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Organic Explorer has carved out a name for itself as a comprehensive resource for travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences in New Zealand.

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The Waterworks

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471, The 309 Road Coromandel Town
0064-7-866-7191
www.thewaterworks.co.nz

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Full Description

With over 70 individual attractions to look at, play or interact with - we suggest you come and make a day of it at the Waterworks! Fun for all ages, The Waterworks is just 7km from Coromandel Town on the Famous 309 Road. With over 70% of all materials used in the creation of the attractions from car axles, telegraph poles, broken golf tees, a discarded swimming pool filter, buckets, numerous reused pots and pans, a copper hot water cylinders, anoraks, a broken washing machine, mussel floats, tyres, teaspoons - you will be inspired at what someone else's junk can me transformed into!

If you enjoy having fun with water, then The Waterworks is the place for you!

  • Jump on the water cannons and try and get your opponent wet.
  • Spent some time playing mini boat races in our specially made course.
  • Have a go at pumping H20 on our water-bikes
  • Mesmerize yourself watching the water clock keep time while powered by water.
  • Splash about in our natural swimming hole.
  • Get dizzy on the Human Hamster Wheel!
Customer Comments:

"Even in the rain we had a blast, wicked fun. It brought out the kids in us! COOL, I love the hamster wheel, spinny things & flying fox"

"Just awesome clean healthy family fun, loved the round-a-bout"

"A most magical place for all ages, thank you. The use of items such as everyday things that have had a past life is inspiring"
 
The Waterworks is the perfect educational playground and showcases that using recycled materials can truly create something to marvel at. With a generous garden area for picnics, a BBQ area for public use and a swimming hole to cool off in during the hot summer months - you can truly get absorbed in the lush surrounds.

This most definitely the quirkiest fun park you will ever visit  - it's amazing what a bit of Kiwi Ingenuity can create! . . . come along and see for yourself.

Environment Friendly Action

We employ alternative energy resources: wind/solar/water
We recycle where possible
We compost food waste
We use bio-degradable cleaning agents
We use reclaimed or low embodied energy building materials
We use renewable natural furnishings
We instruct staff in green practices
We conserve/care for wildlife in our area/ natural pest eradication

Other Environment Friendly Initiatives

* 70% of all materials used in the construction of our attractions have been recycled and once had a life as something else.
* 100% of the wood used comes from a sustainable forest 35km away in Colville.
* 100% of the water used to power the attractions is gravity fed from the creek. No electricity is used in the park’s gardens.
* 100% of our water is heated by solar power.
* 100% of our wastewater is filtered and recycled and used in our vegetable garden.
* 100% of all salad items eaten in the café are grown here in our vegetable garden. The eggs come from our own chooks, which in turn are fed the waste scraps from the kitchen.
* 100% of the organic waste from the park garden goes into making our compost.

Tariff

Adults $18.00
Children (15 and Under) $12
Age 3yrs and under FREE
Student/Senior $15
Family Pass (2ad/2ch) $49 - with any additional children just $5

Tour Groups - (15 people and over) Special Rates Apply
Please contact 07-866-7191

Prices are subject to change

All Year Available

Open 364 Days (Closed Christmas Day)

Directions

The Waterworks is located just 7km from Coromandel Town on the Famous 309 Road.

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