Mark Shaw 473 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 There is going to be a new kid on the block, opening around Mid November. Great to be involved. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad2912 2,334 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Where in this vast land is the new kid going to be located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 473 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Brad2912 said: Where in this vast land is the new kid going to be located? Victoria. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joz 1,898 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Great to hear mate! Looks like a reasonable sized block of land there, looking forward to finding out more Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 473 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, joz said: Great to hear mate! Looks like a reasonable sized block of land there, looking forward to finding out more That's a fraction of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus_Matt 88 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 I look forward to riding the inevitable B&M gigacoaster! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skeeta 2,101 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 What is the distance from the Melbourne airport @Mark Shaw? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naazon 42 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 41 minutes ago, Mark Shaw said: Victoria. I have no idea who you and your beautiful blue tick are but from the theme of this thread you seem to be giving me a reason to visit Victoria in the future (other than for work). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themagician 2,671 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 He was the CEO of Adventure World in Perth, and the blue tick means he's legit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reanimated35 3,479 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Good to see Australia's first Parkz themed park under construction. Everyone gets to choose a ride to get built. 👍 Great news though, I hope it's a thoroughly successful endeavour for you Mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jack.c 116 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Build an RMC plz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rollercoaster_Lover 86 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Build an RMC Trex, B&M giga and a Intiman Launched Coaster Please. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluman 5 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Great to see this place finally getting some love Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jobe 422 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 Wow brilliant news!!! So many good things to look forward to in the theme park industry in Australia at the moment- and the majority of the parks are stepping up their game!! This is the cream on the cake and has really flown under the radar!! Given the developments on the Gold Coast, the new plans and attractions for Aussie World, the $20 million dollar investment in LPS, the continuing expansion of Jamberoo, the new attractions at Funfields and Adventure Park, MI3 at Adventure World, plus now this its a great time to be an amusement park lover! Looking forward to hearing more news and info as it comes to light! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wil_i_am_not 135 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 I love to hear about new parks popping up! All the best with the project Mark, hope everything works out for you and the team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus_Matt 88 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 But seriously, this is pretty damn exciting, hopefully this is nearby to where I live not just so I can visit often but maybe get a change in work life! Working in retail for 13 years is starting to grate on the soul... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryande16 58 Report post Posted May 25, 2017 My home town, can't wait!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Shaw 473 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 On 5/25/2017 at 4:45 PM, Skeeta said: What is the distance from the Melbourne airport @Mark Shaw? Approx 1hr and 15mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gazza 1,264 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 ^https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Melbourne+Airport+VIC/Adventure+Park+Geelong,+Victoria,+47C+Wolger+Rd,+Ryde+NSW+2112/@-37.9487061,144.3317065,10z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ad658e2a697feeb:0x5045675218cd030!2m2!1d144.840556!2d-37.6875!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ad43eb0dd377a83:0x70ca1eac5a899a9!2m2!1d144.5143856!2d-38.2090508!3e0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slick 1,901 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 On 25/05/2017 at 3:56 PM, Mark Shaw said: There is going to be a new kid on the block, opening around Mid November. Great to be involved. You have a nasty habit of turning little parks into great national parks... ...please keep it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus_Matt 88 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 I'm secretly (selfishly) hoping this is on or near the Mornington Peninsula, or at least on the East side as that's where I live. And the 1hr 15mins clue lines up with that too. *fingers crossed* Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke 193 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Very exciting news! As a melbournian I am elated to see a new player emerge. More competition in Vic will only see the betterment of the other parks here. Along with the new additions at both Funfields and Adventure Park - loads of new stuff to try this summer season in victoria. @Mark Shaw Is there a possibility that the Mammoth Plunge water slide from Seaworld will be making it's way to this new home in Victoria?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
red dragin 255 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Gazza said: ^https://www.google.com.au/maps/dir/Melbourne+Airport+VIC/Adventure+Park+Geelong,+Victoria,+47C+Wolger+Rd,+Ryde+NSW+2112/@-37.9487061,144.3317065,10z/am=t/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ad658e2a697feeb:0x5045675218cd030!2m2!1d144.840556!2d-37.6875!1m5!1m1!1s0x6ad43eb0dd377a83:0x70ca1eac5a899a9!2m2!1d144.5143856!2d-38.2090508!3e0 Adventure Park Geelong is getting a new Tornado in mid November according to their website....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iwerks 620 Report post Posted May 27, 2017 Sounds like a perfect match for Mark, if it is Adventure Park. Found this interesting little history on the place. The ethos certainly matches: 'We wanted to transition to become more than a water park, we wanted to become a theme park.' http://www.victorianchamber.com.au/sites/default/files/page/documents/vtc14-extraordinaryentrepreneurs.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yaark 14 Report post Posted May 30, 2017 Hi all, looooong time lurker, first time poster!! This sounds exciting.. is this a new park, or expansion of an existing park in Victoria? Will be following the progress of this closely. As a Melbournite, we need more of these parks and attractions in this part of the world!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites