News: Waterparks
AALARA announces new General Manager appointment
The Australian Amusement Leisure & Recreation Association (AALARA) has announced the appointment of Kristy Ahrens as its new General Manager. Announcing the appointment, AALARA...
Oct 28, 2015
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Cairns Adventure Waters waterpark owner reveals ongoing development plans
With work underway on the $45 million Adventure Waters attraction in Cairns, developer Paul Freebody has revealed that he plans two further stages at the waterpark. Freebody...
Oct 28, 2015
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Waterplay releases new Cirque product collection
Leading aquatic play solutions company Waterplay® Solutions has released Cirque, a theatrical collection of play features designed to create an aquatic spectacular for all ages...
Oct 16, 2015
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Goodlife Health Clubs partners music streaming start-up Guvera
Leading full service fitness club chain, Goodlife Health Clubs has reportedly begun a partnership with Guvera that will enable Goodlife members to listen to music through the...
Oct 13, 2015
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Big Banana starts waterpark operations under new brand
The long planned waterpark facilities at Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana have began operations. Set for its official launch on the weekend of 24th and 25th October, the...
Oct 13, 2015
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City of Darwin to outsource management of three public pools
An independent report has called on the City of Darwin to look at outsourcing its three swimming pools to a commercial operator in order to reduce deficits. The City of Darwin...
Oct 12, 2015
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Adventure World opens sea-monster themed Kraken waterslide
After months of anticipation, Perth amusement park Adventure World has opened the world’s tallest, steepest and longest funnel waterslide. Branded as the ‘Kraken’, the new $7...
Oct 9, 2015
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Neptune Benson's new controller allows operators to manage filter systems remotely
Leading water filtration and disinfection product manufacturer Neptune Benson has launched a new hi-tech controller for its most advanced water filtration system. The Defender...
Oct 9, 2015
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Lake Lyell Recreation Park to introduce inflatable aquatic playground
The Lake Lyell Recreation Park, the most popular year round visitor attraction in the NSW town of Lithgow, is about to benefit from a new inflatable aquatic playground. Park...
Sep 29, 2015
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Wet’n’Wild Sydney now open for its third season
To coincide with the NSW school holidays, Wet’n’Wild Sydney has opened for its third season. Opened throughout the holidays, Wet’n’Wild Sydney is offering world-class slides and...
Sep 25, 2015
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Last summer for Victor Harbor's Greenhills Adventure Park
After 33 years of providing entertainment and family fun, the Greenhills Adventure Park in the South Australian town of Victor Harbor will close its gates for the final time on...
Sep 22, 2015
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Jamberoo Action Park achieves world record for Australia's newest 'Big Thing'
Jamberoo Action Park’s giant Funnel Web Spider, the latest addition to Australia’s proud list of ‘Big Things’, has been recognised with a Guinness World Record as world’s...
Sep 18, 2015
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Planned Sydney theme park reports $1 billion investment backing
Property developer Ammar Khan’s plan to build a new theme park in Western Sydney have reportedly been boosted by a billion dollar investment. Local newspaper the Liverpool...
Sep 17, 2015
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Jamberoo Action Park set for season opening
NSW amusement and water park Jamberoo Action Park is set to open for the 2015/16 summer season this Saturday (19th September). Offering guests a huge aqua playground set among...
Sep 13, 2015
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Belmont Park Racecourse to host pop-up waterpark through summer
The upcoming summer season will see Perth’s Belmont Park Racecourse host Xscape at the City – a pop-up waterpark that promises a new level of fun for Western Australia....
Sep 9, 2015
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Abu Dhabi park highlights PolySoft’s cool approach to play and safety
PolySoft’s ongoing export success has seen the NSW-based company help delight children and adults in one of the Arabian Gulf’s most-loved city parks. As part of the redesign of...
Sep 7, 2015
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Orion Lagoon opens in Springfield
Springfield’s newly opened aquatic attraction has officially been named Orion Lagoon, following an agreement between Ipswich City Council and developer Mirvac. The $10.3 million...
Sep 7, 2015
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More than 50 theme parks under development in China
With global attention focused on the development of the US$5.5 billion Shanghai Disneyland, the massive new them park is just one out of nearly 60 new theme parks set to open in...
Sep 5, 2015
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks and Debitsuccess link to deliver instalment payments for guest passes
Leading billing solution company Debitsuccess has joined forces with Village Roadshow Theme Parks to support an innovative new ticketing product, Village Theme Parks Unlimited...
Sep 4, 2015
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ARI gets backing for new Active Ageing program round
The Aquatic & Recreation Institute (ARI) has announced that it has received NSW Government funding for a new round of funding that will back aquatic facilities throughout...
Sep 3, 2015
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Dubai theme park firm to create over 1,000 jobs for UAE nationals
Dubai Parks and Resorts, the company building three theme parks in the Emirate, has launched a major employment program aimed at attracting more than 1,000 United Arab Emirates...
Sep 1, 2015
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Ardent Leisure looks to a digital future
Ardent Leisure has outlined plans to drive future business through digital engagement with customers. In its announcement of its 2013/14 financial results last week, the group,...
Aug 28, 2015
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Report suggests Taiwan waterpark fireball ignited by stage lights
A deadly fireball that ripped through a crowd of young people at a waterpark in Taiwan in late June was caused when coloured powder was ignited by stage lights. According to a...
Aug 28, 2015
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BIG4 Airlie Cove Resort aquatic play area proves a popular attraction
Opened in May, the aquatic play area and waterslides at BIG4 Airlie Cove Resort and Caravan Park has proved a popular attraction for guests at the Whitsunday holiday park. The...
Aug 27, 2015
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