Fantasy Glades Explained

Fantasy Glades was a small theme park which operated until 28 April 2002 in Port Macquarie, Australia.[1] The park operated for 35 years in its rainforest setting, catering to a child-friendly clientele.

History

Fantasy Glades was opened in 1968 by George and Rosemary Whitaker. In 1986, the park was sold to The Spry family and Brian Hutchinson, who operated the park until its closure in 2002.[2] Some of the rides and attractions have since been purchased by Tony Williams who has plans to reopen the park in a new location on the Hastings River.[3] As of 2006, this idea appears to be on hiatus.

Fantasy Glades was located at 44 Parklands Cl, Port Macquarie.

On 17 March 2008, the parkland became available to buy.[4] The parkland is the only landsite of its kind in the beach side area of Port Macquarie.

Shane and Karen Hay of Queensland purchased the Fantasy Glades property in 2009 with the intent of re-opening the park in the near future, pending the necessary council approvals and funds permitting.

The Fantasy Glades site was purchased by Jeff Crowe in 2015. It is currently undergoing renovation and Council Approval processes with the aim of creating new environmentally friendly accommodation options for tourist's and traveler's to the Port Macquarie Region.

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Attractions

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External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Final chapter at Fantasy Glades - Local - General - Port Macquarie News . 14 October 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071214070357/http://portmacquarie.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?story_id=144507 . 14 December 2007 . dead .
  2. Web site: Final chapter at Fantasy Glades - Local - General - Port Macquarie News . 14 October 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071214070357/http://portmacquarie.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?story_id=144507 . 14 December 2007 . dead .
  3. Web site: Fantasy Glades to open again - Local - General - Port Macquarie News . 14 October 2006 . https://archive.today/20070803012452/http://portmacquarie.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?story_id=234965 . 3 August 2007 . dead .
  4. Web site: Fairy-tale ending not pure fantasy - Local News - News - General - Port Macquarie News . 17 March 2008 . https://archive.today/20120715210628/http://portmacquarie.yourguide.com.au/news/local/general/fairytale-ending-not-pure-fantasy/1204311.html . 15 July 2012 . dead .
  5. Web site: Build a Free Website - Website Builder. https://web.archive.org/web/20120906200607/http://www.fantasyglades.com/history/theme-park-attractions/. 6 September 2012.