Republic Wakepark in Nuvali, Sta.Rosa, Laguna
Last 2011, I had the chance to visit CWC for the first time. It was where I learned how to wakeboard. The facilities and equipment are really great. No wonder, international wakeboarding competition are being held in CWC.
Last 2012, my balikbayan friend Chris from New York, insisted me to go with him to CWC. And so we did. The sad part is, after the 8-hour bus ride from Manila, we found out that CWC's main wakepark is under maintenance. Yes, it's closed at that time. Shet lang di ba? Nakaka-high blood. CWC should have had some advisory about that.
Moving on, Chris was home again last Month and of course he insisted to go to CWC again. Since last year's experience was a big turn off, I researched for an alternative and found a nice place to wakeboard – and it's just around Laguna. Perfect! That's how I discovered Republic Wakepark in Nuvali.
Yun oh, ang haba ng introduction ko. ^_^
Republic Wakepark Rates: P250 per hour
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday / 8:30am to 10:00pm
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday / 8:30am to 10:00pm
reminds me very much of CWC, agree?
Since Chris and I went there on a weekday morning, there's still not much people when we arrived. Most tourists are of course, Koreans. Anyway, it's really nice for all foreign and local tourists because they wouldn’t have to catch another flight to Naga to reach CWC. Now, once they landed in Manila airport, they can reach Republic Wakepark within an our drive.
pro area lake with cable, ramps, and obstacles
a fine day to wakeboard
restaurant fronting the lake
great viewing deck
the ramps
wakeboards
beginner's area
So which is better - CWC or Wakepark Republic in Nuvali?
It's actually the same great experience! The facilities are almost identical. Maybe these wakeboard parks are owned and managed by the same owner. But of course, I prefer Republic Wakepark because it's closer to Manila and the facilities are newer compared to those in CWC.
Wakeboarders in Republic Wakepark
a Korean kid and I think he's already a Pro
If there's something which is not so good enough in Republic Wakepark, then that is the food. Im sorry but the food in CWC are more awesome and reasonable. Anyway, Im sure these can be improved.
restaurant and pool area
dining area
next na uwi mo Chris, let's dive naman!
rice toppings
free wifi in Republic Wakepark
For those who don't want to wakeboard, then there's this elevated pool. The rate is P120 per head for unlimited time. Not bad.
swimming pool - P120/head for unlimited hours
chill time on these viewing decks
Overall, it was the same great experience, less the 8-hour travel time.
Just be sure to go here on a weekday morning to avoid the crowd. It gets crowded after lunch time.
Republic Wakepark
Parking: Yes | Food and Drinks: Not allowed inside
How to Commute: Aside from the usual bus going to Balibago, bus and shuttle vans are available which go directly to Nuvali. Once in Nuvali, there are shuttle rides located at the back of Robinsons Mall. This shuttle van will service the guests to Republic Wakepark.
Bus Route:
Mondays to Fridays:
NUVALI to Makati* 6:00AM and 6:30AM
Makati* to NUVALI 5:00PM, 6:30PM, and 7:30PM
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Makati* to NUVALI 10AM
NUVALI to Makati* 8PM
Shuttle Vans:
Mondays to Sundays
Ortigas Crossing to NUVALI All day
NUVALI to Ortigas Crossing All day
*Makati (Corner of Courtyard Drive and Station Road, back of Hotel Intercontinental Manila)
source: http://www.nuvali.ph/nuvali-transport-terminal-now-open/
22 responses:
and for the record, i enjoy surfing more than wakeboarding. hehe mahina ang arms ko!
ms. chyng, cwc and republic wakepark have the same owner po
Yes, I found surfing more fun to do.. Kaya di pa nauulit ang wakeboard experience ko.. hehe :) Nuvali is a very nice place.. :)
must try at ang lapit lang talaga , wow makaka experience na rin ako magwake boarding ....... good job chyng first info na naman!
yan pala yung Nuvali hehe malamang kapag napadpad ako dyan, sight-seeing ang focus ko ;)
hindi ko alam kung keri ko yang wakeboarding. hindi rin strong enough ang aking arms hehe
tagal ko na gusto try yan sa Nuvali but since lampa ako at mukhang manunuod lang ako,di matuloy tuloy.hahaha
Yes, I think same owner sila. Gusto ko din itry to pero mukhang mas mura pa din ung CWC rates. no?
Gusto ko itong itry! Mukhang ang saya saya!
lagi kami sa nuvali pero hindi pa namin nasisilip ito. hindi kasi marunong e. =)
yap i think there's a need kaya ayan much closer to manila. tour guide ka pala chyng.
Good thing may malapit na. :) Should give Nuvali a visit na nga. :)
Sarap dito sa amin.. ^_^
Ang ganda! Parang masaya ang wakeboarding but I have heard super lupet ng semplang lalo na sa curves? Great place by the way! Sosyal!
wakeboarding is on my bucket list, sana magawa ko na this year! :)
Anu po yung suggestion nyo para sa "things to bring"? like mga soaps pang wash after mag wakeboard...
yes, you need to bring your shampoo and towel. not sure kung merong towel for rent..
Chyng - yung cable rates yon na yon wala ng babayarang iba? what i mean is yung sa board?
example kunin ko yung 8 hours pass. 995 lang babayaran ko? tama? :D hehe thanks! :D
Hello! :) my friends and I are planning to try this on a Monday. But we have to leave by 12. Would it be really crowded already if we start at 8:30? :)
hi! it's good to start at 8:30. perfect yun.
hello! my friends and i are visiting this sunday, do we have to pay extra for the wakeboard/wakeskate? Thanks! :) nice blog btw.
cable rates lang po ba yung babayaran para makaride ka? or mag rerent pa po ng board?
Hi! Pwede pa rin kaya mag swimming sa pool?
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