Gumbuya World has levelled up in the awesome stakes and definitely one for your summer bucket list.
Gumbuya is not just one world, but four. There’s Oz Adventure, with rides that don’t require you to get wet; Outback Explorers for smaller ride-enthusiasts and Wildlife Trail, where you can get up close to over 50 species of Aussie animals. The fourth “world” is the section everyone is going crazy over, called Oasis Springs except now doubled in size.
On Melbourne Cup weekend, phase 2 of 3 expansions opened to the public. The brand new $10 million water park upgrade of Oasis Springs boasts the state’s most impressive heated family wave pool. The massive pool called ‘The Break’, has been dubbed the ‘beach in the South East’, giving families endless water fun over summer. There is also a stand-alone kid’s area, ensuring even the little ones can enjoy the new wave pool.
Six new water slides are also included in the expansion including two gigantic twister slides and four lane-rally race rides. These slides add to the already epic collection of water slides. You and your family can enjoy the exciting Typhoon Island, a 300 metre Lazy River, heated rock pools and Surf’s Up for surfing sessions. Oasis Springs also has 15 new cabanas, plenty of sun lounges, day beds and a dedicated group area and new outdoor showers.
When you get hungry you can find delicious, quality options at Wal’s Fish and Chip shop and Gumbuya’s famous foot long dingo dog. Adults can even treat themselves with a cocktail at Brett’s Beach Club, while the kids enjoy the rides and soak up the summer fun.
The redevelopment of Gumbuya World will continue over the next three years. The theme park will offer 50 new attractions as well as a range of onsite accommodation, new cafes, shops, a chocolate factory and a microbrewery. Plans also include Indigenous, dinosaur and wool shed precincts for educational programs. By 2022, it is anticipated that Gumbuya World will attract a million visitors each year from around Australia and the rest of the world – ensuring tourism remains strong in Victoria and the Gippsland region.
The park is located on the Princes Hwy in Tynong. Gumbuya World is less than 15 minutes from Pakenham and 50 minutes from Melbourne.
