What happens if it rains?

If the weather turns, we'll contact you to reschedule your session at no cost.

Can I bring food or drinks on the green?

Drinks from the bar are welcome on the green. Outside food and drinks aren't permitted, but catering packages are available.

Yes, free on-site parking is available at the club.

Do you have a courtesy bus?

Yes, call 02 6585 5701 to arrange. The bus covers Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills and surrounding holiday accommodation.

Barefoot Bowls in Lake Cathie

Kick off your shoes, roll a few bowls and grab a cold drink on the greens at Club Lake Cathie.

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The Perfect Holiday Activity on the Mid North Coast

Holidaying in Lake Cathie, Bonny Hills or Port Macquarie and looking for something fun to do?

Barefoot bowls at Club Lake Cathie is a relaxed, social way to spend an afternoon on the coast. No experience needed. Just bring your family, your mates or your partner and enjoy a few laughs on the greens.

It's one of the best things to do in Lake Cathie during the school holidays, and it's only 10 minutes from Port Macquarie.

Barefoot Bowls Prices

Everything you need is supplied. Just turn up, kick off your shoes and play.

$10 per person

Included Bowls supplied

Included Novelty games

Session length 2 hours

Kids $5 for under 12s, under 5s free

Group size 4 to 40 people. Larger groups, please call

When Can You Play? Session Times

Bookings

Thursday - Sunday Sessions from 12pm to 5pm, subject to green availability.

Friday afternoons

Free barefoot bowls Drop in from 3pm to 5pm. No booking needed.

School holidays

Extra sessions daily Morning sessions added from 10am. Book early, they fill fast.

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Great for Families, Groups and Couples

Families

Laid-back enough for the kids to join in.

Holiday groups & mates

A bit of friendly competition with a drink in hand.

Couples

An easy afternoon out on the coast.

Birthdays & celebrations

Celebrate on the greens with catering for the whole group.

Work & team building

Get the team out of the office for an afternoon of bowls.

Make a Day of It Food & drinks

Turn your barefoot bowls session into a proper get-together.

For groups of 10 or more, our function menus offer everything from skewers and cocktail-style finger food to set menus and buffets, perfect for birthdays, celebrations and holiday groups, with dietary requirements catered for.

Smaller group? Stay on for a meal at Rita's Bistro or grab a drink from the bar.

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Home of the Big Bowl

Club Lake Cathie is home to the Big Bowl, believed to be the biggest lawn bowl in the world. It's 1.9 metres across, weighs two tonnes and is one of the NRMA's Big Things of NSW. Snap a photo with it before your game.

1.9m across

2t in weight

NRMA Big Things of NSW