iPlay Whitfords at Westfield Whitford City is a fantastic one-stop spot for family fun, whether you’re popping in after a movie, filling a rainy afternoon or planning a birthday celebration. Located underneath Event Cinemas in the shopping centre’s entertainment and dining precinct, it combines a full bowling alley, large arcade and an in-centre Baskin Robbins, making it very easy to keep kids of different ages entertained in one place.
The bowling area is a big drawcard, especially for families and groups. There are eight full lanes with a relaxed, family-friendly vibe. Tech-savvy scoring screens keep track of everyone’s game, and there are lighter balls available, automatic bumpers and ramps, so even toddlers and young school-age kids can join in without frustration.
Bowling shoes are optional if you’re already wearing flat, closed-in shoes, which is handy when you’re there as part of a bigger shopping centre visit. It’s an ideal first-bowling experience for little ones, but fun enough for older kids and adults to get competitive too.
Alongside the lanes, the arcade area is packed with a mix of classic and modern games. You’ll find everything from racing and shooting games to air hockey and ticket redemption machines, so kids can jump between quick, high-energy games and longer play.
The official iPlay Whitfords arcade line-up changes over time as new machines are added, but the focus is on providing plenty of variety for all ages. Play is via a reloadable iPlay Playcard that you tap or swipe on each game, which makes it easy for parents to control spend and for kids to move quickly between machines without fumbling with coins.
Once they’ve racked up enough points, there’s a prize counter with a big selection of goodies to choose from – a big motivator for repeat play.
Food and treats are well covered on-site. iPlay Whitfords has its own café where parents can grab a coffee or cold drink while keeping an eye on the bowling lanes. Sharing a lane while snacks and drinks are brought over makes it feel like more of an outing than just a quick game. The integrated Baskin Robbins kiosk is a real highlight for kids: between games, they can cool down with scoops of ice cream, sundaes or dessert treats. It also makes iPlay a fun choice for an after-dinner treat if you’re already dining in the Whitfords entertainment precinct.
Birthday parties are a speciality at iPlay Whitfords. The venue offers dedicated kids and teens party packages that typically bundle bowling, arcade play and food, along with a party space and host support so parents can relax a bit more. Packages and inclusions are organised through the iPlay party booking system, and you can customise numbers and timing to suit your group. With bowling, arcades and ice cream all in one place, it’s particularly good for mixed-age parties or groups where not every child wants to do the same activity for the whole time.
One of the big advantages of iPlay Whitfords is its long trading hours, which make it a flexible option for families. During regular times, it opens from mid-morning until late most days, and on Saturdays it opens from 9am, perfect for an early-morning game before the centre gets busy. Hours are extended in school holidays, with earlier opening across weekdays so you can get in and play before the main lunchtime rush. The venue is also open on many public holidays (with adjusted hours on days like ANZAC Day and Christmas Eve), which is worth noting when you’re hunting for something to do when other places are closed. Parking is easiest if you enter from Whitfords Avenue and use the undercover car park, which leads directly towards the entertainment level.
Overall, iPlay Whitfords is an easy, all-weather choice for families in the northern suburbs. The combination of bowling, arcade games, café and Baskin Robbins under one roof makes it just as suited to an hour of fun as it is to a full afternoon out, and the extended opening hours and party options add to its appeal.
iPlay Whitfords
Address: Westfield Whitfords City Shopping Centre, basement level under Event Cinemas, Marmion Ave & Whitfords Ave, Hillarys WA 6025
Official website: iPlay Whitfords
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