Clubs
This is a supplement to the club's detail in the handbook.
The information for 26/27 can be found on pages 117-132 of the handbook.
The Alexandra District Club (ADC)
was formed as a chartered club in 1996 bringing together the Alexandra RSA, the RSA Bowling Club, and the Alexandra Town and Country Club.
The club has one manicured grass green plus a smaller half green and a wonderfully historic pavilion, adjacent to the terrific modern facilities of the District Club. The club generally has an annual charity tournament and can raise a good amount of money depending on the cause.
The green is typically "fast" to play on and remember to doff your cap when inside as a mark of respect to RSA members, past and present.
Alexandra Bowling Club
This is one of the top destinations for Central Otago bowlers, with beautiful greens and an expansive clubhouse and separate bar lounge. It is situated in Molyneux Park on the northern entrance to the town, and adjacent to other sporting facilities.
An extended lounge opens onto a barbeque area is a great asset to the club and is available for hire for various functions. The bowling club also offers members a variety of other recreational activities such as housie, darts, pool, snooker, pétanque, and mahjong. There’s something on the go all year round.
Arrowtown Club
An easy 45 minute trip over the Crown Range from Wanaka. This is a well-established club sitting in a beautifully sheltered position alongside the local swimming pool and fire station and the club is renowned for its "fast" green.
The pleasant clubrooms are well used by the local community for gatherings and functions. The Club's raffles are well known for the quality of the prizes.
It's a strong playing club with many of its members recording multiple centre titles.
Cnr. Denbeigh & Hereford Streets
Arrowtown
Secretary - Linda Brown
One artificial green
Bannockburn
Across the Kawarau River from Cromwell on the road to Nevis Valley, the small historic mining town established in 1858 of Bannockburn offers a fascinating journey into the past. There are fantastic walks and mountain biking that explores the historical gold mining relics, scenic picnic spots and also a cafe and wine tasting at the local vineyards.
The bowling green was "hand carved" from an old gold mining claim and was officially opened in1921. Club night is on Tuesday from about 5:30pm. The club frequently hosts Central Otago tournaments as well as four "fours tournaments" during the season.
1 Domain Road
Bannockburn 9384
Secretary - Marty Duff
One natural green
Clyde Bowling Club
Established in 1913, the club is situated on the corner of Sunderland and Whitby Streets.
The club has two natural surface outdoor greens and an indoor four rink complex and caters for both competitive and social bowlers of all abilities and commitment.
The club has enjoyed excellent results at both Central Otago and New Zealand level.
11 Whitby Street, Clyde 9330
Secretary - Lynn McArthur
clydebowlingclub@outlook.com
Two natural greens
Cromwell Bowling Club
Registered as a charitable organisation in July 2014 and installation of a True Draw artificial green was completed on 17 June 2015. This has allowed for a wider playing window .
The Club has a social afternoon on a Friday during the summer and on a Saturday afternoon during the Winter months - weather permitting. These afternoons are open to all and are run on a small tournament basis. This is followed by a social time in the club house.
During the winter months, bowls are played in the Stadium of a Friday afternoon and on Saturday afternoons outside - weather permitting. Major tournaments are held during the summer season, with the largest being over the Easter weekend.
50 Alpha Street,
Cromwell 9310
Ph: 03 445 0071
Secretary - Ian Huggins
One artificial green
Hawea Bowling Club
Established in 1990, through the efforts of many, there is a natural green, use of the Lake Hāwea Community Centre, sets of bowls, and a growing Club membership. Bowlers travel around Central Otago and beyond, enjoying the competition and fellowship. Located at the Lake Hāwea Community Centre at Peter Fraser Park, opposite the library. The club has a working relationship with the Lake Hawea Community Centre who are the owners of the building facility.
The local cafe and supermarket are in close walking distance.
35 Myra Street
Lake Hawea 9382
Secretary - Arthur Sutherland
One natural green
Middlemarch Bowling Club
A great place to socialise, play bowls, and there is a great team to help you play bowls as well. The grounds and facilities can be hired out for functions. Middlemarch hold a ladies fours tournament and an optional fours tournament annually. It is one of the smaller clubs in the Maniototo region.
Naseby
Established in 1911, Naseby club holds social bowls on Friday nights during the summer season, the bar is open and there is a sausage sizzle. The club holds a triples and fours tournament annually.
Naseby has been identified as having some of the best night sky viewing in New Zealand, so when you look up at night you really do get that “wow” sensation.
