Aussie World is well known for being the midway (to the coast) tourist attraction for Brisbanites looking for fun and frivolity between the city and the beach. You will find it next to the Banana Bender Pub, which used to be the iconic Ettamogah Pub, on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Over 30 fun rides at Aussie World

Aussie World incorporates over 30 thrilling rides and games for children and adults of all ages. There are also several venues for those wishing hold a function. The compact size of the park and the lack of massive queues means visitors can spend more time having fun on the rides, and less time waiting in lines.

Water Play at Aussie World

Leak’n Logs is a water play area jam-packed with unpredictable water surprises including a tin shed which emulates a typical Queensland electrical storm complete with thunder, wind, lightning and rain.

You can expect to be entertained by a walk-through mist shed sitting underneath a leaky corrugated iron water tank, random tipping buckets, intermittent and continuous showers, an outback log waterfall, and irregular dancing water jets. A great way to cool off on a hot summer day!

Rides at Aussie World

There are many rides at Aussie World, with varying degrees of thrill factor.

The Plunge is a ride where your pants are guaranteed to get wet. It has two steep climbs and drop-offs. Riders sit aboard hollowed-out logs propelled by flowing water through a waterway before climbing 13 metres then plunging down a ramp at great speed…..twice! Riders and spectators are treated to a water splash created by the downhill momentum.

The aptly named Giant Slide has become a family favourite and is 46 metres long, 15 metres high and nine metres wide. Riders collect a mat at the base of the ride then walk up to a lofty platform five stories high in the sky then slip and slide safely down. It’s a perfect ride for all the family to experience.

Thrill ride Redback targets those with an adventurous spirit. The Redback seats 24 people, is an impressive 16 metres in height and has clockwise and anticlockwise circular rotations on a platform with outward facing seats. It’ll make you scream!

Professor Bogglesworth’s Illusionarium launched in 2015. This incredible sensory experience that features 2000 specialty lights and lasers takes guests on a trip through the ‘multiverse’. This amazing attraction will boggle the mind and leave every member of the family in awe.

A fun thrill seeker ride, Dingo Racer will make you scream. The bright orange roller coaster ride is for daredevils over 130cm and will be sure to get your heart racing as you zoom round the tracks.

Rides for the big kids (over 130cm) include:

SX360
Dingo Racer
The Wasp
Redback
Retro Rocket
Rev Shed Dodgems (smaller children to be accompanied)
Ballroom Blitz
Mayhem Maze: Asylum (12yrs+)

Other rides and attractions include:

Bombora Bounce
Speed Stars
Space Shaker
Ferris Wheel
Booma Zooma
The Plunge
The Giant slide
Mozzi Musta
Bug Run
Platypus Ponds Mini Golf

There is plenty for the little kids too including the Tin Lids Tea Party ride, the Carousel, Giggle Go Round, Little Beaut Toot Toot, and everyone’s favourite, Side Show Alley.

There is also an 18 hole mini-golf course, which is always fun, though a seperate cost (in addition to admission) is required.

With so many thrilling rides and games Aussie World is a fantastic day out for the entire family!

Before You Go

Opening Hours – Before you plan your visit, be sure to visit the Aussie World website and social media page to make sure the park is open and check which rides are closed for maintenance or due to weather.

Food Options – It is important to note that NO outside food or drinks are permitted to be brought into the park, with the exception of bottled water, so keep this in mind when planning your food options for the day. There is a cafe onsite or alternatively the Banana Bender Pub is located just outside the entrance and serves amazing meals suitable for the whole family.

Getting Wet – You will get a little bit wet on The Plunge ride, though you’ll usually dry pretty quickly moving around the park.

If your children love water play then pack their swimmers, sun protection and a towel so they can enjoy splishing and splashing at Leak ‘n Logs.

Height Restrictions – Like all theme parks, there are height restrictions on many of the rides, with some rides requiring smaller children to be accompanied by an adult, so keep this in mind if you are one adult taking many small children.

Lockers – Lockers are available for a small fee near the toilet facilities should you require them.

Make a Day of It

After you have spent the day at Aussie World why not pay a visit to the surrounding retail village which includes a diverse retail strip with some very unique gift lines and locally made products.

Caloundra isn’t far either, so perhaps you could swing by there for a play on the beach on your way home, if the kids (and adults) aren’t too exhausted.