BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB INC

What BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB INC does

BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB INC is a community-based membership bowls and hospitality club established in 1929 and headquartered at 11-23 Welsby Parade, Bongaree, on the waterfront of Bribie Island in Queensland, Australia. The club operates from a single venue positioned along the Pumicestone Passage with views of the Glasshouse Mountains, approximately 50 minutes north of Brisbane, and is open seven days a week. Its core products and physical assets include three bowling greens (two all-weather undercover greens added through a $4 million redevelopment completed in 2024, plus one real-grass outdoor green), a Gaming Lounge with 110 gaming machines linked to jackpots, TAB betting, and Keno, three dining outlets (Sunsets on Bribie restaurant, The Deck outdoor dining, and Club Lounge bar), a bottleshop, and a weekly Sunday live acoustic music program. Supporting services include a complimentary courtesy bus, a Designated Driver Program, and dedicated selectors for club competitions.

The club generates revenue across five streams: food and beverage sales (lunch and dinner seven days, plus Sunday breakfast), gaming revenue from machines and betting, recurring membership fees (bowling and social), social bowls participation fees ($5–$10 per person), and tournament entry fees such as the annual Prestige Carnival ($150–$300 per team with $30,000 in combined prize money). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the physical venue, the website bribiebowls.com, an active Facebook page, member promotions and jackpot draws, and event-based community programming including sponsorship of the Dolphins Ultimate Game Day Experience. The club serves four primary customer segments: local residents and community members, bowling enthusiasts (400+ bowling members plus tournament visitors from across Queensland), dining and entertainment guests, and gaming patrons, supported by 5,000+ registered social members. The business is structured as an incorporated community club governed for member benefit rather than shareholder return, with no parent company, private equity ownership, or external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB INC

Legal name

Bribie Island Bowls Club Inc

Website

https://bribiebowls.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BRIBIE ISLAND BOWLS CLUB INC is a 1929-founded community bowls and hospitality club on Bribie Island, Queensland, operating a waterfront venue with three bowling greens, 110 gaming machines, three dining outlets, a bottleshop, and live entertainment for 5,000+ social and 400+ bowling members.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Sports Club Services

NAICS

Bowling Centers (71395), Full-Service Restaurants (722511)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ)

Keywords

• Lawn bowls facilities
• Hospitality dining services
• Gaming lounge operations
• Community club membership
• Bowling tournament events

Headquarters

HQ city

Bongaree

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant and bar sales including dine-in meals, takeaway, and bottleshop. The club operates Sunsets on Bribie restaurant, The Deck outdoor dining, Club Lounge bar, and bottleshop. Revenue generated from lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast service 7 days a week.
2. Gaming Revenue: Revenue from 110 gaming machines, TAB betting, and Keno operations. Gaming promotions and member-only rewards drive engagement and revenue.
3. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for bowling members and social members. Membership provides access to member promotions, discounts, exclusive events, and the courtesy bus service.
4. Social Bowls Fees: Fees charged for social bowls participation, typically $10 per person with Lucky Rink Jackpots included. Scroungers on Mondays charged at $5 per person.
5. Tournament Entry Fees: Entry fees for Prestige Carnival tournaments including Men's and Ladies' Fours ($300/team) and Pairs ($150/team), with prize money totaling $10,000 per Fours event and $5,000 per Pairs event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bribie Island Bowls Club operates a physical waterfront venue on Bribie Island, Queensland, offering lawn bowls (two all-weather undercover greens and one real grass green), restaurant and bar dining (Sunsets on Bribie, The Deck, Club Lounge), a gaming lounge with 110 machines, TAB and Keno betting, a bottleshop, and a social bowls program. The club is membership-driven with bowling and social member categories, and operates 7 days a week as a community hospitality hub.

Product overview

Bribie Island Bowls Club is a hospitality and sporting venue offering a unified multi-service experience centered around bowling facilities and dining. The club operates two core business lines: bowling (featuring three greens, a social bowls program, and competitive tournaments including the annual Prestige Carnival) and hospitality (comprising the Sunsets on Bribie restaurant with The Deck and Club Lounge dining outlets, a gaming lounge with 110 machines, TAB and Keno betting services, and a bottleshop). These services are bundled under a single membership program that provides bowling members and social members access to exclusive promotions, events, and the courtesy bus service. The club also offers live entertainment through its Sunday acoustic music program and hosts regular promotional events including member jackpot draws, cash promotions, and themed dining nights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunsets on Bribie: The main restaurant at Bribie Island Bowls Club offering family and group dining with waterfront views, featuring a menu of steaks, seafood, burgers, pasta, and pizzas

Products and services

• Sunsets on Bribie Restaurant
• The Deck Outdoor Dining
• Club Lounge
• All-Weather Undercover Bowling Greens
• Real Grass Bowling Green
• Social Bowls Program
• 2026 Prestige Carnival
• Gaming Lounge
• Bottleshop
• Membership Programs
• Courtesy Bus Service

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• LJ Hooker Bribie IslandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 Prestige Carnival. LJ Hooker Bribie Island contributes to prize money for the annual bowling tournament event, which is popular and reaches capacity early.
• CUB (Carlton & United Breweries)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the 2026 Prestige Carnival. CUB contributes to prize money for the annual bowling tournament, with increased total prize money thanks to their sponsorship.
• B.I.K.E.S. ProgrammeminorOthers · 1 January 2025Community support programme supported by Bribie Island Bowls Club. Provides educational resources to underprivileged children on the island through fundraisers, donation drives, and community events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Tweed Heads Bowls Club: Bowls club in Tweed Heads on the Queensland/NSW border with bowling greens, dining, bar, and gaming offerings. Directly comparable to Bribie Island Bowls Club in sporting core, hospitality stack, and regional Queensland/NSW coastal market dynamics.
• Burleigh Heads Bowls Club: Long-established lawn bowls club on Queensland's Gold Coast operating bowling greens, dining, bar, and gaming offerings under a membership model. Directly comparable to Bribie Island Bowls Club in core sporting offering, F&B/beverage operations, and gaming lounge format, though located in a higher-density Gold Coast market.
• Twin Towns Services Club: Major community services club on the NSW/Queensland border operating extensive gaming, dining, entertainment, and event facilities under a membership structure. Comparable to Bribie Island Bowls Club as a large-format community club that bundles gaming, F&B, and live entertainment, though at significantly larger scale.
• Pelican Waters Bowls Club: Bowls and community club on Queensland's Sunshine Coast offering bowling greens, dining, bar, and gaming facilities. Comparable to Bribie Island Bowls Club as a regional Queensland bowls club operating the same bowling-plus-hospitality-plus-gaming bundle under a membership model.
• Broadbeach Bowls Club: Gold Coast-based lawn bowls club combining bowling greens with dining, bar, and gaming facilities. Comparable to Bribie Island Bowls Club in its multi-revenue-stream community-club model, Queensland operating context, and integration of bowls with hospitality and gaming.

Broad incumbents

• The Star Gold Coast: Integrated resort and casino in Broadbeach, Queensland, operating gaming machines, F&B venues, bars, and live entertainment at significantly larger scale. Overlaps with Bribie Island Bowls Club on gaming lounge, dining, and entertainment, but as a broader portfolio operator rather than a bowls-focused community club.
• RSL Queensland: Large Queensland operator of Returned & Services League clubs running multiple venues with bowling, dining, gaming, and entertainment under a membership structure. Overlaps with Bribie Island Bowls Club as a multi-venue community-club operator in Queensland, though with broader geographic and format diversification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bribieislandbowsclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bribie-island-bowls-club-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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