Kia Ora and Haere Mai!
Welcome to the Rotorua Bridge Club’s website. Formed in 1955, Rotorua Bridge Club is one of the strongest bridge clubs in the region, with about 150 members ranging from novices to grandmasters.
The club is situated not far from town, in Neil Hunt Park, on Tarawera Rd, just near the Te Ngae roundabout. (See map)
Learn Bridge
If you've never played bridge and are interested in learning, Rotorua Bridge Club runs a series of lessons each year. See the beginners’ page for more information about learning bridge. Click here to find out what players enjoy most about bridge.
Playing Sessions
There are four playing sessions each week – on Monday afternoons, Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Friday afternoons. Visitors are always very welcome to all sessions, with the exception of team competitions, where it is often not possible to fit in an extra pair. If you’re in Rotorua alone and would like a partner, please contact a partnership steward – we can nearly always find you someone to play with. Most members use the Acol system, but Standard American is also played by some.
New Zealand Wide Pairs
Heads up for this great social occasion at 7 pm Friday October 17th. The bar opens at 5.30pm. Food will be supplied at 6 pm for a 7 pm start. $15 entry fee. $10 towards Youth Bridge - $5 to RBC Roof fund. Entry is online. Log in to NZB and go to Loveblock Rotorua.
Working bee
Save this date! We are having a working bee on Saturday 1 November, from 8 to 11am, and we would love to see a good turnout of members. A detailed list of jobs will be available at the club. Morning tea will be provided.
Fundraising Tournament
Come along and have a fun day, and help support the club in raising money for a new roof. This is a handicap tournament for Rotorua members only, so it's a great way for newer members to try out playing in a tournament, in a friendly atmosphere. More details here.
Latest News
Catch up on the latest news about club members and events and upcoming tournaments in the October Newsletter.
Rotorua Restricted 2025
Well done Maureen and Gill who took out top place in the Restricted Tournament held on 13 September, pictured with club member and sponsor from Canon, Jenny Forbes. More on the tournament and photos of prizewinners here.