Explore Our Ongoing Projects and Upgrades
At AJ Hackett International, we're always pushing the boundaries of adventure and striving to enhance our offerings. We're excited to share some of our latest projects that are set to elevate the Skypark experience even further. From innovative upgrades to thrilling new features, we are dedicated to continually improving our sites to ensure that every visit is unforgettable. Here’s a look at what we’ve been working on and how we’re bringing new dimensions of excitement and comfort to our adventure parks around the globe.
Ocean Park Hong Kong
A world-class adventure zone within Hong Kong’s “Ocean Park”
The project will be operated by a joint venture between AJ Hackett International and Shun Tak Holdings, AJHI’s current partners in their Macau Tower operations, where they operate the world’s highest commercial tower bungy jump. Skypark Hong Kong will feature a wide range of adrenaline-pumping activities for visitors of all ages, including the world’s first twin Bungy Jump and Swing tower, giant ziplines, ropes and netted adventure courses, children’s activities and an alpine coaster luge. There will also be 500 metres of dry slides that collectively descend over 200m of elevation, providing a thrilling way to move around the Adventure Zone.
More than just an adventure destination, Skypark Hong Kong will also emphasise conservation and education, inspiring visitors to learn about biodiversity while enjoying thrilling experiences. AJ Hackett International continues to support and demonstrate a strong history of sustainable tourism through the 34-year history of Skypark Cairns nestled within the rainforest and bordering the World Heritage-listed Kuranda National Park. In 2021, Skypark Cairns instigated a biodiversity survey to continue the monitoring and recording of native and invasive species and continues to play a role in protecting and enhancing our natural environment.
The photo above shows us tying everything down before the cyclone.
Skypark Cairns Roof
In 2023, Skypark Cairns underwent renovations at the top of the tower. After four years of COVID, it was time to bring some changes to our site.
The aim of this project was to enhance the overall experience on the tower by providing better shelter for patrons and an amazing viewing area from the roof with uninterrupted vistas of the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Additionally, we improved our Jump Menu offerings with a flat launch platform on the roof and introduced a brand-new Back Jump area, offering new thrills for all our customers to enjoy.
Located in the far north of Queensland, our site faces unique challenges, with the wet season being the most unpredictable, as well as the heat and humidity factors to contend with.
Halfway through the project, the weather took a turn for the worse, and we were hit with a cyclone followed by a year's worth of rain in just two days! We had to put the project on hold until the weather improved nearly a month later. This delayed our project timeline by nearly two months, but we got there in the end and now have an amazing product to share with the world!
The photo above shows us tying everything down before the cyclone.
During this project, we used local engineers and builders to complete the work, managing to minimize disruptions to the business by splitting shifts. We worked in the mornings and stayed open in the afternoons so our customers could still enjoy our activities.
