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First test ride of Christchurch trapdoor hydroslide completed

The PressOtago Daily TimesThursday 11 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated
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The Looping Rocket, New Zealand's only trapdoor hydroslide, has undergone its first test ride at the Parakiore Recreation and Sport Centre in Christchurch. Installation of the centre's five eel-inspired slides is almost complete, though an official opening date has not yet been confirmed.

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First reported by The Press, Thu 11 Sep 2025, 1:26pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 20 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Would you brave the country’s only trapdoor hydroslide? (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Country’s only trapdoor hydroslide tested in Christchurch (opens in new tab)