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We’d love to welcome you into the Waihī Beach Bowentown Boating & Fishing Club community. 

Whether you’re a passionate angler, a keen boatie, or simply enjoy the social atmosphere of club life, we have a membership option that’s right for you. 

why join?

The Bowentown Boating & Sports Fishing Club is a local favourite — a place where members come together to relax, enjoy the views, and take part in a wide range of events, competitions, and social activities. Here’s what you can look forward to: 

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Incredible Fishing Opportunities 

  • Excellent fishing inside the Tauranga Harbour or just outside the Bowentown Bar. 

  • Easy access to Mayor Island (Tuhua), a world-renowned spot for game fishing during the summer season.

  • Membership with the International Game Fishing Association. 

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Member Discounts & Perks

  • Exclusive member pricing at our bar. 

  • Enjoy our courtesy van, so you can relax and enjoy your time at the club knowing you can get home safely. 

  • Become an affiliate member with Waihi Beach RSA, Waihī Beach Surf Club and Ōmokoroa Boat Club.

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Safety & Support

  • A team of friendly and experienced Weigh Masters to record your catch, including our popular Fish of the Month competition. 

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Stunning Views & Great Facilities 

  • 360° views across the northern Tauranga Harbour and out toward the Kaimai Ranges especially beautiful at sunset. 

  • Three concrete boat ramps with jetties for easy launching and retrieving. 

  • A convenient wash-down bay and plenty of parking close by. 

Membership types

Full Member
from $95.00
Social Member
$60.00
Junior Full Member
$25.00

FAQs

  • You can find out about our membership process on our membership page. We welcome all new membership enquires and have different memberships from junior, social to full memberships. We welcome all levels of anglers, as well as non-anglers to our club. 

  • No, you don’t have to have a boat or go fishing. We have social memberships for ages 16 years up, so you can still enjoy our facilities and club events. We have plenty of non-fishing social and community events as well. 

  • We have many opportunities within the club for members to get involved with. We run plenty of events and competitions throughout the year and welcome volunteers to help us run these for the community. Speak to the team in the office about how you can get involved. 

  • No. We welcome everyone. Please speak to our friendly bar staff about signing in and grabbing a free temporary membership so you can enjoy our facilities. This allows you to purchase drinks at the bar. This does not include the use of the boat ramp. 

  • Yes. We welcome all families to the club. We do ask that you keep an eye on your little ones as there are steps down to the water area that they can access. 

  • We ask that you have footwear on at all times at the club and are dressed appropriately (a shirt must be worn). Casual dress is allowed including jandals and singlets. 

  • Yes, we do have public parking available and an area for parking with boat trailers. It can get busy over the summer, but there is alternative parking at the end of the street, or we encourage the use of our courtesy van. 

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Become part of our vibrant community and enjoy all the benefits of membership. 

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