Trans Tasman on Tamborine Mountain

2-6 June 2022

Bowls on the Mountain

After several delays due to COVID, the Australian Jackaroos will take to the green for the first time in more than two years in a Trans Tasman Test Series against old foes, the New Zealand Blackjacks.


Queensland’s Club Tamborine will play host to the series from 2 - 6 June 2022.


The series will serve as an important warm-up for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, with the greens at Club Mount Tamborine adjusted to match the speeds the sides will face in England.


Queensland’s Club Tamborine will host the 2022 Trans Tasman in June as the Jackaroos return for their first test series in two years.

From June 2-6, 2022, Australia and New Zealand will do battle just a 37 minute drive from the centre of the Gold Coast in a jam-packed event that will see the complete open sides face off, as well as three para-bowls disciplines.


The club has been working diligently with Bowls Australia (BA) to replicate the speeds of the greens that the national squad will face at Lemington Spa for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.


With green speeds up north considerably slower than the Southern Hemisphere, the Trans Tasman will provide valuable experience for both the Australians and their Blackjack counterparts who will be striving for gold come July.


February 2020 was the last time a Trans Tasman series took place, which coincidentally is the most recent Jackaroos outing due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.

Australia won five of the six tests across the event to take home the trophy, and will hope to add more silver wear as the old rivals will once again do battle.

It will be National Coach Gary Willis’ first outing in the position after a year in the role, and he is counting down the days until the tournament kicks off, as well as being extremely grateful to Club Tamborine Mountain for playing host to the two nations and assisting with the greens.


“The Trans Tasman is one of the most treasured international events for the Jackaroos squad and I am looking forward to getting the team together for their first competition in over two years,” Willis said.


“It has been a long time between events and I am sure that each player will relish the opportunity to again wear our beloved green and gold.

“I would like to thank Club Tamborine Mountain for their work in recent times, assisting us to replicate similar green speeds to what we will face in Birmingham next July. Their support has been tremendous and this opportunity will provide us with valuable


Event Schedule

02/06

Day 1

Training Day commences at xxx

03/06

Day 2

Training Day commences at xxx

04/06

Day 3

Day 1 of Competition

05/06

Day 4

Day 3 of Competition

06/06

Day 5

Day 4 and Finals

FAQs

  • Is parking available?

    Parking for the general public/visitors is being provided, free of charge, at the Tamborine Mountain Sports Centre on Long Road.


    There will be a bus available to shuttle you to and from the Sports Centre for a gold coin donation.


    Please see the following scheduled times:

    8:30am - 10:30am - every half hour

    11:00am - 2:00pm - every hour on the hour

    2:30pm - 5:00pm - every half hour


  • Is there a charge to attend?

    There is no charge for attending the Tournament

  • Where can we purchase food and drinks?

    Yes - both the bar and Kitty's Restaurant will be open on all days for lunch and dinner. There will also be a free hydration station for water bottle refills. 


    The Restaurant will not be available during 12pm - 1pm due to the competitors dining during these times. Public purchases can be made between 11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm.


    There will be a coffee van and xxx available outside in the back carpark area for purchases throughout the day.



  • We live on the Gold Coast - is there transport available to and from the Venue?

    There will be a bus available for pickup and return at the following Bowls Clubs. A small fee is charged for this service and seats MUST be pre-booked. Please refer to XXX page for further details, registration and payment. The bus will return you to the Bowls club in the afternoon at the conclusion of play.  

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About Tamborine Mountain

Tamborine Mountain welcomes all visitors and is looking great!


At every turn you will encounter breathtaking scenery and views, abundant wildlife and clean mountain air. Also a strong cottage industry including many local arts and crafts, a host of natural and man-made attractions, award winning wineries and top-class restaurants, country markets, festivals and events, a whole host of accommodation choices including romantic couples’ cottages and B&Bs await you on Tamborine Mountain.


It is hard to put in words the beauty and tranquility of the Tamborine Mountain plateau (also often referred to as Tambourine Mountain, Mount Tamborine, Mt Tamborine, or Tambourine Mtn), located only 30kms from the Gold Coast and 70kms from Brisbane.


Learn more on www.discovertamborine.com

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