News: Waterparks
Adventure Park Geelong initiative eases parents supervision of children
Adventure Park Geelong’s Ride Buddies initiative, that helps single parents and carers juggle children and ride time while at the attraction, has been reintroduced for the busy...
Dec 20, 2018
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Victoria’s first heated outdoor wave pool opens at Funfields
Victorian amusement and waterpark Funfields has today officially opened its latest attraction - Volcano Beach - Victoria’s first outdoor heated wave pool. Under construction...
Dec 19, 2018
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Malaysia's Jengka Wonderland waterpark opens
The 1.2-hectare Jengka Wonderland waterpark opened earlier this month in Bandar Pusat Jengka, Malaysia. Located among lush greenery, the water park, which adopts a Middle...
Dec 15, 2018
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Sea World launches new attraction for peak summer season
Sea World’s newest attraction Sea World Sky Flyer provides guests with breath-taking views of the marine park and the Gold Coast Broadwater and cityscape as they soar in a giant...
Dec 13, 2018
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Polin introduces world first fully transparent Composites Waterslide
Polin is pushing waterslide technology to the next level with its latest innovation, the world's first fully transparent composites waterslide in the amusement industry. As an...
Dec 11, 2018
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Yas Waterworld secures World Travel Award
Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi has been named the world's leading waterpark at the World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence...
Dec 6, 2018
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Ardent Leisure reveals theme park investment strategy
Two years after its disastrous annual general meeting in the wake of the Thunder River Rapids tragedy, Ardent Leisure has revealed a strategy for Dreamworld to “become the...
Nov 21, 2018
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World Surf League announces Commercial Director appointment
The World Surf League (WSL) has announced the appointment of Scott Hargreaves, the former Global Vice President of Marketing for Billabong, as its new Commercial Director. In...
Nov 19, 2018
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks set to launch its biggest Summer Ever
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is set for summer with a host of exciting new attractions, experiences and shows opening across its premier Gold Coast locations. Launching this...
Nov 13, 2018
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Inflatable waterpark opens on Bathurst’s Chifley Dam
A new inflatable waterpark, the Bathurst Aqua Park, has opened on NSW’s Chifley Dam. The largest inflatable aquatic playground in NSW, the attraction will operate seasonally,...
Nov 13, 2018
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Resorts World Sentosa operator records 25% profit rise
Genting Singapore, the operator of Resorts World Sentosa, has reported a 25% rise in profits in the third quarter of the year to S$210.41 million with average daily visitors...
Nov 13, 2018
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Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre reopens after $27.3 million redevelopment
The City of Moreland’s Oak Park Sports and Aquatic Centre has reopened after a $27.3 million redevelopment to now feature a 50 metre outdoor pool, two giant waterslides, a...
Nov 12, 2018
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Australian Waterslides installs new waterslides for Adelaide's Waterworld
The City of Tea Tree Gully's Waterworld facility has reopened for the summer with two new speed waterslides, supplied by Australian Waterslides and Leisure, adding to its...
Nov 9, 2018
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Global waterpark supplier WhiteWater unveils new branding
Continuing its aim to create places where families can unite and make joyful lasting memories, global waterpark supplier WhiteWater has unveiled new branding to reflects its...
Nov 8, 2018
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Sea World Resort retains status as ‘Best Australian Family Resort’
For the ninth consecutive year, Sea World Resort & Water Park has been named ‘Holidays with Kids’ Best Family Resort in Australia over four stars. Holidays with Kids is...
Nov 2, 2018
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Father and son drown at Airlie Beach lagoon
Two overseas tourists - a father and son - have drowned while swimming at the Airlie Beach lagoon in the Whitsundays. The pair, believed to be from China, were, according to...
Oct 28, 2018
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Operator shut out of Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Resort
Auckland's Waiwera Thermal Resort faces an uncertain future following the revelation that its owners have cancelled the lease of the off-shore business that was operating the...
Oct 24, 2018
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ROLLER introduces new Self Serve Kiosk and software solutions
ROLLER, the leading cloud-based software platform for the attractions, FEC, recreation and theme parks sectors has announced the release of new products including a new self...
Oct 23, 2018
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New aquatic playground to open at Symbio Wildlife Park
The Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong is set to open a new aquatic playground for the summer. Due for completion in November, the Symbio Splash Park and children’s playground...
Oct 22, 2018
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Ardent Leisure names casino and hospitality professional as new Dreamworld Chief Executive
Ardent Leisure has announced the appointment of club and casino executive John Osborne as the new Chief Executive of Dreamworld. Ardent Chairman Dr Gary Weiss advised of the...
Oct 22, 2018
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Big Banana Fun Park to add new 4D Ride Simulator
Australia’s first ‘Big Thing’, the Big Banana Fun Park is to add a new experience with the addition of a new 4D Ride Simulator. Being manufactured by leading simulator developer...
Oct 21, 2018
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Cockburn ARC named PLA 2018 Community Facility of the Year
Cockburn ARC has been recognised again on the national stage, winning the Community Facility of the Year Award at the 2018 Parks and Leisure Australia Awards. The award was...
Oct 17, 2018
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Perth’s Outback Splash at The Maze to open new waterslide tower for summer
Outback Splash at The Maze, the family fun park located on the edge of Western Australia’s Swan Valley, has announced its latest development, with a 17.5 metre high waterslide...
Oct 16, 2018
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Dreamworld inquest delay as Ardent Leisure accused of being slow to hand over documents
Witnesses in the Dreamworld inquest may have to be recalled, with Ardent Leisure, the theme park's owners criticised for taking too long to provide crucial documents. The...
Oct 11, 2018
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