Welcome to Maclean Bowling Club

Located on the far North Coast of New South Wales, Maclean Bowling Club has provided sport and recreational facilities to the Lower Clarence Valley region since 1929. 


The Club is the number one venue in town for live music, entertainment and events, and offers an extensive range of weekly activities including lawn bowls, trivia, bingo, darts, poker and plenty of raffles.


Tse’s Chinese Restaurant is open six days a week (Tuesday to Sunday) for lunch and dinner with daily lunch specials. Pizza is available from the Club's cocktail bar on Mondays for lunch and dinner.


The Club’s function facilities include a small meeting room, medium sized meeting room, sound-proof conference room, dining room with cocktail bar, main auditorium with stage and dance floor area plus two lawn bowling greens with under cover area and BBQ facilities. There is also a brand new indoor and outdoor play area for the kids!


Maclean Bowling Club is the hub of the local community and offers members and guests plenty to enjoy. Whether it be a game of bowls, a scrumptious meal or a cold beer in air-conditioned comfort – you really can’t go past the Club, there's something for everyone!

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What's on this month...

Watch this space for upcoming monthly events.

By Tamara Bendeich October 29, 2025
Saturday 13th June | 2pm Fundraiser for The Maclean Hospital Auxiliary All the latest race fashions showcased by: Clovelly Fashions, Heart of Space and Trader Jane Entertainment with Adam Hourigan, raffles & lucky door prize Dress code: Race attire Prizes for best dressed lady & best fascinator/hat Tickets $40 per person includes self serve high tea & glass of champagne Tables of 6 & 12 available* *Table bookings will require all tickets on the table to be purchased at time of booking. Individual tickets can be bought separately - we will assign you a table.
By Tamara Bendeich October 28, 2025
Monday 15th June 10AM Ilia Topuria v Justin Gaethje Lightweight Title Bout SHOWING LIVE ON THE CLUB'S BIG SCREEN
By Tamara Bendeich October 27, 2025
Wednesday 17th June | from 8pm Wednesday 8th July | from 8pm Watch all the action of the State of Origin for 2026! LIVE ON THE BIG SCREEN Pizza menu will be available at the main bar for all the Origin nights
By Tamara Bendeich October 26, 2025
Friday 26th June | 8pm Mal and Andrew perform acoustic interpretations of great hits from the ‘60’s thru ‘90’s, from the likes of the Eagles, Beatles, John Lennon, Tony Joe White, Eric Clapton, Creedence, John Fogerty, Neil Young, Ray Charles, Rod Stewart, Bob Seger, Otis Redding, Van Morrison and more. Sensitive songs, rockin’ songs, great memories and great vibes! NO ENTRY FEE
By Tamara Bendeich October 25, 2025
Friday 3rd July | from 7.30pm after the raffles & members draw WIN A SHARE OF $5,000 CASH Major prize $2,000 plus 6 draws of $500 Don't miss our end of financial year members' cash bonanza at the Club. Simply drop your entry into the barrell at the Club's foyer before 10pm Tuesday 30th June 2026. Winners must be at the Club at the time of draw to win the cash and be a 2026/2027 financial member of the Club before 10pm Tuesday 30th June 2026.
By Tamara Bendeich October 24, 2025
Friday 3rd July | 8.00pm | Free entry Sweet Trouble is the latest Australian country duo turning heads with their mix of heart, grit, and undeniable chemistry. Featuring Sweet "Samantha Dann", a Nashville-recorded vocalist with angelic tones and unstoppable drive and charisma, and Trouble "Danny Doon" , a seasoned guitarist with stories from the road and soul in every note.
By Tamara Bendeich October 23, 2025
Thursday, 16th July | 11am Bus leaves 11am from Maclean Bowling Club and returns to Maclean 5pm after the last race. BUS TICKETS $30 P/P Tickets available to purchase from front reception or call the Club on 02 6645 3711.
By Tamara Bendeich October 22, 2025
Saturday 18th July | 7.30pm Come along to the Club for a great night filled with fun, trivia and phanton call on the eve of Maclean Cup race day. Calcutta Tickets $2 each available from the bar
By Tamara Bendeich October 20, 2025
Sunday 19th July at the Clarence River Jockey Club Maclean Bowling Club Maclean Cup (1,400m) $35,000 Maclean Bowling Club Maclean Cup Final day of the July Racing carnival Live music on the Westlawn with Tangle Kids and Family Fashions on the Field Free kids activities A day for all the family to enjoy CLUB MEMBER TICKETS: Ferry Tickets $110.00 Bus Tickets $75.00 Tickets available to purchase at Club reception CLUB MEMBER TICKETS INCLUDE: Hot breakfast, drinks (ferry only) members stand entry, racebook, bus back to the Club and Chinese smorgasbord at the Club when back at the Club.
By Tamara Bendeich October 19, 2025
