FlowRider (Dreamworld)
| FlowRider |
|
| Location |
Dreamworld |
| Area |
Ocean Parade |
| Cost |
AUD$1,500,000 |
| Soft opening date |
23 June 2006 (2006-06-23) |
| Opening date |
24 June 2006 (2006-06-24) |
| Replaced |
Thunderbolt |
| Attraction Type |
FlowRider |
| Manufacturer |
Wave Loch |
| Designer |
Tom Lochtefeld |
| Model |
FlowRider Double |
| Capacity |
30 riders per hour |
| Participants per group |
15 |
| Duration |
30 / 60 minutes (bodyboard/stand-up) |
| Height restriction |
110 cm (3 ft 7 in) |
| Cost per session |
$5 / $20 (bodyboard/stand-up) |
| This is a Pay-Per-Use attraction |
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FlowRider is a sheet wave FlowRider attraction at the Dreamworld amusement park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.[1]
History
In early 2006 construction began for the FlowRider. It was constructed on part of the site of the former Thunderbolt roller coaster which was removed in 2004.[2][3] On 23 June 2006, the attraction had its soft opening which was attended by the attraction's designer Tom Lochtefeld as well as several surfers, snowboarders, wakeboarders and skateboarders.[4][5][6] The next day, on 24 June 2006, the attraction officially opened to the public.[1] The original Thunderbolt station was converted into a merchandise shop, changing rooms and toilets.[2] It was later redeveloped to provide an internal gate through to WhiteWater World.[7] At the time of opening, it was Australia's first and only FlowRider.[8]
The FlowRider later formed part of the marketing initiative "Adrenalin Alley" which was launched in 2009. It incorporates the after-hours use of the FlowRider, AVPX and V8 Supercars RedLine.[9]
Operations
Throughout most of the day at Dreamworld, the FlowRider operates in bodyboard mode. Groups of 15 riders share a 30 minute session on the FlowRider (with the wave split in two to allow for 2 riders at a time). A single stand-up session operates daily. This session runs for an hour and is designed for those who want to utilise the full FlowRider on a stand-up flowboard. On selected Friday nights after the park closes, Dreamworld also operates the NightRider. Similar to the stand-up sessions during the day, these sessions run for an hour each and are designed for those who want to utilise the full FlowRider on a stand-up flowboard.[8][10]
Competitions
The FlowRider at Dreamworld has also played host to a variety of local, national and international competitions including:
See also
References
- ^ a b "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Database Entry. Parkz. http://www.parkz.com.au/parks/_/_/_/rides/181-.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ a b Wilson, Richard (23 June 2006). "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photo. Parkz. http://www.parkz.com.au/photo/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/181-FlowRider/3,2,978-FlowRider_Opening.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Marden, Duane. "Thunderbolt (Dreamworld)". Database Entry. Roller Coaster DataBase. http://www.rcdb.com/m/1128.htm. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Meers, Daniel (24 June 2006). "Coast goes with the flow". Gold Coast Bulletin.
- ^ Wilson, Richard (23 June 2006). "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photo. Parkz. http://www.parkz.com.au/photo/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/181-FlowRider/3,5,981-FlowRider_Opening.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Wilson, Richard (23 June 2006). "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photos. Parkz. http://www.parkz.com.au/photos/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/181-FlowRider/page1.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Hollibone, Paul. "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photo. Parkz. http://www.parkz.com.au/photo/AU/Gold_Coast/Dreamworld/181-FlowRider/4,6,2196-WhiteWater_World_Entry.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Dreamworld is home to Australia's first and only FlowRider". Dreamworld. http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Media-Kit/Media-Kit-Pages/FlowRider.aspx. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ "Adrenalin Alley". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Events/Dreamworld-Venues/Adrenalin-Alley.aspx. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ "Book Your Spot". Dreamworld. http://www.dreamworld.com.au/Attractions/FlowRider/Book-Your-Spot.aspx. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ "Screamworld 09th February 2007". Archived copy of press release.. Parkz. 20 January 2007. http://www.parkz.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=3092. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ "Jake leaves them in his wake". Courier Mail. 18 February 2007. http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/jake-leaves-them-in-his-wake/story-e6frep5o-1111113019947. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Westthorp, Tanya (4 August 2010). "Gold Coast centre of flow-boarding". Gold Coast Bulletin. http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2010/08/04/244625_gold-coast-news.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ Tuttiett, Henry (28 January 2011). "Dreamworld hosts flowboarding contest". Gold Coast Bulletin. http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/01/28/287285_surfing-sport.html. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ^ "Dreamworld Hosts Australia's First International FlowRiding Competition". Dreamworld. September 2011. http://about.dreamworld.com.au/Media-Centre/Press-Releases/Press-Release-Pages/2011-Asian-Flow-Series.aspx. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
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