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Etiquette & Protocol

Flumes Rules

Last Updated: 27 Mar 2026

  • All bathers must ride on their backs, feet first 
  • Cross arms over chest, with hands touching shoulders 
  • Do not attempt to kneel or stand 
  • You must not attempt to stop yourself in the flume and do not hold onto the sides 
  • Walk out of the catch immediately as you come to a stop 
  • Do not re-enter the flume or aqua catch 
  • No goggles, jewellery or locker keys are to be worn 
  • No buoyancy aids of any kind permitted on the flume 
  • No dual riding; only one person at a time is permitted 
  • Do not commence your ride until permitted 
  • Always listen to the lifeguards 

The depth of water in the aqua catch is 0.3 metres 

You should not use the flume if you are: 

  • Pregnant 
  • Under the influence of alcohol or drugs 
  • Suffer from any heart, spinal or physical injury 
  • Suffer from epilepsy 

Warning: There is a risk of epilepsy due to the light effect within the flume.