Pokies in Bundaberg: venues, gaming hours and visitor information

Bundaberg city and suburban gaming venues

The following pubs and clubs advertise gaming on their own websites. Hours below are specific to the gaming room where the available information makes that clear. If room hours are not confirmed, this does not mean the room is closed; it means you should ask the venue.

Machine counts are figures reported by the venues, not independently verified counts of machines currently available. Advertising a gaming room is also not, by itself, evidence of a venue’s current licence conditions.

• Old Bundy Tavern — 20 Quay Street, Bundaberg Central; (07) 3558 3318. The tavern advertises poker machines, Keno, tea, coffee and snacks. Gaming-room hours are listed as Monday to Wednesday 10 am–2 am, Thursday to Saturday 10 am–3 am, and Sunday 10 am–midnight.
• Queenslander Hotel — 61 Targo Street, Bundaberg Central; (07) 4152 4691. This Bundaberg hotel advertises a gaming room and bar, with guaranteed gaming hours of 10 am–midnight daily. Check directly for any changes, particularly on public holidays.
• The Club Hotel Bundaberg — 50 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central; (07) 4152 3801. The hotel reports 22 machines and advertises snacks and beverages; it also has a bistro. The venue says it opens from 10 am seven days a week, but a gaming-room closing time is not clearly established. Call to check room hours.
• East End Hotel — 58 Princess Street, Bundaberg East; (07) 4152 6388. The hotel reports 40 gaming machines and advertises Keno and TAB, as well as a bistro and bar. Its published hotel hours are not clearly identified as gaming-room hours, so confirm both opening and closing times.
• Young Australian Hotel — 59 Perry Street, Bundaberg North; (07) 4153 1553. The hotel reports 30 poker machines and advertises gaming-room hours of 10 am–10 pm daily.
• Brothers Sports Club — 130 Takalvan Street, Bundaberg; (07) 4151 3532. The club describes its air-conditioned Fortunes gaming lounge and also lists dining facilities. It advertises gaming-room hours of 10 am–2:30 am daily. Its general venue opening time is earlier, at 9 am.
• The Waves Sports Club — 1 Miller Street, Bundaberg; (07) 4152 1531. The club’s Opulence page reports 180 machines, a snack menu and a Keno lounge. Its advertised guaranteed gaming hours are Wednesday to Saturday 10 am–2 am and Sunday to Tuesday 10 am–midnight. Older published claims differ, so check the current hours and facilities with the club.

A nearby gaming venue in Bargara

Sandhills Sports Club is in Bargara, rather than Bundaberg city. The club describes Bargara as approximately 15 minutes east of Bundaberg, although travel time will depend on your starting point and conditions.

Sandhills advertises general club hours of 10 am until late, but those are not separately confirmed gaming-room hours. It also advertises a local-area courtesy bus on selected nights, subject to availability. Ask the club about the gaming room, the bus and holiday opening before relying on them.

• Sandhills Sports Club — corner of Whalley and Tanner streets, Bargara; (07) 4159 2202. The club reports an 80-machine Golden Sands gaming lounge and also lists a bistro, café and lawn bowls.

How to compare venues and check gaming-room hours

When checking pokies opening hours in Bundaberg, distinguish the hours of the whole venue from those of its gaming room. A club may open for coffee, dining or other facilities before gaming starts. For example, Brothers advertises a 9 am venue opening but a 10 am opening for its gaming room.

A closing time after midnight belongs to the next calendar day. For example, a Saturday closing time of 2 am would normally mean early Sunday morning. Public holidays, temporary closures and changes in trading can affect the advertised schedule, so a quick call is worthwhile.

If access is important to your visit, describe your needs when contacting the venue. The 2025 Bundaberg regional accessible destination guide reports accessible parking, a level path, automatic entrance doors and level circulation at The Waves. Ask the club about current conditions and access to the specific gaming area.

