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Category: Lawn BowlsLocation: Gold CoastListings: 9

Weigh Up Your Lawn Bowls Options in Gold Coast

Highly rated lawn bowls in Gold Coast

Top picks are the highest-rated activities of each type that publish a starting price.

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Benowa Bowls Club
4.8(49)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:BenowaPrice:From $10pp
Southport Bowls Club
4.6(320)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:SouthportPrice:From $200
Gold Coast Bowls Club
4.5(139)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:BroadbeachPrice:From $15pp
Club Mermaid
4.4(320)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:Mermaid BeachPrice:From $10pp
Club Broadbeach
4.3(907)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:BroadbeachGroup size:Up to 56Price:From $10pp
Club Musgrave
4.3(714)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:SouthportPrice:From $10pp
Nerang Community Bowls Club
4.3(420)
Type:Lawn BowlsArea:NerangPrice:From $10pp

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Lawn Bowls: What to Look For

A bowls party on the Gold Coast is mostly a question of which club suits your crowd, because greens run the length of the city. Clubs sit near the sand at Coolangatta, Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach, around Southport close to the Broadwater, inland at Benowa and Nerang, and up on Tamborine Mountain.

These are community clubs, so the mood is relaxed and the prices are modest. Green fees mostly start at $10 per person, with $5 per person at the low end and $15 per person at the higher end. Food and function space usually sit on top of that.

Weigh these up when comparing clubs:

  • Weather plan: an indoor function room gives you somewhere to go when a summer storm rolls through mid-game
  • Lights: floodlit greens let you start after the heat of the day, which matters from December to March
  • Food: free barbecues suit a casual birthday, while platters or set menus take the planning off your hands
  • Coaching: first-timers enjoy it more when someone shows them the basics, so ask if tuition is part of the deal
  • Guests: some clubs welcome kids on the green, which helps with family birthdays

Winter is the easy season here, with dry, mild days that suit an afternoon game. For more group outings across the city, see Gold Coast activities.

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Matching the club to the area

  • Broadbeach and Mermaid Beach work for groups already staying in the high-rises or heading out for dinner afterwards
  • Southport clubs have a choice of greens and function rooms, which helps with a work social of some size
  • Coolangatta has a beach-town feel and suits a southern-end crowd
  • Benowa and Nerang are handy for guests who live in the central suburbs rather than visit the coast
  • Tamborine Mountain trades the sea breeze for cooler air, so plan how everyone gets back down

Reading the price

  • A per-person green fee rarely includes food, so ask for a full quote with catering
  • $200 room hire is a separate way of pricing, covering a function space rather than each bowler
  • Check how long the fee buys on the green, as two hours and an open afternoon are different value
  • Ask whether there is a minimum group size for package rates

Before the day

  • Ask about shoes: barefoot is the tradition, but flat soles may be allowed, and a sun-baked green can be warm underfoot
  • Pack hats and sunscreen for time out on the green
  • Find out the club's rule on rain delays and whether your food order can move indoors
  • Raise Christmas party dates early, since November and December suit most workplaces

Lawn Bowls FAQs

What does barefoot bowls cost for a group on the Gold Coast?

Most clubs start at $10 per person for time on the green, with some at $5 or $15 per person. Food is usually extra, and a function space can be priced separately, such as $200 room hire.

Can we still bowl if a summer storm hits the Gold Coast?

Play normally stops for lightning, and afternoon storms are common in the warmer months. Book a morning or evening slot in summer, and choose a club with a function room so the party can carry on inside.

Do I need any experience to play at a Gold Coast bowls club?

No. Barefoot bowls is made for beginners. Ask whether someone from the club will run through the basics at the start, particularly if most of your group has never held a bowl.

Which part of the coast should a bowls party be in?

Go where your guests are. Visitors in Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach can use the clubs nearby, while locals may find Benowa or Nerang easier. Because the city is long and thin, a club in the wrong spot can leave half your group with a long trip.

Are kids allowed on the green at these clubs?

Many clubs here welcome children, which makes bowls a good fit for a family birthday. Confirm it when you book, and check any rules about children near the bar and supervision on the green.

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