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The ultimate guide to Adventure Park Geelong
Looking for a way to entertain the kids this summer? Here’s everything you need to know about Adventure Park Geelong.
Just 40 minutes' drive from RACV Torquay Resort, Adventure Park Geelong is a fun Victorian theme park that opens over the summer for families big and small. Here's what you need to know to make the most of your day out.
Everything you need to know about Adventure Park Geelong
What is Adventure Park Geelong?
Adventure Park Geelong is Victoria’s biggest water theme park and a Gold Winner of the 2022 Victorian Tourism Awards. Full of waterslides and family rides, it’s a great day out in summer.
Make a splash at Adventure Park Geelong's thrilling waterslides. Image: Supplied
What family rides, slides and activities are at Adventure Park Geelong?
There’s plenty to do at Adventure Park Geelong, from waterslides to kid-friendly coasters. Adventure Park Geelong also boasts a 16-acre lake onsite, which you can paddle around in aboard a pedal boat from Shipwreck Harbour. With plenty of local birdlife including resident swans, there’s plenty to enjoy on the water.
Thrilling rides and slides
After a thrill? Head to the Wave Swinger, which will get you soaring through the air and reaching speeds of 30km/h as the tower climbs to its full 12-metre height. Over in the water park, The Tornado is a fast and furious funnel waterslide that shoots riders down a tube before plunging 7.5 storeys down through the eye of the storm, then getting catapulted up the funnel wall to go vertical and experience zero-gravity weightlessness before spiralling down 360-degree twists and turns. Finally, the triple funnel waterslide Tsunami is an adrenaline rush, with tidal waves and whirlpool funnels that swirl you through rips, drops and dark tunnels. These rides are subject to a 120cm height restriction – think around ages 5 to 6 and up.
Family-friendly rides and slides
Crazy Coaster is a fantastic family rollercoaster that takes all the thrills of an adult coaster and recreates it on a smaller scale so that anyone over 95cm can join in the fun. A family of four can even ride together in the same car as it spins 360 degrees and treats riders to action-packed turns and rapid-fire drops.
All ages can enjoy the iconic Ferris Wheel, which gives riders panoramic views over the Bellarine Peninsula, the tropical-themed Lazy River, and the antique Grand Carousel. There’s also the Red Baron, which gives parents and kids the chance to fly their very own miniature bi-plane replica, and the Little Buggy Speedway, which lets little kids take the driver’s seat of their very own safari Jeep.
Toddler-friendly rides and slides
There are several rides for the toddlers too, with a 90cm height restriction that caters to ages 1-2 and up. Enjoy the classic theme park ride Tea Cups, or make a splash on the Wild West Canyon log flume ride and the Gold Rush Rapids waterslide. Air Balloons is the park’s newest ride, allowing you to climb aboard a colourful hot air balloon and rise into the sky, rotating around the 20-metre tower before floating back to earth.
The Crazy Coaster is a family-friendly rollercoaster. Image: Supplied
What are Adventure Park Geelong's opening hours?
Adventure Park Geelong is open from 25 November 2023 until 31 March 2024. Opening days and hours differ, so make sure to check the park’s calendar.
Where is Adventure Park Geelong? How do I get there?
Adventure Park Geelong is located at 1249 Bellarine Highway in Wallington, 20 minutes from Geelong or just over an hour from the Melbourne CBD.
If you’re taking public transport, you can catch the V/Line train to Geelong Train Station and then the 56 bus to Adventure Park Geelong.
There are also two mini golf courses at Adventure Park Geelong. Image: Supplied
How much do Adventure Park Geelong tickets cost?
Adventure Park Geelong ticket prices are based on height, with children under 90cm going free. All rides are included in the cost of entry.
Can I buy food and drink at Adventure Park Geelong?
With seven food and beverage venues, Adventure Park Geelong has something for everyone. Grab beef, chicken or vegetarian burgers from Burger Barn, fish’n’chips from Sharky’s Kitchen, or hot dogs, nuggets, churros and warm wraps from The Hungry Shack. Coffees are available alongside snacks like muffins and sandwiches at Munchies Café, Boardwalk Café and Snack Stop. Kids are sure to love the Ice Cream Parlour and Candy Land treat shops.
You can also bring your own food and drinks into Adventure Park Geelong (as long as it isn’t ‘franchise food’), with picnic-style foods recommended. Please note that no alcohol, glass or knives are permitted in the park.
You can book private cabanas at Adventure Park Geelong. Image: Supplied
What facilities are available at Adventure Park Geelong?
You can book private cabanas and cushioned sun beds at Adventure Park Geelong for an additional price. All-day locker hire is also available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where should I stay near Adventure Park Geelong?
The beautiful RACV Torquay Resort is around 40 minutes drive away from Adventure Park Geelong, making it the perfect place to stay overnight and explore the Surf Coast the next day. With an onsite kids’ playground and children’s wading pool, it’s a great destination to take the little ones to.
