Guide to Croquet Clubs in Victoria

Croquet is a traditional lawn game combining accuracy, strategy and friendly competition. Victoria has croquet clubs in Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and regional towns, with many clubs offering social play, competition and opportunities for beginners.

Golf Croquet is generally the easiest form for newcomers to learn. Association Croquet involves longer tactical turns, while some clubs also play Ricochet. Clubs often provide mallets for beginners, although participation, suitable ages, days and visitor fees vary. Contact the club before visiting to arrange a Come and Try session.

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Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula

Monash Croquet Club (Ashwood)

21A Electra Avenue, Ashwood

The club plays at Electra Reserve, where two lawn areas sit south of the Electra Community Centre. Social and competitive croquet are both offered.

Monash Croquet Club (Ashwood)

Brighton Croquet Club (Brighton)

6 Bleazby Avenue, Brighton

Established in 1910, Brighton Croquet Club has three lawn courts and plays both Association Croquet and Golf Croquet.

Brunswick Mallet Sports Club (Brunswick)

425 Victoria Street, Brunswick

This Brunswick club introduces players to several mallet games, including Golf Croquet, Association Croquet and Gateball.

Brimbank Croquet Club (Cairnlea)

65 Nobel Banks Drive, Cairnlea

The club uses the croquet courts on Nobel Banks Drive in Cairnlea, where Golf Croquet is a popular form of play.

West Rosebud Bowling and Croquet Club (Capel Sound)

66A Elizabeth Avenue, Capel Sound

The club offers Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Ricochet alongside its lawn bowls activities. Visitors should contact the club before attending.

Elsternwick Croquet Club (Elsternwick)

27 Parkside Street, Elsternwick

Founded in 1911, Elsternwick Croquet Club plays beside Hopetoun Gardens and is one of Melbourne's long-established croquet clubs.

Elwood Croquet Club (Elwood)

33 Head Street, Elwood

Close to the Elwood foreshore, this coastal croquet club welcomes visitors and people interested in learning the game.

Essendon Croquet Club (Essendon)

35 Brewster Street, Essendon

Essendon Croquet Club has two full-sized grass courts, a practice court and floodlighting. Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Gateball feature in its program.

Frankston Croquet Club (Frankston)

Corner Spring Street and Nolan Street, Frankston

Frankston Croquet Club has three full-sized lawns and offers Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Ricochet, with introductory coaching available.

MCC Croquet Section (Hawthorn)

37 Glen Street, Hawthorn

The Melbourne Cricket Club's croquet section plays at Glen Street in Hawthorn. Croquet has a long history within the MCC, dating back to social play at the MCG.

Ivanhoe Park Croquet Club (Ivanhoe East)

132 Lower Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe East

Established in 1913, the club has a clubhouse and two croquet greens within Ivanhoe Park.

Kew Croquet Club (Kew)

500 High Street, Kew

Kew Croquet Club plays Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Gateball, along with a social version of the game known as Kew Croquet.

Lilydale Croquet Club (Lilydale)

Market Street, Lilydale

Lilydale Croquet Club plays Golf Croquet at Melba Park, with the grounds accessed from Market Street.

Maribyrnong Park Bowls and Croquet Club (Moonee Ponds)

195 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds

Lawn bowls and croquet share this club's Holmes Road facilities in Moonee Ponds.

Mornington Croquet Club (Mornington)

350 Dunns Road, Mornington

Mornington Croquet Club is based on Dunns Road in Mornington. Check its listing for contact details and current visitor arrangements.

Mornington Croquet Club (Mornington)

Sorrento Croquet Club (Portsea)

Point Nepean National Park, Defence Road, Portsea

The club enjoys a distinctive setting within the historic Point Nepean Quarantine Station precinct in Portsea.

Ringwood Croquet Club (Ringwood)

Gardini Avenue, Ringwood

Ringwood Croquet Club provides an outdoor croquet venue on Gardini Avenue. The club promotes croquet as a low-impact game with a tactical challenge.

Sandringham Croquet Club (Sandringham)

96 Beach Road, Sandringham

The club has three competition-standard courts and offers Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and coaching opportunities.

Belvedere Heritage Croquet Club (Seaford)

148 East Road, Seaford

Based at the bowls club on East Road, Belvedere Heritage Croquet Club encourages people to explore heritage croquet and other forms of the game.

