Theme park closures sees Dreamworld operator post $137m loss Total reported revenue for the Dreamworld operator decreased by $85 million to $398.3 million in the full year, also due to COVID-19 restrictions on trade.

Dreamworld (owned by Coast Entertainment, formerly Ardent Leisure) saw its profits plummet following the 2016 Thunder River Rapids tragedy, followed by the global pandemic. At its lowest point, the park was reporting tens of millions in annual losses. For example, in the years immediately following the incident, the parent company saw its theme park division's earnings (EBITDA) drop from a $30+ million profit to significant deficits. However, recent financial reports from late 2025 and early 2026 show a dramatic recovery. The park has officially moved back into the black, reporting a half-year net profit of approximately $3.2 million as of December 2025. While the "loss" in potential revenue over the decade is estimated in the hundreds of millions due to brand damage and closures, the park has successfully stabilized. This turnaround is largely attributed to massive reinvestment in new attractions like the "Rivertown" precinct and the "Jungle Rush" coaster, which helped restore visitation to pre-2016 levels.