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Cairns water park seeks approval

Adventure Waters submits its plans to the local council for development approval.
Australia’s water park boom looks set to continue with plans recently being submitted to Cairns regional council for Adventure Waters, a new $30 Million water park.
Wednesday 15 April 2009 - By Parkz News .
Related Parks: Adventure Waters
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Hollywood Stunt Driver gears up for premiere

Gearing up... the stunt driving team of Hollywood Stunt driver as the show nearing completion.
With only three weeks to go until Hollywood Stunt Driver opens at Warner Bros. Movie World, the team is going full throttle on the show that replaces the legendary Police Academy Stunt Show. Parkz brings readers a special glimpse at some of the stunts in the new show.
Friday 5 December 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Warner Bros. Movie World
Related Rides: Hollywood Stunt Driver
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CEO steps down amid steady performance for Dreamworld and WhiteWater World

Dreamworld CEO decides to call it quits after four years with the Gold Coast parks.
For the first quarter of the 2009 financial year, Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have both reported attendance increases against the same period last year. CEO of the past four years Stephen Gregg has decided to step down from December 2008.
Friday 31 October 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Dreamworld, WhiteWater World
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Track arrives for Sea World's Jet Ski Rescue

Twisted steel... after Motocoaster, will Sea World set things straight for roller coaster fans?
Australia's newest roller coaster is progressing as track arrives on site for the jet ski themed attraction. Speculation continues on just what style of ride the twisted track will form.
Thursday 28 August 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Sea World
Related Rides: Jet Rescue

WhiteWater World exceeds forecasts for first year in operation

Sunny days ahead... WhiteWater World hopes to improve on its first year with better weather over the summer holiday period.
With results in following WhiteWater World's first complete financial year operating since opening in December of 2006, the park has exceeded initial estimates for attendance despite wet weather and strong competition.
Monday 25 August 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: WhiteWater World
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Village Roadshow moves forward with Sunshine Coast water park plans

The Sunshine Coast's Aussie World is to be transformed into a world class Wet'n'Wild water park.
Today Village Roadshow submitted a Development Application for a $70 million Wet'n'Wild Aussie World, following the earlier announcement of the conditional acquisition of the Sunshine Coast amusement park.
Friday 22 August 2008 - By Richard Wilson .

Steady growth at Dreamworld following Motocoaster

Going on a year since the Gold Coast theme park launched Mick Doohan's Motocoaster, Dreamworld has reported relatively consistent attendance numbers.
Wednesday 20 August 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Dreamworld
Related Rides: Mick Doohan's Motocoaster

Work underway on Sea World's latest

Construction underway as Sea World moves forward with its first roller coaster in over 25 years.
Sea World has started construction on its latest roller coaster, reportedly due for completion in time for an upcoming school holiday period.
Wednesday 23 July 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Sea World
Related Rides: Jet Rescue

New slide for Wet'n'Wild?

The Sidewinder attraction From Waterfun Products is a possible candidate for Wet'n'Wild Water World's yet-to-be-announced Sidewinder ride. WVTP's Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park is home to this style of attraction (pictured).
Wet'n'Wild Water World has recently received development approval for a ride described as 'Sidewinder' in the application.
Wednesday 11 June 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
Related Parks: Wet'n'Wild Water World
Related Rides: Kamikaze

Village Roadshow buys Aussie World

Village Roadshow plans to build new water park on Sunshine Coast featuring attractions like the uphill water coaster and Tornado from ProSlide.
In the latest in a string of acquisitions by the Melbourne-based entertainment company, Village Roadshow has announced its intentions to convert the Sunshine Coast theme park into a Wet'n'Wild style water park.
Tuesday 20 May 2008 - By Richard Wilson .
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