• Confirm the gaming room’s opening and closing times for the day you plan to visit, including public holidays.
• Ask whether a visitor needs to sign in, be a member or be accompanied by a member.
• Check food service times separately; a bistro in the same building does not necessarily serve food in the gaming room.
• Ask about parking, transport or a courtesy bus if you need them, including any booking requirements.
• Discuss step-free access, seating or other accessibility needs with the venue rather than assuming all areas have the same facilities.

Age, identification and club entry

In Queensland, people under 18 cannot gamble or enter a designated gambling area. A venue may welcome families in its bistro while restricting entry to its gaming room, so do not assume a child can accompany an adult into that area.

Bring acceptable proof of age. Examples in Queensland’s responsible-gambling guidance include a current driver licence, current passport, adult proof-of-age card and Keypass. If you are unsure whether your identification will be accepted, check with the venue. A photograph of an identity document should not be assumed to satisfy its checks.

Membership and guest access are separate questions at Bundaberg clubs with pokies. A person who is not a member may be able to visit, but the researched information does not establish every club’s current visitor policy. Ask the individual club whether sign-in, an invitation or another condition applies to you.

Gambling support and self-exclusion in Queensland

If gambling is causing concern, help is available whether you are affected by your own gambling or someone else’s. The Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 is free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It can provide support and referrals to local services.

Gambling Help Queensland offers counselling, assistance with venue self-exclusion and referral to financial counselling. Bundaberg Regional Council’s directory lists the local UnitingCare Gambling Help service on (07) 4153 8400. Call the service or the helpline to confirm appointment arrangements and its current address.

Self-exclusion can be arranged with a gaming venue or remotely through a Gambling Help service. Depending on the arrangement, it can cover a venue, gaming area or gambling activity. Queensland describes venue exclusions as lasting up to five years, subject to a 24-hour cooling-off period and specified revocation rules. Ask the service to explain the conditions that apply to your situation.

BetStop is the national self-exclusion register for licensed online wagering. Registering for it does not automatically exclude someone from a local pub or club gaming room; ask about venue self-exclusion separately.

If you choose to gamble, consider an affordable spending limit before visiting, take breaks and avoid chasing losses. These steps do not improve the odds or guarantee protection from harm.

FAQ

Where can I find pokies in Bundaberg?

Examples include Old Bundy Tavern and Queenslander Hotel in Bundaberg Central, East End Hotel in Bundaberg East and Young Australian Hotel in Bundaberg North. Brothers Sports Club and The Waves Sports Club also advertise gaming. Sandhills Sports Club is a nearby option in Bargara. This is a shortlist, not a complete inventory.

What time do Bundaberg gaming rooms open and close?

Hours vary by venue and day. Young Australian Hotel advertises its gaming room from 10 am to 10 pm daily, while Brothers Sports Club advertises 10 am to 2:30 am daily. A time after midnight is on the following calendar day. General venue hours may differ from gaming-room hours, so confirm directly before visiting.

Do I need to be a member to visit a club?

Not necessarily, but entry requirements depend on the club and your circumstances. Ask whether a visitor can enter, needs to sign in or requires an invitation from a member. The available venue information does not establish a complete current guest policy for every club in this guide.

What age and identification requirements apply to gaming rooms?

People under 18 cannot gamble or enter a designated gambling area in Queensland. Bring acceptable proof of age, such as a current driver licence or passport, and ask the venue if you are unsure about your identification. A family-friendly dining area does not mean children can enter the gaming room.

Are advertised machine counts the same as approved gaming-machine limits?

Not necessarily. A venue-reported count describes what the venue says it offers, while an approved electronic gaming machine figure in a government record is an authorisation figure. For example, Young Australian Hotel reports 30 machines, while a historical government list shows 32 approved EGMs. Neither figure alone establishes today’s available count or current licence conditions.

Where can I get help or exclude myself from a gaming venue?

Call the free, confidential Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 at any time for support and referral. You can ask a venue or a Gambling Help service about self-exclusion from a gaming venue, area or activity. BetStop covers licensed online wagering and does not automatically exclude you from a local pokies room.