Guide to Tenpin Bowling Centres in Melbourne and Regional Victoria

Ten pin bowling is a fun activity for the whole family and there is a wide range of bowling centres to choose from. Lane projections, music clips, disco lighting and fun scoreboard animations and sounds to celebrate strikes, spares and great scores all contribute to a fun experience. Many of the centres have additional activities such as laser tag, games arcades, escape rooms, juke boxes, bumper cars, karaoke, virtual reality and pool tables. We have compiled the list below of all bowling alleys in Melbourne and across regional Victoria. Click on the link for each location for more information.

Melbourne City & Inner Tenpin Bowling

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, 440 Docklands Drive, Docklands 1300 888 386

A one-stop entertainment destination which has six bowling lanes, 67 arcade and ticket games, XD Theatre all-encompassing gaming experience, dodgems, virtual reality experiences, full service cocktail bar and gourmet kitchen. Kids are welcome before 8pm but after that time the venue is not suitable for those under 18.

Strike Bowling Melbourne Central, 211 LaTrobe Street, Melbourne 1300 787 453 / 1300 STRIKE

Located on level 3 of the Melbourne Central shopping centre, with a cocktail bar, full gourmet kitchen, 10 bowling lanes, laser tag, augmented darts and two next-generation escape rooms (Shutdown for ages 15+ and The Old Haunt for ages 15+).

Strike Bowling QV, 245 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 1300 787 453 / 1300 STRIKE

Located in the heart of the CBD with with cocktail bar, gourmet kitchen, 12 bowling lanes, a private karaoke room and 3 escape rooms (Casino Heist for ages 15+, The Red Manor for ages 15+ and Jailbreak for ages 8+ with adult supervision).

Kingpin Crown, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank (03) 9694 1234

In addition to 12 public bowling lanes and two private bowling lanes in the exclusive Pins Royale, there is a laser tag arena, large Playtime Arcade with 150 arcade games, Virtual Reality games and private karaoke room.

Melbourne East Tenpin Bowling

Zone Bowling and Laser Tag Centre, 1866 Princes Highway, Clayton 1300 368 067

Has 26 bowling lanes, glow in the dark bowling, laser tag, more than 90 arcade games, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Zone Bowling and Laser Tag Centre, 270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill 1300 368 067

Has 24 bowling lanes, glow in the dark bowling, laser tag, 31 arcades, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Strike Bowling, 285 Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley 1300 787 453 / 1300 STRIKE

Located in the Century City Walk with a cocktail bar, gourmet kitchen, eight bowling lanes, a private karaoke room, pool tables and a next generation spooky escape room (The Old Haunt for ages 15+)

Box Hill Tenpin, 1-11 Arcade Road, Mont Albert (03) 9890 0507

Located on the 1st Floor of Healthways Recreation Centre, Box Hill Tenpin was the first bowling alley in Melbourne, and is now the longest running in Australia with the lanes having been recently been re-furbished. The centre has 8 bowling lanes, bumpers and ramps for kids, glow in the dark and free parking.

Melbourne South Tenpin Bowling

Bowland, 65 Berwick Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East (03) 5996 7355

Has 24 tenpin bowling lanes, bumpers on every lane for the little ones, an arcade packed with games and a fully licensed cafe.

General Public Melbourne, 366 Boundary Road, Dingley Village 1300 576 740

The venue has ten lanes of bowling, arcade games, table tennis tables and pool tables, complimented by good food and beverages.

Zone Bowling Centre, 938 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin 1300 368 067

Has 28 bowling lanes, glow in the dark bowling, 18 arcades, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Oz Tenpin Bowling, 14- 22 Lauderdale Road, Narre Warren (03) 9704 2955

Has 24 lanes of tenpin bowling with computerized scoring, automatic bumpers, disco glow bowling, arcade games, jukebox and a licensed cafe.

Mornington Peninsula Tenpin Bowling

General Public Melbourne, 16-22 Playne Street, Frankston 1300 576 740

The venue has ten pin bowling, arcade games, Shufl boards and pool tables, complimented by good food and beverages.

Strike Bowling Bayside, 21 Wells Street, Frankston 1300 787 453 / 1300 STRIKE

Located in the Bayside Shopping Centre, with seven luxe bowling lanes, an immersive laser tag arena, private karaoke rooms and arcade games. Also pool tables plus an indoor and outdoor bar.

Zone Bowling Centre, 228 Cranbourne Road, Frankston 1300 368 067

Has 28 bowling lanes, glow in the dark bowling, 30 arcades, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Top Fun Shack, 1223 Point Nepean Road, Rosebud (03) 5912 2444

Four full-size lanes of ten pin bowling with state of the art computer system. The location also has 36 holes of mini golf (18 holes outside and 18 holes undercover) and an arcade and gaming room.

Melbourne North Tenpin Bowling

Zone Bowling Centre, 125 Boronia Rd, Boronia 1300 368 067

Has 24 bowling lanes, glow in the dark bowling, 15 arcades, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Oz Tenpin Bowling, 445 Grimshaw Street, Bundoora (03) 9467 4544

Has 20 lanes of ten pin bowling with automatic bumpers, disco glow bowling, glow in the dark mini golf, arcade games, jukebox, free parking and a fully licensed cafe.

Oz Tenpin Bowling, 25 Fletcher Road, Chirnside Park (03) 9727 0007

Has 28 lanes of ten pin bowling including a 8 lane private area, arcade games, jukebox, pool tables and a fully licensed cafe.

