Australian theme park, Jamberoo Action Park, is expecting its best summer ever, following the launch of two major rides last month.

The Funnel Web is the longest and biggest water ride of its kind in the world and Banjo’s Billabong is the largest interactive water play area in the southern hemisphere.

Riders reach up to speeds of 30km an hour in the Funnel Web, which takes them through a dark, twisting 280m slide, involving multiple zero gravity moments.

Banjo’s Billabong includes water slides, water cannons, bridge climbs and a huge bucket which tips 1,200 litres of water over guests every 10 minutes.

Executive director of the park, Dax Eddy, says: “We’re excited to officially open stage one of our Kangaroo Island expansion to the public this summer. Funnel Web and Banjo’s Billabong are world class water rides and attractions which will wow guests of all ages.”

Kangaroo Island is a AUS11.6m (US$11.6mm €9.4m, 7.5m) expansion which will involve new rides, accomodating up to 5,000 more people, a well as infrastructure improvements.