[UPDATED] Ranking EVERY Roller Coaster in Australia

In April 2023, I ranked every permanent roller coaster in Australia. It was one of the videos that was responsible for my channel turning into what it is today. But since then, I discovered a roller coaster that wasn’t on RCDB, rode a newly opened coaster at Dreamworld, and got rerides that changed my opinions completely. There are now 31 permanent roller coasters in Australia, and it’s about time we set the record straight. This is my full ranking of every roller coaster in Australia, as of February 2024. Stick around to the end for my most controversial opinion ever on the channel!
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[@ThemeParkOgre]

I agree with you about Leviathan, too! I don't have much faith in VTRP to keep it well maintained - not to mention the slow operations make it very hard to re-ride.

[@tobyco7052]

Hi @ThemeParkOgre

[@ThemeParkOgre]

@@tobyco7052 hey!

[@haydnskinner528]

So happy that the keith monorail beat the motorcoaster 🎉

[@aidanpace3308]

Great list. Dc rivals is aging very well imo. Coming up to 7 years old (Already!) and its only got a very slight rattle, still runinng very smooth. I was there a couple weeks back in the rain, amd i totally agree with you that it has been running seemingly faster than normal

[@TV.15]

I definitely agree with your leviathan 'hot' take. After riding it around 3-4 months after it opened it was my favourite coaster. However when I re-rode it in late November its a shadow of its former self. I think it comes down to which train is operating, one has all headrests and the 2nd has headrests on the last 2 rows. DC Rivals is now definitely my favorite after getting laps on it in December and January! The backwards drop is good and the whip on the non-inverting loop is crazy. Not worth $30 tho.

[@Goofed828]

Could you rank retired Australian roller coasters and rides. Rides like corkscrew at SeaWorld and buzzsaw at dreamworld 😊

[@mahns4559]

wasnt buzzsaw relocated to gumbuya world?

[@Keystone_Koasters]

He did actually rank Buzzsaw. He just ranked it at it’s new location (Gumbuya World)

[@tomm7511]

I rode levitation for the first time today in the second-to-last and middle row. I had a small headache and this amplified that. By the end of the day I couldn’t re-ride it anymore as I was in too much pain. Back row (first ride) had great forces and pacing but was a little rough. Middle row was horrendous. There were 2 potholes (helix around queue) and a significant rattle. Cyclone (nearly 100 years old) at Coney Island was smoother than this. Restraints, pace and force of this ride saves it but the future is literally looking rough. Personally prefer Steel taipan over it, but still a good ride.

[@Popsicle19952]

YESS👏👏 I found the one from ages ago and really wanted an updated version!

[@dacobravideos]

The fact a roller coaster no one has heard about ranks higher than a roller coaster at one of Australia's leading parks is humiliating.

[@CarsNCoasters]

As someone who's ridden both I agree

[@360coasters]

Do you mean Abyss?

[@dacobravideos]

@@360coasters I mean Monorail at #30

[@360coasters]

@@dacobravideos Ah it looks cool

[@Nismo-gy3wz]

#31 is spot on, torture machine....

[@fruityhangout5940]

That was my favourite video you have ever made and I’m so glad you made another!

[@SuperGunmother]

I have just come back from SeaWorld, and to be honest, Leviathan was quite disappointing. My top 4 rankings are: DC Rival Superman Steel Taipan Leviathan

[@MicBain]

Personally I love the roughness of Leviathan and I'd put it very close behind, if not equal to Rivals!

[@nope.1599]

Something scooby doo next generation did great, was after the elevator backwards dip. When it turns your car around the trippy mirror and extreme lights adds a lot to the chaos

[@Minkfang]

Every dark ride deserves nice animatronics!!

[@heraldsloth]

I wish Australia's parks had more space to add more enticing attractions. Also the majority of our coasters are in one place which can be unfortunate.

