FlowRider (Dreamworld)
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| 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) | ||||||||||||||
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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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Parkz. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wilson, Richard (23 June 2006). "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photo. Parkz. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ Marden, Duane. "Thunderbolt (Dreamworld)". Roller Coaster DataBase. 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. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ Wilson, Richard (23 June 2006). "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ Hollibone, Paul. "FlowRider (Dreamworld)". Photo. Parkz. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Dreamworld is home to Australia's first and only FlowRider". Dreamworld. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ "Adrenalin Alley". Dreamworld. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ "Book Your Spot". Dreamworld. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ "Screamworld 09th February 2007". Archived copy of press release. Parkz. 20 January 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ "Jake leaves them in his wake". Courier Mail. 18 February 2007. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ Westthorp, Tanya (4 August 2010). "Gold Coast centre of flow-boarding". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ Tuttiett, Henry (28 January 2011). "Dreamworld hosts flowboarding contest". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 19 March 2011.
- ↑ "Dreamworld Hosts Australia's First International FlowRiding Competition". Dreamworld. September 2011. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
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