WHITE WATER WORLD GOLD COAST

Australia's White Water World, a magnificent water park offers exhilarating water slides and roller coasters. A part of Dreamworld, Australia's largest theme park, this 9.9 acres park is located in the Gold Coast neighborhood of Coomera. You can indulge in the three slide towers and some of Australia's largest water slides, 10 thrilling water coasters, a sizable wave pool, and two kid-friendly zones here.

White Water World is a spectacular water park in Australia, alluring tourists from all over the world with its thrilling water slides and roller coaster rides. It is part of Dreamworld, the biggest theme park in Australia. Situated in Gold Coast in the Coomera suburb, the water park was opened in 2006. The main attraction of the park are the three slide towers where you can enjoy Australia's biggest water slides and this is one of the best places to visit in Gold Coast.

Spread over an area of 9.9 acres of land, White Water World hosts about 10 exciting water rides, a large wave pool along with two areas especially for children. The toddlers and kids can even meet some of their favourite fictional cartoon characters inside the park. All the rides follow the theme of Australian beaches which makes them even more attractive to the locals as well as tourists from abroad. Currently, White Water World has been denoted as the most efficient water park essentially due to its effective water management and environment friendly procedures and technologies. Also during the winters, the water is heated to avoid the riders from being chilled out of the cold. 

The exhilarating water rides attract millions of visitors every year, who enjoy spending an entire day at the park. Other than the rides, there are numerous food and beverage outlets, retail stores and a venue for conducting events. So, if you really want to go wild with the adrenaline push rides then do not forget to add a visit to the White Water World park in your bucket list.

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Highlights

• Say goodbye to the summer heat and cool yourself down at the largest waterpark in Gold Coast, named WhiteWater World.
• Choose from a vast selection of more than 140 rides, slides, and attractions in the WhiteWater World to satisfy the thrill seeker in you.
• Do not miss Fully 6, which is the newest addition to the WhiteWater World, offering different degrees of thrill.
• Enjoy the mini slides, interactive displays, and giant instruments at Wiggle Bay with your kids away from the humdrum of the other slides and attractions in the WhiteWater World.
• Have an ultimate water plunge experience with your friends and family at the Pipeline Plunge, which is a large playground in the WhiteWater World.
• Move down the waterslides for adrenaline-rushing fun with your fellow adventure enthusiasts.
• Sit back and relax in the rental cabanas in the WhiteWater World if you do not want to get wet in the rides and slides of the attraction.

How To Reach

The distance between White Water World and Gold Coast Airport is approximately 47.3 km. Both private and public transport are available in abundance at the airport to reach the park.

By Car- The easiest way to reach the park from the airport is to rent a car which is quicker than the other modes of transport. The fuel cost ranges between INR 160 and INR 240 with a travelling time of 20 minutes. You can also travel via an Online Cab or Taxi, the charges varying between INR 1,800 to INR 3,700 and the travelling time being the same 20 minutes. By road, you need to cross the M1 and Maudsland roads from the airport to reach the park premises. 

By Bus- The nearest bus station is Dreamworld, about 2 minutes walking distance from the park. The bus charges range from INR 476 to INR 641 with a travelling time of approximately 1 hour 18 minutes. 

By Train- The nearest train station is Coomera, the walking distance being 26 minutes to reach the park. It takes approximately 1 hour 21 minutes by train and the price varies between INR 348 to INR 454.

By Tram- The nearest tram station is at Helensvale, from where you need to board a bus and reach Dreamworld Bus stand. The total travelling time is 1 hour 20 mins and the total fare ranges from INR 428 to INR 574.

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Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit White Water World park is either between the months of September till November or between the months of March till May. The weather is pleasant and comfortable since it is neither very hot nor very cold. Tourists mainly prefer the Spring and the Summers for visiting the park. The weather is also better for kids and toddlers.

Summer: Summer months from December till February are crowded with the locals because of the vacations in the schools. But if you are fine to be with the crowd then you can go for it. Eventually, a splash in the waters during summers will be cool and refreshing for a complete relaxation of the body and mind from the hot temperatures outside.

Winter: You can also visit during the winter since the water is sufficiently heated by special technologies for the riders to enjoy. But the outside temperature may be cold hence you may not feel at ease. However, if you want to beat the crowds then winters can opt for a quiet environment.

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Other Essential Information

Location: White Water World is a sister park of Dreamworld, situated on the Gold coast in the Coomera suburb of Australia. Its address is 1 Dreamworld Pkwy, Coomera QLD 4209.

Timings: The park is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM except on Christmas day i.e. 25th December and ANZAC day i.e. 25th April.

Distance from Gold Coast Airport: White Water World is situated at a distance of 47.3 km from the Gold Coast Airport

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Types of Rides and Slides of White Water World

The water rides and slides at the White Water World park are all based on the theme of Australian beach culture. There are three towers for the water slides and three family oriented water attractions which includes a wave pool. 

1. Fully 6- A set of 6 thrilling body water slides with varying levels of intensity and speed. The riders move through twists and turns to ultimately plunge with electrifying velocity into a big water pool. Only one rider is permitted in each slide. There are security rules and regulations followed for the slides, like minimum height required is 120 cm and the maximum weight allowed is 120 kg. Fully 6 is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM.

2. Cave Waves- Cave Waves is a huge water pool resembling an ocean with waves rising to a height of 1.5 meters. Spread across an area of 2685 square meters, the waters are pushed into the pool from the majestic Surf God Huey’s mouth. The swelling waves travel over a distance of 50 meters providing the guests an entertaining experience of swimming and swaying across the waters. You can relax at the beach or float over the waves with tubes or enjoy a cool swim. Cave Waves are open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM. 

