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SMAANZ announces 2019 Awards and Grants recipients

With its 2019 conference being held at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch from 4th to 6th December, the Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) has…

Oct 7, 2019 Education / Sport / Waterparks /

Adventure Park Geelong reveals plans for soon-to-open triple funnel waterslide

Adventure Park Geelong, Victoria’s largest water theme park, has unveiled a new triple funnel waterslide that it will open in November. To be known as The Tsunami, the $4 million…

Oct 2, 2019 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

IAAPA opens new global headquarters in Orlando

IAAPA, the world's largest trade association for the attractions industry, has officially opened the doors of its new 2,040 metre² global headquarters in the US state of Florida.…

Sep 29, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

Details revealed of WhiteWater World’s new waterslides

Ardent Leisure has revealed details of the Fully 6 waterslides that will be introduced at its WhiteWater World this summer. The construction on the six new waterslides located in…

Sep 27, 2019 Aquatics / Attractions / Tourism / Waterparks /

Waterplay unveils new Water Weaver series

In collaboration with Markus Ehring, founder of German design company Public Poetry, Waterplay Solutions has released a new innovation in splash pad solutions. Delivering outstanding play…

Sep 27, 2019 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

Glenelg drowning inquest hears giant inflatable waterslide blocked lifesavers’ view of swimmers

A South Australian surf lifesaver has told a Coronial inquiry into the drowning deaths of two young boys at the Glenelg breakwater that a giant inflatable waterslide obstructed…

Sep 24, 2019 Aquatics / Legal / Recreation / Safety / Waterparks /

Winton aquatic playground approaches completion

Winton Shire Council has advised that a $1.7 million aquatic playground is expected to be open by the end of the month. Having prioritised youth engagement in the town, Winton Shire…

Sep 12, 2019 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Waterparks /

Cairns’ Sugarworld attraction to reopen with new name

Set to re-open this weekend, Cairns’ Sugarworld has added some touches to make the experience even more memorable for locals and tourists, as well as a new name. Sugarworld Adventure…

Sep 5, 2019 Aquatics / Marketing / Recreation / Tourism / Waterparks /