News: Attractions
Uluru and Kakadu National Park set to reopen
Parks Australia has announced that the Uluru‐Kata Tjuta and the Kakadu National Parks will reopen to local visitors as of this Friday - 19th June. With only Northern Territory...
Jun 17, 2020
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Scenic World in the Blue Mountains to reopen for July school holidays
Scenic World in the Blue Mountains will be reopening on 26th June in time for the July 2020 school holidays and looks forward to welcoming visitors once again to explore world...
Jun 17, 2020
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Village Roadshow announces reopening schedule for Gold Coast theme parks
With the Queensland Government having accepted an Industry Plan for COVIDSafe operations, Village Roadshow has announced today that it will reopen its Gold Coast theme parks -...
Jun 17, 2020
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo recognises World Crocodile Day
This World Crocodile Day (17th June), WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo in Darling Harbour is honouring its resident Saltwater Crocodile, Rocky - a 365kg mammoth reptile, named after his...
Jun 16, 2020
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KidZania Singapore will not reopen after Coronavirus shutdown
After four years of operations, ‘edu-tainment’ attraction KidZania Singapore will not be reopening upon the lifting of Singapore’s ‘circuit breaker’ anti-Coronavirus measures...
Jun 16, 2020
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Gumbuya World selects Davey Water Products to deliver efficient pool maintenance
Having recent years having expanded into commercial pool operations, leading pool and spa equipment provider Davey Water Products recently delivered efficient pool maintenance...
Jun 15, 2020
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Zoos SA announce reopening of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park
Nearly 13 weeks since it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adelaide Zoo will reopen its gates on Monday, 22nd June 2020 reuniting animals with animal and conservation lovers....
Jun 15, 2020
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Regional Facilities Auckland welcomes visitors back into its attractions and venues
Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA) is welcoming Aucklanders and visitors back into its attractions, galleries, stadia, zoos and other popular venues with a range of enriching...
Jun 14, 2020
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North Queensland Museum of Underwater Art now ready for divers
MOUA, the Museum of Underwater Art, has announced that it is ready to welcome divers and snorkellers as soon as Far North Queensland tour companies can operate again. Located on...
Jun 14, 2020
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Australian Reptile Park rescues abandoned Parma wallaby joey
Australian Reptile Park keepers have rescued a four-month old male Parma wallaby joey having been found abandoned by his mother in the Park’s Parma wallaby exhibit. Staff have...
Jun 14, 2020
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Skywalk attraction opens 100 metres above Western Australia’s Murchison Gorge
A new elevated platform - jutting out up to 25 metres over and 100 metres above the Murchison River Gorge - had been opened in Western Australia’s Kalbarri National Park The $24...
Jun 13, 2020
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Dolphin dies at Coffs Harbour Marine Conservation Park
The death of the oldest dolphin at the Dolphin Marine Conservation Park in Coffs Harbour this week has brought into focus the need for an ocean sanctuary for cetaceans. Park...
Jun 12, 2020
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Ferris wheel to return to Cairns for seven months
Cairns Regional Council has today endorsed entering into an agreement with Westshell Pty Ltd to operate the ferris wheel on the Esplanade for seven months to be reviewed...
Jun 10, 2020
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Victoria Tourism Industry Council welcomes Sovereign Hill’s reopening announcement
The Victoria Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) has welcomed today’s announcement that Sovereign Hill will reopen its doors to visitors from Saturday 27th June. From its restart...
Jun 9, 2020
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Hong Kong's theme parks to reopen as Government looks to reboot tourism
In a move to restart its tourism industry, the Hong Kong Government has approved the reopening of the Disneyland and Ocean Park theme parks while also pushing for return of...
Jun 9, 2020
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New solar attraction and interactive water experience to be installed in Townsville
Townsville is planning to add a new light attraction - set to light up the city centre with two ‘solar trees’ ranging from eight to 12 metres tall installed along Ross Creek...
Jun 9, 2020
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Heritage Landmark to be restored in Mornington Peninsula
McCrae Lighthouse, one of the Mornington Peninsula’s best-known historical landmarks, is to receive $1 million for urgent conservation works under the Victorian Government’s...
Jun 8, 2020
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Record breaking Taipan venom yield at Australian Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park has broken the world record for extracting the most raw venom from a single yield recorded by the infamous Coastal Taipan. Venom Supervisor, Zac...
Jun 8, 2020
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Queensland Government delivers financial support to safeguard attraction industry workers
The Queensland Government has today advised that $11 million will be delivered to help Gold Coast tourism attractions continue to pay workers through the COVID-19 pandemic....
Jun 7, 2020
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Phillip Island Nature Parks urges need to help seals on World Oceans Day
Marine scientists have explained that dozens of Australian fur seals on Victoria's Phillip Island have recently been saved from serious injury or death from debris in the...
Jun 6, 2020
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Rollercoaster riders told not to scream at reopened Japanese theme parks
Screaming, shouting and yelling are to be prohibited on Japanese rollercoasters according to new COVID-19 health and safety guidelines developed by the nation’s theme park...
Jun 6, 2020
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Easing of Western Australia’s Coronavirus restrictions sees Premier tell people to get out and do what they enjoy
West Australian has today taken a big step towards returning to normal life with third stage of eased Coronavirus restrictions enabling the operation of gyms, playgrounds,...
Jun 5, 2020
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Organisers announce cancellation of Royal Hobart Show
Organisers have cancelled this year's Royal Hobart Show, saying Coronavirus restrictions would make it impossible for the event to go ahead in October. Despite Tasmania...
Jun 5, 2020
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Ardent and Village Roadshow look for early reopening of Gold Coast theme parks
With Queensland currently easing its Coronavirus restriction Gold Coast theme park operators, Village Roadshow Limited and Ardent Leisure, have joined together with aim of being...
Jun 5, 2020
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