News: Waterparks
Wet'n'Wild confirms AquaLoop additions
Gold Coast waterpark Wet'n'Wild Waterworld has confirmed that they will be installing four AquaLoop water slides in 2010. The ride begins with riders standing in a small chamber...
Feb 3, 2010
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Free Swimming: An End or a Beginning?
The just published November/December 2009 issue of Australasian Leisure Management includes a feature on the free swimming program run by the Manukau City Council (New Zealand)....
Dec 15, 2009
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Waterski Park Reopens at Penrith
A rebranded and revitalised Cables Wake Park has opened at Penrith Panthers. As Panthers Chief Executive Glenn Matthews explained "with $30 million spent on our renovations,...
Dec 11, 2009
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'Strong First Quarter' for Village Roadshow businesses
Theme park and cinema operator Village Roadshow Ltd says most of its businesses have performed better than expected in the new financial year. Village Chairman John Kirby says...
Dec 8, 2009
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Hervey Bay Water Education Park Opens for Q150 Proclamation Day
The Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) has opened the WetSide Water Education Park, an innovative step in public recreation that also delivers 'infotainment' in a free, outdoor...
Nov 30, 2009
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Poseidon's Lair opens at Christchurch's QEII Park
Christchurch City Council has opened a new AquaPlay structure at its QEII aquatic and sport centre. The Poseidon's Lair structure replaces the ancient Greek sailing ship feature...
Nov 17, 2009
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Australians At IAAPA
A number of events have been arranged for Australians visiting next weekâs International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Convention in Las Vegas. Opening...
Nov 9, 2009
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Thompson launches new Waterzone/Hydrocare base
Australia's Head Swimming Coach Alan Thompson has formally opened new premises for aquatic industry supplier Robert Savell. The new base for Savell's Hydrocare Pool Services and...
Nov 2, 2009
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Cairns Waterpark Project Approved
The Adventure Waters waterpark development has received approval from the Cairns Regional Council. The $35 million development, to be built at Smithfield, 12 kilometrres north...
Oct 30, 2009
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Business as Usual at Aussie World
Village Roadshow Limited's cancellation of its plans to purchase and turn Aussie World into a major waterpark has not had a negative impact on the Sunshine Coast attraction....
Oct 14, 2009
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Wahooo! Waterpark set for Bahrain opening
The makers of Ski Dubai, the world-famous indoor snow resort, are set to open a 15,000 metre2 indoor 'aqua-park' in the heart of Bahrain. Wahooo! Waterpark Bahrain will offer a...
Oct 8, 2009
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Village axes Sunshine Coast waterpark plans
Australia's largest theme park operator, Village Roadshow Limited (VRL), has cancelled its plans to purchase and turn the Sunshine Coast attraction Aussie World into a major...
Sep 24, 2009
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WhiteWater Establishes Australian Operations
WhiteWater West Industries, the largest and most experienced designer of waterparks and manufacturer of aquatic attractions in the world, has announced the establishment of a...
Sep 23, 2009
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Australia Takes 'Dive-In' Movies to the Arabian Gulf
Industry consultant and former Warner Village Theme Parks Chief Operating Officer Steve Peet has taken the Australian concept of 'Dive-In' Movies to the Lost Paradise of Dilmun...
Sep 16, 2009
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Water thrills with SCS interactive's HydroLine
Waterplay attractions manufacturer SCS Interactive has launched its new HydroLine splash park concept. The range brings âhands onâ interactivity, climbable structures with...
Sep 11, 2009
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Wet'n'Wild in Top 10 of World Waterparks
Wet'n'Wild WaterWorld on the Gold Coast was the world's seventh most popular waterpark, with 1.25 million visits, in 2008 according to the Themed Entertainment Association and...
Sep 10, 2009
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Reopening of Mackay's Bluewater Lagoon
Marking the first day of spring after recently celebrating a year of success, Mackay's 3000 metre2 Bluewater Lagoon re-opened on 1st September after a six-week $600,000...
Sep 7, 2009
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World report profit loss
Macquarie Leisure's two Gold Coast parks, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World, have both reported profit losses for the full-year period ending 30th June 2009. Dreamworld earned...
Aug 26, 2009
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70% of Chinese theme parks 'in the red'
The China Daily has reported that, according to a survey by the Horizon Group, one of China's leading strategic research and consultancies, more that 70% of China's 2,500 theme...
Aug 17, 2009
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Cairns Waterpark gains all State Government approvals
Plans for the new Adventure Waters water park in Cairns have advanced with Chief Executive Paul Freebody announcing that all Federal and State Government approvals for the...
Aug 11, 2009
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World appoints new GM Sales
Dreamworld has appointed Scott Fahey as its new General Manager for Sales. With more than 10 years in the tourism and hospitality industry, Fahey has overall responsibility for...
Aug 7, 2009
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The Need for a Perfect Wave
Wave rides offer a long-term solution to revitalising ageing municipal pools and making them more relevant to today's youth, according to Swimplex Aquatics Director Geoff...
Jul 24, 2009
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Polin Compact Slide now available for Australia market
Having become one of Asia and Europe's best known waterslide manufacturers, Polin Waterparks & Pool Systems products are now available in Australia. Polin's new Compact Slide...
Jul 22, 2009
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Darwin Wave Lagoon Draws Crowds
Darwin's new Wave Lagoon has proved a remarkable success since its opening at the beginning of May. Facility managers, the Darwin Waterfront Corporation, have reported that more...
Jul 13, 2009
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