Australia's Wonderland Sydney / 1985 Ride on the Bush Beast

A ride on the Bush Beast just after construction was completed but before the park was opened in 1985

[@mysticalmatt4130]

I remember riding the Bush Beast when it was brand new in 1985. Seeing the bright timber in this video reminded me of the fresh woodwork smell. I would work as a ride operator at Wonderland in 1989 up at Medieval Faire ... Dragon's Flight, Wizard's Fury, Zodiac, Jousting Ring and Bounty's Revenge. Great memories, thanks for the videos.

[@raksh9]

Thanks so much for this. Three years after this was shot, I was in Sydney and riding the Bush Beast as many times as I could that day. I never got a chance to go back, but I remember that time with great joy. It was the first roller coaster I had ridden, and it was terrifying, exhilarating, and just amazing.

[@carterbest1337]

Imagine if the park stayed open and they RMC this!

[@sandrodigiovanni8010]

Wow, This was supposed to be a clone of Canada's Wonderland's " Wilde Beast, but a few bunny hop hills are removed in this version.

[@austinslater530]

Yeah. California’s Great America’s Grizzly appears to be an exact mirror of this one, though.

[@Sidetraxxz]

Was a great coaster that could have been a ton better.... :) Hopefully the NEW wonderland that is coming will improve on this classic!!! Its based on the american "The Grizzly" coaster for those that are interested......

[@Blackheathenly]

Oh yes. And when is that coming, exactly?