WetSide Water Park in Hervey Bay
Looking for a fun family day trip from Bundaberg these school holidays?
Pack the swimmers, towels and sunscreen and head down to WetSide Water Park in Hervey Bay, which is reopening just in time for some Spring School Holiday fun. Located on the Hervey Bay foreshore at the junction of Main Street and the Esplanade, WetSide will reopen for its 2026/27 season on Wednesday 9 September following its annual winter maintenance program. During the Queensland September school holidays, the park will be open seven days a week from 10am to 5pm. A great-value family day out One of the best things about WetSide is that entry is FREE, making it a fantastic budget-friendly option for Bundaberg families wanting to venture a little further afield these holidays. Kids can cool off in the main water play arena or test their skills on the Aqua Ninja course, which is also free to use. For those wanting an extra thrill, the large waterslides will be operating throughout the school holidays, with 10 rides costing $8.
Families with younger children should note that TotSide will remain temporarily closed for repairs during the September school holidays. With WetSide right on the Hervey Bay foreshore, you can easily turn your visit into a full day out. Pack a picnic or grab something to eat nearby, enjoy a walk along the Esplanade and make the most of a spring day by the water. WetSide Water Park – Spring School Holidays
Where: Main Street & The Esplanade, Hervey Bay
When: Open 7 days during the Queensland spring school holidays
Hours: 10am–5pm; Aqua Ninja operates 12pm–5pm
Cost: FREE entry and FREE Aqua Ninja Waterslides: $8 for 10 rides
Please note: TotSide will be closed during the holidays. (Fraser Coast Regional Council) Hervey Bay is approximately 1½-hour drive from Bundaberg, making WetSide an easy school holiday road trip when the kids are ready for a change of scenery.
