Lawn Bowls Wollongong

Barefoot bowls around Wollongong comes with a beach next door. The two clubs here sit at opposite ends of the coastline – Towradgi Park Bowls and Recreation Club in the north, a short walk from Towradgi Beach with escarpment views, and Gerringong Bowlo at Werri Beach on the Kiama coast.

Towradgi Park Bowls and Recreation Club runs barefoot bowls parties and has a function space with menus that range from sit-down meals and finger food to an Aussie BBQ and grazing boards. Its 3 Chefs Eatery restaurant and a cocktail bar open seven days, which helps when the bowls is one part of a longer celebration such as an engagement party or a 21st.

Gerringong Bowlo keeps it simple: barefoot bowls from $15 per person, covering bowls, the green and optional tips from staff. Two named greens sit beside Werri Beach, with umbrella-shaded tables on the lawn for drinks between ends. Afterwards, Werri Waves Bistro serves lunch and dinner seven days, and the functions team runs packages from platters to set menus.

Choosing a green:

• North or south – Towradgi for Northern Wollongong groups, Werri Beach for Kiama & Gerringong
• Food style – Towradgi's menus stretch to an Aussie BBQ; Gerringong runs platters through to set menus
• Cocktails – Towradgi has its own cocktail bar
• Budget – Gerringong Bowlo lists barefoot bowls from $15 per person

Bowls is an easy fit for a work Christmas party or a relaxed birthday party.