KRAK a JACK - Twilight Bowls 

Great fun. Friendly competition. New friends!

Looking for a fun midweek activity? KRAK a JACK Twilight Bowls is a fantastic way to get together with friends, workmates or family, enjoy a few games of bowls and meet new people.

It's relaxed, social and competitive, with excellent BBQ-style meals, nightly prizes and plenty of laughs along the way.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

Our next KRAK a JACK season starts in early November 2026.

2026 Dates

4, 11, 18 & 25 November, 2 December

2027 Dates

20 & 27 January 3, 10, 17 & 24 February, 3 & 10 March

How does it work?

  • Teams of three players

  • Men and women can play in any combination

  • Make up your own team and dream up a fun team name

  • Enter as a company team, group of friends or family

  • Coming on your own? Enter as an individual and we'll do our best to find you a team

  • Play every week or pick and choose the nights that suit you

We'll provide all the bowls equipment, and there is a little coaching available if you're new to the game.

Only two requirements

1. Everyone must be non-affiliated and a genuine casual bowler.

2. Everyone must wear flat-soled shoes to protect our greens. Flat-soled sneakers are fine.

A great night out – just $15!

$15 per person, per night includes:

  • Your game of bowls

  • All equipment

  • BBQ-style meal afterwards

  • Nightly prizes

  • Overall competition prizes

  • Plenty of fun and good company!

Games usually start at 6.00pm and finish around 7.15pm, followed by dinner, prizegiving and a chance to relax and socialise.

Come along and KRAK a JACK!

Whether you're a complete beginner or have played a little social bowls before, KRAK a JACK is all about having fun, meeting people and enjoying a great Wednesday night at Takapuna Bowling Club.

Want to play? Contact Ian McKenzie at takapunabowling@xtra.co.nz

Get a team together, choose your name and join us for KRAK a JACK!