3. Pipeline Plunge- Pipeline Plunge is a fun-filled place for the kids to enjoy splashing on the waters. A wonderful playground is created with the kiddie water slides, water sprinklers, fountains, rain showers drenching the kids as they dance and play around in amusement. It is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM.

4. Super Tubes Hydrocoaster- The Hydromagnetic rocket ride will rush you at an electro magnifying speed downhill as well as uphill. The riders are seated on a rocket raft, carrying 2 to 3 persons. Amid loud shouts and screams, you will be sliding down and then propelled upwards through the pipes. 

The hydrocoaster covers a distance of about 236 meters at 5 different speed levels. There are certain security rules and regulations followed by the ride authorities like the minimum height level required for the ride is 100 cm and the maximum weight allowed is 270 kg. The ride is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM. 

5. Wiggle Bay- If you wish to avoid the adventurous water slides and enjoy a quiet corner with your kids and toddlers, then Wiggle Bay is the perfect place. It is a low depth pool with mini water slides for the little ones, colorful water cannons, interactive water sprays, sprinklers, and fountains. The kids can splash merrily in the pool throughout the day. There are special appearances by the animal characters like Dorothy the Dinosaur, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. They walk around the pool waving the kids and plays some lovely tunes at the giant musical instruments present in the bay premises. Wiggle Bay is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM.

6. Temple of Huey- The Temple of Huey comprises three different pipeline slides – The Cut Snake, Broken Headz, and Screamin' Right Handers. Each slide operates at three different speeds twisting, turning, crisscrossing and descending down at the bottom water pool at electrifying speed. The riders are boarded on single or double tubes as they traverse across the Land of Surf God Huey. The maximum weight allowed in a single tube is 113 kgs and in a double tube is 181 kgs. All three slides are open daily from 10 AM till 5 PM.

7. The Little Rippers- The Little Rippers is the first dueling cannon bowls ride in Australia. It comprises 2 cannon bowls, one rotating in a clockwise direction and other anticlockwise to create the dueling effect. The riders are boarded in either single or double tubes moving at a high speed inside the bowls. The exit from the bowl for a plunge into the water pool is designed on an innovative technology called center-core corkscrew exit. The maximum weight allowed in a single tube is 113 kgs and in a double tube is 181 kgs. Little Rippers is open daily from 10 AM till 5 PM.

8. Triple Vortex- Triple Vortex is an enclosed slide tunnel ride where the riders are placed on inflated tubes. It moves the riders through 3 different funnels connected with each other. The riders undergo twists, turns, oscillations, and final descent into the water pool. It is the most thrilling and adventurous ride in the water park, with the unique capacity of entertaining 300 riders in an hour. The ride is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM.

9. The Green Room- The Green Room ride is the latest addition in White Water World, the most thrilling and iconic landmark of the park. It has a massive structure towering to a height of about 20 meters from the ground level. The riders are placed in cloverleaf tubes with a capacity to accommodate 2 to 4 persons. The tubes are first moved up to the top with the help of conveyor belts. Then they accelerate the riders at very high speed from a 75 meters long tunnel into a 15 meter long funnel and finally plunging them into a pool. The Green Room is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM.

10. The Wedgie- The Wedgie is a super loop body slide where one rider can operate at a time. Initially, the riders are placed inside the launch chamber, situated at a height similar to a five-storey building. Once the trap door of the chamber is triggered, the riders experience a super wild descend through a translucent pipe and barrel. You will be finally plunged heavily inside the pool with a heavy splash of water around. The Wedgie is open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM. 

11. The RIP- The RIP follows the Behemoth Bowl style of a ride where the riders are boarded on Cloverleaf tubes. The tubes can accommodate 2 to 4 persons. They are first launched from a 14 meter tall tower and then subjected to 12 meters of an invisible pathway. Then suddenly the tubes are blasted inside a Massive Bowl where they are accelerated at a high speed. Finally, the riders exit from the bowl to take a deep plunge into the water pool. The RIP is open daily from 10 AM till 5 PM.

12. The BRO- You can run for competition with your friends and family members in this 8 lane ride. The riders lay with their chests down and head first on the rafts. The rafts move at a speed of 50 km per hour across several twists and turns. They eventually emerge out of the tunnels for a head on race with each other, plunging into the big pool of water. The BRO remains open every day from 10 AM till 5 PM.

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Traveller's Tips Before Visiting White Water World

There are few tips you must remember before planning for a visit to the White Water World

1. Buy the Water Park tickets online to avoid standing in a queue at the park entry gate. Also, several passes and discounts are offered online which you must avail as early as possible.

2. Reach the park early in order to gather an idea about the place and its surroundings. You can understand the ride locations and the theme behind each one of them. Once the crowd starts it may be tough to visualize all the rides.

3. Q-Mobile users can avoid the long queues at the rides by purchasing the Ride Express Mobile Gold, Silver or Bronze passes. They can skip the queues since they are granted preferred entry for the rides.

4. Carry a sufficient amount of water bottles or purchase them from the stalls. Since you would be spending an entire day at the park riding through the adventurous water slides, it is very essential to keep yourself hydrated.

5. Select your attire appropriately based on the weather conditions. Apply sunscreen lotions and creams to protect from the sun rays.

6. Carry appropriate swimming costumes for the water slides

7. Home made foods are allowed inside the park but commercial foods are not allowed.

8. Carrying alcohol is not permitted inside the park.

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