A Coastal Landscape Experience for Dreamworld’s Iconic Ride
‘The Claw’
Coomera | Gold Coast | Queensland | Australia
an exciting thrill ride not for the faint hearted
Located within Dreamworld’s Beach Themed Precinct on the Gold Coast, ‘The Claw’ offers an exhilarating thrill ride experience, swinging at speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hour while spinning 360 degrees. To complement the ride’s dynamic energy, Citicene’s landscape architecture seamlessly integrates the surrounding environment with a captivating coastal theme.
Drawing inspiration from the iconic beaches of the Gold Coast, the landscape design reflects the beauty and resilience of the region’s natural environment. A carefully curated selection of native coastal species, as outlined in Citicene’s Plant Species Masterplan for Dreamworld Theme Park, creates a setting that feels both authentic and immersive. The result is a landscape that complements the ride’s dynamic movement while maintaining a strong sense of place.
anchoring the landscape – coastal species for maximum visual and ecological impact
The iconic Screw Pine (Pandanus pedunculatus), a symbol of the region’s coastline, anchors the landscape, while Pig Face (Carpobrotus glaucescens) adds vibrant character, reminiscent of the sand dunes along the coast. These plants, alongside other hardy, coastal species, are chosen for their resilience, form, and local availability, creating a landscape that reflects the dynamic coastal environment.
a bespoke landscape with a dynamic character to ‘excite the senses’
Citicene played a pivotal role in bringing this landscape to life, from initial concept development through to construction oversight. Every design choice was made with purpose – to not only enhance the ride’s thrilling character but to create a lasting, immersive experience that strengthens Dreamworld’s connection to the natural world.
The result is a dynamic, high-impact landscape that heightens the excitement while seamlessly blending with its coastal surroundings.
a lasting, immersive experience
Citicene played a pivotal role in bringing this landscape to life, from initial concept development through to construction oversight. Every design choice was made with purpose – to not only enhance the ride’s thrilling character but to create a lasting, immersive experience that strengthens Dreamworld’s connection to the natural world. The result is a dynamic, high-impact landscape that heightens the excitement while seamlessly blending with its coastal surroundings.