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{{Short description|Former theme park in Victor Harbor, Australia}} |
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| name = Greenhills Adventure Park |
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| location = [[Victor Harbor, South Australia|Victor Harbor]] |
| location = [[Victor Harbor, South Australia|Victor Harbor]] |
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| location2 = [[South Australia]] |
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| opening_date = 1982 |
| opening_date = 1982 |
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| closing_date = {{End date|2016|05|01}} |
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| rides = [[Go-kart]]s, rock-climbing, [[mini-golf]], tennis, maze, dry slide, [[Zip line|flying fox]], [[adventure playground]] |
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| rides = Gokarts, 4 Wheel Motor Bikes, Rock Climbing, Wave Slide, Mini Golf, Par 3 Golf, Tennis, Maze, Electric Cars, Dry Slide, Moonbikes, Flying Fox, Imagination Playground, Volleyball. |
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| water_rides = Water |
| water_rides = Water slides, canoes, [[Pedalo|paddle boat]]s, [[aquabike]]s |
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'''Greenhills Adventure Park''' was a [[theme park]] located near [[Victor Harbor, South Australia|Victor Harbor]], South Australia. |
'''Greenhills Adventure Park''' was a [[theme park]] located near [[Victor Harbor, South Australia|Victor Harbor]], South Australia. It was established in 1982, and officially opened in March 1983 by [[Gavin Keneally]], [[Government of South Australia|South Australia Minister for Tourism]]. |
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It closed on 1 May 2016, after the land was sold to [[property developer]]s. |
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It closed on 1 May 2016.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/3340565/closing-date-for-greenhills/|title=Closing date for Greenhills|last=SIMMONS|first=MICHAEL|date=2015-09-10|work=The Times|access-date=2017-07-18|language=en}}</ref> |
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== History == |
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=== Origin === |
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Greenhills Adventure Park was founded by Margaret and Bill McKenzie, with Rosemary and Tom Builder, in 1982, and opened in 1983.<ref name=":0">[http://www.victor.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=333&c=7771 Greenhills Adventure Park] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706122531/http://www.victor.sa.gov.au/site/page.cfm?u=333&c=7771 |date=6 July 2011 }}, Victor.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 17 October 2011</ref> It was a ten-hectare (about 25 acre) plot of land with over 20 attractions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://playandgo.com.au/index.php/greenhills-adventure-park-auction/|title=Fancy a piece of history? Greenhills Adventure Park equipment goes to auction {{!}} 25 Jun 2016|date=2016-06-14|website=What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids|language=en|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref> To assist in maintain the park during its peak season, Meg Whibley was hired as Managing Director, along with three full time staff and 30 seasonal staff.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/greenhills-adventure-park-to-close-make-way-for-housing-blocks-at-victor-harbor/news-story/b33195896d7dc8970131678ab5283d6c|title=Greenhills Adventure Park to close, make way for housing blocks at Victor Harbor|last=Gailberger|first=Jade|date=2015-09-14|website=The Advertiser|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> |
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=== Closure === |
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In 2009, Margaret and Bill McKenzie sold the land to land developers Daniel McOmish and Dean Kyros, who wished to build 66 property allotments over the course of a four-stage development plan.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/2998445/greenhills-open-for-at-least-another-year/|title=Greenhills open for at least another year|last=SIMMONS|first=MICHAEL|date=2015-04-08|website=The Times|language=en|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref> The park continued to remain operational, as property, such as the overflow parking, was planned to be built on.<ref name=":0" /> |
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In mid-2015, it was announced that the park would close on 1 May 2016<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/3340565/closing-date-for-greenhills/|title=Closing date for Greenhills|last=Simmons|first=Michael|date=2015-09-10|work=The Times|access-date=2017-07-18|language=en| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108142715/https://www.victorharbortimes.com.au/story/3340565/closing-date-for-greenhills/| archive-date= 8 Nov 2020}}</ref> due to interest in the first stages of development as well as increases in electricity and water bills.<ref name=":1" /> The park sold discounted tickets to commemorate their last season,<ref name=":0" /> |
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On 25 June 2016 the park hosted an auction, selling much of its equipment.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ausleisure.com.au/news/final-summer-for-victor-harbors-greenhills-adventure-park/|title=Last summer for Victor Harbor's Greenhills Adventure Park - Australasian Leisure Management|website=www.ausleisure.com.au|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref> |
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== Attractions == |
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Attractions at Greenhills Adventure Park included:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.greenhills.com.au/attractions-overview/|title=Attractions Overview – Green Hills|access-date=2019-03-25| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121193504/http://www.greenhills.com.au/attractions-overview/| archive-date=21 Jan 2016}}</ref> |
