Location Hastings, New Zealand Total 12 Area 6 ha Water rides 7 | Previous names Fantasyland Website www.splashplanet.co.nz Phone +64 6-873 8033 | |
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Slogan Hawke's Bay's Number One Family Attraction! Opened Opened as Fantasy Land in 1967, Splash Planet in 1998 Address 1001 Grove Rd, Parkvale, Hastings 4201, New Zealand Rides Fantasyland Express, Sky Castle Screamer, Bumper boats, Master Blaster, Double Dipper Similar Te Mata Peak, Cape Kidnappers, National Aquarium of New Z, Rainbow's End, Gannet Beach Adventur Profiles | ||
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Splash Planet is an amusement park and water park located in the city of Hastings, New Zealand. The park was opened in its current form in 1998.
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Fantasyland
Fantasyland first opened in Easter of 1967. It contained several attractions, including a miniature railway, mini-golf, a steamboat ride, play structures, and flat rides. By the 1990s, the park was beginning to show its age, and the Hastings District Council proposed that it be redeveloped into a waterpark. At the time of its conception the council had decided that the park would be a money spinner and was certain that it would supplement the taxes that local residents paid. The park was also hoped to attract people from outside the region to visit the region and spend money not only at the park but also at local business within the city.
Referendum
Before Splash Planet left the drawing board the Hastings District Council put the decision on whether or not Splash Planet would be built to public referendum. The referendum outlined a number of policies in an attempt to gain the locals' confidence. These policies included the fact that Splash Planet would be self-sustaining and would not cost the taxpayers any money.
Attractions
The park contains several wet and dry attractions.
"Wet" attractions
"Dry" attractions
Former attractions
Battle of Hastings Paintball Event
In late 2013 a major paintball event known as the Battle of Hastings took place at Splash Planet. It drew players from around New Zealand to compete in massive paintball battles. The event was held again in October 2014