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Whangaparaoa Tenpin Bowling

📍 Stanmore Bay, Auckland

★3.6(208 Google reviews)

Tenpin bowling, pool tables, arcade games and a bar on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. Birthday party packages available. Facilities show wear - lanes, balls and toilets need attention. Ample parking on site.

✓ Peninsula's only bowling✓ Casual atmosphere✓ Ample parking✓ Worn facilities

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for Whangaparaoa families wanting a local bowling option and who accept the trade-off between proximity and facility quality. Families prepared to overlook worn conditions for the convenience of staying local will get a relaxed, casual experience. Those wanting well-maintained lanes and clean facilities should make the drive to Henderson.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check arcade machines before spending money on them - multiple games are reported as non-functional
⏰Inspect bathroom facilities before letting children use them unaccompanied
đŸŽŸī¸Avoid summer visits if heat is a concern - no air conditioning in the venue
🚗Ample parking on site makes arrival straightforward at any time

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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3.6
★★★★★

208 Google reviews

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G Reviews from Google

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Megan Cheshire

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Love it! Have had two great recent evenings at Whangaparoa Tenpin Bowling. What an awesome place. Plenty of parking at the door. Friendly service. Really cool colourful place with really cool lighting and a nice size so it has more of an intimate feel. Is definitely a great place for birthday party celebrations for any age or any celebration for that matter. Snacks and beverages available and ok toilet facilities. This is definitely our go to tenpin bowling place. We will be back and HIGHLY recommend. â¤ī¸ 👍 đŸŽŗâ€

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Dan

2 months ago

★★★★★

“We love coming here for a game, my children love playing the arcades here as well. Not to sure about the miniature amount of chips they give for $6 though, and just be aware when using the ATM here you will get charged and extra $3 per transaction for a fee and if your like me you will also somehow lose $20 as well haha”

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Conor Dickinson

5 months ago

★★★★★

“Good place”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Kids friendly

19 reviews

Cleanliness

17 reviews

Arcade games

14 reviews

Friendly staff

12 reviews

Atmosphere

8 reviews

Overview

Whangaparaoa Tenpin Bowling is the only bowling venue on the peninsula, which drives its regular customer base with ongoing maintenance issues. The venue combines tenpin lanes, pool tables, arcade machines and a bar with food and drink options. Birthday packages bundle bowling with kids' meals. Reviewers consistently flag dirty and unlocked toilet cubicles, worn lane timbers, dirty balls and non-functioning arcade games as recurring problems.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday10:00-22:00
Tuesday10:00-22:00
Wednesday10:00-22:00
Thursday10:00-22:00
Friday10:00-22:00
Saturday10:00-22:00
Sunday10:00-22:00

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