News: Attractions
Shanghai to build world’s largest planetarium
The regional government of Chinese metropolis Shanghai has approved design plans for the Shanghai Planetarium, to be built in the city’s Pudong’s Nanhui area. Construction on...
Jan 6, 2015
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Giant puppets roam Sovereign Hill over summer
Ballarat attraction Sovereign Hill has introduced a group of giant puppets that will roam outdoor museum through the summer. The giant puppets of the Majestic Mythical Marvels...
Jan 4, 2015
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Jumping Pillows a perennial holiday favourite
The summer holiday season brings home the enormous popularity of giant inflatable trampolines, with Jumping Pillows a frequent site in holiday parks, resorts and local...
Jan 2, 2015
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Australia Zoo opens new Bindi’s Island attraction
Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast has opened its latest attraction, Bindi's Island. The attraction transports guests to an island-styled setting surrounded by wildlife...
Jan 2, 2015
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Dubai welcomes 2015 with world’s most-watched New Years Eve spectacle
Dubai has welcomed in 2015 with a huge firework, light and sound extravaganza at the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower. The 828 metre high tower was lit up with fireworks,...
Jan 2, 2015
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Zip line Canopy Tour launches at Illawarra Fly
Merlin Entertainments have activated the skyscape of their Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk with Australia's first boutique high-end adventure canopy tour - a high-profile rainforest...
Dec 29, 2014
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Gold Coast theme parks extend peak season operating hours
Gold Coast theme parks Dreamworld, Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast and Warner Bros. Movie World have each extended their school holiday operating schedules to cater for increased holiday...
Dec 29, 2014
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Murramarang Resort rated top Eco-friendly holiday park in NSW
NRMA Murramarang Beachfront Nature Resort has been recognised as the number one Eco-friendly holiday park for families by the readers of Holidays with Kids . The holiday park,...
Dec 28, 2014
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Dubai's Global Village aims to welcome five million people in 157 days
Having received over one million visitors in its first four weeks of operation, Dubai's annual Global Village is on track to welcome five million guests during its current...
Dec 27, 2014
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium unveils all-new Art Aquarium
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has unveiled an all-new Art Aquarium exhibit - Melbourne’s biggest and newest interactive experience. The new exhibit was launched by 15 youngsters...
Dec 27, 2014
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Sunway Lagoon to open Nickelodeon-themed attraction
Kuala Lumpur’s Sunway Lagoon is to open Asia’s first Nickelodeon-themed attraction in 2015. Officially named as the Nickelodeon Lost Lagoon, the addition to Malaysia’s leading...
Dec 26, 2014
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Kelly Tarlton's opens underwater splash playground
Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium has introduced Auckland’s first underwater splash playground. Created by Arterial Design, the new 60 metre² Shipwreck Shores playground marks...
Dec 25, 2014
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Sea World launches two new attractions for peak summer season
Sea World has launched an all-new dolphin show and, in an Australian first, welcomed the arrival of Nickelodeon’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The Gold Coast theme park’s new...
Dec 24, 2014
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Botanic Gardens Disney app encourages search for fairies
A Disney developed 'fairy finding' app is encouraging children to search for fairies in Australia’s leading botanical gardens, while also learning about plants in their...
Dec 23, 2014
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Puzzling World launches visual and information revolution
Puzzling World has launched STQRY – a free smartphone app that enables visitors to scan unique QR codes to delve deeper into the fascinating stories and facts behind the...
Dec 21, 2014
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AALARA invites exhibitors to 2015 Trade Show
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is inviting industry suppliers to be part of Australia's only attractions, amusement and leisure industry...
Dec 19, 2014
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Aussie World extends Christmas to needy families
Aussie World has again partnered with the Salvation Army to extend Christmas cheer to local Sunshine Coast families who do it tough at this time of year. In the lead up to...
Dec 19, 2014
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Wet’n’Wild Sydney celebrates first birthday with the launch of Nickelodeon Beach
Wet’n’Wild Sydney has celebrated its first birthday, announcing the transformation of its popular Wet’n’Wild Junior family area into Nickelodeon Beach. Featuring miniature...
Dec 18, 2014
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Commercial partners sought for Tobruk Memorial Pool redevelopment
With Cairns' Tobruk Memorial Pool closed since the beginning of November and work on the $21.7 million redevelopment of the facility now underway, Cairns Regional Council is...
Dec 18, 2014
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Canberra zoo opens new African-themed resort
New guest accommodation at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra gives guests the opportunity to get up close with the attraction’s animals. The new African-themed Jamala...
Dec 18, 2014
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Sydneysiders urged to mark their diary for the Royal Easter Show
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has released details of the 2015 Sydney Royal Easter Show, inviting Sydney residents to be prepared for Australia’s biggest celebration of...
Dec 17, 2014
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AALARA represents attractions industry at Modern Award Review
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has joined forces with long time partners the Australian Federation of Employers and Industries and are...
Dec 17, 2014
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Lollipop’s Playland and Café to open 20th play centre
Lollipop’s Playlands is set to mark a significant milestone with the opening of its 20th indoor play centre in Australia this week. The new centre, in Croydon in Melbourne’s...
Dec 16, 2014
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Eco domes to attract visitors to Alice Springs
Aiming to highlight best-practice solutions in sustainable living, two new specialised ‘eco domes’ are to be built at the Earth Sanctuary in Alice Springs next year. Backed by...
Dec 16, 2014
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