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Step into the exhilarating world of AUSNZ Coaster Mates! Whether you're an adrenaline ju**ie or a fan of rollercoaster engineering, this group's for you!

Dive into thrilling park meetups and ride the excitement with fellow enthusiasts across AUSNZ! 🎢

11/07/2026

🪵 💦 Under a week to go until Wild West Falls is scheduled to reopen at Warner Bros. Movie World - Gold Coast, Australia

The park recently shared a teaser showing refreshed theming upgrades, and it’s believed a range of mechanical components have also been refurbished to help secure the long‑term future of one of the world’s best log flumes.

It is such an iconic Hopkins log flume that Carowinds is currently building a slightly taller Hopkins‑designed version with a near‑identical layout. This really shows how influential Wild West Falls is. 💦🪵😎

04/07/2026

Congratulations, Knoebels Amusement Resort, Elysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, on its 100th Anniversary. I'm a little biased here; Knoebels is my favorite amusement park to visit and Phoenix is still my favorite roller coaster.

I know Knoebels is very popular with American and European coaster enthusiasts but it still is relatively unknown among Aussie enthusiasts and I admit it’s hard to explain why I like it.

In a nutshell Knoebels atmosphere is very relax and easy going. It kind of reminds me of home.

03/07/2026

Some awesome photos of Wonderland Sydney! 📸🎢

24/04/2026

We want to pay tribute to those who give the ultimate sacrifice for us and to those who defend our nation so that we can enjoy our freedom.

23/04/2026

Was this peak Sea World?
Leviathan was a step in the right direction however the park still feels empty in sections!

30/03/2026

After our last post about the mixed feelings towards Leviathan, it goes to show how polarising roller coasters can be. Australian roller coasters in general have improved so much, but we've also had some pretty poor roller coasters.

So it begs the question, what is Australia's worst roller coaster you've ridden? (Excluding children's coasters and Scenic Railway)

26/03/2026

Recently we’ve seen mixed feedback from the public about Leviathan, some still rank it as the number one coaster in Australia, while others feel it’s starting to edge toward the “rough” side.

One of our members, who has ridden close to 800 coasters worldwide, put this to the test and found that both perspectives have some truth. Early in the day, on cooler mornings, and especially when seated in the middle of a slower train, you can feel hints of early wear that you wouldn’t normally notice. But calling it “rough”? For a wooden coaster, it’s far from rough or a one‑and‑done experience, no rib‑shattering moments like you get on some other woodies.

The good news is that once Leviathan warms up, any harshness disappears. It absolutely flies around the course, reminding you exactly why it earned its top‑spot reputation in the first place.

Our suggestion: enjoy the park’s other attractions early on, then head to Leviathan later in the day, and if you can, grab a seat toward the back once it’s warmed up. That’s where the magic really happens.

24/03/2026

One of our members recently checked out Sea World - Gold Coast, Australia's annual Carnivale event, and it did not disappoint. The whole park comes alive for Carnivale; bold theming, vibrant performances, extra entertainment, and plenty of unique food options to sample along the way.

But the real headline for any coaster enthusiast? Martin & Vleminckx and The Gravity Group woodie, Leviathan on two‑train ops. That meant a near walk-on line and the perfect chance to stack up rides on what so many of us call Australia’s best night ride. Nothing compares to Leviathan after dark, pure magic!

11/03/2026

In less than a week, the beloved Joker Ride is set to return from its annual maintenance. We’re really looking forward to seeing the fresh repaint completed and watching it shine again! Warner Bros. Movie World - Gold Coast, Australia

27/02/2026

Thanks everyone who commented and liked our Australian and New Zealand top ten.

Honourable mentions
Corkscrew at Rainbows End Auckland NZ
Scenic Railway Luna Park Melbourne
TNT/Flight at the Wicked Witch Gumbuya world and Warner Bros Movie World.

10. Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Warner Bros Movie World
9. Abyss Adventure World Perth
8. Wild Mouse Luna Park Sydney
7. Jungle Rush DreamWorld
6. Jet Rescue SeaWorld
5. Big Dipper Luna Park
4. Steel Taipan Dreamworld
3. Superman Escape Warner Bros Movie world
2. DC Rivals Warner Bros Movie World
1. Leviathan SeaWorld

Feel free to share your Top Ten Australian and New Zealand roller coasters.

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