History
Opened in 1982, the park recently (2010) has extended its lease for another 24 years (after 5 years of discussions with Manukau City Council), though it will have to reduce its size by 0.4 ha from 9.3 ha to allow for new construction at the nearby law courts (being compensated for the land lost). The agreement with the Council also commits the company to re-invest $3 million every three years into new rides or upgrades.
Ride History:
1982- Park opens with the Bumper Boats, Mini Golf, Can Am Cars, Mirage Cars and video games.
1983- Cinema 180, Pirate Ship, Maze and the indoor play area open.
1984- Log Flume and Dodgems open
1985- Kiddies Cars and Space Shuttle Zim Zam Zoo Playground open
1986- Coca-Cola Corkscrew Coaster opens
1992- Motion Master opens
1993- Family Karts replace Mirage Cars
1995- Gold Rush opens
1996- Car wash Convoy opens
1997- Castle Land open with Dragons Flight rollercoaster and Carousel (Known as Cadbury Land Castle until 2012)
1998- Log Flume set on fire by arsonists in June. Ride reconstructed and rethemed before reopening as the Enchanted Forrest Log Flume
2001- Fear Fall opens
2004- Power Surge and Jumpin Star open
2009- Invader opens
2012- Dragons Flight removed from Castle Land. Castle Land reopens as Kidz Kingdom with 3 new rides: choco express, surf and swing and magic bikes. Happy Feet replaces Journey to the centre of the earth in the motion master
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