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Have Fun And Play Safe

Our main aim is to get you having fun, but we do have rules to keep you and everyone else safe.

All Luge riders must adhere to the Luge Code of Conduct and receive a full safety briefing from our trained Luge instructors prior to their first Luge ride. The first ride must be on the Blue Track to demonstrate you are in control of the Luge carts and are confident to take on the excitement of the Red Track.

The maximum number of people on the chairlift is four per chair. Follow all instructions for boarding and disembarking the chairlift. Please be aware that the chairlift does not stop at any time. Make sure that you understand the chairlift safety guidelines demonstrated in our Chairlift Code of Conduct and speak to one of our trained Luge operators if you have any questions or doubts.

How To Luge

Our purpose-built Luge carts provide the rider with full control over their speed and direction using a unique braking and steering system.

It's really simple to use, release the handlebars slightly to accelerate and pull back on the handlebars to brake.

Our Luge instructors will give you a full briefing on how to Luge before your first ride.

Luge Code Of Conduct:

Keep it under control

Remain in control of your speed and direction. Make sure you can stop and avoid any person or obstacle, as it is the Luge riders responsibility for keeping their Luge cart under control. Stay alert in case quick reaction is needed to avoid a collision.
No helmet, no ride

Helmets must be worn at all times when riding the Luge. Optional knee and elbow pads are available.
Pull back to stop

To slow yourself or stop the cart, pull the handlebars back toward you. DO NOT STOP BY PUSHING HANDLEBARS FORWARD. Keep both hands on the handlebars at all times while riding to ensure ease of steering and braking.
Keep your feet in the Luge cart at all times

Do not put your feet outside of the Luge cart, unless completely stopped, as injury may result. Footwear must be worn at all times. Use the brakes to slow or stop the cart!
Yield to those below

Yield the right of way to persons downhill and choose a course that ensures their safety. A rider in an uphill position is responsible for manoeuvring to avoid them.
Don't block the track

Stop on the track only if you are visible from above and if you are not obstructing the track. Only stop at the side of the track out of the way of others.
Respect all safety signs

Obey all signs and warnings and never venture off track.
No alcohol or drugs

Do not ride the Luge if your ability is impaired through the use of alcohol or drugs.
Give Luge Patrol a hand

If you are involved in or witness an accident, remain at the scene and identify yourself to first-aid staff.
Secure loose clothing and articles

Jackets, garments, scarves, long hair and any personal articles should be secured to avoid damage or loss.
No group racing, no bumping or skidding

Racing in groups is not permitted. Do not bump into other carts. Do not skid the Luge cart wheels.
Health conditions and pregnancy

To ride the Luge you must be in good health and be free of heart conditions, motion sickness, back problems or other physical limitations. For safety reasons, we do not allow expectant mothers to ride the Luge.
Height restrictions

Children must be at least 6 years old and 110cm or taller to be allowed to ride the Blue Track unaccompanied.

Children must be 135cm or taller to be allowed to ride the Red Track unaccompanied.

Children under the age of 6 years old or under 110cm can ride the Luge in tandem on the Blue Track, with an adult aged 15+ years at a cost of $2 per ride (Future Luge Rider).
Chairlift safety

The maximum load on the chairlift is 4 people per chair. Follow all instructions for boarding and disembarking the chairlift. Please note that the chairlift does not stop at any time.