News: Attractions
Village Roadshow report rising earnings and record-breaking January period for theme parks while writing off Dreamworld as competition
Village Roadshow has reported earnings of nearly $40 million for the half year for its theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild theme parks - and a...
Feb 21, 2019
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Walltopia launches upgraded Ninja Course
Climbing wall, ropes course and active attractions company Walltopia has re-engineered its Ninja Course with a new steel structure and a number of fresh colour options. The new...
Feb 21, 2019
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Vail Resorts confirm purchase of Victoria's Falls Creek and Hotham ski resorts
Vail Resorts has announced that it is to acquire Victoria’s Falls Creek and Hotham winter resorts from a Merlin Entertainments subsidiary for a purchase price in excess of $170...
Feb 21, 2019
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Ardent Leisure losses rise as guests fail to return to Dreamworld
Ardent Leisure's has announced that its losses for the first-half of the financial year rose to $21.8 million as guest numbers remain stagnant at its flagship Dreamworld...
Feb 21, 2019
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Adelaide Oval considers expanding roof attraction with zip line
The Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority (AOSMA) has been considering adding a zip line that would run from its roof and across the city's River Torrens. The plan was...
Feb 21, 2019
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Themebuilders completes third project for Tabatinga play centres
Attractions and entertainment themeing experts Themebuilders have shared details of their latest work for NSW-based indoor play centre chain. Tabatinga, which operates at six...
Feb 20, 2019
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort reports best ever results
Amid its ambitious expansion plans, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has reported its highest attendance, revenue and EBITDA for fiscal year 2018. Annual attendance at the Hong Kong...
Feb 20, 2019
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Hanmer Springs granted consent for new aquatic ride and thermal pools
Resource consent has been granted for a $4.5 million development for Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. The development includes five new thermal pools and a new aquatic...
Feb 19, 2019
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Perth Zoo’s otter breeding program helps protect species against extinction
The birth of three rare otter pups at Perth Zoo in December 2018 sees the zoo maintain its success in otter breeding to help protect the vulnerable species against extinction....
Feb 19, 2019
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Trespassers video of abandoned Victorian wildlife park attracts massive online interest
The carcass of a great white shark has been discovered floating in a tank of green and murky water at a derelict former wildlife park in Victoria. A video taken by trespassers...
Feb 19, 2019
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Eden Park partners with TEG Live to present Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition
Eden Park is partnering with TEG Live to host an exhibition dedicated to the legendary Nelson Mandela in April 2019. The exhibition, Mandela My Life: The Official Exhibition,...
Feb 19, 2019
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National Sports Museum in Melbourne set to receive $17.1 million upgrade
The National Sports Museum at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is set to undergo a $17.1 million redevelopment that will include expanded exhibits of sporting memorabilia and new...
Feb 17, 2019
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Revenue rises but deficit remains at Ocean Park Hong Kong
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has reported an increase in revenue in the financial year 2017/18 but is still operating with a deficit. The popular theme park reported revenue...
Feb 17, 2019
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Sovereign Hill has opened its new Play Space
Sovereign Hill’s $1.7 million Play Space, an all-new adventure land for children up to eight years old has opened. Unique to Sovereign Hill and designed around a goldrush theme,...
Feb 16, 2019
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Queensland Government claims giant dinosaur tracks discovery will boost visitor numbers to the outback
Queensland Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones said the discovery by palaeontologists of a series of well-preserved dinosaur tracks on a property near Winton in...
Feb 14, 2019
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Sea World's oldest dolphin dies aged 55
Sea World's oldest dolphin, Amity, often described as “one of the oldest-lived dolphins in human care”, has died at the Gold Coast theme park at the estimated age of 55. Best...
Feb 13, 2019
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Report suggest Funlab owner looking at exit options
Private equity firm Next Capital is reportedly looking at exit options for its entertainment group Funlab, which includes the popular Strike Bowling, Holey Moley and Sky Zone...
Feb 13, 2019
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Zoos SA look to keep giant pandas in Adelaide
With its 10-year set to expire in November, Adelaide Zoo is seeking to keep the only giant pandas in the southern hemisphere into the future. While giant pandas, Wang Wang and...
Feb 13, 2019
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Sydney Showground to welcome visitors with powerful Wi-Fi upgrade
Sydney Showground has announced an enhancement of its visitor and fan experience with the introduction of an integrated Wi-Fi system. Following a successful trial, the Wi-Fi...
Feb 13, 2019
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Taronga Zoo announces the birth of three rare Tiger Cubs
Taronga Zoo Sydney have announced the birth of three critically endangered Sumatran Tiger cubs. With as few as 350 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild, the birth of these cubs is...
Feb 12, 2019
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Growing popularity of Rottnest Island sees it approach 2034 visitor target
The growing popularity of Western Australia’s Rottnest Island has seen it attract almost 770,000 people in 2018, a 15% year-on-year increase in numbers. The visitor growth is so...
Feb 9, 2019
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Ex-HMAS Tobruk opened as a wreck-dive experience
The new ex-HMAS Tobruk dive site will be ready for divers to explore on 25th February, after a series of delays following its scuttling last year. Queensland Minister for...
Feb 8, 2019
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Darwin Waterfront Lagoon reopened to swimmers
The Darwin Waterfront Corporation has advised that the Darwin Waterfront Recreation Lagoon and beach area has today reopened for swimming. The lagoon was closed on 1st February...
Feb 8, 2019
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Euclideon opens first international hologram arcade in Oman
Australian Hologram manufacturer Euclideon has opened the doors on its first international hologram arcade with Holoverse Oman opening for business this week in the nation’s...
Feb 7, 2019
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