Queensland - Chennai

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In the realm of South India, there was once a time when the mere mention of an amusement park would conjure thoughts of VGP Golden Beach in Chennai. However, in the past 15-20 years (as of the writing of this blog in 2016 CE), a multitude of amusement and theme parks have sprung up across various towns and cities in South India. Even Chennai, in particular, has seen the emergence of numerous amusement parks. Among these is Queensland.

Queensland, though, doesn't enjoy the same level of popularity as VGP Golden Beach, MGM, or Kishkinta (yes, that's indeed how it's spelled - not my error ;-)). Perhaps its location plays a significant role in this. Queensland is situated on the outskirts of Chennai, somewhere near Chembarampakkam.

With proper maintenance, Queensland has the potential to become a highly acclaimed park in all of South India. It occupies an expansive area spanning around 70 acres. Regrettably, this amusement park suffers from some of the poorest maintenance practices. It's genuinely perplexing to consider that it operates as a private commercial enterprise. While Chennai may not boast awe-inspiring amusement parks, they all serve their purpose to some extent. However, visitors to this particular park are often left feeling regretful about their choice. Among all the amusement parks in and around Chennai, Queensland stands out as one that is exceptionally poorly maintained.

Despite offering popular rides such as the Free Fall Tower, Bumper Car, Roller Coaster, Boating, Himalayan Water Ride, and Go Cart, the staff doesn't appear well-trained or professional. The equipment appears visibly aged and deteriorated.

In 2008, the park faced a temporary closure due to a tragic accident resulting in the loss of a young girl's life.

Notably, Queensland boasts the longest cable car in all of India. Had it been maintained properly, this could have been a source of national pride. Sadly, riding the cable car here typically leads to nothing but a disappointing experience. The front-facing viewing glasses are riddled with scratches, rendering the 30-minute ride virtually pointless. Moreover, the decrepit bars and the ear-piercing screeches generated during the ride instill a sense of fear for one's safety.

Happy travelling.




Location: Chembarambakkam, Tamil Nadu, India

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