Shops and Outlets

Each land had its own themed shops, from the general store in Goldrush to the Kodak photo shop in Medieval Faire and the Retail Plaza by the front gate. The table lists every shop and merchandising outlet, with the years each is known to have run. The food outlets are on the Food Outlets page and the games on the Games and Sideshows page.

Every shop and outlet named by the park

NameLandWhat it sold or didYears
Fred’s Famous PhotosHanna-Barbera LandPhotographs with the Hanna-Barbera characters.1985 to 1986
Rainbow GiftsHanna-Barbera LandCuddly toys and Hanna-Barbera character merchandise, in the same shop as The Memory Market.1985 to 1987
The Memory MarketHanna-Barbera LandMemorabilia and souvenirs, including Beastie merchandise, in the same shop as Rainbow Gifts.1985 to 1987
Top Cat’s TreasuresHanna-Barbera LandHats.1985 to 1987
Character HouseHanna-Barbera LandIts use is not recorded.1997 to 2000
Millennium PhotosHanna-Barbera LandPhotos at the Galaxy Theatre, home of the Millennium Magic show.2000
Ball CrawlerLittle Wonders LandA merchandising outlet.2002 to 2004
Clowning AroundLittle Wonders LandA merchandising outlet.2002 to 2004
Dragon’s LairMedieval FairePewter, crystal and pottery.1985 to 1987
Merlin’s NotionsMedieval FaireHats, in the same building as Merlin’s Potions.1985 to 1987
The Barter’s MarketMedieval FaireAn old fashioned market with hats, stuffed animals and t-shirts; ABC character merchandise during Kidzfest ’93.1985 to 1993
The Mill ShoppeMedieval FaireToys of every size and shape.1985 to 1987
Treasure TroveMedieval FaireSouvenirs, including Bounty’s Revenge merchandise.1985 to 1987
Eye Spy PhotoMedieval FaireA photo outlet.1987
Plaza MarketMedieval FaireA market near the front gate; the Kidzfest ’93 showbags were sold at the Plaza Markets.1987 to 1993
Wonderland Memories
also Memories (2002 to 2004)
Medieval Faire, later Old Botany BayThe Kodak photography shop: camera loans, film and developing. Still in Old Botany Bay in 2000, and listed simply as Memories by 2004.1985 to 2004
Retail Plaza
also Merchandise Plaza (1995)
Old Botany BayThe air conditioned main shop by the front entrance, filled with gifts, toys and clothes. Previewed by staff as the new Merchandise Plaza in September 1995, it had the park’s ATM and EFTPOS and was given a Marvel make over in 2003.1995 to 2004
Ride PhotosTransylvaniaOn ride photos, beside The Demon.2000 to 2004
Demon ManorTransylvaniaA merchandising outlet. A Demon’s Dungeon stood in the same area in 1997.2002 to 2004
Lasseter’s General StoreGoldrushGoldrush‘s general store, with Molly Bushell’s Candy Corner inside it selling old fashioned sweets and Red Tulip confectionery.1985 to 1987
Possum Jack’s NicknacksGoldrushKnick knacks and souvenirs.1985 to 1987
Snowy River OutfittersGoldrushAn outfitters, in the opening year.1985
Celebrity PhotoGoldrushA photo outlet.1987
Channel Ten ShopGoldrushA shop under the Channel Ten name.1987
Old Time PhotosGoldrushDress up as a pioneer and have a professional photo taken.1987 to 2004
Sand Creature OutletGoldrushSandart from $4.95 during Kidzfest ’93.1993
The Artists RetreatGoldrushOutside Billabong Grove; plaster mould painting lessons during Kidzfest ’93.1993
BlacksmithGoldrushA working blacksmith at his anvil, with his wares for sale.1997 to 2004
TattoosGoldrushA tattoo stall beside the games and the blacksmith.2000 to 2004
The Beach Shop
also Beach Hut (2002 to 2004)
The BeachSunscreen, hats and swimsuits. Also called the Beach Hut.2000 to 2004
Koala Photographic Display CentreThe Australian Wildlife ParkPat a koala and take home a professional photo, developed in minutes.2001 to 2002

The years are those that can be confirmed so far; most shops ran for longer than the years shown.

A Sydney Morning Herald reviewer in January 1986 found the souvenir stores a disappointment, their stock seeming to consist of t-shirts, tea towels, furry animal dolls, mugs and teaspoons.

Other places

A few named places whose use is not recorded, listed here so the names are not lost.

NameLandWhat it wasYears
Shade ArbourHanna-Barbera LandA shaded rest spot.1987
Buccaneer’s PatioMedieval FaireThe patio beside Buccaneer’s Landing.1987
Demon’s DungeonTransylvaniaIts use is not recorded.1997
Coca-Cola Cool ZoneTransylvaniaIts use is not recorded.2000
Broken Hill MillGoldrushThe mill building with its water wheel; face painting was held next to it in 1993.1985 to 1993
Santa’s HutLand not recordedThe Hulk Xbox Roadshow was held at Santa’s Hut on 22 June 2003.2003

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