News: Attractions
Free and discounted tickets for 2024 Perth Royal Show
The Western Australian Government is providing $5.2 million to help make the 2024 Perth Royal Show affordable for families. This year, admission to the show will be free for...
Aug 1, 2024
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High expectations for Mary Valley Rattler to continue as impressive tourism generator
Rattler Railway Company Chair Ian McNicol has advised that Gympie’s Mary Valley Rattler’s ability to draw intrastate, interstate, and international travellers to the Gympie...
Aug 1, 2024
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QTIC looks forward to Tourism Week 2024
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) has announced that it will lead the delivery of Queensland tourism’s premier industry conference, the DestinationQ Forum, in...
Jul 31, 2024
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New Wildlife Hospital opens in Tasmania at Wing's Wildlife Park
A new native wildlife hospital, located at Wing's Wildlife Park in North West Tasmania, has opened at Gunns Plains to replace the old facility which was destroyed during...
Jul 26, 2024
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Launch of new body for NSW Tourism industry
An important milestone in the advancement of the tourism industry in NSW has seen the official launch of the NSW Tourism Association. Dedicated to supporting and advocating for...
Jul 25, 2024
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Yarralumla Play Station attraction among Canberra businesses to secure funding
Yarralumla Play Station is among the 15 Canberra businesses to share in $500,000 funding support under the latest round of the ACT Government's Tourism Development Fund....
Jul 25, 2024
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Tourism operators to be financially supported following impact of ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper
65 tourism operators across Queensland's Far North are set to become more resilient to floods with $10 million having been allocated through the Building Resilient Tourism...
Jul 25, 2024
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Mandai Wildlife Reserve to unveil new experiences for Night Safari and Singapore Zoo
The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is preparing to unveil new experiences inside Night Safari and Singapore Zoo. The world’s first nocturnal animal park is celebrating 30 years of...
Jul 24, 2024
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Rainbow’s End appoints new Chief Executive
Auckland’s Rainbow's End theme park has appointed Susan Mudie as their new Chief Executive effective 23rd September 2024. Mudie succeeds Karen Crabb, who signalled her intention...
Jul 24, 2024
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Merlin Venues Sydney partners with Bespoke Catering for array of upcoming events
Merlin Venues Sydney - the events arm of Merlin Entertainments – has partnered with leading Sydney based culinary experts, Bespoke Catering, to deliver menu customisation for...
Jul 23, 2024
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Aardman continues to globally roll out interactive trails at attractions
Multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman, continues to roll out interactive, augmented reality trails featuring popular family IP Shaun the Sheep and new kids’...
Jul 22, 2024
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Shotover Jet secures Viator ranking among New Zealand’s best experiences
Shotover Jet, one of New Zealand’s most thrilling experiences has been recognised as a Viator Experience Award winner. Shotover Jet is known as the world’s most exciting jet...
Jul 22, 2024
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Australian ski resorts welcome biggest winter storm of the season
Overnight storms which have seen more than 25 cms of snow dumped across the alpine regions o NSW and Victoria have been welcomed by Australia’s winter sport resorts. The biggest...
Jul 20, 2024
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Perth Zoo to enhance accessibility with new Changing Places facility
Perth Zoo will enhance its accessibility for visitors with disability with the addition of a new Changing Places facility – with the announcement coming as Western Australians...
Jul 18, 2024
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Facing renewed challenges OECD reports show post-pandemic recovery of international tourism
The latest report on Tourism Trends and Policies from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OEDC) has highlighted the industry’s continued recovery from...
Jul 17, 2024
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Twin zoos and aquariums conferences to be held in Sydney
Sydney is set to host two major animal conservation conferences in the next three months with both the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) of Australasia and the World...
Jul 17, 2024
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‘Nullbulge’ hackers claim to have carried out major cyber attack on Disney
‘Nullbulge’, described as a hacktivist group protecting artists' rights and ensuring fair compensation for their work, says it has leaked 1.1-TB of data from entertainment giant...
Jul 15, 2024
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India’s Alipore Zoological Garden installs braille boards
The Alipore Zoological Garden - India's oldest formally stated zoological park and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, West Bengal - has become the first zoo in the country to...
Jul 15, 2024
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Themed expansion project commences at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland has commenced a new 2.46 billion yuan (US$338 million) expansion project, anchored by an outdoor scenic area and ancillary service facilities, as well as...
Jul 14, 2024
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Social darts hospitality attraction opens in Sydney
Flight Club Sydney - Sydney’s newest social darts concept bar - has opened its hospitality attraction in a huge warehouse-style space in The Rocks. Since its launch in London’s...
Jul 14, 2024
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Dreamworld owner reports improved ticket sales over past year despite severe peak season storms
Coast Entertainment Holdings Limited, the owner of Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld and WhiteWater World has reported a 3.1% rise in ticket sales over the past financial year,...
Jul 11, 2024
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Northern Rivers Rail Trail recognised among world's top attractions
Tweed Shire Council has advised that the Northern Rivers Rail Trail has earned Tripadvisor’s coveted Travelers’ Choice Award - ranking it in the top 10% of attractions...
Jul 11, 2024
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Swing Factory Terrey Hills introduces new golf experience to Sydney
An eagerly anticipated golf entertainment project with open in Sydney’s north tomorrow with Swing Factory Terrey Hills opening its doors. Bringing Sydney a new modern golf...
Jul 11, 2024
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Virtual reality pods installed at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s
Virtual reality ocean explorer pods have been installed at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s - one of Auckland's top visitor attractions. SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s VR pods allow visitors...
Jul 11, 2024
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