Petanque & Plonk & People at Mission Bay- Outdoors Activities Together & Fun

Greetings All

Let's enjoy the last weekend before Christmas Holidays to play Petanque Games on Sunday Dec 21st .

Come along with a friend or two to Mission Bay where we will be playing Petanque Games on the Grassed Areas close to the famous Fountain here in between Tamaki Drive and the Beach.

Games are easy to learn and we'll play relaxed Meet Up Rules with your Host and Coach ; Stephen F whose been bringing people together for outdoor adventures for many years ...mainly hiking..however he's also been playing Petanque Games socially for many years too..

Like lawn bowls..playing Petanque is easy peasy..you choose to either roll or toss these metal balls....a short distance ..which are like heavy marbles...aiming to get the closest to the Jack .the target..ball thrown out on the grass here to begin with..typically games go for ten minutes in groups of 4 or 6 ...More playing details...on the day..

I've got about 4 sets of what are called Boules..and others may bring a set along too.

We'll practice together on the grassed areas...and depending on numbers interested..we may shift to the beach...for a game of two if space allow s...Mission Bay can get busy in the afternoons so we will start before lunch.

NO DOGS OR SMOKERS OR CHILDREN TODAY PLEASE .

WHEN- Sunday December 21st - 2025.

Meet and Greet is 11am .

LET'S GATHER NEAR THE MISSION BAY FOUNTAIN.

Look for us under the Large Trees here.

BRING along everything you need to keep yourself happy outdoors here..

I'd recommend bringing a portable picnic chair or a rug to sit on. Sunhat etc.

I will set up under the cover of trees hopefully left or right of the Fountain . Look out for me wearing Orange Shirt.

BRING LUNCH- Food and drinks or there's plenty of takeaway food choices here .

Traditionally Petanque Games are socially acceptable to include Plonk/ Wine or a Beer or Orange Juice.

We will finish around 2pm .

Carpooling- Transportation.

Organise this amongst yourselves prior to this Sunday morning event. Most importantly avoid the queues driving around the beaches here on Tamaki Drive. Choose alternatives coming Via Kepa Road or coming here from behind Mission Bay .
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I recommend the free unlimited parking in the streets behind Mission Bay shops..Or you may be lucky to get into the Carparking area by the Beach if you arrive earlier like I intend doing to set up.

Or grab a Bus along Tamaki Drive from the CBD.

Going forward we will play elsewhere..during the week sometimes..as this group grows .

And if you're a professional Petanque player..remember the days you started..Games here today are casual rules with the emphasis on Fun .

I look forward to sharing quality time outside together with you today at Mission Bay.

Toilets here and Coffee Shops and other food choices afterwards for anyone interested.

Any questions or suggestions please contact me directly.

See you on Sunday

Cheers Stephen F.
Mob 0274 779495