Parkz News

Sea World's Sea Viper closes after 32 years The oldest roller coaster on the Gold Coast has today had its closure officially announced after an ongoing period of maintenance and inactivity. Opening in 1982 as Corkscrew, the coaster was one of a small handful of similar rides remaining in operation from steel roller coaster pioneer Arrow Dynamics. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld & WhiteWater World, July 2014 Another month and another Parkz Update from Dreamworld and WhiteWater World. This time we check in on some great improvements around Dreamworld while also checking on progress of Wipeout as it prepares for reopening, and of course the ongoing new attraction construction at both parks. Click here to continue reading

Speculating on WhiteWater World's next slide The latest teasers from WhiteWater World feature a less-than-cryptic “triple the fun” message. With this clue we take a look at some of the latest and most interesting water slides out there that could be WhiteWater World’s September attraction. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld & WhiteWater World, June 2014 Dreamworld is a hive of activity with new and upgraded attractions all around. Wipeout is receiving a major refurbishment, a new Big 9 Thrill Ride is due in August and WhiteWater World starts work on their next slide. Click here to continue reading

Five possible replacements for Dreamworld's Reef Diver With the closure of Reef Diver, Dreamworld are set to install a new flat ride in its place later this year. We share a few of the current trends in flat rides around the world for a few rides that could help turn the tired Ocean Parade at Dreamworld into a modern flat ride precinct. Click here to continue reading

Movie World, March 2014 In the March edition of the Parkz Update we head along to Warner Bros. Movie World to check out the new Hollywood Stunt Driver 2. Click here to continue reading

Wet'n'Wild Sydney Opening Soon Australian water park fans will get an early Christmas present, with the eagerly awaited Wet 'n' Wild Sydney due to open on December 12th. Parkz gives the uninitiated all they need to know about what's on offer at the park. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld, October 2013 We check out what's coming, what's going, and what's just opened at Dreamworld in this edition of the Parkz Update. Click here to continue reading

Adventure World coaster named Abyss Construction draws to a close and Adventure World continues to build suspense with the naming of their new Eurofighter coaster. Click here to continue reading

Adventure World announces $12m Eurofighter roller coaster Perth's Adventure World has announced its plans for a new major roller coaster after months of teasers, speculation and glimpses of the ride's construction. The Eurofighter style coaster from German manufacturer Gerstlauer is the first of its kind in Australia. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, June 2013 Parkz ventures to Sea World on a particularly wet day to check out construction of Storm Coaster as it starts to tower over the park. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, May 2013 Sea World's Storm Coaster is slowly starting to shape up. In this edition of the Parkz Update we take a look at the construction site that is starting to reveal a ride layout, and the car park that is filled with all sorts of twisted steel. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, March 2013 Parkz stopped by Sea World to take a a quick look at how the groundwork progresses on their new water coaster. Click here to continue reading

The World's First Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D Ride Now Open at Warner Bros. Movie World Warner Bros. Movie World on Australia’s Gold Coast, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today launched the $9 million dollar world-first interactive ride, Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D. Click here to continue reading

Wet'n'Wild Scales New Heights of Waterslide Fun with the Constrictor Wet’n’Wild Water World today scaled new heights of waterslide fun with the official opening of Australia’s first Constrictor slide. Click here to continue reading

Justice League 3D launches at Movie World We take a unique first look at Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D at Warner Bros. Movie World. Click here to continue reading

Movie World goes viral for Halloween Fright Nights Ahead of this year's Fright Nights Halloween experience due to take place each weekend in October, Warner Bros. Movie World are taking a viral approach to the event's buildup. Click here to continue reading

Movie World, September 2012 With winter firmly behind us in south east Queensland, we check out Movie World as head towards the peak summer season with finishing touches going on Justice League: Alien Invasion 3D. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, August 2012 What seems to be the biggest construction project in Sea Worlds' recent memory is well underway. Click here to continue reading

Water coaster bound for Australia in 2013 In an interview with German business magazine insideB, managing director of Mack Rides, Christian von Elverfeldt has revealed the sale of one of their water coasters to an Australian park for 2013. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, June 2012 With the opening of Dinosaur Island, Parkz hit Sea World to check out the Gold Coast theme park and their latest offerings. Click here to continue reading

April 2012 Parkz checks out the latest re-theme of Dreamworld's kids area. Click here to continue reading

Sea World, March 2012 A number of kid friendly additions have happened at Sea World. Parkz heads down on a pleasantly warm arvo to check it out. Click here to continue reading

Late Februrary, 2012. The weather is wet, but work continues on the DreamWorks Experience. Click here to continue reading

Dreamworld, February 2012 It's hot, humid, but at least the crowds are gone. Parkz sweats it out at Dreamworld to catch up on the latest happenings. Click here to continue reading