News: Attractions
Wowing audiences with unique viewing experiences
Smart Digital Australia have introduced new technology that eases the creation of portable indoor and outdoor cinema experiences to entertain patrons. Capable of screening,...
Sep 17, 2017
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New Cairns aquarium gets official opening
The much-anticipated $54 million Cairns Aquarium & Reef Research Centre has officially opened its doors to the public. The first new public aquarium to be opened in Australia in...
Sep 17, 2017
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Funfields ready to unveil record-breaking water attraction
Preparing for its season opening on 29th September, Victorian theme park Funfields is set to launch its latest record-breaking water attraction - the 186-metre long and...
Sep 16, 2017
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Tasmanian Government land purchase to move Mt Wellington cable car plan forward
Legislation allowing the Tasmanian Government to compulsorily acquire land from the Hobart City Council for a cable car project on Hobart’s Mount Wellington has been passed in...
Sep 15, 2017
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Sydney Harbour Bridge climbing rights tender attracts global interest
A list of high-profile attractions operators are reportedly seeking to secure a NSW Government tender to run the Sydney Harbour Bridge's tourism climb business. Developed and...
Sep 14, 2017
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More trampolines installed at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool
The popularity of trampolines at Cairns’ Tobruk Memorial Pool has seen operator Belgravia Leisure add a further seven permanent in-ground trampolines at the facility. Belgravia...
Sep 14, 2017
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World's oldest panda dies at age 37
China is mourning the death of the world's oldest panda, Basi, who attracted millions of visitors during a visit to the United States 30 years ago. Caretakers in the eastern...
Sep 14, 2017
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Dreamworld to remove mountain surrounding its Eureka Mountain Mine Ride
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld has today announced the removal of the mountain that surrounds the long-defunct Eureka Mountain Mine Ride. While the decaying foam mountain will...
Sep 13, 2017
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New Western Sydney Zoo gets planning approval
An ambitious proposal to build a cage free zoo at Blacktown in Sydney's west has been approved by the NSW Planning Assessment Commission. The 16.5-hectare zoo, to be located...
Sep 13, 2017
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Adventure World begins early-bird season pass sale
In advance of its season opening on 23rd September, Perth amusement park Adventure World is offering an early-bird discount on Season Pass sales. Offering a 20% saving off the...
Sep 12, 2017
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Expressions of Interest open for Moomba Carnival 2018 operations
The City of Melbourne has opened Expressions of Interest for carnival and catering operators wanting to be part of the 2018 Moomba Festival (part of the Moomba Waterfest)....
Sep 12, 2017
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Scenic World bolsters tourism investment with new Skyway upgrade
Blue Mountains visitor attraction Scenic World is to commence a $3 million upgrade of its popular Scenic Skyway, in a move that aims improve the visitor experience and...
Sep 11, 2017
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Victorian Government approves Shepparton Art Museum development
The Victorian Government has approved the development of the new Shepparton Art Museum. Victorian Minister for Planning Richard Wynne announced approvals for the amendment of...
Sep 10, 2017
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Fastpass to get digital transformation at Shanghai Disney Resort
In an initiative that will put an end to queuing up to purchase the tickets at designated service locations, Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that it will be converting its...
Sep 10, 2017
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Louvre Abu Dhabi prepares for November opening
Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum of its kind in the Arab world, will open its doors to the public on 11th November. The opening of the Louvre Abu Dhabi comes 10 years after...
Sep 9, 2017
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Melbourne Tourism Week aims to make Victoria’s capital the most visitable city in the world
An initiative of Destination Melbourne, Melbourne Tourism Week has been highlighting the Victorian capital’s visitor economy and showcasing how the city’s tourism product can be...
Sep 9, 2017
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Polar Bear Cub Mishka makes her public debut at Sea World
Four month old Polar Bear Cub, Mishka has today made her public debut at Polar Pre-School at Sea World. The cub, who has been kept away from the public until now, delight crowds...
Sep 9, 2017
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Supreme Tourism Award winner an entrepreneurial success story
The brainchild of entrepreneur Ryan Sanders and a business that has achieved exceptional growth over the past 10 years, Haka Tourism Group has won the tourism industry’s highest...
Sep 7, 2017
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Village Roadshow looks to sell Gold Coast theme park land
Village Roadshow has announced plans to sell the 154 hectare parcel of land at Oxenford on the Gold Coast on which its Warner Bros. Movie World, Wet'n'Wild Gold Coast,...
Sep 7, 2017
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Marvel exhibition proves record breaking success at QAGOMA
Having closed this week, the blockbuster Marvel: Creating the Cinematic Universe exhibition has proved to be the best attended ticketed show ever staged at the Queensland Art...
Sep 7, 2017
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Uncertain future for Hong Kong Observation Wheel
The Ferris wheel formerly known as the Hong Kong Observation Wheel faces an uncertain future having been closed as of Tuesday this week due to a dispute between its old and new...
Sep 6, 2017
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Bulk earthworks approval a major step for Sunshine Coast ACTVENTURE development
Developer SANAD Capital has advised that the Sunshine Coast Council has given approval for the commencement of bulk earthworks at its planned active lifestyle destination,...
Sep 5, 2017
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Laservision wins triple Stevie Awards at International Business Awards
Laservision Mega Media has received two Gold and one Silver Stevie Awards at the 14th Annual International Business Awards (IBA). The company was awarded a Gold Stevie Award for...
Sep 4, 2017
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New attractions flagged for Fairfield City Council's Aquatopia
Fairfield City Council has announced the upcoming launch of new attractions at its popular Aquatopia aquatic play park. Fairfield City Mayor Frank Carbone said the western...
Sep 4, 2017
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