Adventure Park, Geelong
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Adventure Park is an amusement
and water park
in Wallington, Victoria
, Australia
near Geelong. The park contains many attractions such as numerous water slide
s and water playground
s. The park is the first water park in Victoria.
Amusement park
thumb|Cinderella Castle in [[Magic Kingdom]], [[Disney World]]Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people...
and water park
Water park
A waterpark is an amusement park that features waterplay areas, such as water slides, splash pads, spraygrounds , lazy rivers, or other recreational bathing, swimming, and barefooting environments...
in Wallington, Victoria
Wallington, Victoria
Wallington is a rural township near Geelong. At the 2006 census, the town and surrounding area had a population of 1,353.The township was settled in the early 1870s, the Post Office opening on February 22, 1872...
, Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
near Geelong. The park contains many attractions such as numerous water slide
Water slide
A water slide is a type of slide designed for warm-weather or indoor recreational use at water parks. Water slides differ in their riding method and therefore size...
s and water playground
Playground
A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
s. The park is the first water park in Victoria.
Attractions
The following is a list of attraction at Adventure Park.- Adult Jumping Castle - a jumping castle specifically designed for adults measuring 15 metres (49.2 ft) square and 2 metres (6.6 ft) high.
- Aqua Bikes - guests can paddle around the 16 acres (6.5 ha) lake on pedal tricycles
- Archery - an archeryArcheryArchery is the art, practice, or skill of propelling arrows with the use of a bow, from Latin arcus. Archery has historically been used for hunting and combat; in modern times, however, its main use is that of a recreational activity...
range - Bonito's Bay Waterplay - a water play area themed to a Caribbean Pirate Adventure
- Canoes - guests can paddle around the 16 acres (6.5 ha) lake in canoes
- Carousel - a classic carouselCarouselA carousel , or merry-go-round, is an amusement ride consisting of a rotating circular platform with seats for riders...
- Electric Cars - an upcharge attraction allowing guests under 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) to drive cars around a racetrack.
- Go Karts - an upcharge attraction allowing guests over 1.4 metres (4.6 ft) to race around a racetrack.
- Jumping Jets - a collection of 30 fountains
- Mini Golf - a 18-hole mini golf course
- Moon Bikes - a pedal car ride for children
- Paddle Boats - guests can paddle around the 16 acres (6.5 ha) lake on paddle boats
- Rapid Rider Waterslide - a tandemTandemTandem is an arrangement where a team of machines, animals or people are lined up one behind another, all facing in the same direction....
tube slide - River Torrent Lazy River - a lazy riverLazy riverA lazy river is a water ride found in many amusement parks or water parks. They are also found at some resorts and recreation centers. It usually consists of shallow pool that flows similarly to a river....
- Six Lane Aqua Racer - a head-first mat slide where riders reach speeds of up to 40 km/h (24.9 mph)
- Tiny Tots Splashzone - a children's water play area themed to a coral reef
- Train - a calm tour around a 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) track
- Tunnel of Terror Waterslide - a tandemTandemTandem is an arrangement where a team of machines, animals or people are lined up one behind another, all facing in the same direction....
tube slide - Volley ball - a volleyballVolleyballVolleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
court