Oz Tenpin Bowling, 41 - 53 Miller St, Epping (03) 9408 3077

Has 26 lanes of ten pin bowling including a 8 lane private area with automatic bumpers and computerized scoring, disco glow bowling, arcade games, jukebox and a fully licensed cafe.

Xplosions Bar & Bowl, 1/25 Bakery Square, Melton (03) 9746 7278

Has 10 bowling lanes, pool room, dartboards, 40+ arcade machines, ice cream bar, drinks and food.

The Keys Leisure Centre, 1/188 Plenty Road, Preston (03) 8844 4124

12 bowling lanes featuring authentic maple wood to create a nostalgia feel. A sprawling beer garden, arcade, bars and bistro.

Strike Bowling Eastland, Eastland Shopping Centre, 171-175 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood 1300 787 453 / (03) 7003 9202

Located in Eastland's Town Square precinct, with 8 bowling lanes, 3 karaoke rooms, and 2 escape rooms (Spellbound for ages 15+ and Four Kingdoms for ages 8+ with adult supervision).

Wyncity Keon Park, 16 Keon Parade, Thomastown (03) 9989 3573

Has 28 bowling lanes, arcade machines and cafe.

Zone Bowling and Laser Tag Centre (Watergardens), 399 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes 1300 368 067

Has 20 bowling lanes, laser tag, Spin Zone bumper cars, amusement and arcade machine area, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Melbourne West Tenpin Bowling

Strike Bowling Highpoint, 120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 1300 787 453 / 1300 STRIKE

Located in Highpoint Shopping Centre with 10 bowling lanes, laser tag arena, pool tables, private karaoke rooms and three escape rooms (Da Vinci for ages 8+ with adult supervision, Forensic for ages 15+ and Injustice for ages 8+ with adult supervision)

Zone Bowling and Laser Tag Centre Highpoint, 169 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong 1300 368 067

Has 24 bowling lanes, laser tag, 31 arcades, cafe and fully licensed bar.

Oz Ten Pin Bowling, 1 Linmax Court, Point Cook (03) 9369 1400

Has 24 lanes of ten pin bowling, rock climbing wall, a giant slide and laser tag arena featuring brand new state-of-the-art laser guns.

Wyncity Family Entertainment Centre, 36 Wallace Avenue, Point Cook 1300 783 123

The venue has 24 bowling lanes with each lane having the option for bumper rails, ramps and other assisted devices to ensure everyone of all skill level can play, laser tag, hit n' spin bumper cars, arcade games, cafe, restaurant and bar.

Regional Victoria Tenpin Bowling

Ballarat Oz Tenpin Bowling Centre, 901 Doveton St North, Ballarat (03) 5331 5610 / (03) 5331 6671

Has 16 lanes of tenpin bowling with computerized scoring and automatic bumpers, disco glow bowling, video games, free parking and a snack bar.

Bendigo Bowling Centre, 159 Hargreaves Street, Bendigo (03) 5443 9944

An iconic Bendigo attraction, the centre features 16 bowling lanes, an automatic scoring system, arcade room, pool tables, kids colouring table and cafe boasting a delicious menu.

Colac Strikes & Spares Ten Pin bowling, 86 Murray Street, Colac (03) 5231 4100

The business is temporarily closed due to renovations and a pending sale.

Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment Centre, 91 Settlement Road, Cowes (03) 5952 3977

The centre has 8 lanes with automatic scoring and bumper bowling for young players, laser zone, pool tables, table tennis, arcade games, free toddlers play area, big screen sports and music, cafe and licensed bar.

Oz Tenpin Bowling, 49 Reynolds Road, Belmont (Geelong) (03) 5241 2200

Has 28 lanes of tenpin bowling with computerized scoring and automatic bumpers, disco glow bowling, arcade games, free parking and a fully licensed cafe.

Horsham Lanes and Games, 6 Jenkinson Avenue, Horsham (03) 5382 5022

Has 12 tenpin bowling, inflatables, pool tables and laser tag.

Kerang Family Ten Pin Bowling and Leisure Centre, 13-15 Fitzroy Street, Kerang (03) 5452 2323

Closed until further notice.

Sunraysia Tenpin Bowling, 1 King Avenue, Mildura (03) 5022 2033

Has 16 lanes including bumper bowling for younger kids, arcade area, fully catered cafe and bar.

Morwell Tenpins (WynCity Morwell), 48 Chickerell Street, Morwell (03) 5134 6450

The venue has 16 bowling lanes with each lane having the option for bumper rails, ramps and other assisted devices to ensure everyone of all skill level can play, space age laser tag, hit n' spin bumper cars, arcade games, glow in the dark Stone Age mini golf and cafe.

Star Bowl (Oz Tenpin), 116 Fryers Road, Shepparton (03) 5821 5587

Has 18 lanes of tenpin bowling with computerized scoring and automatic bumpers, disco glow bowling, video games, pool table and a licensed cafe.

The Alley, 45 Queen Street, Warragul (03) 5623 4600

12 lanes of tenpin bowling, hot snacks and an arcade full of amusement machines perfect for all ages.

Great Ocean Road Tenpin Bowl (The Bowl), 153 Timor Street, Warrnambool (03) 5561 6877

A 12 lane tenpin bowling centre located in the centre of Warrnambool which caters for all skill levels with optional bumper bowling and ball ramps available. Every weekend there is disco bowling.

3D Lanes Tenpin Bowl, 2 Sanyo Drive, Wodonga (02) 6024 7022

The centre has 14 bowling lanes.

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