Bali Waterbom

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Slippery slopes to happiness!

This modern water world with myriad slides and many other attractions is located on 3,5 hectares land in the heart of Kuta just in front of Kartika Plaza Hotel. Here you can pump your adrenalin to the maximum or just be a lazy sun bather.

Relaxing on the beach under the sun or doing some wave riding is a lot of fun, but sometimes it is not a hassle free environment, as the hawkers and the hawkers take their toll, Waterbom is the place where you can have a lot of fun away from hassle and harassment. There is nothing to worry about in this place, apart from your own fears of the rides!

I stepped into the water world on a little bit of a cloudy day, thinking there wouldn't be too many people. Guess what? My guess was totally wrong. Waterbom operates from 9am - 6pm, it was around 10 am when I arrived but a bunch of sliders were wet and filled with fun already. It prompted me to get my locker right away.

But before that I had had to get my 'Splash Band'. Waterbom has a cashless payment system which applies all over the park for the guest's convenience, and I found it was very convenient indeed. I didn't have to carry notes while enjoying the park facilities instead I wore a wristband called a 'Splash Band' where my credit information was recorded. So whenever I made any transactions the cashier would scan the credit information in the Splash Band. When you leave the park, it is redeemable, so there is no problem in topping up.

Enjoying Waterbom means a whole day full of excitement. Experience a phenomenal ride on the only Boomerang in South East Asia. Afterward jump to the neighboring line and get spun in the Superbowl, the latest attraction in the park (just like the dice in the roulette). Need more challenge? Hit the highest and fastest ride, 25 m up and a ground speed up to 70km/h, it is called Smashdown will get you down like a flash! Boogie Ride is also another quick ride, best ridden with a friend since it has two lines side-by side, and is also pretty thrilling. With less speed but a fast drop and quick turns and a bit of twist here and there, Macaroni Tube is as curly as noodles. Raft River is there not to be forgotten as its gentle flow will leave a great memory. After you have finished all the fast rides, take a break by enjoying a relaxing ride in the surrounding tropical scenery at Jungle Ride.

For lazy sunbathers, the park provides spacious open areas to get kissed by the sun or relaxing under the shade of trees. Lazy River is also a good choice to relax and have a glimpse of sun and get showered by the many waterfalls and fountains. In the pleasure pool, you can swim or play volley ball, there's a pool bar to provide some cool drinks. As if that wasn't enough, spa center offers a variety of treatments on their extensive menu.

Waterbom also provides facilities for children who can not yet meet the minimum height standard which applies for several rides. There are slides, twisting rides, water canon, and a gigantic bucket which pours water every several minutes in a well-supervised area.

When you begin to feel less energetic, turn your steps to the food court area where you can have a comprehensive culinary journey from Balinese traditional cuisine to American hot dogs. Very tempting and definitely will return your energy to set you up for the next attraction.

Euro-Bungy gives you a slightly sling-shot experience as you bounce to great heights, but my favorite game is Water Blaster which best played with a friend. All you need to do is step into the battle station, fill the catapult with water balloons, pull it back with all your power, and fire! Try to hit the red target on the top of the energy lines and you'll get your opponent drenched.

This theme park is a one stop shop of leisure. It is a water paradise on paradise island. It is a tranquil place to relax yet at the same time a great place to scream out loud.

Watch out when you are on the slippery slopes to happiness, it's downhill all the way...!