Dreamworld (Australia)
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Dreamworld is a theme park and zoo situated on the Gold Coast in Queensland. It is Australia's biggest theme park with over 40 rides and attractions.
Location | Coomera, Queensland, Australia |
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Coordinates | 27.864°S 153.3158°E / -27.864; 153.3158 |
Status | Operating |
Opened | 15 December 1981; 42 years ago (1981-12-15) |
Owner | Ardent Leisure |
General manager | Greg Yong (CEO) |
Theme | Show business and Australia |
Slogan | Australia's BIGGEST Theme Park |
Operating season | Year-round |
Area | 85 ha (210 acres) |
Attractions | |
Total | 47 (including WhiteWater World) |
Roller coasters | 6 |
Website | www |
Attractions ranges from thrill rides such as The Claw and Serpent Slayer to family and kids attractions such as the Dreamworld Express and Sky Voyager. Among the 40+ attractions includes the world's third tallest and fastest drop tower, The Giant Drop; The Gold Coaster, the oldest operating steel roller coaster in Queensland; and Steel Taipan, a triple-launch high-thrills coaster.
The park is made up of several themed lands: Ocean Parade, Kenny and Belinda's Dreamland, ABC Kids World (future RiverTown), Tiger Island, Main Street and Corroboree. These lands have a collection of rides, animal exhibits, shows, food outlets and merchandise shops.[1]
In December 2006, Dreamworld expanded its offerings by opening WhiteWater World next door.[2] On several occasions during the year, Dreamworld remains open after dark. This event, known as Park After Dark, includes all of the thrill rides and children's rides.[3]
Dreamworld was known for being the former location of the Australian Big Brother house filmed at the Dreamworld Studios, since the program began in Australia from 2001 to 2014.