MANLY ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
ANZAC Day on the Green: Barefoot Bowls with Rock 'n Bowl in Manly
A one-hour ANZAC Day barefoot bowls session in Manly — all bowls equipment and instruction are provided; this guide explains what to expect and what to bring.
ANZAC Day on the Green: Barefoot Bowls with Rock 'n Bowl in Manly.
On ANZAC Day the bowling green beside the waterfront at Manly becomes a low-key stage for a social, easygoing hour of lawn bowls. Rock n Bowl runs one-hour barefoot bowls sessions that pair concise instruction with relaxed, unhurried play — perfect for players who want to mark the day without the formality of a competitive fixture.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A relaxed ANZAC Day social
This session is set up specifically for ANZAC Day: a friendly, short-format activity that keeps the focus on relaxed company and easy play rather than competition.
Barefoot bowls — all gear provided
All bowls equipment is supplied and a Games Officer runs a brief instruction period so newcomers can get moving quickly and bowl at their leisure for the remainder of the hour.
Green next to '2 UP' with a prime Rugby outlook
The bowling green sits beside the 2 UP area and offers a clear, social vantage that complements the easygoing atmosphere of the session.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
You arrive, get wrist-banded if you’ve booked, receive a short, practical demonstration from a Games Officer (about the first ten minutes), then spend the remainder of the booked hour bowling at a relaxed pace on the green. Rock n Bowl supplies everything you need so the hour is spent socializing and learning the basics rather than fussing with kit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions are one hour long and run from the booked start time, so arrive punctually to make the most of the hour.
Wear completely flat-soled shoes or be prepared to bowl barefoot; running shoes with ridged soles and shoes with heels or wedges are not permitted on the Green. All bowls equipment is provided.
Only participants who have paid for bowls will be wrist-banded on arrival and only wrist-banded guests are permitted on or around the bowling green.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the ANZAC Day barefoot bowls session?
Each session lasts one hour from the booked start time.
What age can participate?
Participants must be at least 12 years old.
Do I need to bring bowls or shoes?
All bowls equipment is provided; you must wear completely flat-soled shoes or be prepared to bowl barefoot. Shoes with ridged soles or heels/wedges are not permitted on the green.
Will someone teach us how to play?
Yes — a Games Officer gives instruction for the first ten minutes, after which you bowl at your leisure for the remainder of the session.
Can I go onto the green if I haven’t paid?
No — only those who have paid for bowls will be wrist-banded on arrival, and only those wrist-banded are permitted on or around the green.