DC Rivals HyperCoaster is a steel hypercoaster at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Built by German manufacturer Mack Rides at a cost of about A$30 million, the ride soft-opened on September 16, 2017, before its official debut six days later. It immediately claimed the title of tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in Australia.
Themed around DC Comics villains and heroes, the coaster sends riders through a story of rival factions racing across the park’s skyline. Its trains, styled after the Batmobile, climb a 202-foot lift hill before plunging into a layout built for airtime and speed rather than inversions, making it a standout addition to the park’s lineup of thrill rides.
Stats at a Glance
- Park: Warner Bros. Movie World, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Manufacturer: Mack Rides
- Opened: September 22, 2017
- Height: 202 ft (61.6 m)
- Top speed: 71.5 mph (115.1 km/h)
- Length: 4,593 ft (1,400 m)
- Inversions: 0
The Ride Experience
Riders board Batmobile-themed trains for a climb up the coaster’s 202-foot lift hill, the tallest of any roller coaster in Australia. The first drop plunges 195 feet before the train rockets through a Stengel dive, camelback hills, a 480-degree helix, and a non-inverting loop, all without a single inversion. The layout relies on sustained speed and airtime moments rather than loops, generating forces up to 4.3 G.
The ride’s story pits DC Comics heroes against villains, with theming and queue elements that build anticipation before the launch into the circuit. At full capacity, the two six-car trains can carry up to 960 riders per hour through the roughly 4,593-foot course.
Records and Significance
When it opened in 2017, DC Rivals HyperCoaster set three national records at once: it became the tallest, fastest, and longest roller coaster in Australia. It also stands as the tallest, fastest, and longest hypercoaster in the Southern Hemisphere, and remains one of only a handful of custom Mack Rides hypercoaster installations worldwide.
The investment reflected Warner Bros. Movie World’s push to expand its DC-branded attractions alongside existing rides themed to the same universe, cementing the park’s reputation as a major thrill destination on Australia’s Gold Coast.
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DC Rivals HyperCoaster FAQs
How tall is DC Rivals HyperCoaster?
The coaster stands 202 feet (61.6 m) tall, making it the tallest roller coaster in Australia.
Who manufactured DC Rivals HyperCoaster?
It was built by Mack Rides, a German roller coaster manufacturer, using a custom variation of their Hyper Coaster model.
Does DC Rivals HyperCoaster have any inversions?
No, the ride has zero inversions. It instead features elements like a Stengel dive, camelback hills, and a 480-degree helix.
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