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!Description |
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|Tractor-drawn train |
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|A tractor-drawn train pulled customers around the park. The total ride time was approximately 15–20 minutes. |
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|Dry slide |
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|The park had a 50-meter dry slide, the largest dry slide on the [[Fleurieu Peninsula]]. |
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|Half court tennis |
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|The park had a half court tennis field, with rackets and balls supplied from their kiosk. |
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|Mazes |
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|A wooden maze was located in the park. |
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|Archery |
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|The park had an archery range, with bows and arrows supplied. |
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|Canoes |
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|Canoes were supplied for guests to canoe down the Hindmarsh River. The guests were able to paddle to the ocean, which would take around three hours. |
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|Par 3 golf |
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|A nine-hole golfing course, with fairways ranging from 60 to 90 meters in length, was available. It was par 3 golf. Balls and clubs were supplied. |
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|Aqua bikes |
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|The park had aqua bikes which could be ridden along a lake. Visible on the lake were the River Red Gums. |
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==References== |
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*[http://www.greenhills.com.au/ParkProfile.htm Greenhills Adventure Park |
*[http://www.greenhills.com.au/ParkProfile.htm Greenhills Adventure Park website]. |
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[[Category:Amusement parks in South Australia]] |
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Latest revision as of 13:30, 21 July 2024
| Location | Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia |
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| Opened | 1982 |
| Closed | 1 May 2016 |
| Attractions | |
| Total | Go-karts, rock-climbing, mini-golf, tennis, maze, dry slide, flying fox, adventure playground |
| Water rides | Water slides, canoes, paddle boats, aquabikes |
Greenhills Adventure Park was a theme park located near Victor Harbor, South Australia. It was established in 1982, and officially opened in March 1983 by Gavin Keneally, South Australia Minister for Tourism.
It closed on 1 May 2016, after the land was sold to property developers.
History
[edit]Origin
[edit]Greenhills Adventure Park was founded by Margaret and Bill McKenzie, with Rosemary and Tom Builder, in 1982, and opened in 1983.[1] It was a ten-hectare (about 25 acre) plot of land with over 20 attractions.[2] To assist in maintain the park during its peak season, Meg Whibley was hired as Managing Director, along with three full time staff and 30 seasonal staff.[3]
Closure
[edit]In 2009, Margaret and Bill McKenzie sold the land to land developers Daniel McOmish and Dean Kyros, who wished to build 66 property allotments over the course of a four-stage development plan.[1][4] The park continued to remain operational, as property, such as the overflow parking, was planned to be built on.[1]
In mid-2015, it was announced that the park would close on 1 May 2016[5] due to interest in the first stages of development as well as increases in electricity and water bills.[3] The park sold discounted tickets to commemorate their last season,[1]
On 25 June 2016 the park hosted an auction, selling much of its equipment.[6]
Attractions
[edit]Attractions at Greenhills Adventure Park included:[7]
| Attraction | Description |
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| Tractor-drawn train | A tractor-drawn train pulled customers around the park. The total ride time was approximately 15–20 minutes. |
| Dry slide | The park had a 50-meter dry slide, the largest dry slide on the Fleurieu Peninsula. |
| Half court tennis | The park had a half court tennis field, with rackets and balls supplied from their kiosk. |
| Mazes | A wooden maze was located in the park. |
| Archery | The park had an archery range, with bows and arrows supplied. |
| Canoes | Canoes were supplied for guests to canoe down the Hindmarsh River. The guests were able to paddle to the ocean, which would take around three hours. |
| Par 3 golf | A nine-hole golfing course, with fairways ranging from 60 to 90 meters in length, was available. It was par 3 golf. Balls and clubs were supplied. |
| Aqua bikes | The park had aqua bikes which could be ridden along a lake. Visible on the lake were the River Red Gums. |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Greenhills Adventure Park Archived 6 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine, Victor.sa.gov.au. Retrieved 17 October 2011
- ^ "Fancy a piece of history? Greenhills Adventure Park equipment goes to auction | 25 Jun 2016". What's on for Adelaide Families & Kids. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ a b Gailberger, Jade (14 September 2015). "Greenhills Adventure Park to close, make way for housing blocks at Victor Harbor". The Advertiser.
- ^ SIMMONS, MICHAEL (8 April 2015). "Greenhills open for at least another year". The Times. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ Simmons, Michael (10 September 2015). "Closing date for Greenhills". The Times. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
- ^ "Last summer for Victor Harbor's Greenhills Adventure Park - Australasian Leisure Management". www.ausleisure.com.au. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Attractions Overview – Green Hills". Archived from the original on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 25 March 2019.