Gumbuya World (Tynong)
Now's the time to head to Gumbuya World! Cool down with water thrills, wildlife adventures, and awesome rides - including our newest, biggest ride yet .. the heart stopping Rebel!
Make it a summer of unforgettable memories, all in one great value ticket.
Rides and Activities
Map of Gumbuya World - Blue circles = Wildlife Trail, red circles = Outback Explorers, purple circles = Oz Adventure, orange circles = Oasis Springs
Oasis Springs
Whether you're taking the plunge on epic water slides, soaking in the rays with a drift along the 300 metre Lazy River, or getting deliriously drenched on Typhoon Island, Oasis Springs is bursting with fantastic fun. Relax in heated rock pools, catch the perfect wave at Surf's Up and, to add a splash of style to your day, book your own luxury cabana!
Boomerango - Hold on tight for the ultimate aquatic rush! A steep drop shoots you up a near-vertical wall for a moment of giddy weightlessness, before gravity takes hold and plunges you back down. Are you game enough to test your nerves on the Boomerango?
Taipan - Dive into darkness for a thrill ride like no other, inside a 180 metre beast that's two slides in one! When the Taipan swallows you, you'll be sent zooming through the spine-tingling spirals and high-banking turns of the Constrictor, before being shaken up by the Rattler's fast transitions. One thing's for sure: you'll never see the next twist coming!
Tiger Snake Tango - An epic twisting and turning slide that only the bravest can conquer. Take on the terrifying turns on the Tiger Snake Tango.
Red Belly Racer - Exciting head-to-head competition over a series of gut wrenching turns, racing down towards the finish line.
Typhoon Island - Explore 5 platforms of delirious drenching fun on this aquatic jungle gym, including a giant tipping bucket, water guns, spray nozzles and mini slides. Your imagination is the only limit when you're playing on Typhoon Island!
Family Wave Pool - A massive heated family wave pool which provides endless water fun. Holding two million litres of water, there is a stand-alone kids area, ensuring people of all ages can enjoy the wave pool and that there is something for everyone!
Lazy River - Soak up the rays with a relaxing drift around Oasis Springs on the 300 metre Lazy River. It's inflatable fun! And if you want some faster action, venture on into the Rapids to get your heartbeat racing.
Rock Pools - Unwind and let your cares wash away in our heated Rock Pools. It's a delight to pass the day lazing in the serene waters, watching the action of Oasis Springs unfold around you. Then when you're ready to get things moving, paddle across to the mouth of the Lazy River, grab an inflatable ring and go for a ride!
Surf's Up - The perfect wave is always waiting for you at Surf's Up! Whether you're kneeling or standing, a few rides is all it takes to learn how to turn, drop and climb for some fast, fun flow-riding thrills. Bookings required and extra cost.
Cabanas - Add a splash of style by booking a private cabana! It's your own luxury haven, fitting up to 6 people, only steps away from all the action. Lounge around and unwind on the ample couches and sun-beds. Enjoy the sun and open air, with shade when you need it. It's the ultimate way to enjoy your day at Oasis Springs. Bookings required and extra cost.
Oz Adventure
You don't need to get wet to go for a ride. There's a world of fun under the gums when you spin out at Oz Adventure. And the adventure is just beginning, as we keep growing with the launch of the Woolshed (coming soon).
Mining Race Coaster - Hold on tight as the Mining Race Coaster sweeps out of Pioneer Station Gold Mine. Turn the Gold Rush into an Adrenalin Rush as you rattle through twists and turns on this fun-for-all roller coaster!
Rush Hour - Buckle up, this is one crazy drive! Tilting up to 45 degrees, you'll go spinning in all directions for bumper-to-bumper fun in the fastest moving traffic jam in town.
Tree Swing - Get set for high speed, high altitude thrills because the spectacular giant Tree Swing is ready for lift off. Hang on tight as you're swung sky-high at 60kph. You can almost see Melbourne from up there!
