News: Waterparks
Village Roadshow to install accesso Passport Ticketing Suite at key attractions
Solutions provider the accesso Technology Group plc has announced a five-year agreement with Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) to install the accesso Passport® ticketing suite...
Sep 19, 2017
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Membership surge at new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre
In advance of its opening next month, the new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre at Craigieburn in Melbourne’s northern suburbs is experiencing an “unprecedented” demand for...
Sep 18, 2017
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Funfields ready to unveil record-breaking water attraction
Preparing for its season opening on 29th September, Victorian theme park Funfields is set to launch its latest record-breaking water attraction - the 186-metre long and...
Sep 16, 2017
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre opens massive rooftop solar power installation
A new 512 kilowatt solar panel system at the South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre, that will aid the facility’s energy efficiencies and reduce its carbon emissions, has...
Sep 14, 2017
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Adventure World begins early-bird season pass sale
In advance of its season opening on 23rd September, Perth amusement park Adventure World is offering an early-bird discount on Season Pass sales. Offering a 20% saving off the...
Sep 12, 2017
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Village Roadshow looks to sell Gold Coast theme park land
Village Roadshow has announced plans to sell the 154 hectare parcel of land at Oxenford on the Gold Coast on which its Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast,...
Sep 7, 2017
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Bulk earthworks approval a major step for Sunshine Coast ACTVENTURE development
Developer SANAD Capital has advised that the Sunshine Coast Council has given approval for the commencement of bulk earthworks at its planned active lifestyle destination,...
Sep 5, 2017
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New attractions flagged for Fairfield City Council's Aquatopia
Fairfield City Council has announced the upcoming launch of new attractions at its popular Aquatopia aquatic play park. Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone said the western...
Sep 4, 2017
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AALARA supports new Queensland safety legislation but asks for improved consultation on changes
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association Inc (AALARA) has welcomed the Best Practice Review of Workplace Health and Safety Queensland’s focus on the safety...
Aug 24, 2017
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Jamberoo Action announces summer season opening plans
NSW water theme park Jamberoo Action Park has announced that its 2017/18 season opening will be on Saturday 23rd September. Located just 1 hour south of Sydney, 20 minutes south...
Aug 20, 2017
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ALFA Queensland to stage learning session at Aquafutures conference
The Queensland branch of the Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFAQ) has announced the further involvement with the upcoming Aquafutures conference with an afternoon...
Aug 13, 2017
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New aquatic play park part of the revival of the Whitsundays
The upcoming opening of a major aquatic play area at the Big4 Adventure Whitsunday holiday park looks set to be a key element in the revitalisation of the cyclone-damaged...
Jul 29, 2017
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Ocean Park seeks new Ticketing and Admission System
Hong Kong theme park, Ocean Park, has put out an Invitation for Expression of Interest for the 'Design and Implement of a Parkwide Ticketing and Admission System'. Ocean Park...
Jul 28, 2017
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Ardent Leisure shareholder Ariadne calls for $25 million in new attractions at Dreamworld
An investment group that owns 10% of Ardent Leisure is calling for the group to invest $25 million in new attractions as part of a greater push for reform and seats on the...
Jul 26, 2017
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Cartoon Network Amazone named in Asia’s Top 10 waterparks
Cartoon Network Amazone has been named one of the top waterparks in Asia, as revealed by the TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2017. The awards were given out based on...
Jul 17, 2017
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Asian FLOW Tour returns for 2017
With successive runs of the Flowboarding League of the World (FLOW) Tour events having been held in Asia since 2011, the 2017 edition of the series will be returning to venues...
Jul 15, 2017
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Christchurch Council backs funding for New Brighton hot pools
Plans for the development of New Brighton’s hot pools have been backed by a Christchurch City Council decision to approve an additional $11.2 million to fund the project. The...
Jul 12, 2017
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Dreamworld battles inconsistent attendances and falling revenues
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is continuing to struggle with irregular visitor numbers and declining year-on-year revenues. Newly released figures from parent company Ardent...
Jul 11, 2017
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Waterplay’s Activity Towers named a top product
Waterplay® Solutions has revealed that its Activity Towers product line has been named a ‘Most Valuable Product’ (MVP) by Aquatics International. Part of Waterplay’s new...
Jul 9, 2017
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International advisors appointed to help lead Sunshine Coast attraction into construction phase
SANAD Capital, the company behind the Sunshine Coast’s $450 million ACTVENTURE theme park project, has formerly appointed three industry experts as international advisors. With...
Jul 7, 2017
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Tens of thousands join in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson
Tens of thousands of participants at more than 600 locations in 27 countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Bahrain to Brazil, and Panama to Poland, came together on Thursday 22nd...
Jul 5, 2017
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Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre offers new aquatic play options
Coinciding with the start of the winter school holidays, the Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre (SOPAC) is offering a revitalised program of aquatic play options. Having...
Jun 30, 2017
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Dreamworld launches after dark thrill experience
Dreamworld’s inaugural Park After Dark event has given guests the opportunity to take evening rides on five of the theme park’s thrill rides with the option of being...
Jun 29, 2017
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Centre manager appointed for new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre
Experienced industry manager Savva Giannikos has been appointed to head up the new Splash Aqua Park and Leisure Centre development in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Located in...
Jun 23, 2017
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