Bowling in New Zealand
Bowling is a go-to family activity across New Zealand — easy to organise, fun for all ages, and available in most major centres. Bumper rails keep it accessible for younger kids while cosmic bowling sessions add excitement for older ones. Many venues include arcades and food options. Browse our rated guide to find the best family bowling near you.
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Bowling across New Zealand
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Zone Bowling & Timezone Manukau
📍 Manukau City Centre, Auckland
Combined Zone Bowling and Timezone arcade at Manukau City Centre.
Zone Bowling & Timezone Henderson
📍 Henderson, Auckland
Birthday party packages, bowling, and arcade fun in Henderson.
Kingpin Queenstown
📍 Queenstown, Otago
Bowling, VR, arcade, karaoke and escape rooms in central Queenstown.
Bowlarama Tenpin Bowling Centre
📍 Takaro, Manawatu-Wanganui
Tenpin bowling and UV mini golf in Palmerston North with café and free parking
Zone Bowling Botany
📍 Botany Downs, Auckland
Bowling, laser tag, and arcade at Botany Town Centre in east Auckland
Willis Lane
📍 Wellington Central, Wellington
Covered laneway food court in central Wellington with multiple eateries and.
PINS Social Club
📍 Henderson, Auckland
Ten-pin bowling with a café, bar, and kids arcade games in Auckland
Zone Bowling Garden City
📍 Waltham, Canterbury
Ten-pin bowling, laser tag, and arcade games with birthday party hosting
Bowl Line
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
Dunedin's iconic tenpin bowling with arcade games, hot snacks at your lane.
Zone Bowling & Timezone Wairau
📍 Wairau Valley, Auckland
12 bowling lanes, laser tag, 50+ arcade games and party rooms in Wairau Valley
Roskill & Districts Indoor Bowling Centre
📍 Blockhouse Bay, Auckland
Welcoming indoor bowling club for all ages and abilities in Blockhouse Bay.
Mana Indoor Centre
📍 Paremata, Wellington
Paremata indoor cricket centre with three lanes and a bowling machine.
Tenpin Tauranga
📍 Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty
20-lane bowling venue with laser tag, mini golf and arcade games.
Action Centre
📍 Nelson, Nelson
Six bowling lanes, 11-hole mini golf, karaoke rooms, and Action Zone playground.
Bowl and Social
📍 Hamilton Central, Waikato
River-view bowling lanes with rails, ramps and robot waiters.
Megazone Entertainment Center
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
Laser tag, UV mini golf, axe throwing, VR, and arcade in Central Dunedin.
North City Tenpin
📍 Kenepuru, Wellington
Family-owned 20-lane bowling centre in Porirua with party lighting and kitchen.
Strike Entertainment Centre
📍 Alicetown, Wellington
Bowling, laser tag, arcade, and gourmet food in Lower Hutt.
Play2Win Whanganui
📍 Whanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui
Whanganui entertainment centre with bowling, 18-hole mini golf and arcade
Blenheim Indoor Sports
📍 Redwoodtown, Marlborough
Blenheim's multi-sport indoor venue with bowling, pickleball and golf simulator
Bowlarama
📍 Newtown, Wellington
Wellington venue: glow bowling, laser tag, GellyBall, arcade and karaoke.
Master Bowl Ltd
📍 Masterton, Wellington
Classic ten-pin bowling in Masterton with friendly staff and arcade games.
Strike Bowl
📍 Arthurs Point, Otago
Ten-pin bowling in Queenstown with arcade games, pool tables and a bar.
Metrolanes
📍 Auckland CBD, Auckland
City bowling with karaoke, billiards, and a dedicated mini bowling zone.