Gumbuya Express - Running out of steam? Don't worry, the Gumbuya Express never does! There's no more fun way to explore Gumbuya World than jumping aboard for a roving tour around all our awesome attractions.
Outback Explorers
A whole world of adventure for smaller thrill-seekers! Packed with pirate ships, giant berries and big-rig trucks, here all the action is just the right size.
Berry Twirl - You won't believe the magical fruit growing in our garden! Jump in a giant berry and take a spin on the sweetest ride in town. You control how fast or slow you turn, perfect for those looking for more gentle enjoyment. Either way it's berry fun!
Gerry's Roadhouse - Climb aboard, this convoy of big-rig trucks is about to leave Gerry's Roadhouse. Get behind the steering wheel and sound your horn to let everyone know you're coming as you drive round the circuit. It's four-wheel fun for tiny truckers!
Outback Pirates - Ahoy there! Join the crew of the Outback Pirate ship and set sail for adventure. Swinging high as you ride the seas, this voyage will bring out the buccaneer in sailors of all ages.
Outback Pursuit - Jump in our roadster for a desert drag race! Outback Pursuit's gentle thrills are fine-tuned to delight little drivers.
Kids Playground - When the energy levels are getting low, the Kids Playground is the perfect place for you to recharge. This fun jungle gym is located immediately next to the Outback Cafe, so the kids can climb while you caffeinate! Everyone's happy!
Desert Derby - Ready, set, go! It's free-wheeling fun when you get inside a bumper car and enter the Desert Derby. Smash, bash and dash your way around the arena, dodging the other cars as you send your competitors spinning.
Wildlife Trail
Feathered, furry or fanged, there are more than 50 species of amazing animals waiting to meet you on the Wildlife Trail. Catch a free Ranger Talk to learn more about these incredible creatures and, for a truly unforgettable experience, book an Animal Close Encounter to get up close and personal with koalas, dingos, pythons and more!
52 species of amazing animals call Gumbuya World home. On your expedition through the Wildlife Trail, you'll meet Aussie icons like koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and dingos; endangered animals like the tiger quoll; winged wonders like cockatoos, galahs, parrots and owls; and incredible insects and reptiles. You'll leave with a whole new appreciation for the captivating creatures with whom we share our planet!
Petting Zoo - Meet some cute and cuddly new friends at the Petting Zoo. Pat baby goats, lambs, ducks, chickens and more. And help feed them too! Guaranteed to melt hearts and bring smiles to faces.
Critter Cave - Step into another realm and explore the dark, climate-controlled environment of the Critter Cave. You'll get up close to incredible insects and reptiles for a fascinating glimpse into the lives of these cool creepy-crawlies. But don't worry, you're safe on the other side of the glass!
Walkthrough Enclosures - Forget fences! In our Walkthrough Enclosures you get to step into the world of some amazing animals and stroll amongst them in their habitats for an enchanting, authentic experience. There is a Kangaroo and Wallaby Walkthrough (wander free with our wallabies and kangaroos under the gum trees. It's your chance to pat these gentle Aussie icons, pose for photos and even feed them) and Walkthrough Aviary (Take a stroll through 3 spectacular large flight aviaries and enjoy some of Australia's most beautiful bird species flying free around you! Then venture into a tunnel system through a protected area of the exhibit where you'll see our stunning Sulphur Crested Cockatoos)
See safety information such as minimum height for each ride and activity.
Food
Gumbuya World does not allow food or drink except a water bottle to be brought into the park. The two onsite cafes offer a large range of food available for purchase.
There are no onsite BBQs at Gumbuya World, nor are guests permitted to bring their own BBQ.
Pets
Domestic pets are not allowed onsite as their presence would be stressful for the wildlife.
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Ticket Prices
General admission includes access to Oasis Springs, all rides in Oz Adventure and Outback Explorers as well as a journey into the Wildlife Trail.
There is an additional cost for our special Animal Experiences, Surfs Up surfing water ride and for Cabana bookings.
