News: Attractions
All Blacks attraction to open in Auckland in 2017
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art All Blacks-themed tourist attraction in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter. To be built on a prime site, The All Blacks...
Aug 13, 2015
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Ongoing growth and increased site competition in trampoline arena sector
Australia's trampoline arena sector continues to grow, with multi-site operators expanding, and new entrants opening facilities across Australia. Amid the growth,...
Aug 11, 2015
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Time running out for Fraser Coast waterpark development
Time is running out for the planned $28 million Splash Bay waterpark development on the Fraser Coast with little more than a year remaining before approvals expire. Launched...
Aug 11, 2015
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Queensland Government secures funding for travelling school for show children
The children of show families will continue to have their own travelling school thanks to a $400,000 investment from the Queensland Government. Visiting the Ekka today (10th...
Aug 10, 2015
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CaPTA employee chosen to join QTIC’s Indigenous Employee Network
Cairns-based tourism operator, The CaPTA Group, has announced the induction of a long-term staff member into the Queensland Tourism Industry Council’s Indigenous Employee...
Aug 9, 2015
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Rebranded Dolphin Marine Magic continues as the only dolphin attraction in NSW
Coffs Harbour attraction Dolphin Marine Magic, the former Pet Porpoise Pool, continues to allow its guests unique opportunities to get up-close with cetaceans. Rebranded Dolphin...
Aug 9, 2015
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Seven day opening for National Gallery of Victoria after record attendance year
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) will open for seven days a week from October 2015 following record-breaking attendance in 2014/15. Close to 2.3 million people visited the...
Aug 9, 2015
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'Perfect day' for Royal Queensland Show opening
Blessed with fine weather, the Royal Queensland Show has opened its gates for the 138th year on in Brisbane. The annual 10-day Ekka is a celebration of Queensland's agriculture...
Aug 7, 2015
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Amusement ride operators to undergo Ekka safety audits
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is working with amusement ride operators to ensure thrill-seekers and other patrons have a fun and safe trip to this year’s Ekka....
Aug 7, 2015
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Why tourism is set to replace mining as Australia’s biggest export
As the resources boom grinds to a halt, there has been a lot of doom and gloom surrounding the impact on Australia’s economy. But, while the rapid growth of the resources sector...
Aug 6, 2015
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Cairns Aquarium development set to finally commence
With the appointment of a main contractor to be announced later this month, construction of the much anticipated Cairns Aquarium is set to begin. While work on the site of the...
Aug 6, 2015
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Museums Victoria to redevelop Children's Gallery into play-based early education space
Museums Victoria will use a $1 million donation to redevelop the Melbourne Museum's Children's Gallery into a ‘world-first’ innovative space to help engage more young people...
Aug 5, 2015
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CaPTA Group Cairns attractions host The Amazing Race China
The CaPTA Group recently hosted China’s The Amazing Race, with the filming of a series of challenges in the popular global TV franchise taking place at two of the Group’s...
Aug 5, 2015
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary echidna found safe and well
Piggie, the echidna stolen from her enclosure at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary at the weekend, has been found safe and well, if not a little shaken. CCTV footage had shown...
Aug 4, 2015
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Queensland Government backs planning for new Gold Coast integrated resort project
Planning has started on a multi-million-dollar integrated resort and casino development at Main Beach on the Gold Coast with the project getting initial backing from the...
Aug 4, 2015
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Inaugural WA Tourism Conference brings sectors together
For the first time, a single tourism conference will be delivered in Western Australia through a partnership between Caravan Industry Association WA, Tourism Council WA and the...
Aug 3, 2015
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WhiteWater equips China's largest waterpark
Zhengzhou Yinji Kaifeng Waterpark has opened its doors in Henan, China, with the colossal waterpark boasting an array of WhiteWater products following the largest ever single...
Aug 3, 2015
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo launches new Wild Flight aerial adventure
The WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo at Sydney’s Darling Harbour has launched WILD Flight, a new airborne experience that takes visitors on an exhilarating aerial tour above the living...
Aug 2, 2015
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New Taranaki art gallery a shimmering ‘temple for art’
Pattersons Associates have recently completed the Len Lye Centre, a combined art museum with the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in Taranaki, that features a curved facade of...
Aug 2, 2015
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Three decades of preparation leads to upcoming opening of Granties Maze
After 30 years of development and 'growth', the Granties Maze attraction at Foxground near Gerringong on the NSW South Coast is finally set to open in the coming weeks. The...
Jul 31, 2015
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Accesso signs global deal with Merlin Entertainments
Theme park ticketing specialist accesso has announced an exclusive long term agreement with Merlin Entertainments to provide onsite ticketing and eCommerce across its global...
Jul 30, 2015
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Hong Kong pandas reach world record for longevity
Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has this week celebrated the birthday of its four giant pandas, with 37 year old Jia Jia achieving the milestone of being the oldest giant panda...
Jul 30, 2015
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Dreamworld celebrates tiger cub birth on Global Tiger Day
On Global Tiger Day (29th July), Dreamworld has announced the birth of healthy male tiger cub born at its Tiger Island attraction. Yet to be named and weighing 1.296 kilograms,...
Jul 29, 2015
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Malaysia named top global tourism destination for Muslims
Malaysia has once more been named as the number one destination across the globe in the Muslim travel market, according to the MasterCard Crescent Rating Global Muslim Travel...
Jul 29, 2015
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