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Your Premier Golf & Bowls Destination in Ararat
Chalambar Bowls Club has been a cornerstone of Ararat's sporting and social community since our establishment. Nestled at the foot of One Tree Hill, our 18-hole Par 70 golf course features fully watered Santa Ana Couch fairways and pristine grass greens, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for players of all skill levels. Our turf bowls green, the only grass green in the region, maintains exceptional condition year-round while Chally's Bar and Bistro provides a welcoming venue for dining and socialising with panoramic views across the Pyrenees Ranges.With comprehensive facilities for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations, we combine sporting excellence with hospitality in a picturesque rural setting. Our dedicated team ensures members and visitors enjoy premium facilities including motorised golf cart hire, barefoot bowls nights, and tailored function packages that cater to diverse occasions.
Services
Golf Course
Turf Bowls
Chally's Bistro
Function Hire
Barefoot Bowls
Highlights and features
- We offer a fully watered 18-hole Par 70 golf course with Santa Ana Couch fairways
- Our turf bowls green is the only grass green in the region
- Chally's Bistro provides award-winning dining with regional wine selections
- We host events for up to 200 guests with tailored function packages
- Barefoot bowls nights operate during daylight savings on Friday evenings
What people say
Panoramic views
Excellent fairways
Friendly atmosphere
Delicious menu
Stunning back nine
Services
Golf Course
Our 18-hole Par 70 golf course features 5524-metre men's tees and 4985-metre ladies' tees with Santa Ana Couch fairways. The challenging layout offers stunning views across the Pyrenees Ranges and Mount Langi Ghiran, featuring water hazards, bunkers, and well-maintained grass greens. Visitors receive reciprocal rights while motorised carts are available for hire.
Turf Bowls
The region's only grass green bowling facility offers year-round play on Hybrid Couch Turf. We provide equipment hire and coaching for beginners, with barefoot bowls sessions operating Friday nights during daylight savings. Social and competitive teams play regular pennant matches while visitors can enjoy complimentary snacks during games.
Chally's Bistro
Chally's Bar and Bistro serves modern Australian cuisine with daily specials and a comprehensive drinks menu featuring local wines and craft beers. The venue offers indoor dining, lounge areas, and outdoor deck seating overlooking the course. Weekly entertainment includes live music and themed dining events in a relaxed social atmosphere.
Function Hire
Our versatile function spaces accommodate events from intimate meetings to large celebrations for up to 200 guests. The bistro area features audio-visual equipment, portable stages, and catering options ranging from finger food to formal banquets. We provide decoration assistance, bar tab management, and special dietary requirement accommodations with seven-day notice.
Barefoot Bowls
Informal barefoot bowls sessions operate Friday evenings during daylight savings periods. This family-friendly activity includes complimentary snacks, equipment hire, and coaching assistance for beginners. The casual setting encourages social interaction while maintaining professional turf conditions for serious players seeking relaxed gameplay experiences.
Questions
What golf course features does Chalambar offer?
Our 18-hole Par 70 course features Santa Ana Couch fairways, grass greens, water hazards, bunkers, and measures 5524 metres from men's tees with stunning regional views.
Are visitors permitted to play golf?
Yes, visitors are welcome with reciprocal rights arrangements available and motorised golf carts for hire to enhance your playing experience.
What dining options are available?
Chally's Bistro offers lunch and dinner menus with daily specials, craft beers, local wines, and outdoor deck dining overlooking the course.
Can I host a wedding or corporate event?
Yes, our function facilities accommodate weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations for up to 200 guests with tailored catering and equipment packages.
What are the barefoot bowls session times?
Barefoot bowls operate Friday evenings during daylight savings periods with complimentary snacks and equipment provided for casual play.
Are coaching services available for bowlers?
Yes, accredited coaches provide instruction for beginners and competitive players with equipment hire and playing assistance available.
Reviews (4)
John Hall
Jan 03, 2022
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Took my wife out for dinner, never have I seen such a disgrace. my wifes wine glass had lipstick on it,
Tables were greasy.. not a very inviting environment
Tables were greasy.. not a very inviting environment
Rhys Carr
Dec 25, 2021
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No liquid soap in the toilets. Only a old fashioned block of soap. Surely that is not safe especially during covid.
Pam Hallam
Sep 08, 2019
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Yesterday we celebrated my son's 40th birthday here, the atmosphere was great but the service was rather dissapointing. It was great that the kids meals came out first however my 86 yr old diabetic mother was last to get her meal even though she was 1 of the first to order. (Even my redone meal came out before mum's )Then we come to my meal, admittedly I made a late change when I realized that I had forgotten to ask for my roast pork not to have gravy. When I got my meal it did not look like roast meat, every surface had been sealed, probably dipped into the deep fryer to cook the gravy of
Marcus K.
Aug 15, 2015
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I loved Chally's Bar and Bistro in the golf club. It's obviously quite new or freshly renovated. We dined on a Friday night at about 5:30 and it was fairly quiet at that point, but could see there were several bookings in place.
Looking at the menu they offered up lots of traditional pub meals. The usual schnitzel choices, there were a couple different steaks, a choice or 2 of a seafood dish. I noticed they offered a couple Asian influenced dishes like a satay chicken dish, which looked amazing from the description, and seemed perhaps a tad westernised. There were a few pizza and pasta
Looking at the menu they offered up lots of traditional pub meals. The usual schnitzel choices, there were a couple different steaks, a choice or 2 of a seafood dish. I noticed they offered a couple Asian influenced dishes like a satay chicken dish, which looked amazing from the description, and seemed perhaps a tad westernised. There were a few pizza and pasta