Splash Planet

Fantasyland first opened in Easter of 1967.[4] It contained several attractions, including a miniature railway, mini-golf, a steamboat ride, play structures, and flat rides. By the 1990s, the park was beginning to show its age, and the Hastings District Council proposed that it be redeveloped into a waterpark. At the time of its conception the council had decided that the park would be a money spinner and was certain that it would supplement the taxes that local residents paid. The park was also hoped to attract people from outside the region to visit the region and spend money not only at the park but also at local business within the city.

Construction of the new waterpark facilities was done by Alexander Construction, a local company who has worked on many other large attractions within Hawke's Bay. Work began in July 1998, and finished before the new year, taking only 4.5 months to complete. This was done at a cost of $4,700,000.[5]

Before Splash Planet left the drawing board the Hastings District Council put the decision on whether or not Splash Planet would be built to public referendum. The referendum outlined a number of policies in an attempt to gain the locals' confidence. These policies included the fact that Splash Planet would be self-sustaining and would not cost the taxpayers any money.

Splash Planet's "Sky Castle"

The park contains several wet and dry attractions.

"Dry" attractions

The Pirate Ship at Fantasyland in 1979 which was a victim of arson in 2015.

• Fantasyland Express - A miniature railway ride originally part of Fantasyland
• Formula Fun Karts - Go-karts
• Jungle Jeeps - Motorized jeep racing, slower than go-karts
• Flying Fox - Two 40 meter flying foxes
• Mini golf
• Tiny Town - Young children's play area
• Beach volleyball
• Pétanque