• The exciting game of Croquet can be played by anyone in minutes
• We love playing such a fun game that any age or ability can enjoy
• If you can walk, you can play!
• Come and give it a try without any obligation. We've got all the equipment you need, and can provide experienced coaching right here on the picturesque Te Aroha Domain - quite probably the most beautiful setting in New Zealand for Croquet.

We are just friends you haven't met yet!

Where?

• Te Aroha is a historic spa town in the Waikato region of NZ, located at the base of the 952m Mt Te Aroha
• We play on five fine turf lawns in the Te Aroha domain, which is a public park and NZ's most intact Edwardian spa resort
• We are located at 76 Whittaker St, Te Aroha.

Why?

• ​​​​​​​Come and experience NZ's oldest continuously running croquet lawns in s stunning historic setting
• You will play at the base of the majestic Mt Te Aroha
• It is an accessible, low impact tactical sport that combines gentle exercise and deep mental strategy for people of all ages
• The game rewards precision, planning and problem-solving over raw physical strength
• It is often compared to snooker on grass
• You must out-think opponents and set up winning sequences
• We are a welcoming community with excellent coaching and equipment provided
• Equality is the name of the game.  Men and women compete on equal terms, as do people of all physical abilities.

How?

• We play on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings
• Give Cath a call on 021 071 0503 to arrange a free trial now.

Coming up

The Te Aroha Croquet Club's Winter Series of Tournaments got underway on Tue 28 April 2026 under the mountain at the magnificent Te Aroha Domain.  Entries have closed and the tournament is fully subscribed.

There are six tournaments in the series, taking place on the last Tuesday of the month, normally concluding in September.  However October will be played as it is a raincheck month for the July tournament which had to be cancelled due to weather conditions.

With August's tournament complete our next is on Tue 29 September. 

Check out our Gallery for the photos.

Come along and see how this exciting game is played at the beginner, intermediate and premier level.

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