With this year’s summer temperatures set to reach record levels, Funfields Theme Park in Whittlesea, has provided Australians with the ideal place to cool down with the opening of its latest attraction, the Volanco Beach Wave Pool.
Volcano Beach is a South Pacific inspired attraction which holds over 1.5 million litres of water and pumps out waves up to one metre high.
A family owned business, Funfields has a reputation for delivering innovative attractions and the park’s latest installation, Volcano Beach Wave Pool, is sure to raise the bar for ‘lovers of fun’. Voted as ‘Victoria’s Hottest Theme Park’ by Park Chat Live, Funfields has worked hard over the years to bolster its reputation as one of Victoria’s leading theme parks and to add new attractions and experiences every season – and this year will be no different.
According to Sam Holdich, General Manager of Operations at Funfields, “continual development of the park is so important to us here at Funfields. We want to offer our guests a brand new experience every season that they can’t get anywhere else in Victoria so a giant wave pool was the perfect fit for us.
“This wave pool is Victoria’s largest and also first outdoor heated wave pool, which makes it ideal for both summer and the cooler months. Combined with a massive wave action area, wading area for young ones, sun lounge and relaxation zones, VIP huts, and food outlet, the Volcano Beach Wave Pool is destined to become one of the Victoria’s most popular attractions.”
The owners of Funfields saw an opportunity in the market to deliver the state’s first outdoor wave pool. The new attraction, which has been under construction since February, opened this week just in time for the summer holiday season.
The Volcano Beach has been designed to be enjoyed by everyone, of every age, whether it be facing the metre high waves, having a swim to cool off between rides, or even relaxing in one of the VIP huts.
The park is also home to 24 other rides, including nine thrill seeking adventure rides and over 850 accumulated meters of thrilling waterslide action.
According to Sam, “Funfields has something for everyone no matter what their age: with 24 family friendly attractions, including Thunderdome Go-Karts, Treasure Cove mini golf, the Tiki Bay Bumper Boats and so much more.”
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Funfields is also the only place to experience three world record ProSlide slides: the Typhoon, Kraken, and Gravity Wave. Sam added: “These waterslides are the largest installations of their kind in the World.”
The Typhoon, at a length of 137 metres, is the world’s largest ProSlide CannonBowl water slide. The Kraken, which is the first of its kind in Australia, is the world’s longest ProSlide kraken racer. The Gravity Wave, which launches from a height of 27.1 metres, is the world’s biggest, longest, and tallest ProSlide Wave.
Funfields also houses some of Australia’s most unique rides and experiences. The Voodoo, Zamperlas 360 degree inversion ride is the only one in Australia. The theme park’s swinging Pirate Ship is the only Huss ship operating in Australia and it also features a Virtual Reality Experience. Funfields is also home of the Iconic Alpine Toboggan Slide.
“From its first incarnation as the Alpine Toboggan Park back in 1985, Funfields has transformed into a world class amusement and entertainment destination. We now employ more than 200 people,” Sam added.
“Funfields is also the perfect venue for birthday parties, group functions, corporate events, Christmas parties and school excursions – even engagement parties and weddings.”
Funfields has made the Experience OZ Ultimate Victoria Top 100 Bucket List, and is a must add to everyone’s summer bucket list this year.
Sprawling over 40 acres of stunning Victorian hillside – Funfields is located north of Melbourne and is the best place to enjoy the holidays and beat the Aussie heat this summer.
