ABOUT THE CLUB

Situated along the pristine waters of Port Stephens, Nelson Bay Bowling & Recreation Club provides the perfect venue to experience all that the local region has to offer in the way of sport, leisure and entertainment. The club has been a favorite venue amongst locals and visitors for over 50 years and has maintained a strong community focus by supporting many area sporting, community and charity groups.

Our club features superb dining and bar facilities to complement our collection of versatile function and meeting rooms. In fact, these spaces can cater for up to 300 people, and provide the perfect one-stop recreation venue you’ve been searching for. Club members also love taking advantage of our weekly raffles, promotions, Bingo games and shows. We provide everything necessary to experience a great night out with your friends and family members.

Nelson Bay Bowling Recreational Club
The club features full bowling facilities and welcomes all bowlers and social players to enjoy the superior turf greens on offer. We also cater to all functions, from corporate events to weddings and birthday parties. The club is wheelchair friendly with easy access from the car park, as well as a lift available centrally. We also provide a courtesy bus from Thursday through Sunday, picking up from 4pm.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

DAMIEN KROEK
DAMIEN KROEKCHAIRMAN
RAAD RICHARDS
RAAD RICHARDSDEPUTY CHAIRMAN
BRUCE PATCHETT
BRUCE PATCHETTDIRECTOR
BOB ALDRED
BOB ALDREDDIRECTOR
MARK OSBORNE
MARK OSBORNEDIRECTOR
STEPHEN WOODS
STEPHEN WOODSDIRECTOR

MANAGEMENT TEAM

RICHARD GIRVAN
RICHARD GIRVANSECRETARY MANAGER
KAREN HARTAS
KAREN HARTASADMINISTRATION MANAGER
NICOLE BLUE
NICOLE BLUEFUNCTIONS AND MARKETING MANAGER
DOC KETLEY
DOC KETLEYCELLARMAN

THE COMMUNITY

Our club is a proud supporter of local junior and senior sport as well as many community support initiatives. We spend approximately a quarter of a million dollars each year within the local community to provide sporting facilities for bowls and to support local community groups. You can trust that Nelson Bay Bowling Club takes great pride in assisting the local community.

To become a part of any of the below organisations, you can contact our Club Reception for the upcoming meeting dates and times.
The club is proud to support each of the following organizations:
  • Nelson Bay Gropers Rugby Club
  • PS District Bodyboarders Club
  • Family of League
  • Nelson Bay Bowlf
  • PS Diggers Bowls Club

SUB GROUPS

Nelson Bay Bowling Club Subgroups

Men’s Travelling Bowlers
Contact: Joe Spiteri
Men’s Bowls 
Contact: Kane Coulls
Contact: Judy Eggert
BOWLF (Social Golf and Bowls Group)
Contact: Dick Gibson
Tomaree Over 50’s Fitness
Tomaree Ladies Probus
Tomaree Mens Probus
Nelson Bay Junior Rugby Union
Tomaree Rate Payers Association
Port Stephens Legacy
Sea Shelter
Marine Parks
Australian Unity
Port Stephens Toastmasters
Port Stephens Car Club
Rotary Club of Nelson Bay
Tomaree Breast Cancer Support
Beyond Blue
Nelson Bay Grey Gropers
Justice of the Peace
OCCI Oceania Care
Probus Club of Port Stephens
Port Stephens Sister Cities
Jeans for Genes
Kids with Cancer Foundation
Men of League
Nelson Bay Bowlf Club
PS District Bodyboarders Club
PS Econetwork
PS Friendship Group
PS Marine Rescue
PS Suicide Prevention
Sporting Hope Foundation
Tomaree Hospital
Westpac Rescue Helicopter

COURTESY BUS

OPERATING THURSDAY—SUNDAY.

$2 DONATION APPLIES

CALL RECEPTION TO MAKE A BOOKING .

BUS SCHEDULE

THURSDAY -Pick Up from approx 4.30 & 5.30pm

-Drop Off approx 6.30 & 7.30pm

FRIDAY & SATURDAY

-Pick Up from approx 3.45, 5.00, 6.00pm and then on the hour

-Drop Off on the half hour from 5.30pm

SUNDAY  -Pick Up from approx 3.15pm

-Drop Off from approx 5.30, 6.30, 7.30pm

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Arrival & Departure Times may vary due to operational issues.
  • Guests are requested to be waiting outside Pick up address.
  • Offensive Behaviour and Bad Language will not be tolerated.
  •  No Smoking or Drinking on the Bus
  • Only the driver allowed in the front