Are there any wave pools in Australia?
Broadbeach-based company Surf Lakes built the facility in 2018 near the town of Yeppoon on Queensland’s Capricorn Coast. The pool uses ‘five wave’ technology to produce five different levels of waves around the lake, using a giant plunger driven by compressed air at the center.
How much does it cost to surf in a wave pool?
The costs depend on the deal that you choose, though you’re typically looking in the ballpark of $10,000 for the “Surf Ranch Experience.” This number includes the premium tier experience and a booking fee. Every wave costs around $450 on average, according to various sources.
Is the Yeppoon wave pool open to public?
The Surf Lakes Yeppoon site at present is for R&D only and is NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. We are working through process to gain required commercial approvals and hope to have this site and others open to the public in Australia and abroad, within 12 to 24 months.
Where is Australia’s first wave pool?
Tullamarine
The wave pool is set to become Australia’s first and will be located on a huge site in Tullamarine, just near the airport.
Where is Surf Lakes in Australia?
Surf Lakes™ currently has their first prototype under construction in Rockhampton, Queensland and are offering licensing opportunities for their technology. Surf Lakes’™ design comes right from the fantasies of every surfer. Their lake, which is nearing the point of completion, comes in at 200m long x 150m wide.
Are wave pools expensive?
The cost of constructing a wave pool (including the surrounding facility) falls in the range of anywhere from 20 to 200 million dollars. Just the wave pool itself requires a lot of land.
Where is surf lakes in Australia?
Can you surf at Yeppoon wave pool?
Surf Lakes wave pool creates five levels of waves ranging from beginner to professional.