News: Attractions
Final days of inquest into Dreamworld fatalities sees calls for new initiatives in theme park safety
A major overhaul of theme park safety including mandatory major inspections has been proposed as part of evidence submitted into the Coronial inquest into fatalities at Gold...
Dec 5, 2018
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New WA Museum revealed in video animation
For the first time, Western Australians are able to get a glimpse of what they will experience when the museum, in the centre of the Perth Cultural Centre, opens in 2020. While...
Dec 4, 2018
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Taronga Zoo helps advance understanding of protected species
The endangered animals breeding program at Taronga Zoo Sydney has been boosted by the birth of two Echidna puggles. The puggles, who hatched in August to two separate mothers,...
Dec 4, 2018
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Partnership established between Melbourne and Olympic Parks and Starlight Children's Foundation
Melbourne and Olympic Parks (M&OP) has announced a pivotal two-year partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight) to support its invaluable work helping...
Dec 3, 2018
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New attractions and entertainment planned for The Australian Reptile Park during Summer Holidays
Jurassic Zoo is one of the largest holiday promotions for the Australian Reptile Park (recently awarded the NSW Business of the Year). Attractions and entertainment include new...
Dec 3, 2018
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Japanese inspired attraction caters to rising visitor numbers at Gardens by the Bay Singapore
Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay new outdoor attraction, Serene Garden, is a unique horticultural garden inspired by the minimalist concept of Japanese zen gardens. Created by...
Dec 1, 2018
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Interactive exhibition offers immersive encounters with spiders at MAGNT
Spiders will be on show in the upcoming exhibition at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory (MAGNT) on the shores of Fannie Bay from 15th December to 28th April...
Nov 29, 2018
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Experiences on Rottnest Island enhanced by new recreational activities
Eight new recreational businesses have been launched by Tourism Minister Paul Papalia to diversify the tourism offerings on Rottnest Island. These businesses are hoping to...
Nov 28, 2018
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Australian Reptile Park Wins 2018 NSW Business Of The Year
The Australian Reptile Park, located on the NSW Central Coast, has been named the 2018 NSW Business of the Year by the state’s peak business organisation, the NSW Business...
Nov 28, 2018
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Merlin Entertainments opens children’s immersive indoor attraction in Shanghai
Merlin Entertainments, the biggest owner of visitor attractions in Australia and New Zealand and one of the world's leading visitor attraction operators, has now extended its...
Nov 28, 2018
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Innovative experiences attract visitors to Japan Kumamoto Castle
A one-hour tour route has been prepared for viewing Kumamoto Castle exteriors and the on-going reconstruction following its damage in the April 2016 Kumamoto Earthquakes....
Nov 27, 2018
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The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney secures NSW Major Tourist Attraction of the Year award
Announced at the NSW Tourism Awards and winning the award for the second year in a row, the back-to-back win for The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney was supported by a host of new...
Nov 27, 2018
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Proceeds from planned sale of Elizabeth Street Pier to assist MONA vision
The Tasmanian Government plans to use funds from the sale of Elizabeth Street Pier to assist with the renewal of the Macquarie Point precinct to underpin and unlock the...
Nov 26, 2018
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks launches Australian Outback Spectacular’s Heartland
Village Roadshow Theme Parks is ushering in a new era of entertainment with the launch of the multi-million-dollar production, Australian Outback Spectacular’s Heartland....
Nov 25, 2018
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Canberra celebrates another year of success and excellence in tourism and attractions
Leaders of the Canberra Region tourism industry gathered on Friday to celebrate another year of success and excellence in tourism at the annual Canberra Region Tourism Awards....
Nov 25, 2018
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Bali Zoo Introduces a new Elephant Experience
Bali Zoo has introduced a new intimate Elephant Mud Fun half-day package allowing guests to interact with friendly Sumatran elephants while discovering their behavior and...
Nov 25, 2018
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Industry celebrated at 2018 NSW Tourism Awards
Outstanding tourism businesses from across New South Wales were honoured last night as the winners of the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards were announced at the Big Top Luna Park,...
Nov 22, 2018
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Ardent Leisure reveals theme park investment strategy
Two years after its disastrous annual general meeting in the wake of the Thunder River Rapids tragedy, Ardent Leisure has revealed a strategy for Dreamworld to “become the...
Nov 21, 2018
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Queensland Government backs outback pool upgrade
As temperatures rise, the Aramac community now has a safe and inviting place to cool down and exercise, with a $1.99 million upgrade of Aramac Aquatic Centre complete....
Nov 21, 2018
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FunLab celebrates reaching $100 million in revenue with a national initiative
Leading leisure industry entrepreneur, FunLab Chief Executive Michael Schreiber, has just wowed his hardworking ‘Motherfunner’ staff in a national initiative. Funlab, the...
Nov 21, 2018
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City of Sydney announces an inclusive 2019 Lunar Festival
Celebrations for Sydney’s 2019 Lunar Festival will be more inclusive, welcoming performers and audiences from a wider range of multicultural communities than ever before. Sydney...
Nov 20, 2018
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Australian Regional Tourism announces new Chair
Coralie Bell, Tourism Manager at Shoalhaven Council, has been announced as the new Chair at Australian Regional Tourism (ART). Replacing outgoing Chair Simon McArthur, Bell is...
Nov 19, 2018
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Kangaroo Island Joey takes centre stage at the Australian Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park’s latest arrival, a Kangaroo Island joey, is generating massive social media interest. The video of the joey posted on their Facebook page, has...
Nov 19, 2018
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New Australian standard to help reduce risks at trampoline parks
With the rapid growth in commercial trampoline parks over recent years having been paralleled by corresponding, and highly publicised rise in injuries, Standards Australia has...
Nov 19, 2018
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