Castaway Bay is a themed area at the Sea World theme park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. It consists of four distinct attractions: Battle Boats (formerly Battle Sails), Sky Climb, Sky Fortress and The Reef.
| Castaway Bay | |
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 Battle Boats are one of four attractions which form Castaway Bay | |
| Sea World (Australia) | |
| Coordinates | 27°57′16.20″S 153°25′28.90″E / 27.9545000°S 153.4246944°E |
| Cost | A$6 million |
| Opening date | 18 September 2010 |
| Replaced | Water Park |
| Ride statistics | |
| Manufacturers | Mack Rides Prime Interactives |
| Attractions |
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History
editIn December 2009, a Gold Coast Bulletin article reported Sea World would be receiving a multimillion-dollar, water-related family attraction in 2010.[1] In May 2010, Sea World confirmed they would launch a A$6 million interactive adventure zone.[2] One month later, the park announced that Castaway Bay would comprise Battle Sails, Sky Climb and Sky Fortress. They also stated that it would be open by Summer 2010.[3] Prior to official launch, the ride Battle Sails was renamed to Battle Boats. On 18 September 2010, Castaway Bay officially opened to the public.[4] In December 2017, a new splash zone expansion to Castaway Bay named The Reef was opened for the Summer school holiday season.[5][6]
Attractions
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Castaway Bay features attractions provided by Mack Rides and Prime Interactives, combined with theming by Sculpt Studios.[7][8][9]
Battle Boats
editBattle Boats is a shipwreck-themed Splash Battle (water battle attraction) where riders board one of eight boats which move around a track. Riders must shoot at the other boats and can receive fire from up to 80 other water guns located around the course.[10][11] The ride is an ideal family attraction despite the restriction that guests under 120 centimetres (3 ft 11 in) must be accompanied by an adult who is 14 years or older.[12] The ride is a Splash Battle, an interactive boat ride manufactured by Mack Rides.[7]
Sky Climb
editSky Climb is an up-charge attraction where guests can navigate through a high ropes course 12 metres (39 ft) above the ground which features unstable rope bridges and obstacles.[10][11] Participating guests must be at least 120 centimetres (3 ft 11 in) tall and weigh less than 130 kilograms (290 lb). Any guests under 140 centimetres (4 ft 7 in) must be accompanied by an adult who is 14 years or older.[12] The attraction is a Sky Trail Ropes Course manufactured by Prime Interactives.[8]
Sky Fortress
editSky Fortress is a 5-storey adventure playground featuring a variety of rope bridges and tunnels.[10][11] All guests who weigh less than 130 kilograms (290 lb) can participate in this attraction.[12] The attraction is an Adventure Trail manufactured by Prime Interactives.[8]
The Reef
editThe Reef is a splash zone expansion to Castaway Bay which opened in December 2017. It is equipped with over 80 water canons, spouts and interactive character sculptures. The area is zero level meaning there is no pools. The area is fully wheelchair accessible and disability friendly.[5][6][13]
References
edit- ^ Ardern, Lucy; Westthorp, Tanya (30 December 2009). "Gold Coast theme parks in ride war". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ "Gold Coast Bulletin Promotional Cover". Parkz. 26 June 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ National Nine News (17 September 2010). "Theme park battle heats up". Video. Ninemsn. Archived from the original on 1 October 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ^ a b "The Parkz Update: Summer kicks off at Sea World with The Reef at Castaway Bay". Parkz. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Castaway Bay The Reef – NOW OPEN at Sea World". seaworld.com.au. Retrieved 20 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Mack Rides GmbH & Co KG - Interactive Boat Rides". Mack Rides. Archived from the original on 8 June 2010. Retrieved 29 September 2010.
- ^ a b c "Sea World Gold Coast". Prime Interactives. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ "Castaway Bay - Sea World". Sculpt Studios. Retrieved 2 February 2014.
- ^ a b c "New attractions for Coast theme parks". Gold Coast Bulletin. 14 July 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ a b c Sea World. "Castaway Bay comes alive at Sea World". MyFun. Archived from the original on 18 October 2010. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ^ a b c Sea World. "Castaway Bay". MyFun. Archived from the original on 19 October 2010. Retrieved 18 September 2010.
- ^ "First look at Sea World's new attraction". Retrieved 20 December 2017.