Barossa Bowland, South Australia: Dinosaur mini golf and bowling
Barossa Bowland in Tanunda, South Australia isn’t a standard Barossa Valley attraction. It’s a bowling alley and 18 hole, dinosaur-themed mini golf course.
What is Barossa Bowland?
Barossa Bowland is a bowling alley and dinosaur-themed mini golf course in Tanunda, South Australia.
Barossa Bowland is not exactly why people come to South Australia’s Barossa Valley. This is, after all, one of the world’s most deservedly famous wine regions. It does wine tourism brilliantly, and has plenty more to offer – such as Barossa ballooning tours and cycling along the Barossa Trail.
Barossa Bowland: Bowling in Tanunda
What Barossa Bowland in Tanunda offers is simpler, unashamed, touristy fun. It’s the sort of touristy fun you can get pretty much anywhere, but this Barossa Valley attraction does it pretty well.
On a basic level, Barossa Bowland is a bowling alley. There are 12 lanes, recently updated bowling machines and, if you’re hungry, wood-fired pizzas to enjoy. One game of bowling costs $14 for adults, and two games costs $22. For children, it’s $12 and $20 respectively. These prices include shoe hire.
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Barossa Bowland: Dinosaur mini golf
The best bit about Barossa Bowland, however, is nothing to do with rolling a ball at ten pins. Outside, there is a marvellously cheesy dinosaur-themed mini golf course. This Barossa mini golf course comes with model dinosaurs looming menacingly over the fairways. It’s an 18 hole course, which is difficult enough to provide a challenge for adults, but not punishingly tough on kids.
Mini-golf prices at Barossa Bowland are $16 for adults and $14 for children. For more information and food menus, visit the Barossa Bowland website.
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