About HVBC

It Started with Matchsticks in Townsville

In the 1970s, twelve-year-old Matt Mullamphy learned bridge from his brother Sean using matchsticks as scoring tokens. Today, Matt's a national champion and world medallist with 30+ years representing Australia. But he founded Harbourview for a simple reason: to create a bridge club where everyone feels welcome, not just the elite.

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Matt Mullamphy

National Champion, Patient Teacher
  • 30+ years Australian representative
  • Multiple world medallist
  • 27+ years directing experience
  • Still excited teaching beginners their first finesse

Don't just take our word for it

Hear from members who've made Harbourview their bridge home. From young professionals to retirees, everyone finds their perfect fit in our welcoming community.

  • “After retiring, I wanted mental stimulation without the pressure. Matt’s supervised sessions are perfect—challenging enough to keep me sharp, relaxed enough to enjoy.”

    Patricia S

  • “As an engineer, I love how Matt explains bridge through probability and patterns. It just clicks. Six months in, I’m playing open duplicate.”

    David L

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Bridge Schedule

With sessions running Monday through Thursday across both venues, there's always a game that fits your schedule. Whether you're an early bird or prefer afternoon play, looking for supervised practice or ready for competitive duplicate, we've got you covered.