About

About us

Located in the heart of the Sutherland Shire, Taren Point Bowling Club is a locals favourite, a fantastic entertainment venue and Bowls NSW Club of the Year.

The club boasts beautifully manicured bowling greens and fantastic facilities with a relaxed, friendly and intimate atmosphere. You can enjoy the great food and refreshments from the Bistro and Bar while relaxing in our fantastic indoor and outdoor spaces and newly created areas.

Members of Taren Point Bowling Club and their guests enjoy excellent bowling facilities and club camaraderie so if you are considering joining a bowling club in the Sutherland Shire or St George area or if you are looking for a great venue for your next celebration or event, please take a look through our site and contact us for more information.

The Bistro provides casual dining with Australian and Asian cuisines including a wonderful YumCha feast every Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am

Taren Point Bowling club has fantastic facilities for any type of function including corporate functions, Barefoot Bowling for your next team-building experience or group get together, a Christmas party or any type of special celebration.

Club History

1930’s

In 1930 Dave Robbie Snr. And his wife Martha, purchased a parcel of land in the Hamlet of Commons Point, where stock was in the area, later to be known as Taren Point.

The high tides from Gwawley Bay flowed across Taren Point Road into Woolooware Bay. What is now known as Sylvania Waters was in fact a mangrove swamp set among the oyster leases.

Due to its location, the small local population was mostly associated with the oyster and fishing industries. There were, however some weekend visitors and retired people. The steam tram ran from Sutherland to Cronulla and a private bus service operated from Cronulla to the City over the Taren Point Punt.

1940’s

In the late 1940’s the population had grown to a size which made Taren Point one of twenty-two villages within the metropolitan area of Sydney. But still an isolated community – 3 shops and a community hall that served all communal needs, church on Sundays, dance hall and a meeting hall where local issues were discussed. The other “meeting hall” was the passenger compartment on the Taren Point Punt where, in fact there was plenty of time for discussion – Yes! The beginning of Taren Point Bowling Club.

As a result of these discussions, several informal meetings were held both on the punt and in the local hall.

1950’s

The first recorded meeting was on 27th July 1950, when it was resolved that a Bowling Club be formed and a Committee elected. Two further meetings were held on the 16th & 30th August 1950, the latter agreeing to a membership fee of 2.2.0 pound.

On the 15th November 1950 approval was given for the purchase of the land from Jack and Jessie Wills and her brother Dave Robbie Snr. The Club Founders 25th July 1950 were, J.F Wills, J.B. (Jim) Mackay, W.C. (Bill) Gould, Smith, R.Curran and F.W.Lambert.

After many years of hard work by voluntary labour, Number 1 green was completed by June 1954. The first Bowls Day was 24th July 1954 when President Mall Wallis rolled the bowl, and the Club was officially open on the 21st July 1956.

1968

Taren Point continued with its club house on our now half green until the new club house was open on the last Tuesday in November 1968. The club continued to operate until there were further renovations in 1990

2000 – 2016

Since then the club has been renovated again in 2000, 2008, 2015 and in 2016 has seen a refreshing change inside the club.

Taren Point Bowling Club has been very successful over many years on the greens. They have won State Pennant Flags; many players have won NSW Championships, many NSW representatives and have had Australian representatives and other International players play for Taren Point.

Present

This Sutherland Shire Bowling Club continues to grow with now over 6,500 social members, a growing women’s & men’s bowling club and a premises that is always been updated to cater all our members.

From 1950 until the present Taren Point has and will always welcome anyone that wants to join the Taren Point family.

Renovations at Taren Point Bowling Club

We’re so excited to share the big news – a impressive transformation is on the horizon for our beloved club! The journey will begin in May 2024, we’re diving into a renovation project set to redefine your experience at Taren Point Bowling Club. Our vision is to unveil a stunning new space by November 2024, where every visit becomes a memorable one.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s in store with this $4 million renovation:

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Chic New Café Facilities – Our new café will be a blend of modern elegance and cosy comfort, perfect for your coffee cravings and to enjoy sweet indulgences.

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Expanded Seating Indoors & Outdoors – Imagine lounging in our new seating areas that easily adapts to all weather conditions. Whether it’s basking in the sunshine or enjoying a breezy evening, we’ve got you covered – literally!

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Designated arrival area – Arrive in style under our new undercover drop-off area. It’s not just convenience; it’s about making every entrance and exit a part of your special experience with us.

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Brighter Venue Foyer – Step into a luminous welcome! Our enhanced lighting will create an inviting ambiance, ensuring your first steps inside are just the beginning of a memorable visit.

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Bowls Viewing Platform – For our bowling enthusiasts, get ready for an unmatched viewing experience! Our new platform will offer the perfect vantage point to enjoy and cheer on your favourite games.

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Additional Parking Facilities – More space, less hassle! We’re expanding our parking to ensure that every visit is as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Sustainability at Taren Point Bowling Club

Taren Point Bowling Club takes pride in being proactive in reducing our ecological footprint. The club understands the effects that operations can have on the environment and are making an active effort via a range of initiatives to reduce this type of consumption.

Our plan involves the installation of solar panels to reduce energy consumption, waste management practices, recycling, a commitment to improve and raise levels of awareness and knowledge of sustainability issues.

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Installation of a 100kw solar system reducing emission & also contributing to community power

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VPO (Voltage Protection Optimisation) utilisation meaning there is less wastage of electricity, decreasing our carbon footprint.

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We recycle both food, water & recyclable material through a waste management system

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Bore water is used to replenish greens & surrounds