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Movie World's Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster to close from July to September

Richard Wilson 17 May 2018

Scooby-Doo Spooky Coaster will close for twelve weeks as the popular ride's long-awaited re-theme looks set to be completed in time for the September school holidays.

Australia’s First Topgolf Venue will open tomorrow on the Gold Coast

Press Release 14 Jun 2018

Global sports entertainment leader, Topgolf will open its first Australian venue on the Gold Coast tomorrow and it is set to revolutionise entertainment in the city.

Darwin water park planned

Richard Wilson 29 May 2018

The Northern Territory Government has called for expressions of interest for a planned water park at the Stokes Hill Wharf area in Darwin's CBD.

Dreamworld's Eureka Mountain Mine Ride: a roller coaster dating back to the 1950s

Parkz 20 Mar 2018

At the time of its 1986 debut at Dreamworld, the Eureka Mountain Mine Ride was a second-hand roller coaster dating back to the 1950s. It was rebuilt in 1989 with a new ride system and revised layout utilising the original support structure.

Dreamworld cancels Flyover trademark application as Canadian operator steps in

Richard Wilson 10 May 2018

Ardent Leisure's trademark applications for the names Flyover Australia and Flyover New Zealand have been withdrawn this week.

The largest roller coaster ever built in Australia will crown Movie World the Southern Hemisphere's thrill capital

Richard Wilson 30 Mar 2017

It's the largest roller coaster ever built in Australia and likely the country's largest ever investment in a theme park attraction. Warner Bros. Movie World are cementing themselves as the thrill capital of Australia and putting themselves on the global map.

Trolls Village Coming Soon to Dreamworld

Press Release 15 May 2018

Get ready to step into an extravagant world of adventure with hair-raising, glitter-filled fun for the whole family when the Trolls Village precinct opens this winter at Dreamworld.

The best Gold Coast theme park pass deals for 2018

Parkz 18 Jul 2017

The Gold Coast theme parks have some great deals on offer, with twelve month passes to theme parks starting at just $79.

Date Announced for Official Opening of Australia's First Topgolf Venue

Press Release 23 May 2018

Global sports entertainment leader, Topgolf has announced its first Australian venue will open on the Gold Coast on Friday 15 June 2018.

New share price lows as Village Roadshow blames poor theme park performance on Commonwealth Games and wet weather

Richard Wilson 18 Apr 2018

Share prices have dropped to near 8-year lows off the back of yesterday's announcement of poorer-than-expected performance of Village Roadshow's Gold Coast theme parks as well as their cinema division.