Adventure World Perth names new rollercoaster the 'Abyss'

Perth theme park Adventure World has revealed that its new $12 million rollercoaster will be named the 'Abyss'.

Set to open in November, the new ride will have an ancient mystical theme with druid guardians linking the attraction's theme and an online game, The Chosen Ones.

Boasting the latest and most advanced ride technology in Australia, Abyss will reach - 1 to 4.5 G-Forces a thrust greater than that experienced during a space shuttle launch.

Already billed as Australia's most thrilling rollercoaster, Abyss is the single largest investment at Adventure World since it launched in 1982 and features a unique 10 storey high vertical lift, a more than vertical 100 feet drop, giant G-Force turns and head spinning twists.

The Gerstlauer custom built coaster also includes four inversions through daylight and a secret dark ride section as well as a zero-g-roll, rollover loop, cobra roll and inline loop. Offering a hair raising journey over 630 metres, riders will experience turns, drops and disorienting twist while they travel in the open air and in the dark.

The Chosen Ones, an online team-based treasure hunt with a unique prize, has a story that starts at the dawning of time, where Guardians have been protecting the world from the dark power of the Abyss.

This unnerving and eerie theme will encompass the entire roller coaster area at Adventure World. The landscape will feature a 12 metre hight Guardians scattered throughout the mysterious terrain and massive upturned trees with exposed roots will create a spooky underworld atmosphere.

Adventure World Chief Executive Mark Shaw said his entire team was incredibly excited about the announcement of Abyss, particularly because this latest milestone brings the launch of the coaster one step closer.

Shaw stated "we think the name reflects what is going to be a white-knuckle ride filled with trepidation of the unknown, the likes of which visitors to any theme park in Australia won't have experienced.

"We're absolutely thrilled to give eight fearless riders the opportunity to be in the first carriage at the VIP and media launch event, simply by playing The Chosen Ones online.

"We have a feeling this competition is going to attract unprecedented interest and we believe it's going to be one of the most talked about prizes."

The Chosen Ones online game can be viewed at www.chosenones.com.au

26th July 2013 - ADVENTURE WORLD PERTH TO OPEN NEW $12 MILLION ROLLERCOASTER