News: Attractions
New National Palace Museum branch opens in Taiwan
Some of China's most valuable historic artefacts can now be viewed at an extension of Taipei's famous National Palace Museum in the southern city of Chiayi. Opened this week,...
Dec 29, 2015
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Gold Coast theme parks lengthen peak season operating hours
The Gold Coast’s leading theme parks - Dreamworld, Warner Bros. Movie World, WhiteWater World and Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast - have each extended their operating schedules during the...
Dec 28, 2015
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Dreamworld revs up multimillion dollar motorsport precinct
Dreamworld has launched its new multimillion-dollar motorsport precinct featuring the world’s first Hot Wheels themed rollercoaster - the ‘Hot Wheels SideWinder’, the world’s...
Dec 28, 2015
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South Australian Government approves swim with tuna proposal for Victor Harbor
The South Australian Government has approved an in-sea aquarium to be located offshore from Victor Harbor. The South Australian Department of Environment, Water and Natural...
Dec 28, 2015
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Major investments in New Zealand holiday parks
Record demand is boosting confidence across New Zealand holiday parks, with operators investing millions to ensure the growth is sustained. With a record 6.87 million guest...
Dec 28, 2015
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Snake causes evacuation of Adventure World pool
Perth's Adventure World had to evacuate one of its pools on Boxing Day when a dangerous snake took a dip in one of its pools. A dugite presumed to be trying to escape Perth's...
Dec 27, 2015
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Aussie World launches annual passes, hosts community Christmas
Aussie World has launched a new annual pass that and entitles holders to year-round access to the Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World every day except Christmas and ANZAC...
Dec 27, 2015
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Singapore Tourism Board appoints new operator to revitalise Haw Par Villa
The Singapore Tourism Board has appointed local operator Journeys to run the Haw Par Villa – once one of the city’s top visitor attractions. Nearly 80 years after it was built,...
Dec 26, 2015
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Pools openings mark high summer season at Tekapo Springs
Lucky locals were the first to try out the three new pools at award-winning South Island tourism attraction Tekapo Springs on Wednesday (23rd December) After three very busy...
Dec 24, 2015
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Tourism regains number one export status
As the record-breaking summer season gets into full swing, latest figures show that tourism has surpassed dairy and is once again New Zealand’s number one export earner. Using...
Dec 23, 2015
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Laservision and Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement unveil World-class Laser Light Show
Laservision’s new ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ laser light show has opened at the Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement – an addition that is expected to increase visitor numbers and...
Dec 23, 2015
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Sea World Polar Bears get into the Festive Spirit
The Polar Bears at Sea World have celebrated Christmas in style with twins Hudson and Nelson opening some early Christmas presents. Australian Sea Lions BJ and Oscar joined in...
Dec 23, 2015
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Rubik’s Cube inspires new South Australian winery attraction
The d’Arenberg Winery in South Australia’s McLaren Vale is close to completing a unique visitor centre with a design inspired by the a Rubik’s Cube. Work on the $13 million...
Dec 22, 2015
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Australia Zoo offers flexible memberships thanks to Debitsuccess
Leading billing solution company Debitsuccess has formed an alliance with Australia Zoo, home of The Crocodile Hunter and the Irwin family. As Australia Zoo’s membership payment...
Dec 20, 2015
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Sydney set to welcome 15 million summer visitors
With summer here, Sydney’s peak tourism season has begun, with 15 million visitors due to holiday in the city through the coming months. Looking forward to the economic benefits...
Dec 20, 2015
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Big Banana a favourite project for Swimplex
Swimplex Aquatics has flagged how work on the Big Banana Water Park has been one of their favourite projects. Based in Coffs Harbour and operating Australia-wide, Swimplex...
Dec 19, 2015
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Village Roadshow plans new rollercoaster, hotel and lakeside attraction at Movie World
Village Roadshow is planning to expand its Warner Bros. Movie World attraction on the Gold Coast with plans for a new rollercoaster, a nine-storey hotel and a “new attraction...
Dec 19, 2015
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Melbourne Museum to host world premiere of ‘Jurassic World: The Exhibition’
Melbourne Museum is to host the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition - based on the film Jurassic World, one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history - as of...
Dec 19, 2015
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Christchurch Art Gallery reopens after multi-million dollar repair project
The Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, closed since the earthquakes of 2011, has today (19th December) reopened to the public following a $57 million repair project....
Dec 19, 2015
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Australian tourism figures show further record spending
Tourism continues to be one of the great success stories of the Australian economy with the latest figures setting new domestic travel records in spending, number of trips and...
Dec 16, 2015
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Cairns waterpark project again in doubt as dispute halts development
Work on the $45 million Adventure Waters attraction in Cairns has ground to a halt after a reported breakdown of the relationship between developer Paul Freebody and his...
Dec 13, 2015
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Aflex Technology unveils innovative inflatable aquatic playground
Aflex Technology transformed Kaiteriteri Beach in Tasman Bay on Saturday 28th November into a unique inflatable aquatic playground. Staging a fun day for Aflex staff, their...
Dec 13, 2015
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Funfields opens new Kraken Racer speed slide and childrens rides
With its peak summer season set to commence, Victorian amusement and water park Funfields has launched its newest addition, a ProSlide four-lane Kraken Racer water slide....
Dec 12, 2015
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30th anniversary of opening of Australia's Wonderland
The 30th anniversary of the opening of Australia's Wonderland, Sydney's first and largest theme park, has passed with little acknowledgement in the last week. Opened on 7th...
Dec 12, 2015
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