Attractions

No water park is complete without its very own original wave pool. Aquatica goes above and beyond this norm and instead put two wave pools side by side so everyone can enjoy the fun! Cutback Cove provides non stop big waves that are a huge hit with the teen crowd. Over at Big Surf Shores, the waves can switch between a slow pace that anyone can relax in to some waves that get the crowd in a fun filled frenzy. If you find yourself a bit worn out from the action of Aquatica, take a dip with friends and family in either one of these awesome wave pools.

If you were to ask anyone who has been to Aquatica what their favorite ride or attraction was, the chances are high that Dolphin Plunge tops their list. With such an innovative design and idea, Dolphin Plunge has become a fan favorite for all ages. A pair of tube water slides shoots riders down at high speeds. The most interesting part of the ride is when the slide turns into clear glass, where you’ll find yourself in an underwater world surrounded by the stars of the attraction: Commerson’s Dolphins! You’ll be able to see them up close as you come towards the opening of the slide. Seeing these playful dolphins up close while in the midst of a high speed water slide is surely something you’ve never experienced before.

A very special area of the Aquatica water park is designed especially for the younger generation of guests that come to enjoy their day here. At Kata’s Kookaburra Cove, children can enjoy all the fun and excitement that Aquatica has to offer, just on a shrunken scale so kids of all ages can experience the rides and attractions offered. A mini body slide, plenty of fun all around, and of course, lots and lots of water to soak every guest to the bone! It is nearly impossible to not have a great time when splashing away in Kata’s Kookaburra Cove!

A hot day at Aquatica can wear out any guest with all the excitement that comes with the attractions and rides. If you need a way to relax while still cooling off in the water, Loggerhead Lane is definitely the place to be. This lazy river ride will take guests down a winding water path that leads to an adventurous yet calming time. Riders will go through a glass tunnel that shows off all sorts of colorful fish. Loggerhead Lane also gives a perfect view of the Dolphin Plunge ride. Everyone can relax and enjoy the easy ride down Loggerhead Lane!

For a single rider tube slide that is sure to have you screaming with joy and excitement, Aquatica guests should make their way towards Omaka Rocka. This twisting and turning slide sends riders through an exciting array of dips, dives, and even a funnel that spins riders around before shooting them out! As one of the newer rides at Aquatica, it has certainly gotten a lot of the attention of guests lately.

Oh boy, does this ride send guests through quite the adventure! Roa’s Rapids has guests go through a raging white water river that will have those looking for a thrilling time giddy with excitement. You will be sent down the river at speeds unimaginable while enjoying the excitement of the rapids as well as the coolness of the water. So even though the excitement on this ride gets heated up, you’ll be sure to stay cooled off! Roa’s Rapids is a can’t miss ride for any guest visiting Aquatica.

A very popular attraction at Aquatica can be found in Tassie’s Twisters, but many people ask “where can I find this ride”? Well, to get there, you have to make your way down Loggerhead Lane. The entrance to the ride can be found when you make your way to the center island while riding down the lazy river. After having a great time just arriving at the attraction, the Twisters themselves are quite the great time! A tube slide sends riders into a funnel that spins riders around before splashing them back out into Loggerhead Lane. This ride is sure to get any rider wet with excitement.

Guests looking for some friendly competition should make their way straight towards Aquatica’s Taumata Racer. Here, friends and family can engage in a timed race down the multi-colored slide. You’ll be sure to pick up some serious speed on this slide. Once you see it in action once, you’ll be sure to grab a mat and hop in on the action yourself! For any guest looking for one heck of a time, Taumata Racer will fulfill any adrenaline junkie’s need.

Every water park has to have a great family raft ride. At Aquatica, the word great is quite the understatement when referring to the thrill that is Walhalla Wave as well as it’s sister raft ride HooRoo Run. Towering above the entire park at a whopping 6 stories high, the ride will send guests on a winding, water slide path that leads right into a huge splash pool at the bottom. Unlike most water park raft rides, guests get to enjoy the amenity of a tube lift that runs between the two raft rides. This way, riders won’t have to carry the family-sized inner tube up the 6-story climb to the peak! With high speeds and plenty of water to drench the whole family, Walhalla Wave and HooRoo Run have become quite the popular pair.

If there’s one part of the water park that all of the little tikes will rave about all day, Walkabout Waters will almost always be in on the conversation. A huge fort filled with all sorts of exciting twists, turns, and, of course, boat loads of water, awaits for the youngest of the family to join the fun. Covering over 15,000 square feet, Walkabout Waters has plenty of room to contain all the excitement. Kids can climb, splash, and lose themselves in a water world of wonderment. So if you’re looking for a way to please the kids while taking a breather yourself, Walkabout Waters is the place to be.

Grab a partner and get ready to have a blast when you make your way towards Whanau Way. Four different slides make up what Whanau Way has to offer, with each providing its own incredible ride experience. Guests hop into double inner tubes and speed down these humungous slides, hitting waves on the way down before splashing into the pool that waits at the bottom. This ride has become a classic for new guests as well as returning guests. Don’t worry, as long as you can hold onto the provided handles without assistance, just about anyone may ride. So take time from your day to have fun on Whanau Way.