St Heliers Bowling Club, on The Parade in St Heliers, Auckland, has been bowling on the Bay since 1913. Its clubhouse overlooks Rangitoto. The club has one grass green and one all-weather carpet green, and it caters for both competitive and social bowlers. Bowls can be borrowed from the club, and visitors are asked to wear flat-soled shoes. A Let's Play Bowls session is run for people who want to try the game. The club has had a petanque division since 2011.
The lounge and bar look out over the green, and the club welcomes corporate and other groups for bowling functions. Its website says the club offers coaching from Auckland coaches. Players can join a team with a current member.
Our pick in St Heliers for a summer afternoon on the green with a view of Rangitoto.