WILD WATER RIDE ON THE WAY
THE RIDE STUFF: Triple-funnel waterslide at Adventure Park
A MONSTER wave is coming to the Geelong Adventure Park this November.
One of only two in Australia, thrillseekers have been warned to get ready for the ultimate monster family waterslide, The Tsunami.
The Tsunami is Victoria’s first triple-funnel waterslide and the second stage of the $8 million waterpark expansion, adding to the Tornado precinct as another unique water ride for the park.
At an incredible 7.5 storeys high and 172m in length, the $4 million Tsunami ride will offer thrillseekers the ultimate aquatic rush, taking up to four riders through three fast mega funnels of menacing water rapids.
Colossal tidal waves and raging water will swirl, twirl and suck riders down a series of treacherous, snaking tunnels and whirlpool funnels.
Riders will be on the edge of their rafts as they plummet down thrilling dark tunnels, catapult up funnel walls, and swirl through rips.
Adventure Park Geelong’s managing director Leanne Salmon said The Tsunami would further cement the park as the ultimate go-to water park destination for Victorian families this summer.
“The new Tsunami ride provides visitors from near and afar the opportunity to experience a world-class adrenalinecharged, monster-sized water ride that is the first of its kind in Victoria,” she said.
“What’s better than one funnel … three high-energy funnels in one lightning-fast ride.
“It’s been custom designed for us by Proslide, the world’s leading waterslide designers, and is a very exciting addition to our existing portfolio of waterslides, action rides and allday family attractions that keep guests coming back for more.”
The park is due to open on November 1 but guests will have to carry their rafts to the top of the new ride for a while yet, as the conveyor is not scheduled to be installed for another two years.
Geelong Adventure Park is located at 1249 Bellarine Highway, Wallington.
For more information and ticket prices, visit adventurepark.com.au.
THE NEW TSUNAMI RIDE PROVIDES VISITORS FROM NEAR AND AFAR THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A WORLD-CLASS ADRENALINE-CHARGED, MONSTER-SIZED WATER RIDE THAT IS THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN VICTORIA.” ADVENTURE PARK GEELONG’S MANAGING DIRECTOR LEANNE SALMON