News: Attractions
Rider sues over plane versus ferris wheel crash
A woman has reportedly commenced legal action seeking $750,000 in compensation following an unusual 2011 accident where a light aeroplane crashed into a ferris wheel during the...
Oct 26, 2015
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Weekend incidents put focus on fairground ride safety
Incidents affecting fairground rides in NSW and Queensland over the weekend have brought the focus on amusement industry safety. The first incident, at Goodna’s annual Jacaranda...
Oct 25, 2015
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New Zealand's largest all-weather indoor entertainment centre to be built in Rotorua
Construction is scheduled to begin in January on a new $15 million family entertainment centre development in Rotorua - which is expected to attract an estimated 200,000...
Oct 24, 2015
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Innovation Conference to inspire North Queensland tourism
Digital innovation, marketing and leadership are among the topics to be covered by speakers at the inaugural News Corp Australia Tourism Innovation Conference in Cairns on...
Oct 24, 2015
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Plans for surf park on site of Domain Stadium
With increasing uncertainty surrounding the future of Domain Stadium after the new Perth Stadium opens in 2017, an ambitious $120 million plan has been revealed to turn it into...
Oct 23, 2015
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Lady Musgrave Experience a $10 million boost for Bundaberg tourism
A new luxury day tour to Lady Musgrave Island is expected to bring up to 25,000 extra visitors to Bundaberg and about $10 million to the local economy each year. Launched at the...
Oct 21, 2015
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AttracTivity Entertainment announces expansion plans
Having established itself as a unique family leisure and entertainment facility since its opening in Sydney in July, AttracTivity Entertainment is now seeking suitable similar...
Oct 20, 2015
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Weak ringgit delays opening of Twentieth Century Fox theme park in Malaysia
Malaysian gambling and resorts group Genting has postponed the opening of its planned Twentieth Century Fox theme park at its Resorts World Genting property in the country’s...
Oct 20, 2015
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AquaClimb excitement returns to Australia
Leading aquatic, playground and urban water landscapes supplier Vortex Aquatics, a division of the PlayRope Group, has been named the exclusive distributor of AquaClimb®...
Oct 18, 2015
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ARTN campaigns for recognition for regional tourism
With its annual conference due to commence on Monday (19th October) the Australian Regional Tourism Network (ARTN) is continuing to promote the importance of tourism in regional...
Oct 16, 2015
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Mixed reaction to plans to bring Giant Pandas to Wellington Zoo
Plans to bring a pair of Giant Pandas from China to Wellington Zoo are receiving a mixed reaction. The plan, which has been considered for several years, was recently revisited...
Oct 15, 2015
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Big Banana starts waterpark operations under new brand
The long planned waterpark facilities at Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana have began operations. Set for its official launch on the weekend of 24th and 25th October, the...
Oct 13, 2015
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Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement set to unveil Laservision multimedia attraction
Swan Hill Rural City Council has engaged with Laservision Mega Media to design, develop and install a world-class, large-scale, night-time attraction on the banks of the Little...
Oct 10, 2015
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Albury Art Museum reopens after $10.5 million facelift
Albury's new gallery, the Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA), is expected to become the hub of a cultural tourism industry that will attract visitors from around Australia....
Oct 10, 2015
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Adventure World opens sea-monster themed Kraken waterslide
After months of anticipation, Perth amusement park Adventure World has opened the world’s tallest, steepest and longest funnel waterslide. Branded as the ‘Kraken’, the new $7...
Oct 9, 2015
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New Bali contemporary arts complex looks to redefine the relationship between culture and nature
US architects ArandaLasch have unveiled plans for a contemporary arts complex and gardens in Bali, envisioned as a place to experience 'art within nature'. Revealed at the...
Oct 9, 2015
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Guests scream as glass floor shatters on Chinese cliffside walkway
Guests traversing a new transparent walkway around Yuntai Mountain in China’s in Henan Province had the shock of their lifes when a glass pane shattered beneath their feet. One...
Oct 8, 2015
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Giant Pandas and Little Penguins combine for conservation
The Victorian Government has signed a landmark 'sister park' agreement between Phillip Island Nature Parks and Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Centre. Touring the Giant Panda...
Oct 7, 2015
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Free child entry drives rise in holiday visits to Sydney museums
The NSW Government’s 'Kids FREE' initiative, launched in June this year, has driven a major increase in visitor numbers at the Australian Museum and Powerhouse Museum over the...
Oct 6, 2015
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New glass suspension bridge crosses Chinese canyon
The first transparent suspension bridge in China has opened above a canyon in Hunan's Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, offering brave visitors the chance to cross a 180...
Oct 5, 2015
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Luna Park Sydney celebrates 80 years
Luna Park Sydney celebrated a monumental birthday on Sunday 4th October, marking exactly 80 years since the park opened in 1935. Political and business leaders and special...
Oct 5, 2015
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Ziptrek Ecotours wins environmental tourism award
A successful business driven by the ethos of ‘inspiration through adventure’ is how judges described Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours in announcing it as the winner of the...
Oct 5, 2015
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Crowd numbers dip at 2015 Perth Royal Show
The 2015 Perth Royal Show has experienced a significant decline in visitor numbers during its eight days of operations from 26th September to 3rd October. While remaining as...
Oct 3, 2015
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Sea World polar bear Henry heads to Canada
Sea World Polar Bear ‘Henry’ is set to leave his home at the Gold Coast theme park to relocate to Canada, where he will play an integral role in an international Polar Bear...
Oct 3, 2015
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