About The Waves Bundaberg
Our founding members travelled from Italy to Australia aboard the Angelina Lauro Steam Ship, 'across the waves' of the Indian Ocean and established a club that's supported the Bundaberg community for more than 50 years.
Supporting Bundaberg since 1968
From its humble beginnings, every individual who has been part of our club or one of our affiliated Sub Clubs since 1968 has shaped it in various ways. They have devoted their time, energy and passion to sport and the community. During that time, The Waves has seen much growth, change and development, resulting in the ultra-modern, beautiful club you see today. Our membership has grown from those early times to what is now over 85,000 members from Bundaberg, Australia and all over the world.
The Waves now stands as an icon of Bundaberg, not only in its presence but also within the local community, employing over one hundred staff, supporting fourteen local sporting clubs and its very own Italian Choir, and contributing to a countless number of community events and projects each year, with over $1.2M directly donated to local individuals and businesses each year.
Whether you are a visiting guest or a valued member, we welcome you to our multi-award-winning club. We invite you to enjoy fine dining, free weekly entertainment, social activities, promotions, gameshows, children's play facilities, and more. With a vision to be a diverse social destination, providing a genuine experience and support, we are Bundaberg's truly integrated community club and a place where you can experience real fun every day.
The history of The Waves
First opened on 19 October 1968, the original club was solely utilised for social gatherings around bocce and soccer by early immigrant Italian farmers of Bundaberg and was so named 'Across The Waves', for that was how they travelled to Australia aboard the Angelina Lauro - across the waves of the Indian Ocean.
Keno & Clubs Queensland Club of the Year 2025!
We are incredibly proud to have been named the Keno & Clubs Queensland Club of the Year for 2025 - a prestigious honour we’re thrilled to have received for the second time, following our win in 2023. This award recognises excellence in customer experience, community impact, and innovation across Queensland’s club industry.
Winning twice is a true testament to our amazing team, loyal members, and the supportive communities across our venues. Thank you for being part of The Waves journey!
Club of the year 2023
We are honoured to be awarded Keno & Clubs Queensland Club of the Year 2023!
We are so proud of the team we have at The Waves Sports Club, the board, our CEO Brendan Royall, the management team and the absolutely wonderful staff we have at The Waves. Above all, we would like to thank you, our members, for your continued support of our club. Without you, this achievement would not be possible.
Our awards
The Waves is incredibly honoured to have been awarded an array of recognition and awards.
About the Waves
Kids & Parents
Our most recent club redevelopment included the addition of Bundaberg's first 6-star parents' room. This is Bundaberg's easiest, most functional, most attractive parents' room.
Sustainability
The Waves intends to integrate a philosophy of sustainable development into all aspects of the club’s activities, establishing & promoting sound environmental practice in our operations.
Our mission is to be a total entertainment provider, bringing communities together at quality sporting and recreation facilities within a family environment.
Careers with The Waves
The Waves Sports Club is a not-for-profit organisation that currently provides employment to over 100 local people, from management, administration, and front-line to operational staff.
See our range of current positions and start your career with The Waves.
The Waves aims to be a premier club of Queensland, providing an excellent offering to our members, guests and the community, both now and into the future.
Our Vision
Dine with us for great entertainment, great atmosphere and great times.