Clubs
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. It has around 60 members.
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 have 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.
33 Centennial Ave, P O Box 10
Alexandra 9340
Ph: 03 448 8090
Secretary - Steve Archer
M: 027 434 1149
One natural green
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.
Molyneux Park
2 Poole Road
Alexandra 9340
Ph: 03 448 8616
E: manager@alexandrabowling.club
Two natural greens
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 Club has almost 80 members and 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
Ph: 03 442 1905
Secretary - Linda Brown
M: 027 3221753
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
Ph: 03 445 0684
Secretary - Marty Duff
M: 027 879 5019
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.
It has a growing membership and competes at Central Otago and New Zealand level with excellent results. Particularly the men.
11 Whitby Street, Clyde 9330
Ph: 03 449 2838
Secretary - Lynn McArthur
M: 027 221 8406
E: 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
M: 027 380 3802
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
Ph: 027 504 4265
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 tounament and an optional fours tournament annually. It is one of the smaller clubs in the Maniototo region.
Swansea Street
Middlemarch 9597
M: 021 086 61957
Secretary - Dawn Coburn
Ph. 03 464 3696
One natural green
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. They currently have 20 members. 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.
Lua Street Naseby
M: 022 693 011
Secretary - Norma Francis
Ph: 03 444 9935
One natural green
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.
The Club currently has 37 playing members. Both of our Tournament Secretaries, Angela Wilson and Ian Clouston also come from Omakau.
Cobham Crescent
PO Box 32 Omakau 9352
Secretary - Shelly Woodhouse
M: 021 082 71680
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.
The club has 12 members, 9 men and 3 women. 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.
RD 4 Patearoa 9398
Secretary: Tim St Ruth
Ph: 022 034 3588
One natural green
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 club has 38 members (24 men, 14 women) and the women normally compete particularly well at centre events.
Queenstown Gardens, Park Street 9300
P O Box 2142, Wakatipu 9300
Ph: 03 442 8424 (Clubhouse)
Secretary: Linley Carter
M: 027 242 8164
Two artificial greens
Ranfurly Bowling Club
Ranfurly has a large membership for the area, about 45 members. 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
Ph: 027 506 7375
Secretary - Maureen Vuki
E: ranfurlybowlingclub@gmail.com
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.
Online the Club's 1922 records describe the annual balance sheet as being the 9th so the club was likely established about 1912. In 1922 the club was recorded as having 37 members, 18 of which were ladies.
It has 27 members. 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 is a BowlsNZ accredited coach.
Berwick Street Roxburgh 9500
M: 027 523 7320
Secretary: Carl Street 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.
Currently with 23 members .Waipiata hosts two pairs tournaments.
42 Domain Road,
Waipiata 9397
Ph: 03 444 9321
Secretary - David Scott
M: 027 444 9321
One natural green
Wanaka Bowling Club
The Wanaka Bowling Club is situated in the heart of Wānaka township at 130 Tenby Street, about an hours drive from Queenstown or Alexandra. It was founded in 1926 and currently has the largest membership of any club in Otago.
Currently in has a men's day on Mondays, Women's day Wednesdays and mixed progressive on Fridays all attracting over 30 bowlers. It runs a successful Trade Bowls on Tuesday evenings. In 1994 a 5 rink indoor stadium was opened which runs an extensive bowling programme throughout the winter. Bowlers unafilliated to Wanaka BC are able to sign up as a winter member. As well, 3 evenings of Trade Bowls during the winter gives locals a taste of the sport and the opportunity to invest time in the summer.
130 Tenby St,
Wanaka / 9343
Ph: 03 443 7873 (Clubhouse)
Secretary: Jill Muirhead
Ph: 021 477 648 https://www.wanakabowls.org/
E: secretary.wanakabowls@gmail.com
One artificial green
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