[@SnowghostFilms]

I can agree that Road Runner has really good laterals in the back row and that DC Rivals is the best coaster in Australia, but I found Green Lantern really underrated. The airtime, hangtime and laterals were all great and doing it first thing in the morning and last thing in the evening we didn’t have to wait very long. In fact, we went there first after Superman was acting like Intamins do, and chose it over Superman at the end of the day. Hope to see next year’s rankings with 4 new additions!

[@aaron375]

i rode jet resuce like a week ago and its doing better than before, probably an issue with staff or just the track wasnt heated up enough for you

[@nikkiallison9565]

Glad other people share my opinion of Leviathan. I rode it back when it opened in 2022 and again in November of last year and there definitely was a noticeable difference, upsetting to see.

[@fruityhangout5940]

I rode leviathan in October 2023. To be honest, I didn’t think it was good and I actually preferred riding jet rescue and I only rode leviathan once.

[@MaloneysCoasters]

It’s sad to hear that. I loved my first rides on Leviathan. It’s such a well paced ride with a load of airtime and such a great variety of elements through its layout. How to manages to fit so much in such a compact layout is awesome. But it was definitely less enjoyable a couple of weeks ago than my first visit. I hope I’m wrong about how well VRTP will maintain jt

[@katyisgone]

Could you do a detailed review of steel taipan spinning seat please?

[@mattyoconnor3784]

I certainly agree with the roughness of leviathan, on my first 5 rides in december even i noticed the pot hole on the s-bend double down in the middle of the ride, it'll be a shame if they dont maintain it as it is my number 1 coaster but to say i wasn't surprised when i notice it would be selling it short. And lap bars on abyss here in perth would be amazing, but will still not quite fix the jolts to the sides you get before and after every brake run

[@MaloneysCoasters]

Agreed that lapbars wouldn't fix Abyss, but I really loved it. I thought it was one of the most forceful rights in Australia. I'll forgive the occasional jolt, the only reason I felt the roughness was a significant mark-down point was because it causes headbanging which does actually make it very unpleasant. Agreed on Leviathan, it was a clear second and only just behind DC Rivals after my first visit, but now it's looking more likely to drop to 3rd than to challenge for 1st.

[@kotchapakmaneechote2062]

It breaks my heart that Leviathan has gotten worse on your ride, this ride really should've got a Gravity Group precut track, even if we didn't trust Village Roadshow in investing for this refurb.

[@kingfazz2731]

Vid idea ranking, all Aussie theme parks

[@adam_nathan]

I don’t quite agree with ranking Green Lantern so low because for me the hangtime you get just wearing the lap-bar (no matter the pain) more than makes up for many of the shortcomings given the Alan Schilke design, I like that downhill inline twist with the headchopper so close to the ground way too much. I’d like to ride Leviathan within a week or two of its rather frequent (albeit short) maintenance works that it gets 2-3 times a year and whether that TLC gives it a temporary boost. In the best case scenario I can see Village Roadshow purchasing the Gravity Group’s pre-cut wooden track to place in the roughest sections with the most wear and tear, but that probably has no chance of happening within the first five years. It’s just a shame Australia went so long without installing a modern wooden roller-coaster because there just isn’t the same expertise available on the Gold Coast theme parks for maintaining these things as there is in America or Europe. One would hope if another woodie is built in the future that some lessons will have been learnt. Nonetheless, Hades 360 runs terribly and so many enthusiasts still rank it highly based on forces and layout alone so I could imagine Leviathan not falling on some people’s rankings despite the roughness. I’m unlikely to penalise it too much because I grew up riding Lethal Weapon at Movie World which basically ensures anything that doesn’t actually give me a headache (or rope burn after the refurb to arkham asylum) like that one did probably won’t affect my opinion too much. I also rode colossus at Thorpe Park like 10 times in one day so yeah, you probably won’t see me changing my rankings unless it’s dangerously rough.

