Greenhills Adventure Park
| Location | Victor Harbor, South Australia, Australia |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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.