Coast Entertainment Holdings

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Coast Entertainment Holdings (formerly Ardent Leisure Group) is an Australian leisure and entertainment company that owns and operates attractions such as Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, and the SkyPoint Observation Deck on the Gold Coast.

Milsons Point, New South Wales, Australia

About Coast Entertainment Holdings

Coast Entertainment Holdings, formerly known as Ardent Leisure Group and Macquarie Leisure Trust, is an Australian company that invests in, owns, and operates leisure and entertainment attractions. Its core assets include Dreamworld, one of Australia’s largest theme parks, the adjacent WhiteWater World water park, and the SkyPoint Observation Deck on the Gold Coast, Queensland. The company is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and in late 2023 formally changed its name from Ardent Leisure Group Limited to Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited as part of a rebranding and strategic refocus on Australian attractions.

A card descriptor such as "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" is likely tied to the company’s online (e‑commerce) payment channels, which are often used for buying theme park tickets, annual passes, upgrades, gift cards, or special experience packages for Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or SkyPoint. These charges may appear when customers purchase tickets through official websites or apps in advance of a visit, or when they buy add-ons such as merchandising, dining or event bookings online. Because the legal entity and branding transitioned from Ardent Leisure to Coast Entertainment Holdings, older or legacy systems – and therefore bank statements – may still show “Ardent Leisure” in the descriptor even though the current trading name is Coast Entertainment.

If you have questions about a charge from "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" or Coast Entertainment Holdings, start by checking email receipts from Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or SkyPoint around the transaction date, as well as any online accounts you may have created for ticket purchases or memberships. You can also log into the relevant park’s official website to review order history if available. For unresolved issues, contact the attraction’s customer service team via the official websites’ contact or help pages, providing the exact transaction date, amount, and the last four digits of the card used. If the charge still cannot be identified, your bank can help investigate, place a dispute if necessary, and confirm whether the transaction is legitimate or potentially fraudulent.

Bank Statement Variations

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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Coast Entertainment Holdings.

  1. Ardent Leisure Ecommerce

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my bank statement show "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" when I bought Dreamworld tickets?

Coast Entertainment Holdings, which owns Dreamworld, previously traded as Ardent Leisure Group, and some of its payment systems still use the legacy "Ardent Leisure" descriptor. Online purchases of Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or SkyPoint tickets or passes may therefore appear as "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" on your card statement.

What kinds of purchases typically appear as an "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" charge?

Common transactions include online purchases of single-day tickets, multi‑day passes, annual passes, special event tickets, gift cards, and sometimes pre-paid experiences or dining packages for Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or the SkyPoint Observation Deck.

How can I confirm what my "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" charge was for?

Search your email for order confirmations from Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or SkyPoint around the transaction date and compare the amount. If you created an online account with any of these attractions, log in and review your order or pass history. If you still cannot identify the charge, contact the relevant park’s customer service with your transaction details.

How do I request a refund or change for an online booking with Coast Entertainment Holdings attractions?

Refunds and changes depend on the ticket type and terms you agreed to at purchase. Visit the official Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or SkyPoint website and check their ticketing or terms and conditions pages, then contact their support or customer service form with your booking reference, date of purchase, and reason for the request.

Are there recurring or subscription-style charges from Coast Entertainment Holdings or Ardent Leisure?

Most charges are one‑off payments for tickets or passes, but some products such as annual passes may renew or be paid via payment plans if offered at the time of purchase. Review the product details and your email confirmation to see whether you agreed to any recurring billing or instalment arrangements.

Why do I see a small or duplicate pending charge from Ardent Leisure or Coast Entertainment Holdings?

When you buy tickets or passes online, the payment gateway may place a temporary authorization hold to verify your card, which can appear as a small or duplicate pending charge. These holds are usually reversed automatically within a few business days and do not result in an additional posted charge.

How can I contact Coast Entertainment Holdings about a suspicious "Ardent Leisure Ecommerce" charge?

Use the contact details provided on the official websites for Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, or SkyPoint—typically via a contact form, email address, or phone number listed under "Contact Us" or "Customer Service." Provide your full name, the last four digits of your card, transaction date, and amount so they can locate the payment in their system.

What information should I have ready before disputing an Ardent Leisure charge with my bank?

Gather any email confirmations, screenshots of online orders, account statements from the park’s website, and notes of any conversations with customer service. Share the exact descriptor ("Ardent Leisure Ecommerce"), date, amount, and whether you recognize any related visit or booking so your bank can accurately investigate and, if appropriate, file a dispute.

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