Sunday 19th July CRJC main stage area straight after the first race of the day Judges will select a winner and runner-up for each category: KIDS FASHIONS Toddler (0-3yrs) sponsored by Toyworld Maclean Junior (4-9yrs) sponsored by Toyworld Maclean Teen/Tween (10-16yrs) sponsored by Mobilebarn Maclean FAMILY FASHIONS sponsored by SPAR MACLEAN At least one entrant from the Kids categories A minimum of two additional family members JUDGING CRITERIA FOR KIDS & FAMILY FASHIONS ON THE FIELD: Maclean Cup Kids & Family Fashions encourages stylish racewear while keeping the atmosphere welcoming, inclusive and enjoyable for children and families: Originality and creativity Coordination and styling Suitability for race day fashion and age category Presentation and confidence Attention to detail Overall visual impact Fun, personality and family-friendly fashion Family fashions coordinated styling Family fashions theme consistency and visual impact CONDITIONS OF ENTRY: Maclean Cup Kids & Family Fashions on the Field event will be held at the main stage area straight after the first race of the day at the Clarence River Jockey Club. Maclean Bowling Club reserves the right to alter the event time, judging arrangements or categories if required. Entrants will be photographed or filmed for promotional purposes associated with Maclean Bowling Club, Clarence River Jockey Club and event sponsors. Entrants must be appropriately dressed for a family-friendly event. All entrants must be present at the main stage area when the category is announced. Each category will take approximately 5–10 minutes depending on the number of entrants. Entrants for each category will be grouped and given a number to display for the judges. Entrants will be shortlisted by the judges and a winner and runner-up will be announced. Winner and runner-up will be presented with a sash and a prize envelope and asked to participate in promotional photographs. Family Fashions entrants must include at least one entrant from the Kids categories and a minimum of two additional family members Judges' decisions are final.
By Tamara Bendeich October 15, 2025
Saturday 29th August | Doors open 7.30pm COLD CHISEL & JIMMY BARNES - THE LIVE EXPERIENCE 2 HOURS OF MASSIVE HITS Experience the passion, intensity, and unforgettable energy of TWO FIRES - Cold Chisel and Jimmy Barnes - don’t miss your chance to see this ultimate experience! Tina Garufi delivers a powerful homage to Jimmy Barnes, performing the timeless hits from his Cold Chisel days and beyond. Relive the grit, passion and raw energy of a live Chisel/Barnes concert as they take you on a musical journey through classics like Khe Sanh , Flame Trees , Cheap Wine , Choir Girl , Bow River , and Forever Now , alongside Barnesy’s unforgettable anthems like Working Class Man , No Second Prize , and Ride the Night Away . This is more than just a performance, it’s a celebration of Australia’s rock legacy. Whether you’re a lifelong fan who knows every lyric or a newcomer discovering this legendary music, you’ll find yourself singing along and rocking out to hit after hit. TICKETS ON SALE NOW
By Tamara Bendeich October 11, 2025
Saturday 12th September | Doors open 6.30pm Show 8pm Through The Haze is Beccy’s first solo album in seven years. It was released on 13 March 2026 via ABC Music, with the 13-track record also available on vinyl from 27 March. In support of the release, Beccy will embark on a national tour in 2026. For over 30 years, Beccy Cole has been delighting Australian music fans with her unique brand of true entertainment. The South Australian star’s glowing warmth, husky tones, bawdy sense of humour and hundred-watt smile have helped make Beccy one of the nation’s best-loved and most celebrated artists. 2022 saw Beccy join the esteemed list of inductees into country music’s Roll of Renown at the 50th Golden Guitar awards, in June of 2022, she was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to country music. With eleven Golden Guitars (Country Music Awards of Australia) to her name (including five for Female Artist of the Year), as well as multiple ARIA Top 10 Country and Top 40 Mainstream albums, a Top 10 DVD, three gold-certified releases, and more than a dozen No.1 Australian country singles, Beccy Cole is one of Australia’s most successful singer-songwriters. TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Courtesy Bus

Maclean Bowling Club’s courtesy bus is available during club trading hours dependent on staff availability.


So, if you're in the mood for a delicious bite, want to enjoy some live entertainment or catch up for a cheeky drink or two with a friend, contact the Club on 02 6645 3711 to make a booking or to simply enquire about this convenient service.

Coffee Available

We’re excited to serve delicious Hennessy coffee straight from our bars – perfect for your morning pick-me-up, a mid-day treat, or to enjoy while catching up with friends.

Whether you're here to relax, socialise, or just need a quality coffee fix, we've got you covered.
Come in and try it – we’re sure you’ll love it just as much as we do!

Available during club trading hours.

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