Park Name: Busch Gardens Australia Group Name: The Spidermen Description:
Opened in 1996, on the outskirts of Perth in western Australia, this mighty new theme park was the first Busch Gardens park to be constructed outside of USA. The first major Australian theme park to be built away from the country’s Gold Coast tourist hot spot, Busch Gardens Australia contains over 30 rides, shows and attractions for all the family. Themed to the continent in which it is built, the park is divided into six distinct areas, each offering a different Aussie experience to every park guest.
Your day begins in the beautiful entrance plaza, based on the famous Australian state, Victoria. As well as the family Koala Coaster and historic carousel, this main street is lined with shops, stores and leads into the park’s central hub, Sydney Harbour. Here, you can walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, take a cruise around the harbour, grab a bird’s eye view of the park on the Sydney Tower or the Australia Wheel, or even catch a show at our Sydney Opera House replica.
Lining the park’s edges are the remaining four themed experiences, all full of incredible rides. Beginning in the ‘Australian Bush’, challenge our latest monstrous attraction – Saratoga – a ‘dive machine’ with vertical drops, loops and a water splash! Also jump aboard the Wallaby Bouncer or sway in the breeze on the Crocodile Swing.
Next up is the ‘Outback’, which contains Uluru, a revolutionary special effects show, inside the mysterious Ayers Rock. Dare you take on Baayami, our most exciting and intense coaster. Based on the adventures of the indigenous Australians’ god, Baayami came down from the sky to the land, and created rivers, mountains, and forests. Be prepared to get soaked on Yowie Falls,where you may just catch a glimpse of a yeti!
For the kids, there’s also Dingo, a crazily fun spinning sensation!
‘New Zealand’ is our next stop – snow-capped mountains and rock pools await you here; as does Aoraki Fire! Subjecting you to five fearsome inversions, a forest fire storms through the mountain range, toward the village and farm below - you’ll be screaming for more! If you’re stomach’s survived Aoraki Fire, be sure to grab a bite here in some of the park’s best restaurants.
Finally, enter our largest area, ‘Coast’ and take on our fourth huge coaster, the wooden behemoth, Kanguru. The name ‘Kanguru’ was first recorded by Captain James Cook on the banks of the Endeavour River when HM Bark Endeavour was beached for almost seven weeks to repair damage sustained on the Great Barrier Reef. Get scared silly on our chilling 4D show, R.L. Stine’s Haunted Lighthouse, and brave the waves on our floorless top spin ride, Wave Rider. Completing the area is Busch Gardens Australia’s most unique attraction; the Great Barrier Reef Experience. This walkthrough underwater adventure will give you a glimpse of the incredible marine-life you would see at the actual Great Barrier Reef.
Talking of wildlife, there are many ‘Animal Meet ‘n’ Greet’ spots around the park where you can get up close and personal with some of Australia’s rich wildlife. Throughout the day, you can expect to have animal encounters with koalas, snakes and spiders! When you can have these amazing experiences on top of our world-class line-up of roller coasters, rides and shows, Busch Gardens Australia really is the perfect family day out!
Judges Scores:
Steve K: 17/20 Points
Geewhzz: 16/20 Points
Ryan Sickles: 17/20 Points
Ride6: 17/20 Points
Overall Points: 67 Points + 10 Points for Winning
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