Social and competition lawn bowls are played on the Club’s two natural grass (tift dwarf) playing surfaces, better known as 'The Greens'. Maclean Bowling Club’s greens cater to players of all abilities and the Club has a strong history and association with lawn bowls

dating back to 1929 when the Club opened.

The Club hosts several major bowls tournaments throughout the year,

in addition to an extensive Club Championship Program and social bowls calendar of events.



Maclean Highlanders Travelling Bowlers

The Maclean Highlanders is the Maclean Bowling Club’s social travelling bowls sub-club.

Membership is $5 to join with social visits from other Clubs as well as trips away.

If you wish to enquire about booking a visit to Maclean, please contact the bowls coordinator.

Upcoming Events

By Aidan Daniels January 1, 2026
Saturday, 20th June | 9.00AM TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3,000 Sponsored by Lincoln Lifestyle Northern Rivers Two Bowl Open Triples 4 games x 12 ends No dead ends Respot on T B A Approved Clothing ENTRY $90 PER TEAM WITH LUNCH INCLUDED Direct deposit entry fee to Maclean Bowling Club BSB 032 582 Account 202222 Reference: Your Surname
By Tamara Bendeich December 31, 2025
Saturday, 27th June | 9.00AM TOTAL PRIZE MONEY $3,000 Sponsored by Lucas Civil Construction Two Bowl Open Triples 4 games x 12 ends No dead ends Respot on T "Money End" last end Double points each game Uniform Hawaiian shirt ENTRY $90 PER TEAM WITH LUNCH INCLUDED Non winning teams go into a draw for a $500 cash prize (one winner only) Direct deposit entry fee to Maclean Bowling Club BSB 032 582 Account 202222 Reference: Your Surname
By Tamara Bendeich September 28, 2025
SIMPLICITY FUNERALS SOCIAL BOWLS First Wednesday of Each Month | 1pm $240 total prize money  Single entry nominations by 11am. Dress mufti Winners decided by random winning formula on the day Proudly sponsored by Simplicity Funerals
By Tamara Bendeich September 26, 2025
LINCOLN LIFESTYLE NORTHERN RIVERS AFTERNOON OF BOWLS Last Friday of Each Month | 1pm $240 total prize money Single entry nominations by 11am. Dress mufti Proudly sponsored by LINCOLN LIFESTYLE NORTHERN RIVERS

Latest News

March 5, 2024
Latest Bowls News As at Tuesday, 24th February 2026 Men’s and Ladies Pennants are at about the halfway point of their seasons and the ladies side has had two wins and two losses and will be hitting the road for the next couple of weeks. Get around and support them. The men's sides see Div 3, up the top of the table with 2 wins and a loss and Div 4 with alot of new bowlers playing pennants for the first time, a win is not far away for these guys. Social bowls is still being played at 9am Wednesday and Fridays as well as the Jackpot Pairs on Wednesday evenings. No social bowls on Tuesday and Thursday until Pennants is completed. Wednesday evenings is Jackpot Pairs or social bowls at 6pm. Entries close 5pm Wednesdays and the entry fee is $10 per person. Dress is mufti and the jackpot is only available if we have 12 or more bowlers each week - so come along and have a bowl on a Wednesday evening! W Plenty happening on the greens at Maclean Bowling Club!

Weekly Schedule

Barefoot Bowls

Social or corporate groups can book the bowls area for private functions, parties and events,

or to simply enjoy a fun game with friends and family. 


There is an outdoor covered area and bar as well as two lawn bowl greens available.


Green fees are $10pp to be paid at the main bar upon arrival.


Contact the Club on 02 6645 3711 for bookings.


Contact Us

Lalor Prowse, Bowls Co-ordinator


Contact the Club via phone or email.

Email: bowls@macleanbowls.com

Phone: 02 6645 3711

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