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.
Season's Greetings
We wish all our members and their families a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Summer bridge is now underway, on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings - there will be a float for each session, so come along even if you don't have a partner. Details are in the 2026 programmes, now available at the club if you haven't picked yours up yet.
Raffle Winner
Congratulations to Dennis van Maaanen, winner of the raffle for the limited edition print "Suits All" by Dick Frizzell, drawn on 20 December.
Many thanks to the artist for his generous donation, in support of youth bridge, and thanks to all who participated.
Christmas Tournament 2025
Another successful tournament was held on Saturday 6 December. This is a very popular event with players coming from all around the North Island and further to enjoy the day. Congratulations to overall winners Jeremy and Jack, who came from Auckland and Palmerston North to be here.
Tournament report and photos here.
Latest News
Catch up on the latest news from the AGM and more and info on upcoming events in the December Newsletter.