[@MaloneysCoasters]

I still like Green Lantern. It’s more a case of a few frustrating experiences in a row pushing it downwards, it still has the potential to rebound. Although it’s definitely WBMW’s weakest thrill coaster. Levi is an interesting case. Still my overall number 2. I’m not so concerned if the roughness stays as it is now. After all I’m an LPS local who grew up on Wild Mouse and the Green Valley Farm coaster, I’m fine with a coaster beating me up if it’s fun. What worries me is how quickly that decline seems to be happening. And I know a lot have turned their backs on the likes of Hades and Mine Blower and criticise them quite heavily. Only time will tell. For now, it still has a grip on my number 2 spot

[@RomanSecundus]

do you think you should put flash in the list since you've ridden it before at wet'n'wild?

[@MaloneysCoasters]

No, I wouldn't count Project Zero before I rode it at Gumbuya, so I don't count Flash. There's plenty of ways they could improve it or make it worse, so I don't consider myself to have experienced it yet

[@lickablewallpaper5512]

Motocoaster is way more fun than Kenny's forest flyer, and the Scenic Railway is an awesome nostalgic coaster, I'll fight you on those.

[@MaloneysCoasters]

Ew no. Motocoaster is outrageously bad in every respect. There are no redeeming qualities. Even if the restraints weren't literal torture devices and the operations weren't terrible because of how ludicrously complex the restraints are to secure, it would still be awful because the layout meanders around and does nothing. It's too high off the ground and the turns are too wide and sweeping to offer the usual whip and pace that Family Launch Coasters are renowned for. It's all around a terrible coaster with hardly any redeeming qualities, and if it weren't for the semi-alright launch and the somewhat-okay laterals on the first turn, I'd give it a 0/10. Plus, it's an eyesore. Terrible, terrible coaster. I will fight you to the death on that. Not only is it Australia's worst coaster by a long, long way, it's the worst coaster I've ridden in ANY country by a long, long way. You only need to join my Discord to see how universally disliked it is. As for Scenic Railway, as I said, I have a lot of nostalgia for it too, and it's an important piece of history, but strip that away and what have you got? A mediocre, rough, slow, excessively long ride with terrible pacing. I've given it as many marks as I can for nostalgia and the beautiful heritage buildings, but at the end of the day, it fails in almost every other category.

[@lickablewallpaper5512]

@@MaloneysCoasters I have no idea what you are talking about with 'torture device' I was just there and enjoyed it repeatedly. It's basic, but it's unique construction is good fun, I was leaning in like I was on a CBR1000F. Kenny's forest flyer was boring, we didn't bother for a second go. In comparison Gold coaster gave us a headache with its rattle and its restraint restricted my breathing. And as for the Scenic Railway, maybe the brakeman ruined it for you, I just rode it with my niece and nephew, they loved it, I love it, maybe the danger of a 100+ year old coaster helps with its thrill.

[@MaloneysCoasters]

The fact that you know what a "CBR1000F" is (and expected me to know) tells me everything I need to know - you like Motocoaster because you're a motorbike enthusiast. And that's fair enough, you do you. I'm in no position to be judging anyone for their hobbies and obsessions. But from a coaster enthusiast standpoint, or the standpoint of anyone who enjoys having kneecaps and/or reproductive organs, Motocoaster a disaster of a coaster. Mick Doohan didn't no-show from the opening ceremony and then later remove his name from the ride for no reason - it was a critical and commercial failure of proportions rarely seen in the world of coasters - nor did Intamin completely redesign the ride model and never build another like Motocoaster again for no reason. Kenny's Forest Flyer, on the other hand, was cloned and built at multiple parks worldwide. Motocoaster's design is fundamentally AWFUL, there are NO good elements, and I actively AVOID it at all costs. I would rather ride Kenny's Forest Flyer for an entire day on end than subject myself to more than one lap on Motocoaster. It was voted the second-worst coaster on Earth in the year of its opening, only beaten by a then-30 year old looping coaster. For a brand new coaster to be considered almost the WORST IN THE WORLD by coaster critics and enthusiasts tells you exactly how rare your opinion on this coaster is. If it was a movie, it would not have above 5% on Rotten Tomatoes. Kenny's Forest Flyer is boring, yes, but it's a family coaster. Not a thrill coaster. Does Kenny's Forest Flyer achieve its goal of entertaining kids? Not very well, but yes. Does Motocoaster achieve its goal of being thrilling? No. It's dull as dishwater and painful, it has terrible operations, its layout is utterly forceless and it applies the weight of its forces onto the two most sensitive areas of the adult human body to pressure - the groin and the knees. I'm sorry, but I've delved into the technical aspects of Motocoaster many times on this channel and deconstructed why almost EVERY design aspect of this coaster was terribly, terribly flawed, and again, I'm not alone on this. I wasn't going to reply again, because people disagree with opinions all the time, but then you dragged Gold Coaster into this, which, while admittedly, yes it can be rough, it's a unique and forceful coaster that smashes Motocoaster out of the park right from the very beginning, because at least it knows how to design a seat. Gold Coaster is a gem and you're lucky you never rode it with the old Arrow restraints. These ones are luxury by comparison. And its rattle is barely a tremble compared to Motocoaster's, and even on its worst days, at least it's applied to your shoulders and not your bollocks. As for Scenic Railway, I've ridden it multiple times, so I can assure you it's nothing to do with a specific brakeman, since I've ridden with several different brakemen/women on different days. History is brilliant (and I've done many documentaries on this channel, so please don't underestimate my love of coaster history) but the ride is mid.

