Gumbuya World Information

Gumbuya World is Victoria’s only water, wildlife & theme park. Phase one unveiled our 4 worlds of adventure - the highly anticipated Oasis Springs water park, Oz Adventure and Outback Explorers and our Wildlife Trail Gumbuya World opened with approximately 150 staff with a target of over 500 employees within 5 years. The vision for future phases of the Gumbuya development will include a retail village, Eco Bush Resort, chocolate factory and microbrewery, Walking with Dinosours exhibit, Indigenous Cultural Centre; just to name a few. The ownership group behind Gumbuya World are making a significant financial contribution to the region’s economy with an investment of over $50 million. Gumbuya World is investing in state-of-the-art equipment, training and safety to provide an amazing guest experience. Acquired in September 2016 from a local family who had owned the park for the past 38 years, Gumbuya World is the vision of a group of Victoria entrepreneurs consisting of Gerry Ryan, Wal Pisciotta, Adam Campbell, Brett Murray, Ray and Ron Weinzierl to reimagine a place that they enjoyed with their families when they were younger and to leave a legacy for future generations. Whether it’s spending endless hours in the water park, getting up-close and personal with wildlife or enjoying the rides and attractions, Gumbuya World has something for everyone. Gumbuya World is committed to driving the growth of Melbourne’s South East with the support of the Cardinia Shire Council and Government. The theme park, is a leading local and tourist destination and will continue to evolve through future phases to attract visitors to the South East from Victoria, Australia and around the World. Gumbuya World offers special events, corporate conference facilities and education programs.