Recreation
In and around Diamond Harbour. Here you will find descriptions and contact information for all sports and recreation
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Badminton
April to October
Wednesdays 7.30pm in the Community Hall.
Contact:
John Sims 329 4521 or jnjsims@gmail.com.
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Cricket
Junior Practice days: Wednesday 5 – 6pm
Contact:
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Croquet Club
September to March
Club days: Wednesday and Saturday 10am – 1pm.
Members may play at any time.
Contact:
President Euan Godfrey phone 021 395 779
Secretary Pamela Judd phone 021 149 0814
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Cycling
Local Loop
Teddington, then up Gebbes Pass and link with the Summit Road to enjoy wonderful views. Return via Dyers Pass Road and Governors Bay.
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Golf
Charteris Bay, Orton Bradley Park
Offers magnificent views of the Lyttelton Harbour and surrounding hills including Mt Bradley and Mt Herbert.
Contact
Club phone 329 4799
Alistair Cotter (Pres) 332 1930
Janet Edwards (Sec) 329 3378
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Indoor Bowls
April to October
Thursdays 1.30-4pm in the Community Hall.
Contact:
Russell Lienert 329 4066 or 022 109 5868.
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Lawn Bowls
Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 1:15pm.
Contact:
Russell Lienert 329 4066
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Rugby
Contact
President: Trevor Turner 329 4208
Secretary: Lou Dennis 329 4489
Clubroom Hire: John & Cheryl Thornton 329 4898
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Swimming
Local Beaches
Purau Bay (best at half to full tide).
Diamond Harbour (a stoney beach but safe swimming).
Paradise Beach – Charteris Bay.
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Table Tennis
April to October
Tuesdays 7.30-9pm in the Church Hall.
Contact:
Paul van Diest 027 702 7988 or paulsinbox2@gmail.com.
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Tennis
Charteris Bay
New members and junior players welcome.
Contact
Shelley Kuenning shelleykuenning@hotmail.com
Diamond Harbour
Meets Tennis Courts, Waipapa Ave, Thursdays 6.30pm (during daylight saving) and Sundays 9.30am.
Contact
John Sims 329 4521 or jnjsims@gmail.com.
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Sailing
Charteris Bay
Contact
Winton Buchanan 329 4583
Paul Pritchett 329 4826
Custodian: Noel Pickersgill 021 114 6230
Bookings: Mike Pearson 329 3259