[@MaloneysCoasters]

All I'll say before I stop responding out of fear of looking like a jackass in my own comments section: go down the road to Sea World, ride Jet Rescue, and see what a motorbike/jetski coaster can REALLY do. Not only is that ride ten times more forceful and fun, it's comfortable, smooth, looks great and still has the straddle seating. One ride on Jet Rescue will be enough to realise exactly how bad Motocoaster is by comparison.

[@lickablewallpaper5512]

@@MaloneysCoasters I skipped Seaworld this trip, couldn't justify the ticket price for 2 nice looking coasters with long lines, Dreamworld was a great experience, while Movieworld's general experience (village roadshow) sucked, I couldn't skip DC rivals though. I do appreciate your enthusiasm! And by the way, my kneecaps and reproductive organs are fine.

[@jackw6583]

The dreamworld rides were a lot better when themed to dreamworks stuff

[@possumbery]

Its sad to see green lantern, jet rescue and leviathan becoming worse by the day. I hope VRTP will give these coasters some extended maintenence 😢

[@IOoAliceoOI]

I like Leviathan track and speed But it the way too bumpy for the new ride

[@possumbery]

Does dc rivals still have the rattle?

[@MaloneysCoasters]

Only a very minor one, nothing that affects the ride

[@timothybush7050]

The not there anymore leathal weapon at movie world. Was the most ouch. Your head smacks the head rest things making your ears bruised

[@Ultimatephaser]

i love it when people realise that the longest continuously operating coaster is above average in the country its in. edit: ah yes, spongebobs boating school blast, my first ever credit

[@fletchy40]

motocoaster, slowtocoaster, brotocoaster, protocoaster…

[@Nismo-gy3wz]

I wonder if The Orphan Rocker would of made the top10?

[@MaloneysCoasters]

With some of its transitions and profiling, I suspect it would have ranked pretty low... But I would be very curious to find out for sure.

[@Nismo-gy3wz]

@@MaloneysCoasters imagine giving Intamin an open budget to build the Orphan Rocker #2, it would be insane.

[@Jessica-ls4ku]

Abyss was my very first “thrill ride” it was great, I liked the drop in the dark cause my dumb ass didn’t know it was coming. 😅

[@VelocicoasterFanboy]

Super controversial!

[@kotchapakmaneechote2062]

Before I click on this video, I already know your last place coaster.

[@ausproductions45]

very early lol

[@erinwoods4868]

leviathan sucks bffr

[@MaloneysCoasters]

It's the best-paced ride in Australia, has stacks of airtime, and is absolutely relentless. It probably has the strongest layout too. If it was as smooth as when I first rode it, there would be a debate in my mind as to whether it was the best coaster in Aus. Unfortunately the roughness is making it deteriorate in my opinion.

[@Jamano1201]

This has gotta be some sort of troll