About Jamberoo Action Park
Jamberoo Action Park is a large family-owned water theme park located at 1215 Jamberoo Road in Jamberoo, in the Kiama local government area of New South Wales, Australia. Set in a natural valley against the Illawarra escarpment, it is known for its extensive collection of waterslides, wave pools and family attractions. Established in 1980, it has grown into one of New South Wales' major seasonal water parks, operating primarily in warmer months.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a seasonal outdoor water theme park set in a grassy valley with landscaped grounds, pools and a network of waterslides and rides. Areas include large thrill slides, a wave pool (Outback Bay), lazy river, family raft rides, children's water play areas such as Banjo's Billabong, and dry attractions. Facilities are spread across the site with pathways, picnic areas, food outlets and change facilities. The park operates on published seasonal dates and can be busy in school holidays and summer weekends.
Key highlights
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The Perfect Storm - large tornado-style waterslide
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Funnel Web - large funnel waterslide
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Outback Bay - wave pool
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Banjo's Billabong - interactive children's water play area
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Taipan and other high-thrill waterslides and raft rides
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Scenic valley setting against the Illawarra escarpment with picnic grounds
History of Jamberoo Action Park
Opened in 1980 as Jamberoo Recreation Park by the Eddy family on former dairy farmland. Initially a small recreation park with waterslides and toboggan, it expanded over decades with major water attractions and is now described as Australia's largest family-owned water theme park and a long-standing regional tourism attraction in the Illawarra.
Culture & Context
Significant as a major family leisure and tourism destination for the Illawarra and South Coast region, known for multi-generational family ownership and seasonal community recreation.
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