A volunteer-run bowling club at 14 Hall Road in Onewhero, in the Waikato, with a natural green for social bowls. The club runs twilight bowls, a social event that is aimed at people new to bowls. All equipment is supplied, so guests need only casual clothing and flat-soled shoes. The club also offers new bowler sessions with equipment supplied.
The twilight bowls are held on Thursday evenings, with a 6pm start, and guests are asked to arrive about 15 minutes early to be placed in a team. The green has a few hidden bumps, so it is not a perfect surface, which the club says keeps the game fun. Bring your own refreshments, and a free sausage sizzle is held at the event. The club is run by a volunteer committee.
Our pick in Onewhero for someone who wants to try bowls for the first time in a friendly, low-pressure setting.