Tom Warren with Aidan and Isobel Lindsay.
Camera IconTom Warren with Aidan and Isobel Lindsay. Credit: Supplied/Jon Hewson

Cockburn ARC’s waterslides set to make a huge splash

Bryce LuffCockburn Gazette

WHEN Cockburn ARC opens for its first day of business on Monday, there will be plenty of attractions pulling people in.

There are indoor and outdoor heated pools, a spa, sauna and steam room, an indoor sports stadium, a gym and fitness studios.

But the elements sure to excite most about the $109 million facility are likely to be the three 18m-high water slides.

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There is a 70m blue Rocket which features a mind-blowing drop for those brave enough to try it.

The City of Cockburn says it is currently the only looping rocket in WA.

There is a 125m Pipeline, a fully enclosed body-slide decked out with multi-coloured lighting.

The third ride is the Tumbler, which caters for up to two people on a rubber raft.

Four lucky people were given an early look at the Tumbler and Pipeline. Here’s what they said

Isobel Lindsay: “They’re different to what I’ve been on before; so they’re cool. They’re really fun.”

Aidan Lindsay: “I had a lot of fun. I like the Tumbler when it glows and when you sucked in; you get drenched.”

Tom Warren: “The Tumbler is fun; there is a lot of water coming over you.”

Aaron Petrie: “I loved it. The slides are great. I’d recommend coming and giving it a shot.”