WetSide closes for winter after biggest season in a decade

WetSide Water Park is celebrating its biggest season in nearly a decade as the much-loved attraction gets ready to close for regular winter maintenance.

Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour said the park made a big splash with 150,000 visitors from September to May, making it the biggest year for the park since 2018.

“The impressive attendance figures underscores WetSide’s significance as a vibrant community hub, a tourist drawcard and cements its reputation as one of the Fraser Coast’s top family destinations,” he said.

“WetSide is a fantastic place to cool off and have fun, offering something for all ages—from exciting waterslides and the popular Aqua Ninja Course to the recently upgraded TotSide for under-fives.

“The December school holidays were our busiest period, with 55,058 visitors from 14 December 2024 to 27 January 2025.

“Waterslides remain a crowd favourite, with more than 6,400 slide passes sold during that time, while the Aqua Ninja Course continues to grow in popularity—up 47% in participation compared to the same period last year.

“To help maintain the park and keep everything running to a high standard, WetSide will be closed from Tuesday May 6 to September 19 to undergo regular winter maintenance.”

Cr Seymour said the park would remain open for one final day on the Labour Day public holiday (Monday 5 May), with trading hours from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

“Regular maintenance ensures all the features remain safe, clean and in top condition for the next season,” he said.

“We’re proud of what WetSide offers our community and visitors alike, and we’re looking forward to another fantastic year when the park reopens in September.”

For more information about WetSide Water Park, visit: www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/wetside-water-park.