Rainbow's End (theme Park) - Current Rides and Attractions

Current Rides and Attractions

Its main attraction is New Zealand's only Corkscrew Roller Coaster. A new ride, called The Invader, opened on December 11, 2009. It is located next to the Power Surge and opposite the Corkscrew roller coaster.

  • The Invader - The latest of the rides of the park, The Invader is a Disk'O Coaster from Zamperla in Italy which utilises gravity to move across a 15 metre high, 80 metre long w-shaped track.
  • Power Surge - The Power Surge is a thrill ride that can spin on both a horizontal and a vertical axis.
  • Cinema 180 - The C180 is a dome cinema providing a 180 degree field of view. Guests stand inside the dome in front of the screen and watch a 12 minute movie.
  • Dodgems
  • Castle Land - A themed area targeted at younger guests. Attractions can be rented out for birthday parties. They include Space Shuttles, Car Wash Convoy, Carousel and The Jumpin' Star.
  • Corkscrew Roller coaster -a roller coaster manufactured by Arrow Dynamics. It is the only one of its kind in the country. It is over 90 feet (27 m) high, and contains three inversions, a vertical loop and a double corkscrew.
  • Goldrush - A mine themed roller coaster ride consisting of short drops and sharp corners. This ride was custom built by Rainbow's End engineers
  • Log Flume - The Enchanted Forest log flume is one of park's best rides, with 2 minor drops and a larger drop at the end with an onride picture booth.
  • Fear Fall - An 18 storey Intamin drop ride. Riders are lifted up the tower and dropped at speeds reaching 80 km/h, with the ride vehicle being stopped by magnetic braking.
  • Family Karts/Scorpion Karts - A Go kart attraction with two levels of suitability- one for families, one for older guests.
  • Pirate Ship - A giant swinging ship.
  • Bumper Boats - Guests are seated in Bumper Boats and are free to drive around 'bumping' into other guests.
  • Motion Master - A motion simulator attraction.
  • Crazy Sideshows - A range of carnival rides open on weekends and holidays.
  • Centre Stage - A large covered stage and eating area with shows on the weekends and the holidays.
  • Interactive arcade - A large arcade with lots of interactive games and gifts.

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