Bowlarama is an entertainment centre at 52 Hall Street in Newtown, Wellington, and its distinctive feature is that bowling is only one part of the visit. The lanes include glow-in-the-dark and Wellington-themed lanes, along with premium lanes. Next door, the laser tag arena has immersive props and phasers, and there is a Gelly Ball arena, where players use low-impact blasters and the pellets are made from 99.9 per cent water. The centre also has arcade games and private karaoke rooms, a bar, food, and party packages.
Mini golf is closed at the moment. The website says water damage from the Newtown floods has shut it, and bookings will reopen once it is back, with no date set yet. Everything else on the site is running. Laser tag rounds are five minutes long, and packages start with two rounds, with more rounds available to add.
The centre has been run by the Space Llamas Group, a Wellington entertainment company, for more than 15 years in the city. It offers a 10 per cent discount on entertainment for medical workers and teachers, and it supports school and charity fundraising.