There's nothing quite like the victory high that comes exclusively from spinning around to your mates after rolling a strike. So for a day on the lanes, let's go bowling, Gold Coast.
Local pin monkeys have choices to spare when it comes to where to bowl on the Gold Coast/Kombumerri. Whether you’re looking for some laidback bowling with the fam or you’re ready to jump into the big leagues with the pros, Urban List has got you laced up and ready. Choose your ball, battle your mates and chow down of fries and 'shakes because it's basically mandatory at one of these five best bowling spots on the Gold Coast in 2025.
Zone Bowling
Robina Town Centre, 1 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4226 | 1 Game: $17.90
8/10 Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 | 1 Game: $19.90
It's giving trying to impress your high school crush but a decade or so later. Twinkle your fingers above a ball at Zone Bowling at Robina or Surfers Paradise. Both are conveniently located next to Timezone, so you can follow up your rolling with some laser skirmish, bumper cars, video games and candy bars. Treat your inner kid to the lot. Zone Bowling's my top pick for the best bowling on the Gold Coast if your goal's a single car park and heaps to do. Buy Robina tickets here and Surfers tickets here.
Strike Bowling
Cnr 3197 Surfers Paradise, Lvl 1 Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 | 1 Game: $22
Strike Bowling is situated smack bang in the middle of the entertainment precinct on Cavill Avenue, and features ten bowling lanes, a 10-person karaoke room and two escape rooms. "It's the retro cartoons on screen and killer soundtrack that slaps every time, for me," winks Urban List Contributor Danielle Read.
Add a neighbouring cocktail and burger bar, it’s easy to see why Strike Surfers Paradise is a firm favourite bowling alley with the locals. For kids who like rollin’ in style, tickets are $14 all day everyday. Buy tickets here.
The Park
Westfield Coomera, 103 Foxwell Rd, Coomera QLD 4209 | 1 Game: $16
Bowling in a shopping centre? Why not. Knock over your weekly shop then hit up The Park on the top level as a little fun-time treat. Featuring modern tenpin bowling with eight full length lanes and large screen video entertainment, bowling on the northern Gold Coast has never looked so good.
There’s even an 18-hole mini golf challenge right next to it if you’re still buzzing after your games. Kick back and enjoy a tasty wood-fired pizza, sip vinos and cheers to your epic choice to play a game here. Air hockey and pool tables round off the perfect amusement experience at this Gold coast bowling alley. Buy tickets here.
Go Bowling
137 Currumburra Rd, Ashmore QLD 4214 | 1 Game $16
As its name suggests Go Bowling is a one-stop bowling zone. Open seven days a week, Go Bowling offers social, one-off tenpin bowling as well as team events and even family entertainment. These keen bowlers have been shinin' balls and lining up pins since 1985. It's giving serious nostalgia as one of the OG bowling alleys on the Gold Coast. It’s Gold Coast bowling at its best. Buy tickets here.
Tweed Tenpin
55 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW 2486 | 1 Game: $15
Tenpin is the best place to bowl on the Southern Gold Coast, with a fit-out of full size 18 metre lanes that allow you to bowl like a pro. The pin setting machines feature free-falling pins, meaning it’s a true no-strings-attached kind of deal. Kinda cool, huh. You can trust the kids to have some fun on their own with all lanes fully supervised, and social time is a must with the league competition catering for everyone from beginners to the serious pros. If you want some spectator action, head to one of Tenpin’s regular tournaments and events to cheer on the Queensland teams as they battle it out. Buy tickets here.
Image Credit: Strike Bowling