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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Weekly Activities

WHAT'S ON

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DINING

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FUNCTIONS

Lawn bowls

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BOWLS

What's on this month...

Watch this space for upcoming monthly events.

CLARENCE HARVEST CELEBRATION

By Aidan Daniels • October 30, 2025
 JUNE LONG WEEKEND Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday, 7th June Maclean Bowling Club is once again a Platinum Sponsor of the Clarence Harvest Celebration From cattle, cane and fishing, to the sights, sounds and stories we all grew up with. This is a festival built on tradition, community and good times. Expect a nostalgic mix of: Billy cart races Wood chopping Live music & entertainment Lantern displays Trawler & river displays Food, local flavours and more This is just the beginning… more events and announcements are coming in the weeks ahead. Choose one day or make a weekend of it and come to all three events. There’s something for everyone on the June long weekend, right here in Maclean.

MACLEAN CUP FASHION PARADE & HIGH TEA

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.

UFC Freedom 250

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

STATE OF ORIGIN SERIES

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

MAL EASTICK & ANDREW HEGEDUS

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

MEMBERS CASH BONANZA

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.

SWEET TROUBLE DUO

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.

GRAFTON CUP MACLEAN BUS TO THE RACES

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.

MACLEAN CUP CALCUTTA

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

MACLEAN CUP RACE DAY

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.

TWO FIREST CHISEL BARNES SHOW

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

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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