāne for year-round bowls on two Tiger Turf greens. Welcoming new members and visitors since 1907, with Sunday ro
Bowls in Bay of Plenty
The concentration of bowls clubs in Western Bay of Plenty mirrors the district’s practical coastal character. Harbours and sheltered waters shape daily rhythms here, and the clubs sit comfortably within that setting, giving residents straightforward places to meet without fuss or formality.
Māori cultural threads and family-oriented values run through club life in the area. Gatherings often blend on-green competition with community events that feel grounded and inclusive, reflecting the welcoming tone long-time locals and newer residents appreciate in this sunny part of the region.
Volcanic hinterland and beach proximity add to the appeal. After time spent outdoors, many players value the clubs as steady social anchors where the focus stays on connection rather than competition alone.
Common questions
- Where are the lawn bowls clubs in Bay of Plenty located?
- All three clubs sit within the Western Bay of Plenty district, close to the region’s harbours and coastal communities.
- What makes bowls clubs in this area different?
- They reflect the easygoing, family-focused lifestyle shaped by beaches, water activities and a strong sense of local place.