When the temperatures soar, heading to a water park is an ideal day out to cool down. Adventure Park Geelong, located in Victoria, is the biggest water park in the entire region and offers a bounty of thrilling rides and attractions for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Adventure Park creates a fun-filled atmosphere that is perfect for families seeking a memorable adventure. From exhilarating water slides and wave pools to relaxing lazy rivers and splash zones, the park provides a diverse range of aquatic activities that cater to every member of the family.
Having explored Gumbuya World Victoria, Geelong’s very own water park was a no-brainer for our family. Sunshine and Striker love a good water park, and spending part of most summers in Victoria, heading to Geelong’s Adventure Park for a splash and cool down is the perfect day out.
To make things easy for you, we’ve pulled together everything you need to know about Adventure Park Geelong to make your visit super easy to navigate.
Visiting Adventure Park Geelong with kids
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Adventure Park Geelong is the biggest of all water parks in Victoria. This Geelong water park is also the largest theme park in the state. With just as many dry rides as wet, it offers so many different thrills for the whole family.
Where is Adventure Park Geelong?
Adventure Park Geelong is conveniently located in Wallington, just a short 15-20 minute drive from Geelong, Victoria, along the Bellarine Highway. The park is located just over an hour from Melbourne CBD.
Buying Tickets
If you are planning on visiting Adventure Park Geelong you will need to prebook your tickets in advance for the specific date that you wish to visit. That’s right, tickets are only available online.
All rides at Adventure Park are included in the cost of entry. Adventure Park does not offer spectator passes which means all visiting members of your family will need to have a valid ticket regardless of whether they are going to experience any of the rides.
You can purchase your Adventure Park Geelong tickets here.
Opening Hours
Adventure Park Geelong is open from 25 November 2023 through to 31 March 2024.
The water park is open from 9.45 am – 5.45 pm until 1 January 2024, before extending its opening hours to 10.00 am – 6.00 pm for the remainder of the Victorian school holidays.
Once school resumes for the 2024 school year, Adventure Park will open from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in February, In March the water park will only open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00 am – 5.00 pm.
Adventure Park will close on 31 March 2024 for winter, reopening in late spring for the 2024/2025 season. Watch out for the Winter Glow event that occurs over winter.
Where can I store my valuables at Adventure Park Geelong?
When visiting any water park, storage of valuables is something that most families worry about. Fortunately, Adventure Park Geelong has some options.
Lockers are available for hire at several locations around the Geelong water park. These are available in three different sizes costing between $12.00-$20.00 per day and are subject to availability. Please note that locker hire machines accept credit card payments only.
Another alternative is to book one of the cabanas which comes with its own safe.
Where can I sit?
Adventure Park Geelong understand families and has fewer restrictions than many of the other theme parks we have visited. Whilst you will need to do some planning for your trip, you can make it quite comfortable with these allowances.
You are permitted to bring your own tent/marquee into Adventure Park. It cannot exceed dimensions 3m x 3m and it cannot have any pegs that go into the ground or ropes that could cause other guests to trip.
Don’t want to cart your tent around? Why not do Adventure Park Geelong in style and spend the day relaxing in your own private reserved Cabana or Sun Bed in a prime position? The site offers 64 private Cabanas and Sun Beds in 6 locations throughout the park for hire.
The cabana hire is expensive but Striker and Sunshine absolutely loved the experience and for me, who wilts in the heat, this provided a welcome reprieve from the heat.
Advance bookings are highly recommended.
Eating at Adventure Park Geelong
Food is really important to our family so when we are heading to any theme park we try to work out where we can eat and what impact our choice will have on our budget.
One of the amazing things about Adventure Park Geelong is that you are welcome to bring your own food and drinks into the water park. Pretty amazing right?
There are also a number of food outlets within the park serving a great range of meals, snacks and drinks.
Adventure Park Rides
Adventure Park Geelong offers an exciting variety of family rides that are perfect for creating memorable moments together. From gentle attractions suitable for all ages to thrilling adventures that cater to the whole family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking to embark on a whimsical spin on the Tea Cups, take a leisurely journey on the Lazy River, or experience the excitement of the Air Balloons, Adventure Park Geelong ensures that families can bond and have a fantastic time together in a safe and fun environment.
Over half of the rides at Adventure Park require no contact with water and are an option when the weather turns cold. You can also bring along your wetsuit to use on the water rides in order to stay warm.
We’ve summarised a few of the rides that we love for you to head to on your visit, but make sure to check the Adventure Park Geelong Rides page for full details.
Air Balloons
Climb aboard one of eight colourful hot air balloons and prepare for an extraordinary adventure at Adventure Park Geelong. As you ascend into the sky, hold on tight and enjoy an epic view of the park below.
The balloons gracefully rotate around the 20m tower, offering a thrilling sensation as you take in the breathtaking sights. Feel the rush of excitement as you float through the air, immersing yourself in the beauty of the surroundings.
Tea Cups
The NEW Tea Cups ride at Adventure Park Geelong brings the classic and beloved theme park attraction to life, captivating visitors from around the world.
By turning the tea cup’s wheel, you can choose to spin fast for a wild and exhilarating ride or turn slowly for a more gentle and relaxing experience. Whether you’re a parent accompanying children or a child riding independently, there are large cups and smaller cups perfectly suited to your preference.
The Tea Cups ride allows up to four riders per large cup and three riders per small cup, ensuring that you can share the laughter and joy with friends and family.
Tsunami
Experience Tsunami, Victoria’s first triple funnel waterslide at Adventure Park Geelong. Standing at 7.5 storeys high and stretching 172m in length, this $4 million ride is an epic adrenaline rush for the whole family. Plunge down treacherous tunnels, whirlpool funnels, and colossal waves at incredible speeds.
With three thrilling drops and intense twists, Tsunami guarantees an unforgettable aquatic adventure. Brace yourself for the ultimate water ride that will leave you soaked, stoked, and craving for more.
The Tornado
Prepare for an exhilarating adventure on The Tornado, the biggest and longest water ride of its kind in Victoria at Adventure Park Geelong.
Standing at an impressive 205m long and 24m high, this mega funnel waterslide offers a fast and furious experience like no other. Brace yourself as you shoot down the winding flume on a tube, gaining serious speed before plunging through the eye of the storm, descending 7.5 storeys in an instant.
Get ready to blast out of the funnel wall, experiencing moments of weightlessness and gravity-defying thrills as you spiral through 360-degree twists and turns.
The Lazy River
The Lazy River is Striker’s favourite ride and I must admit to finding it really relaxing too! As you float along, hang on to your raft and let yourself be swept away by the tranquil currents of this tropical-style river oasis.
Spanning just under 300 meters in length, this inner tube ride offers a delightful experience filled with twisting tides, swirling gauntlets, refreshing water cannons, and even a refreshing waterfall.
Whether you’re seeking a moment of tranquillity (what Mother isn’t!) or a leisurely water adventure, the Lazy River is the place I head to unwind and enjoy the soothing surroundings at Adventure Park Geelong.
Aqua Racer
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled competition on Victoria’s biggest six-lane Aqua Racer at Adventure Park Geelong!
Thrill-seekers will have the chance to experience the ultimate rush as they race head-first down this exhilarating water slide, reaching speeds of up to 40km per hour. Brace yourself for high speeds ahead as you compete against friends in a thrilling race down the 80m-long track. Feel the excitement build as you plunge down this high-speed water ride, fueled by the spirit of friendly competition.
The Aqua Racer guarantees a heart-pounding adventure that will leave you craving for more water-fueled thrills.
Thank you to Adventure Park Geelong for providing images for our post.
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