Williamstown Croquet Club (Williamstown)

104 Victoria Street, Williamstown

Founded in 1926, the club began playing in 1928. Its historic sports pavilion, opened in 1929, remains a feature of the grounds.

Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula

Belmont Croquet Club (Belmont)

161 Francis Street, Belmont

Belmont Croquet Club is based on Francis Street in Belmont, south of central Geelong.

Drysdale Bowling & Croquet Club (Drysdale)

19-29 Collins Street, Drysdale

This combined bowls and croquet club has two grass croquet lawns alongside its lawn bowling greens on Collins Street.

Drysdale Croquet Club (Drysdale)

Clifton Springs Road, Drysdale

Established in 1950, Drysdale Croquet Club has two full-sized grass croquet courts on Clifton Springs Road. This is a different venue from the Bowling and Croquet Club on Collins Street.

Geelong Eastern Park Croquet Club (Geelong East)

47-49 Garden Street, Geelong East

Set within Geelong's Eastern Park, this club has two full-sized greens and plays Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Ricochet.

Geelong Eastern Park Croquet Club (Geelong East)

Queenscliff Croquet Club (Queenscliff)

Corner King Street and Hesse Street, Queenscliff

Queenscliff Croquet Club occupies a site near the corner of King Street and Hesse Street in the historic coastal township.

Regional Victoria

Alexandra Ararat Croquet Club (Ararat)

70 High Street, Ararat

Founded in 1909, Alexandra Ararat Croquet Club has three grass greens near the corner of High Street and Vincent Street.

Bairnsdale Croquet Club (Bairnsdale)

64 Pearson Street, Bairnsdale

The club plays at the Bairnsdale Bowling Club site on Pearson Street. Check the club's current arrangements before joining a session.

Ballarat Western Croquet Club (Ballarat)

204 Ripon Street South, Ballarat

Ballarat Western Croquet Club is located on Ripon Street South, southwest of Ballarat's city centre.

Beaufort Croquet Club (Beaufort)

Audus Lane, Beaufort

Beaufort Croquet Club's playing grounds are on Audus Lane in the township of Beaufort.

Beechworth Croquet Club (Beechworth)

1A Harper Avenue, Beechworth

The club is based on Harper Avenue in Beechworth, with opportunities for beginners to enquire about group sessions.

Benalla Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club (Benalla)

Ackerly Avenue, Benalla

Benalla Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club combines tennis and croquet facilities and caters for adult and junior players.

Bendigo Croquet Club (Bendigo)

126 Mitchell Street, Bendigo (temporary playing venue)

The club's listing identifies Mitchell Street as a temporary playing venue while its historic Barnard Street site is redeveloped. Confirm the current location before travelling.

Boort Lakeside Croquet Club (Boort)

Fire Brigade Track, Boort

The club plays beside Boort Lake on Fire Brigade Track. It has three full-sized lawns with lighting, and visitors can enquire about learning the game.

Bright Croquet Club (Bright)

Burke Street, Bright

Located close to the centre of Bright on Burke Street, this High Country club welcomes visitors and people who want to try croquet.

Bright Croquet Club (Bright)

Casterton Croquet Club (Casterton)

Spurrel Drive, Casterton

Based at Island Park Recreation Reserve, Casterton Croquet Club plays Golf Croquet and Ricochet and has supported junior players.

Castlemaine Croquet Club (Castlemaine)

27 Berkeley Street, Castlemaine

Castlemaine Croquet Club's grounds are on Berkeley Street in the historic goldfields town of Castlemaine.

Charlton Croquet Club (Charlton)

7 Mildura Way, Charlton

Charlton Croquet Club is located on Mildura Way in Charlton, in Victoria's north-west.

Cobram Croquet Club (Cobram)

42 William Street, Cobram

The club is based at the Cobram Tennis and Croquet Club on William Street, with Golf Croquet and introductory opportunities for newcomers.

Colac Mallet Sports Club (Colac)

48A Church Street, Colac

Colac Mallet Sports Club offers social and competitive croquet on natural-grass lawns in Church Street.

Corryong Croquet Club (Corryong)

Corryong Sporting Complex, Strezlecki Way, Corryong

The club plays at the Corryong Sporting Complex on Strezlecki Way, also known as The Club Corryong.

