Where bowls meets the world.
Designed by bowlers, for bowlers, and welcoming to everyone travelling with one.
Founded with a passion for bowls and travel
Bowls Tours has grown into a trusted name for bowlers seeking unique, fully escorted holiday experiences. Every itinerary blends bowls, sightseeing, comfort and camaraderie — for seasoned competitors, social bowlers and the non-bowling friends and partners who travel alongside them.
We work in association with The Travel Studio, an ATAC-member agency on the Gold Coast, giving our tours preferred bookings, excellent rates and trusted local knowledge on every itinerary, domestic or international.
Our point of difference
No one else combines this depth of travel experience with genuine bowls knowledge. Unmatched experience, unmatched bowls knowledge, unmatched tours — Bowls Tours is the only place where world-class travel and true bowls expertise come together.
38 yrs
2018
45 yrs
Current & upcoming destinations
- Norfolk Island
Now open
- Cook Islands
Now open
- New Zealand
Now open
- Cruises
Now open
- United Kingdom
Coming soon
- Every tour suits seasoned players and new or social bowlers alike — and non-bowlers travelling with a bowler are just as welcome. You don't need to play a single end to enjoy the trip.
What we offer
Spectator tours
Participation tours
Tailor-made travel
What's included
Return flights
Central, quality hotels
Full sightseeing program
Highlight dinners
Most meals
All tipping
English-speaking guides
Tour manager throughout
Industry partnerships
Bowls Victoria
State team travel
Bowls Australia
2026 National Championships
Bowls QLD
Past client
Bowls Tasmania
Past client
Why travel with us
Built by bowlers, for bowlers
Expectations met and exceeded
Knowledgeable, experienced staff
Support that doesn't stop at booking
Our team
Kerri Cottell
Owner & Tour Escort
A travel professional with over 38 years in the industry, Kerri has specialised in designing and escorting lawn bowls tours since 2018. A member of Club Robina on the Gold Coast and digital creator of the Gold Coast Tweed Bowls News page, bowls is a way of life, not just a business.
Her itineraries blend sightseeing, local culture and friendly competition — and regularly sell out months in advance. Travel with Kerri and she’s there from the moment you depart until the moment you’re home.
David Cottell
Support Tour Leader
Kerri’s husband and trusted partner on and off the road, David brings more than 45 years of lawn bowls experience and 16 years in the airline industry to every tour. A qualified bowls green keeper, he understands the sport and the friendships it creates.
As support tour leader, David handles the organisation and day-to-day logistics that keep a tour running smoothly, so every guest feels well looked after.
Explore the world. Play bowls. Make worldwide friends.
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Services
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Contact Us
- 0466 460 484
- kerricottell@gmail.com