Gumbuya World
Amusement park in Victoria, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gumbuya World (formerly Gumbuya Park) is an amusement park in Tynong North in Victoria, Australia. The park was opened in 1978 and its investors include Gerry Ryan (founder and owner of Jayco Australia) and Wal Pisciotta (owner of Carsales).
Previously known as Gumbuya Park | |
Location | Tynong North, Victoria, Australia |
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Coordinates | 38.069185°S 145.658643°E / -38.069185; 145.658643 |
Opened | 1978; 46 years ago (1978) |
Owner | Gerry Ryan Wal Pisciotta Ray Weinzierl Adam Campbell Brett Murray |
Slogan | "Have A Great Day Out" |
Operating season | All year round |
Attractions | |
Total | 23 |
Roller coasters | 3 |
Water rides | 12 (eight slides, lazy river, water playground, wave pool) |
Website | gumbuya |
The park contains various rides and attractions ranging from water slides to roller coasters and wildlife exhibits. Its two major waterslides are the Boomerango and the Taipan. The park also features a lazy river ride, giant water playground, wave simulator, fun-for-all roller coaster, suspened family coaster, thilling skyloop coaster, tree swing, train ride, dodgem cars, and a berry twirl ride for young children. There is also an exhibit featuring dingoes, lizards, crocodiles, koalas, aviaries and wallabies which incorporates a petting zoo.