News: Waterparks
AALARA looks back on 2019 and forward to the New Year
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has shared a summary of its key activities during the past year and announced that its 2020 conference will...
Dec 31, 2019
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BlueFit announce partnership to operate private indoor pool in Melbourne’s west
BlueFit has announced a new partnership with Victorian property developer Lotus Living that will see it introduce BlueFit Swimming to a new residents-only aquatic facility....
Dec 23, 2019
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Belgravia Leisure supports Sport Australia’s ‘Find Your 30’ campaign
Belgravia Leisure has announced its supporting of Sport Australia’s ‘Find Your 30’ campaign, launching a new promotion offering 30 days of facility membership for $30, giving...
Dec 22, 2019
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New waterslides open at Dreamworld’s WhiteWater World
The new Fully 6 waterslide attraction has opened at the WhiteWater World waterpark on the Gold Coast. During a day of fun activities to mark the opening, World Surf League...
Dec 21, 2019
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Private equity firm makes $750 million offer for Village Roadshow
Village Roadshow Limited has received a takeover offer - worth around $761 million (US$523 million) from private equity firm Pacific Equity Partners. Following a series of...
Dec 20, 2019
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Adventure World in the news for asking patrons to wear 'appropriate swimwear'
Perth theme park Adventure World has been in the news in recent weeks following a request for guests using its waterpark are to "choose appropriate swimwear when visiting". The...
Dec 16, 2019
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Adventure Park ready for peak season with new waterslide and recognition as Victoria's best attraction
Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria’s largest water theme park, is ready for a busy summer season having unveiled The Tsunami, a new triple funnel waterslide. The Bellarine...
Dec 15, 2019
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Christchurch Metro Sports Facility to feature Polin Looping Rocket hydroslide
Christchurch’s Metro Sports Facility is set to include New Zealand’s first trapdoor hydroslide, a 12.6-metre-high ‘Looping Rocket’ from Polin Waterparks. Otakaro Limited Chief...
Dec 13, 2019
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New waterslide tower opened at Perth’s Outback Splash
Perth’s Outback Splash attraction has opened its new six-storey waterslide tower with multiple slides measuring almost half a kilometre in length. Introducing the four new...
Dec 5, 2019
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Gumbuya World prepares for record-breaking crowds
Gumbuya World is set to welcome record-breaking crowds this summer following the Victorian attraction’s multi-million dollar waterpark expansion. Gumbuya World Chief Executive...
Dec 3, 2019
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi named World’s Leading Theme Park
Indoor theme park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been named the World’s Leading Theme Park at the 2019 World Travel Awards, presented last over the weekend at the Royal Opera House...
Dec 2, 2019
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Angry Bird Mobile Water Park opens in Malaysia
Finland’s Rovio Entertainment, creator of the Angry Birds, has partnered with Malaysia’s One Universal Production to launch the world’s largest mobile-themed water inflatable...
Nov 27, 2019
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Urban Play partners with Waterplay to offer solutions for aquatic fun
After 15 years designing and installing some of Australia’s most exciting playgrounds, Brisbane-based playground designers, Urban Play have teamed up with world-leading aquatic...
Nov 20, 2019
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Asian attractions recognised at IAAPA's annual Brass Ring Awards
Leading Asian attractions have been recognised at the global amusement and theme park industry's 2019 Brass Ring Awards, with particular success in the Live Entertainment...
Nov 20, 2019
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Construction advances on WhiteWater World’s new Fully 6 waterslides
Gold Coast waterpark WhiteWater World has provided an update on the development of its Fully 6 waterslide attraction, due to be completed and ready to slide this summer. A team...
Nov 14, 2019
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Northern Territory first to participate in National Obesity Strategy Consultation
A National Obesity Strategy Consultation paper has been developed that seeks the views of Territorians on obesity, a condition that affects more than 14 million Australians - in...
Nov 10, 2019
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New Zealand's largest waterslide and sustainable thermal pools open at Hanmer Springs
A $4.5 million development, including New Zealand's largest waterslide,The Conical Thrill, and five new thermal pools, The Cascades, have been officially opened at the Hanmer...
Nov 8, 2019
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Gumbuya World unveils new racer slides and wave pool
Victorian attraction Gumbuya World, has unveiled six new racer slides and family wave pool as part of its $10 million dollar expansion. The massive heated family wave pool, The...
Oct 31, 2019
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Life Floor surface installed at North Queensland waterpark
Anti-slip, non-abrasive foam rubber tiles from Life Floor have recently been installed at Cairns Regional Council’s Sugarworld Waterpark. Located in Edmonton, 20 minutes south...
Oct 23, 2019
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Colliers International announces opening of The Wave surf destination in the UK
With Australia awaiting the announcement of an opening date for the URBNSURF attraction in Melbourne, destination development experts Colliers International have revealed that...
Oct 22, 2019
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Village Roadshow reveals profit turnaround in last financial year
Entertainment conglomerate Village Roadshow has reported an underlying profit of $20.6 million for the 12 months to 30th June, compared with a $7.3 million loss a year ago, with...
Oct 14, 2019
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Wibit aqua park in Bali recognised as world’s largest
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Wibit Sports recent installation for the Aqua Dreamland attraction in Bali’s Secret Bay has been acknowledged by Guinness World Records...
Oct 11, 2019
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Gumbuya World looks to opening of $10 million expansion and first music event
Victorian attraction Gumbuya World, is approaching the opening of a new family wave pool as part of a $10 million expansion, which will see its waterpark, Oasis Springs, almost...
Oct 10, 2019
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SMAANZ announces 2019 Awards and Grants recipients
With its 2019 conference being held at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch from 4th to 6th December, the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand...
Oct 7, 2019
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