The Lanes, Ten Pin Bowling

Indoor activities are just the thing on rainy days in the holidays.


We went to The Lanes ten pin bowling alley today.  Everyone can play at their own level, play for as long or as short as you like and get something to eat or drink. There are even bumpers to help keep the ball out of the gutter for those in need, and launch ramps for the younger kids.


On a rainy day it is wise to phone to book in, especially if you have a big group.  We arrived without booking and managed to get one game in between group bookings.  The bowling is cheaper if you bowl before 5pm.


You can book The Loft, a smaller area up stairs with a few private lanes, if you are planning a private party.  Bowling is $15 per person in The Loft.



The kids were allowed to keep their sneakers on for 
bowling, saving the trouble of trying to find shoes to fit them.  Adults need to take advantage of the supplied bowling shows but don't panic, they're generally in good condition and are not the normal bright colour so the fashion conscious can join in.


There's a well stocked bar for both fun kids drinks and adults.  Food is available from both the bar and main hire counter and is tasty, with good sized portions and was delivered quickly to the bowling lane.  The menu is suited to the venue with a variety of snack, fries, wedges, etc and larger meals such as burgers and pizza.

Parking is available at the open air Carepark car park next to The Lanes and behind the Reading Cinema complex on Wakefield Street.  In this car park for the weekend it will only cost you $8.00 to park for 12 hours.  Or park on the street in the weekend for free for 2 hours.



234 – 238 Wakefield Street, Wellington
Phone: (04) 801 7036


See the website for more details www.thelanes.co.nz


Enjoy whatever you do these holidays.  
Stay tuned for more ideas from Ask The Locals.


N.B. In the interest of being open and transparent, the Editor received a free flat white during the taking of these photographs.