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Vanessa Nelmes
Marketing Assistant for Hurunui Tourism (promoting the Hurunui District including Hanmer Springs)
A large saucer-shaped object has appeared at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools, and no, it’s not a close encounter of the third kind.
The SuperBowl ride, with its giant funnel-like dish, is a water ride with a difference.
Towering some 15 metres above the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools complex riders will thrill to the speed and size of the SuperBowl reaching speeds of between 5-7 metres per second.
Starting with a thrilling drop through the giant aquatube, riders are then launched into the SuperBowl with centrifugal forces keeping them high on the wall for several turns, and ending with a drop through an enclosed finishing flume into the splashdown pool.
The whole ride is negotiated on either a two person or single person inflatable tube making it fun and easy for everyone.
The SuperBowl brings hours of family fun and super entertainment...... Whoo Hooo!
For more information on the Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and the new rides.
Extensive complex with naturally heated thermal mineral waters in 15 outdoor pools, freshwater pools and activity areas including waterslides. Winner in the 2006, 2005 and 2004 New Zealand Tourism Awards and ASPA award 2008 Best Natural Bathing Spa.
