News: Attractions
New inflatable waterpark unveiled in Queensland
A new portable waterpark, Splash Lagoons, has begun operations at agricultural and country shows in Queensland. Following the success of Waterworld Central and Water Wonderland...
Nov 25, 2014
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Australian and New Zealand attractions honoured as industry’s best and brightest
Australian and New Zealand attractions including Rainbow’s End, Auckland; Sea World; TimeZone Surfers Paradise and operator Village Roadshow Theme Parks have been recognised at...
Nov 25, 2014
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Luna Park Sydney wins again at IAAPA Brass Ring Awards
Sydney's Luna Park, a multiple winner in past Brass Ring Awards presented by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), has again received...
Nov 24, 2014
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Steve Irwin Gala Dinner celebrates 10 years of the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital
Conservationists, Australia Zoo and special guests joined together in Brisbane on Saturday night (22nd November) for the annual Steve Irwin Gala Dinner, to celebrate the life...
Nov 24, 2014
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Taronga Zoo to offer wild adventures through summer
Sydney's Taronga Zoo is set to offer a range of experiences through the peak summer season with infant gorilla and chimpanzee on display, the exciting new Dinosaur Trail to...
Nov 23, 2014
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Aussie World ends Ettamogah Pub licence arrangement
The Ettamogah Pub brand at Aussie World on the Sunshine Coast is no more, with the theme park having handed in the licence for the Ettamogah name. The pub continues to operate...
Nov 23, 2014
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Ninebot personal transporter offers easy, eco-friendly tranportation
Ninebot, the next generation of electric-powered personal transportation devices is now available in Australia. Eco-friendly, light and simple to use, Ninebot can be used for...
Nov 22, 2014
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Melbourne Star elevates its access credentials
The increasingly popular Melbourne Star Observation Wheel is highlighting its commitment to inclusive tourism, welcoming mobility impaired visitors for the full ‘Star’...
Nov 21, 2014
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AALARA to stage crisis and incident management seminars
The Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) is to stage a series of seminars on crisis and incident management. The summer 2014 seminars, in Brisbane...
Nov 16, 2014
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Accesso acquires VisionOne ticketing platform
Less than a year after purchasing Siriusware, access technology and queue management experts Accesso has announced a deal to acquire leading ticketing solutions provider...
Nov 16, 2014
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Singapore advances quality tourism concept
The Singapore Tourism Board has embarked on a shift towards ‘quality tourism’, a yield-driven development model that emphasises strong economic contribution, development of...
Nov 16, 2014
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Plans move forward for Mount Wellington cable car
The sometimes controversial plans for a cable car to take visitors and adventurers to the top of Hobart's Mount Wellington are to be guided through the approvals process with...
Nov 13, 2014
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June Ko joins IAAPA as Vice President, Asia Pacific Operations
The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) has announced that June Ko has joined its staff as Vice President, Asia Pacific Operations. To be based...
Nov 12, 2014
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Adventure World ready for a summer of thrills and spills
With a giant spider and a rampaging Minotaur added to its attractions, along with speedier speed slides, dinosaurs, dragons and new food and beverage offerings, an action-packed...
Nov 11, 2014
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Supplier Directory Profile: Rhinoplay, fun and safe play
Rhinoplay offers playground equipment that is safe, durable, and most importantly fun. The Sydney-based company specialises in creating unique indoor playgrounds for play...
Nov 11, 2014
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Hong Kong Disneyland lifts entry prices
Entry tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland have been rasied by up to 16.2% this week, the second higher than inflation price rise for the theme park in as many years. Explaining the...
Nov 10, 2014
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Chinese theme park operator to introduce Tesla electric cars
USA-based electric car manufacturers Tesla has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Chinese theme park operator Haichang Holdings to build charging stations at its...
Nov 9, 2014
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Public transport means cheaper entry to Wellington Zoo
Continuing Go Wellington’s longstanding relationship with Wellington Zoo, anyone travelling on a Go Wellington bus to the Zoo during November will pay only half price Zoo entry....
Nov 9, 2014
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Magic Memories shows technological edge at Wet'n'Wild Sydney
Queenstown-based photographic solutions company, Magic Memories, is celebrating its most technologically advanced photography solution to date, with the launch of its fully...
Nov 7, 2014
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Adventure Park’s best jobs in high demand
The positive working environment at Victorian theme park Adventure Park is such that of the 250 casual staff who worked at the attraction last season, 80% have returend for...
Nov 7, 2014
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New Battlestar Galactica to return to Universal Studios Singapore
Having announced earlier this year that its Battlestar Galactica rollercoaster was to be replaced with a new ride by the end of the year, Universal Studios Singapore appears to...
Nov 7, 2014
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New Zealand adventure tourism operators warned to shape up or pay crippling fines
While WorkSafe New Zealand has given adventure tourism operators a short extension to a deadline requiring them to be registered under new Adventure Activities Regulations,...
Nov 6, 2014
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Steve Irwin Day to honour legacy of Australia's wildlife warrior
Australia Zoo is to celebrate the life and legacy of Steve Irwin on Saturday 15th November, with the staging of the annual Steve Irwin Day. Held in honour of the original...
Nov 6, 2014
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Four injured after inflatable castle goes airborne
Four teenagers have been hospitalised as a result of injuries sustained when strong winds flipped over a jumping castle near Geelong last Saturday (1st November). Wind lifted...
Nov 6, 2014
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