Wednesday, 14 July 2010

Cook and Phillip Park, zorbing

Thrillseekers were recently able to walk on water in one of the fountains, in the square beside Cook and Phillip Park. The 3.2m clear plastic inflated orb has double-sectioned balls, with one ball inside the other and an air layer in between. Zorbing usually involves an orb rolling downhill or off a ramp but in this case the rolling was on water. The rope ensured thrillseekers didn't end up rolling down the hill into the park or into the traffic on College Street or William Street. It was one of the attractions here at the recent Australian Winter Festival which also featured an ice rink.
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46 comments:

  1. LoisWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 01:03:00 GMT+10

    I would not be brave enough to try that!

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  2. DinaWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 01:20:00 GMT+10

    Cool! Did Cardinal Pell come out to try it?

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  3. BarbaraWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 01:43:00 GMT+10

    How exciting - not for me though.

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)Wednesday, 14 July 2010 at 02:30:00 GMT+10

    OK -- I've got grandkids who would do that in a minute! Did you?

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  5. LowellWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 03:54:00 GMT+10

    Looks fascinating. I don't think I've seen anything like it. I'm glad there are people willing to go for the "thrill," I'll pass.

    Nice shot, J Bar!

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  6. ElisaWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 07:38:00 GMT+10

    Super fun!
    Greetings
    Elisa from Argentina

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  7. JimWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 08:18:00 GMT+10

    Dina, it was very close to St Marys Cathedral, so the cardinal may have tried it. Ha ha.

    Sallie, I didn't try it myself and after seeing some of the young blokes having a go I don't think I want to. Even the fittest ones almost collapsed from exhaustion running that short distance. It's very hard work, trying to walk on water.

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  8. JulieWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 08:22:00 GMT+10

    Well, I never ...

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  9. EG CameraGirlWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 09:16:00 GMT+10

    That would be wonderful fun to watch and photograph!

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  10. MattyWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 09:31:00 GMT+10

    I never heard of such a thing. That looks really cool, and I would do that in a heartbeat.

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  11. LesleyWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 09:38:00 GMT+10

    That looks like fun, though that guy with the rope seems a bit casual in his holding of his responsibility.

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  12. ☺lani☺Wednesday, 14 July 2010 at 10:20:00 GMT+10

    I would love to try that!

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  13. tinyskilletWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 10:46:00 GMT+10

    Oh that's cool! I know I couldn't do that, I'd get too dizzy. I'd love to watch it!

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  14. Bruce CaspersonnWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 10:52:00 GMT+10

    That's a good photo, good work!

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  15. Melissa B.Wednesday, 14 July 2010 at 10:59:00 GMT+10

    The reflection makes this look like a work of art. Bravo!

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  16. AnonymousWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 11:37:00 GMT+10

    What a cool picture! I know people who would try it, but not me.

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  17. Christina, SwedenWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 12:40:00 GMT+10

    Interesting to se those on water and on that calm water even I would dare trying :-)

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  18. VickiWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 12:46:00 GMT+10

    This looks like so much fun.It would also be fun going down the hill into the Domain or along Williams St.

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  19. AnonymousWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 15:04:00 GMT+10

    That big bally thing in the water looks like fun. If I'm ever in the land down under I'll certainly give it a try.

    Stephen Tremp

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  20. UnknownWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 16:10:00 GMT+10

    I don't even know if I would be brave enough to watch someone else try it, but the water is beautiful!

    Thanks for the visit, however I cannot post the comment because of the link enclosed.

    Enjoy the rest of your week. Take care & God bless!

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  21. KirigalpoththaWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 16:19:00 GMT+10

    That looks exciting!

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  22. AnonymousWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 16:51:00 GMT+10

    I sure wanna try that out, i looks very fun ;)..great shot!

    /Magnus

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  23. lina@happy familyWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 16:53:00 GMT+10

    Very interesting...
    My nephew has ever tried that...he said that it's so retiring :)

    Thanks for dropping by

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  24. ALWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 16:59:00 GMT+10

    Cool water sport!http://burntchickenrepublic.blogspot.com/2010/07/chillax.html

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  25. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 17:27:00 GMT+10

    Such a novel water experience! Incredible idea! great photo!

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  26. AnonymousWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 17:49:00 GMT+10

    I'll let other take my place...

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  27. OmanWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 19:46:00 GMT+10

    looks like a fun place for the family :)

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  28. Hootin AnniWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 20:46:00 GMT+10

    That looks like a lot of fun.

    My Wednesday Post: INCOMING!!

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  29. HildaWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 20:56:00 GMT+10

    I have yet to encounter one but when I do, I will make sure that I get to try it! It looks like so much fun! On water, not on a hill slope.

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  30. AnonymousWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 21:24:00 GMT+10

    Looks like fun and I could watch it for hours!

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  31. nannyWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 21:55:00 GMT+10

    Fun to watch...but you won't get me in it! ha
    Thanks for stopping by...

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  32. isabella kramer - vereditWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 22:37:00 GMT+10

    I would not trust me this because I lack the courage yet!

    great shot J Bar

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  33. Betsy Banks AdamsWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 23:55:00 GMT+10

    Hi There, I have never seen anything like that... I'm sure kids would love it.... My grands ( and probably my adult sons --ha) would love to do that!!!!!

    Thanks for sharing.
    Betsy

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  34. Vicki ~ FLWednesday, 14 July 2010 at 23:59:00 GMT+10

    Looks cool but not for the faint of heart;~)

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  35. NatureFootstepThursday, 15 July 2010 at 06:27:00 GMT+10

    cool, would not mind trying it :)

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  36. AdminThursday, 15 July 2010 at 07:00:00 GMT+10

    would love to ride there too! cool!

    Explore Germany

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  37. Martha ZThursday, 15 July 2010 at 08:18:00 GMT+10

    Fun to watch but I don't think I would like to get in one of those things.

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  38. Mona SwedenThursday, 15 July 2010 at 10:18:00 GMT+10

    Very cool. Sounds thrilling - but not for me...

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  39. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Thursday, 15 July 2010 at 13:39:00 GMT+10

    Before reading, I thought this looks like a Zorb. Sure enough it it, an Aussie adaptation of a Kiwi invention. How does it move when it is on flat water level.

    My dare deviled kids love the Zorb.

    I was going to do Zorro for Letter Z, I might do Zorb as well. Thanks.

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  40. JimThursday, 15 July 2010 at 15:28:00 GMT+10

    No worries Ann. There's a lot shared inventions/developments between Australia and New Zealand. The pavlova is another that comes to mind.

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  41. LuckaaThursday, 15 July 2010 at 16:13:00 GMT+10

    Water zorbing - wow. It must be better then normal zorbing.

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  42. JanThursday, 15 July 2010 at 18:38:00 GMT+10

    No I wouldn't try it, but would love to see it. Looks like a lovely spot.

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  43. UnknownFriday, 16 July 2010 at 16:32:00 GMT+10

    Mmm, I wonder if that's fun. Bet it is hard work.

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  44. AnonymousWednesday, 4 August 2010 at 19:33:00 GMT+10

    What business is that? I would love to give it a try!!! Does anyone know the name/ website/ number?

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  45. JimWednesday, 4 August 2010 at 22:53:00 GMT+10

    Aonymous, I believe the business running this ride was Oz Ball.

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  46. Jack NiaomiMonday, 26 June 2023 at 16:17:00 GMT+10

    Nice post! Inflatable zone are the best way for surprising kids. Keep sharing more about amazing things for kids.

    Zorb ball rental Ripon

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