Phillip Island Croquet Club (Cowes)

120 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Located at Bluegum Recreational Reserve in Cowes, the club has three grass greens and plays Golf Croquet and Association Croquet.

Dimboola Croquet Club (Dimboola)

Lloyd Street, Dimboola

Dimboola Croquet Club is located on Lloyd Street in the Wimmera town of Dimboola.

Drouin Croquet Club (Drouin)

3 Oak Street, Drouin

One of Gippsland's long-established croquet clubs, Drouin has two grass courts at its Oak Street site.

Eaglehawk Croquet Club (Eaglehawk)

20-26 Napier Street, Eaglehawk

Eaglehawk Community Croquet offers Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and pennant play, along with opportunities to come and try the game.

Echuca Moama Croquet Club (Echuca)

Victoria Park, Echuca

The club plays at Victoria Park in Echuca and brings together croquet players from the Echuca-Moama area.

Euroa Croquet Club (Euroa)

Corner Templeton Street and Turnbull Street, Euroa

Euroa Croquet Club is situated near the corner of Templeton and Turnbull streets, close to the town centre.

Macedon Ranges Croquet Club (Gisborne)

Dixon Field, Robertson Street, Gisborne

Macedon Ranges Croquet Club plays at Dixon Field on Robertson Street in Gisborne.

Golden Square Bowling & Croquet Club (Golden Square)

1 Wade Street, Golden Square

This combined bowls and croquet club on Wade Street celebrated its centenary in 2022.

Hamilton Croquet Club (Hamilton)

Kennedy Street, Hamilton

Hamilton Croquet Club is based on Kennedy Street in Hamilton in Victoria's Western District.

Horsham Croquet Club (Horsham)

William Guilfoyle Drive, Horsham

The club's playing grounds are on William Guilfoyle Drive, in the Horsham Botanic Gardens and lawn tennis precinct.

Koroit Croquet Club (Koroit)

67 High Street, Koroit

Located beside Victoria Park, Koroit Croquet Club has two full-sized lawns and plays mainly Golf Croquet.

Korumburra Croquet Club (Korumburra)

44 Victoria Street, Korumburra

Korumburra Croquet Club plays Golf Croquet on Victoria Street and welcomes enquiries from visitors and new players.

Kyabram Croquet Club (Kyabram)

64-70 Church Street, Kyabram

The club's croquet grounds are on Church Street in Kyabram in northern Victoria.

Kyneton Croquet Club (Kyneton)

17-21 Ebden Street, Kyneton

Kyneton Croquet Club is a long-established club on Ebden Street, a short distance from the town centre.

Ballarat Alexandra Croquet Club (Lake Gardens)

Prince of Wales Park, Gillies Street, Lake Gardens

Ballarat Alexandra Croquet Club plays at Prince of Wales Park in Lake Gardens, a separate venue from Ballarat Western Croquet Club.

Lakes Entrance Croquet Club (Lakes Entrance)

43 Palmers Road, Lakes Entrance

Lakes Entrance Croquet Club is based on Palmers Road in Lakes Entrance, East Gippsland.

Leongatha Croquet Club (Leongatha)

52B Roughead Street, Leongatha

The club is located at Leongatha Recreation Reserve and welcomes people interested in learning to play croquet.

Maffra Croquet Club (Maffra)

Corner Pearson Street and Boisdale Street, Maffra

Maffra Croquet Club is based near the corner of Pearson Street and Boisdale Street in central Gippsland.

Maldon Croquet Club (Maldon)

5 Francis Street, Maldon

Maldon Croquet Club has one grass court and caters for people interested in learning or continuing the game.

Maryborough VRI Croquet Club (Maryborough)

32 Station Street, Maryborough

Founded in 1935, Maryborough VRI Croquet Club has two courts at its Station Street grounds.

Mildura Croquet Club (Mildura)

Mansell Reserve, Eighth Street and Ontario Avenue, Mildura

Mildura Croquet Club is based at Mansell Reserve, near the corner of Eighth Street and Ontario Avenue.

Mooroopna Croquet Club (Mooroopna)

Joyce Reid Memorial Drive, Mooroopna

The club's grounds are on Joyce Reid Memorial Drive in Mooroopna, west of Shepparton.