For a discount check out Small Ideas
Review:
Stodgy Gumbuya Park has been transformed into bright and buzzy Gumbuya World with the help of $50 million. It's hard to picture where the scant remains of Gumbuya Park fit within the new area. Some of the best features of the old park such as Australia's longest concrete toboggan and the large woodland areas where animals such as kangaroos roamed have unfortunately been replaced or changed to inferior versions but that's progress.
The new park has two giant water slides, Taipan and Boomerango. They both use a raft which can fit anywhere between one and four people depending on how sociable you are and how much you weigh. Each group of people is weighed before they get into the raft to ensure that the total weight is not more than the maximum (136.4 kg). There is also a minimum height restriction of 1.22m for these two rides. Thankfully there is a conveyor belt to take the rafts up to the top of the huge tower. The green raft, Taipan, is a standard ride which is nice and long but with no surprises while the yellow raft, Boomerango, is much more exciting. After some twists and turns, there is a very fast and steep dive followed by the raft going high up onto the opposite wall and plunging back down. This ride is fun. The queues were sort of reasonable but it would have helped if there were three operators at the top of the slides rather than a single person from the start of the day.
The rest of the water themed area is very nice. There is a lazy river and two rock pools which all have beautifully warm water. The rockpools are small pools which have a beach entry and reach a depth of 1.3m. A nice feature are the ledges around the side of the pool which are nice to sit on while the kids swim around you.
The main entry and exit point for the lazy river is next to the pools. You can have as many laps as you like on the inflatable rings which means that it can be frustratingly difficult to get a ring during peak times in the afternoon. If you can't get a ring the other option is to swim around without one. The rings move around quite quickly and there is one corner with choppy waves to add some interest.
In the middle is the water playground with three exciting, fast slides and a few simple slides for toddlers. There is a tipping bucket and plenty of water sprays. The water in this area was very cold.
In the corner is a wake boarding area but this costs extra to use.
We found that there were enough shaded areas including lounge chairs in the Oasis Springs area. There were a number of areas with shade sails and umbrellas.
The rides in the rest of the park were good but a bit limited for each age group. There is a spectacular ride, Rebel, which swings you in different directions high in the air including upside down at the top of the arc. You need to be 1.4m tall and age 14 and above for this ride.
Other rides in the Oz Adventure zone included the Tree Swing (spin around a tree in a seat suspended from a chain), Mining Race Coaster (a small but fun roller coaster) and Rush Hour (large cars which spin and tilt in all directions).
The Oz Adventure merges into the Outback Explorers area which is tailored towards younger kids. This area has a playground and six rides to keep kids of this age well entertained.
The wildlife area is a lot more compact now but does include more features such as a walk through aviary and a animal petting area which has animals such as rabbits, goats and sheep. There is a walk through area with wallabies and another walk through area with kangaroos where you can get close to the animals, especially the kangaroos. It is possible to buy animal food for $3 a bag but be careful feeding the emus since they don't seem to be able to distinguish between food and fingers! There were a lot of animal encounter experiences being offered for $20 each.
One controversial rule is that you can't bring your own food into the park. This means that the park is not suited to family outings centred around BBQs or picnics. There are sufficient food outlets with a combination of indoor and outdoor seating offering standard food options such as chips, fish, chicken nuggets, hamburgers, pizzas, salads, ice-creams and drinks. The prices are close to $10 for a lunch meal without a drink. We didn't notice any free drinking taps so I would suggest bringing water in with you to reduce the cost.
The entry prices are based on age while the other theme parks, Funfields and Geelong Adventure Park are based on height, which makes a direct price comparison a bit difficult. Generally though, if your children are less than 130cm in height, Gumbuya World will be more expensive.
Gumbuya World is open the whole year round (with reduced entry prices during the off season). Apart from young kids, who have quite a lot of rides available in the Outback Explorers area, the park is dominated by Oasis Springs, the water play area. Unless more non-water based attractions are built, I don't see this as a place to come during the off season unless you have young kids.
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Location
2705 Princes Highway, Tynong 3813 Map
✆ (03) 5624 9888
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