One of only 2 towns in New Zealand to have a Dark Sky /3K accreditation for light pollution free night skies. This means the street lights in Naseby have a colour temperature of 3000deg Kelvin or less so the skies are nice and clear for star gazing. Fewer than 40 towns worldwide are on the list. The only other New Zealand town on the list is Martinborough.
Naseby Vision holds some star gazing events each year.
Also known for the Curling rink which is open all year round. Take warm clothes if you want to try.
Omakau
has one carefully manicured grass green, a wonderful Club house, and typically generous country hospitality. The bowls 3fives 2 day tournament each Labour Weekend generally has a waiting list for entries.
Central Otago Tournament Secretaries, Angela Wilson and Ian Clouston also come from Omakau.
Cobham Crescent
PO Box 32 Omakau 9352
Secretary - Shelly Woodhouse
One natural green
Patearoa Bowling Club
Travel from the picturesque township of Ranfurly some 20kms along a straight road surrounded by flat green pastures of sheep and cattle to Patearoa. The club is part of the sports domain which also features a flat, green, parklike golf course. There is a natural bowling green and good hospitality offered should you travel there for a tournament.
There are plenty of other clubs not too far away: Middlemarch, Naseby, Ranfurly and Waipiata so there is a good choice of greens in the immediate surrounds for the Maniototo subcentre. Patearoa was proud to host for Bowls NZ: Fours and mixed pairs in February 2023.
The elevation is about 400 metres above sea-level, similar in altitude to Wanaka. It is on the furthest edge of our bowling area on the south edge of the Maniototo basin. If you require food or coffee away from the Bowling Club the closest can be found in Ranfurly. The popular biking rail trail runs through the area so dinner bookings are required during the season.
Queenstown Club
The Queenstown club has a spectacular location in the Queenstown Gardens overlooking Lake Wakatipu and with an historic pavilion. It can be a challenge to navigate the Frankton traffic to arrive on time for your game, and parking adjacent to the club is limited.
The Queenstown Bowling Club Café & Bar is open to all, with options to book alongside your game.
Queenstown Gardens, Park Street 9300
P O Box 2142, Wakatipu 9300
Secretary: Linley Carter
Two artificial greens
Ranfurly Bowling Club
Ranfurly has a large membership for the area. Ranfurly holds the record for the coldest temperature ever recorded in New Zealand. On 17 July 1903 -25.6 C
The club holds several tournaments including three consecutive Easter tournaments.
19 John Street, Ranfurly 9332
Secretary - Maureen Vuki
One natural green
Roxburgh Bowling Club
The picturesque Roxburgh Bowling Club is situated in the heart of the fruitlands area, the wonderful Teviot valley. The Club has a wonderful pavilion opened in 1950 and two immaculate grass greens.
With four tournaments a year the club enjoys a lot of participation from Southland and Otago players. Regular representative games are scheduled at the Roxburgh Bowling Club due to its proximity to both Southland and Otago and its history of having very fine greens. The club is known for good food and hospitality. It is very much part of the Roxburgh community and runs a successful Wednesday evening where all the rinks are full from community bowlers..
Our Central Otago Coach and women's selector is a member of the Roxburgh Club. Carl Street is a BowlsNZ accredited coach.
Berwick Street Roxburgh 9500
Secretary: Maree Bartrum secretary.roxbowls@gmail.com
Two natural greens
Waipiata Bowling Club
Waipiata is situated on the Otago Central Rail Trail, 6km from Ranfurly and 30km from Hyde. This corner of the Maniototo Plains was once a thriving railway camp servicing the Central Otago Central Railway line.
On the north side of the rail yard is Waipiata Domain. The large sheltered area provides camping facilities, tennis courts and backs onto the popular bowling green. Waipiata bowling Club opened in 1941 and is the home for our Centre Administrator Pauline Seaton. Waipiata hosts two pairs tournaments.
42 Domain Road,
Waipiata 9397
Secretary - Pauline Seaton
One natural green
Wanaka Bowling Club
The Wanaka Bowling Club is conveniently located in the heart of Wānaka at 130 Tenby Street. Established in 1926, it is a large bowling club by membership. The club offers dedicated men's and women's bowling days, along with mixed progressive sessions on Fridays that attract over 30 participants each time. With a modern indoor stadium, members, trade bowlers, and visitors can enjoy the sport throughout the year.
130 Tenby St,
Wanaka / 9343
Secretary: Jill Muirhead
secretary.wanakabowls@gmail.com
One artificial green
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