News: Attractions
Sea World Cruises launch new whale watching vessel
Sea World Cruises has unveiled Australia’s most advanced whale watching vessel, the Spirit of Migaloo II, in time for the upcoming humpback whale migration along the Gold Coast....
May 20, 2019
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Village Roadshow's Gold Coast theme parks boosted by recent visitor numbers
A rise in visitor numbers to Village Roadshow's Gold Coast theme parks over recent months has been attributed to a marketing tourism campaign promoting the city as Australia’s...
May 20, 2019
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Australia Zoo highlights the importance of bees on World Bee Day
With the rapid decline of bees, our planet and the future of humankind is under threat. Today, 20th May is World Bee Day and Australia Zoo are spreading the important message of...
May 19, 2019
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Shepparton Motor Museum exhibits BMX Australia Hall of Fame
Greater Shepparton City Council in partnership with Australian BMX Museum and the Shepparton Motor Museum are the host location of the BMX Australia’s Hall of Fame exhibition....
May 19, 2019
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AALARA 2019 conference to highlight a sector ready for safety-based resurgence
Buffeted by uncertainty over recent years, managers of Australia's theme parks and major visitor attractions are set to have the potential for a resurgent sector presented to...
May 19, 2019
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Incident on Darwin show ride leaves two people injured and children stuck
A woman and her son have been taken to hospital with minor injuries after a carnival ride accident at the Freds Pass Show in the Northern Territory. One of the arms of the...
May 19, 2019
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Destination NSW tourism video focuses on Western Sydney diversity
Destination NSW, the NSW Government’s tourism and major events agency has produced a video featuring key attractions in Parramatta, Penrith, The Hills District, Liverpool,...
May 17, 2019
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IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 offers Expanded Education Conference and Learning Opportunities
IAAPA Expo Asia 2019 participants can take part in an expanded education conference held in Shanghai, China, 11th-14th June, that includes more than 10 general education...
May 16, 2019
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New safety rules for Queensland theme parks and attractions now in force
Amusement rides and theme parks in Queensland are now subject to tougher safety regulations that will require regulations will require major inspections of rides by qualified...
May 16, 2019
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Merlin Entertainments signs up to global disability campaign
Leading global attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has announced today that it has become a member of The Valuable 500 - a global initiative aimed to raise awareness and...
May 16, 2019
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Western Australian Government to fast track planning process for new visitor attractions
The Western Australian Government has announced a new Tourism Case Management Framework to help ease the planning process for the development of a range of tourist attractions....
May 15, 2019
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Dreamworld Tiger Cubs make first public appearance
Dreamworld’s two brother tiger cubs have made their first public appearance at the Tiger Island Nursery. Dreamworld Wildlife Foundation is one of the world’s largest financial...
May 12, 2019
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Tauranga's TECT Park secures Best of Parks Green Flag Award
Western Bay of Plenty's TECT All Terrain Adventure Park has won the supreme award in this year's inaugural Best of Parks Green Flag Award, presented by Recreation Aotearoa. The...
May 12, 2019
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ARIVAL highlights trends set to transform the attractions Industry
Independent attractions and tourism event organiser ARIVAL says that mobile devices are increasingly helping tourists move from mass group experiences to more personalised ones,...
May 12, 2019
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Global architects shortlisted to design new Western Sydney Powerhouse Museum
The NSW Government has announced a shortlist of six international and Australian architects who will submit designs for the Powerhouse Museum's new home on the banks of the...
May 8, 2019
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Construction commences on South Korean Wavegarden Cove attraction
A groundbreaking ceremony for what will be the world’s largest man-made surf park has been held at Siheung City, South Korea to commemorate the commencement of civil works on...
May 7, 2019
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Palmerston North CBD high ropes course proves popular
A high ropes course in the CBD of Palmerston North has proved popular since its opening in January. Located on Railway land between two main routes to and from the city the...
May 5, 2019
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Taronga Zoo celebrates record school holiday visitation numbers
The recent school holidays proved to be a very busy period for Taronga Western Plains Zoo, with over 28,000 guests entering the Zoo gates - a record numbers of visitors during...
May 5, 2019
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Two killed, 12 hurt in Chinese amusement park slide accident
Two people have been killed and 12 injured after falling from a slide at an amusement park in south west China. The accident happened at the Children’s Garden attraction in...
May 4, 2019
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Victoria Police issue arrest warrant for Melbourne amusement hire operator accused of arson against competitors
An amusement business owner accused of insurance fraud and launching arson attacks on competitors has failed to appear in Court to answer charges. Facing 10 counts of arson,...
May 2, 2019
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25th anniversary DEAL exhibition sees presentation of leading amusement and attractions innovations
The recent DEAL (Dubai Entertainment Amusement and Leisure) 2019 exhibition, the largest amusement and entertainment show in the Middle East and Africa region, concluded its...
May 2, 2019
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Another trampoline centre closure with demise of Townsville’s Launch Zone
The Launch Zone trampoline centre in Townsville, once described as Australia’s largest indoor trampolining arena, has closed its doors, with the space now available for rent....
May 2, 2019
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Extra investment secures future of Christchurch Adventure Park
Development Christchurch Limited (DCL), on behalf of Christchurch City Council, has agreed to invest further in the Christchurch Adventure Park so locals and visitors can...
May 2, 2019
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New Seoul Botanic Park attracts millions of visitors
Since its temporary opening in mid-October last year, the Seoul Botanic Park in the western suburbs of the South Korean capital has attracted, on average, over 7,000 people on...
May 1, 2019
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