Leyland Brothers World facts for kids
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| Opened | November 1990 |
| Closed | 1992 |
| Owner | Leyland brothers |
| Attendance | 400,000 (1992) |
| Area | 40 ha (99 acres) |
Leyland Brothers World was a fun theme park in North Arm Cove, Australia. It was located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. The park was created by the famous Leyland brothers.
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Park History
Leyland Brothers World opened its doors in November 1990. It was built on a large 40-hectare piece of land right next to the Pacific Highway.
What Was Inside?
The park had many cool attractions for visitors. One of the most famous was a small copy of Ayers Rock. This replica was 1/40th the size of the real Uluru.
Besides the replica, there were also:
- Amusement rides for everyone to enjoy.
- A fun playground for kids.
- A roadhouse where people could eat and rest.
- A museum with interesting exhibits.
- A small circular railway, perfect for a scenic ride.
- A bush camp that could host up to 144 people.
Why the Park Closed
Sadly, Leyland Brothers World faced some money problems. The park's owners, the Leyland brothers, had borrowed a lot of money to build it. They found it hard to pay back their loans.
In July 1992, the park had to be taken over by a company called BDO Nelson. This happened because the Leyland brothers could not meet their loan payments.
Visitors and Sale
Even though it faced problems, the park was quite popular. About 400,000 people visited Leyland Brothers World each year. Also, around 10,000 students came to the bush camp.
In November 1992, the theme park was sold for $800,000. Today, the land is still used as a successful place called the Great Aussie Bushcamp.
What Happened to the Replica?
The famous Ayers Rock replica was destroyed by fire. This sad event happened on July 31, 2018.
