The Hunter Valley’s biggest hotel water park opens

Looking for a reason to plan a family holiday in the Hunter Valley? Now you have one.

The famed wine region in New South Wales just became even more kid-friendly with the opening of a new Water Splash Park at Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley.

Standing over two storeys high, the Water Splash Park is the biggest hotel water park the Hunter Valley has ever seen. It’s designed to appeal to kids of all ages (and adults young at heart) with its assortment of slides, flutes, showers, water cannons and jets.

Bound to be a hit is the “Happy Berry Bucket,” releasing 1200 litres of water every eight minutes.

“The design and colour theme of bold pink and purple puts a smile on the faces of everyone who sees it,” said James Corbett, managing director of White Water Australia, the firm behind the design.

The best part is, the water is heated. Meaning, kids can enjoy the splash park all year round.

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The new Water Splash Park isn’t the only thing enticing families to the Hunter Valley.

Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley offers a range of facilities and activities for kids, including a mini-train, carousel, a converted tug boat, the Water Dragons kids club, pony rides and the new Hunter Valley Kids Cottage.

The rest of the family can unwind at the renowned Ubika Spa or beside one of the two resort pool. There’s even an 18-hole championship golf course, a range of restaurants and a brewery on site.

The hotel hopes these new facilities will attract a larger flow of family tourists to the region.

“The Hunter Valley is perhaps seen more as a destination for adults wanting to go to wineries, play golf or attend conferences,” Dr Schwartz said. “We’ve transformed the Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley into a resort for both discerning adults and children.”

“The missing ingredient in the resort’s inventory was a water park. I’m pleased to say this has really added something substantial to the Hunter Valley’s tourism attractions.”

It’s time to start planning your weekend of wine and family fun!

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Images © Crown Plaza Hunter Valley

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