News: Waterparks
Australian Waterslides and Leisure installs slides and play features
Leading waterpark and aquatic leisure supplier Australian Waterslides & Leisure (AWL) has reported a range of completed and upcoming installations of waterslides and aquatic...
Feb 12, 2017
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Dreamworld tragedy causes dive in Ardent Leisure revenue
Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure says its theme parks revenue is recovering, although January's takings remain low, following the death of four people at the Gold Coast...
Feb 9, 2017
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Wibit Sports marks 20 years of operations
Leading aquatic inflatables manufacturer Wibit Sports has recently marked its 20th anniversary of operations by participating in the Boat Show Dusseldorf - the biggest water...
Feb 7, 2017
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Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast launches all terrain driving adventure
Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast has introduced a departure from its waterpark product wit the launch of Queensland’s first driving adventure park, Wet’n’Wild Buggy. The all-terrain...
Feb 5, 2017
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IAAPA looks at global expansion with appointment of SeaWorld's Doug Stagner
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has named attractions veteran Doug Stagner as its new Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice...
Feb 2, 2017
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Aflex Technology appoints new business manager for 2017
Aflex Technology has commenced the year with the appointment of Business Manager, Frank Witowski. With extensive experience from operating his own highly successful businesses...
Jan 25, 2017
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Legal battle over development work at planned Sunshine Coast waterpark
The developers of the planned ACTVE waterpark and active recreation destination on the Sunshine Coast are being taken to court by the company that master planned the development...
Jan 24, 2017
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New artificial surf wave concept under development in Dunedin
A new entrant into the artificial surfing wave sector claims to have created technology that can recreate the pattern of any wave in the world. Dunedin-based AirWave has been...
Jan 24, 2017
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Ticketing software revolutionising guest experiences
With today’s ticketing solutions able to provide much more than just a means to sell tickets, Melbourne-based ROLLER has been providing digital solutions for attractions over...
Jan 15, 2017
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Legoland waterpark opens in Dubai
Legoland Water Park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts and the sister park to the recently-opened Legoland Theme Park, has opened to the public. The Middle East’s only waterpark...
Jan 13, 2017
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New Indian waterpark features a dozen Polin slides
The newly opened Amaazia waterpark in the Indian city of Surat features a dozen waterslides from Polin Waterparks, including the signature King Cobra waterslide. The...
Jan 12, 2017
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Blacktown aquatic centres help western Sydney residents beat the heat
With temperatures in Western Sydney reaching a scorching 40 degrees over recent days, Wednesday saw more than 6,000 people visit Blacktown City Council’s Aquatic and Recreation...
Jan 11, 2017
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Port Stephens attraction opens new aquatic playground
Oakvale Farm and Fauna World in the NSW resort of Port Stephens has opened ‘Splash Bay’, a new aquatic play space featuring 25 water activities. The biggest single addition in...
Jan 9, 2017
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Dreamworld revenues dip by $6 million since reopening
Ticket sales at Dreamworld have dropped by $6 million since the Gold Coast theme park reopened on 10th December. Ardent Leisure's latest trading report to the Australian Stock...
Jan 6, 2017
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SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre impacts community and elite swimmers in remarkable year
The acknowledgement of its hosting of South Australia’s most Significant Event of the Year at the 2016 Sport SA/KPMG South Australian Sport Awards, has been just one of many...
Jan 3, 2017
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Octopus Bay aquatic play park launches at Perth’s The Maze
Western Australia's The Maze Family Fun Park has opened its newest attraction, a new aquatic play area for toddlers. Set in the Outback Splash children's aquatic playground,...
Dec 22, 2016
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AquaSplash inflatable waterpark opens in Gosford
Successful inflatable aquatic playground operator AquaSplash has opened its first attraction in NSW, on the Brisbane Water in Gosford. The $400,000 waterpark and obstacle...
Dec 21, 2016
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Silverdale Adventure Park opens Aflex giant inflatable waterslide
Auckland’s Silverdale Adventure Park has introduced a new giant inflatable waterslide for the summer season. Designed an manufactured by New Zealand based Aflex Technology, 100...
Dec 20, 2016
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New Wibit aquatic playground promotes Dubai tourism at landmark beach
One of Wibit Sports latest inflatable aquatic playgrounds is not only providing fun for its users but is serving as a powerful piece of branding. Installed at the Jumeirah Beach...
Dec 15, 2016
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Waterplay releases new generation of aquatic play products
Leading international aquatic play company Waterplay has launched a new generation of innovative design and product technology across its aquatic play features, activity towers...
Dec 12, 2016
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Dreamworld reopening gathers $157,000 charity donation
More than $157,000 will be donated to the families of four people killed in October's Dreamworld ride tragedy following donations made during the weekend reopening of the theme...
Dec 12, 2016
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Aquatopia waterpark opens in Western Sydney
Fairfield City Council’s new waterpark, Aquatopia, has received its official opening today (Saturday 10th December). Aiming to offer an affordable day out for families and...
Dec 10, 2016
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Guests trickle back as Dreamworld reopens
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has opened it gates to the public for the first time since four people were killed on its Thunder River Rapids ride six weeks ago. However,...
Dec 10, 2016
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Inflatable waterparks the ‘big thing’ of the summer
Looking at trends for the leisure industry, aquatic play, already a popular activity, looks set to be the ‘big thing’ of the peak summer months and 2016/17 school holidays....
Dec 7, 2016
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