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Auckland dad built backyard roller coaster during lockdown; now selling it for NZ$4,500

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What happened

In the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, inspired by a flurry of YouTube tutorials, Bjorn Burton took on an exciting challenge—he built a roller coaster in his backyard.

Key facts

  • In the midst of the COVID-19 lockdown, inspired by a flurry of YouTube tutorials, Bjorn Burton took on an exciting challenge—he built a roller coaster in his backyard.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:20:00 UTC.

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