Morwell Croquet Club (Morwell)

Travers Street, Morwell

Located at Morwell Recreation Reserve, this club has two full-sized grass courts and offers opportunities for newcomers to try croquet.

Numurkah Croquet Club (Numurkah)

Corner Katamatite-Nathalia Road and Wall Street, Numurkah

Numurkah Croquet Club is located near the corner of Katamatite-Nathalia Road and Wall Street. Contact the club to confirm playing arrangements.

Orbost Croquet Club (Orbost)

Sylvia Street, Orbost

Orbost Croquet Club is based on Sylvia Street in Orbost in East Gippsland.

Portland Croquet Club (Portland)

Portland Botanic Gardens, Glenelg Street, Portland

The club plays on lawns within Portland Botanic Gardens, with Association Croquet, Golf Croquet and Ricochet among its activities.

Quarry Hill Croquet Club (Quarry Hill)

142-144 Mitchell Street, Quarry Hill

Quarry Hill Croquet Club is located on Mitchell Street in Quarry Hill, a separate Bendigo venue from the club at Golden Square.

Red Cliffs Croquet Club (Red Cliffs)

Quandong Park, Erskine Avenue, Red Cliffs

Red Cliffs Croquet Club plays at Quandong Park on Erskine Avenue.

Sale Croquet Club (Sale)

51 Guthridge Parade, Sale

The club plays at Stephenson Park on Guthridge Parade in Sale. Check its listing for current sessions and visitor details.

Shepparton Croquet Club (Shepparton)

37-49 Winston Street, Shepparton

Shepparton Croquet Club is located on Winston Street in Shepparton in the Goulburn Valley.

Swan Hill Croquet Club (Swan Hill)

Ken Harrison Sporting Complex, Yana Street, Swan Hill

The club plays at Ken Harrison Sporting Complex on Yana Street in Swan Hill.

Terang Croquet Club (Terang)

140 High Street, Terang

Located just below Terang's main street, this club plays Golf Croquet, Association Croquet and Gateball.

Trafalgar Park Bowls and Croquet Club (Trafalgar)

25 Ashby Street, Trafalgar

Croquet is one of the activities at Trafalgar Park Bowls and Croquet Club, with seasonal playing sessions.

Traralgon Croquet Club (Traralgon East)

66-110 McNairn Road, Traralgon East

Traralgon Croquet Club is based on McNairn Road in Traralgon East.

Wangaratta Croquet Club (Wangaratta)

46 Ryan Avenue, Wangaratta

This croquet club plays on Ryan Avenue, separate from the Wangaratta Lawn Tennis, Croquet and Pickleball Club at Merriwa Park.

Wangaratta Lawn Tennis, Croquet & Pickleball Club (Wangaratta)

56 Ryley Street, Wangaratta

Based in Merriwa Park, this multi-sport club provides tennis and pickleball facilities as well as a croquet court.

Warragul Croquet Club (Warragul)

Anderson Street, Warragul

The club has two grass greens beside the bowling club on Anderson Street, near the railway line.

Warrnambool Croquet Club (Warrnambool)

60-62 Cramer Street, Warrnambool

Warrnambool Croquet Club has its playing grounds on Cramer Street in the south-west Victorian city.

Warrnambool Croquet Club (Warrnambool)

Wodonga Croquet Club (Wodonga)

Wodonga Tennis Centre, Dalgleish Street, Wodonga

The club plays at Wodonga Tennis Centre on Dalgleish Street and offers opportunities for newcomers to enquire about Come and Try sessions.

Wonthaggi Croquet Club (Wonthaggi)

Corner Wentworth Road and Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi

Wonthaggi Croquet Club has two greens and holds regular playing sessions throughout the year.

Wycheproof Croquet Club (Wycheproof)

7 Charles Street, Wycheproof

Wycheproof Croquet Club plays on Charles Street in the Mallee town of Wycheproof.

Trying Croquet for the First Time

Croquet is suitable for a wide range of ages and fitness levels. The game combines gentle exercise with concentration, tactics and social interaction. Many clubs welcome people who have never played before.

Wear comfortable clothing and flat-soled shoes to protect the lawns. Ask whether equipment is available, if there is a beginner session, and whether children or visitors can participate. Arrive before the advertised start time so players can be organised into games.

Playing sessions can change due to weather, lawn maintenance and tournaments, so check with your chosen club before travelling.