This summer, Hastings’ Splash Planet takes a hit with 12,864 fewer visitors—reasons inside! Keep your umbrellas handy!
It’s summer in New Zealand, but the mood at Hastings’ beloved Splash Planet amusement park is as gloomy as the weather. With 12,864 fewer visitors this season, the Hastings District Council is feeling the financial pinch. The park, which typically buzzes with laughter and splashes, is seeing an alarming decrease in attendance, and it has everything to do with the miserable weather that has plagued the district. Gone are the sun-soaked days of joy; instead, umbrellas and raincoats reign supreme.
For residents and tourists alike, this summer has been a stark contrast to what’s usually expected in Hastings. While the thought of hot days and fun around the water usually draws families to the park, the persistently wet and cool conditions have left many deciding to stay indoors or seek drier pastures. Instead of splashing in the pool or zooming down exhilarating waterslides, people seem to have opted for hot chocolate in front of their heating instead—definitely not the summer vibe anyone ordered!
Local businesses are also feeling the heat—not the kind they hoped for—due to reduced foot traffic in the vicinity of Splash Planet. Cafés and shops that usually rely on a steady stream of tourists and families are now crunching numbers, wondering how to make the best of a weather-impacted summer. The chain reaction might lead businesses to rethink their summer strategies, probably brainstorming cozy indoor workshops to keep the cash flowing while the sun refuses to shine.
As Splash Planet continues to face these challenges, the council may need to brainstorm creative ways to boost attendance and adapt to the unpredictable whims of Mother Nature. Perhaps the addition of heated indoor attractions or themed winter events could make the park an all-year-round favorite? With determination and a splash of creativity, there is hope that Hastings will bounce back and rediscover its summer sparkle.
Interestingly, Splash Planet isn’t just a theme park; it holds the title of New Zealand’s biggest water park, which opened its gates back in 1998. Additionally, Hastings is often touted as one of the sunniest places in New Zealand, so this summer's rainy weather has indeed been an unexpected twist in what is usually a bright season!
Did you know that Splash Planet features a unique combination of both a water park and amusement rides? From wave pools to thrilling slides, it’s a whimsical wonderland when the sun's out! Let's keep our fingers crossed that future summers return to their sun-drenched glory, because a Splash Planet full of splashes is what we all want to see!
A bummer summer is hitting Hastings District Council in the pocket, with 12,864 fewer visitors to the city's Splash Planet amusement park, meaning a drop in ...