Movie World reveals new longest, tallest and fastest ‘HyperCoaster’ in southern hemisphere

THE southern hemisphere’s longest, tallest and fastest ‘HyperCoaster’ is being built at Movie World on the Gold Coast, the theme park has today revealed. SEE THE VIDEO

WARNER Bros Movie World has today announced what they’re calling a “game changer” for Australian theme parks by officially unveiling the ‘DC Rivals HyperCoaster’.

The Gold Coast theme park is billing the ride as the tallest, longest and fastest HyperCoaster of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

When complete in October, the massive roller coaster will travel at speeds up to 115km/h — faster than the speed limit on the nearby M1 Motorway.

The new Movie World HyperCoaster.

Village Roadshows Theme Parks CEO Clark Kirby said the roller coaster was the largest investment the organisation had made and demonstrated the faith the business has in the industry.

It comes as Gold Coast theme parks are experiencing a slump in revenue since the horror accident on a ride a Dreamworld which killed four people in October last year.

Mr Kirby said the HyperCoaster, defined by a drop from higher than 61m, was also the most advanced in the Southern Hemisphere.

The fuchsia-coloured construction site had been described as the “worst kept secret” on the Gold Coast because it is seen by thousands of motorists daily.

The new roller coaster under construction at Movie World. Picture by Richard Gosling

The circuit will be 1.5km long and include 335 steel columns and take 3 mins to complete a cycle.

The German designed and made HyperCoaster will also include a non-inverted loop where participants will stay upright in the cars as they spiral through a loop.

Movie World's new HyperCoaster layout revealed. Photo: Supplied