News: Attractions
Sanderson Group designs Indian theme park
The Gold Coast founded Sanderson Group is currently designing an amusement park and waterpark for a location in the western Indian city of Surat. Set to open in May 2016, the...
Aug 5, 2014
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Upgrade for Blue Mountains Botanic Garden’s World Heritage Centre
The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Centre, located at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, is set to benefit from a $100,000 upgrade. The Exhibition Centre was...
Aug 4, 2014
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Singapore River Safari launches new cruise attraction
Visitors to the Singapore River Safari can go on a relaxing nature cruise along the Upper Seletar Reservoir with the launch of the River Safari Cruise attraction. The 15-minute...
Aug 4, 2014
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Australia Zoo tiger bites keeper on leg
A zookeeper has been bitten by a Sumatran tiger at the Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast. The 42-year-old man suffered a puncture wound to his leg while trying to move the...
Jul 31, 2014
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Weather delays construction of Hong Kong's giant wheel
While the operator of Hong Kong's yet-to-be-completed giant Ferris wheel says the attraction will deliver HK$93 million in economic benefits in its first year, concerns are...
Jul 30, 2014
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Major new waterpark planned for Sunshine Coast
Plans have been revealed for a major waterpark as the centrepiece of a 24 hectare leisure development at Glenview on the Sunshine Coast. Backers of the Sunshine Park development...
Jul 29, 2014
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Delhi Zoo introduces plan to keep animals active
Swings for chimpanzees, wooden logs in the elephant enclosures, artificial nests for free-living birds and food baskets for deer species are some of the measures Delhi Zoo...
Jul 29, 2014
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World’s fourth largest ferris wheel debuts in Danang
The world’s fourth largest observation wheel, known as the 'Sun Wheel', has opened at the Asian Park attraction in the Vietnamese city of Danang. With sky-high views at an...
Jul 28, 2014
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Baby gorilla due at Melbourne Zoo
Victorians will soon be welcoming the first baby gorilla to the Melbourne Zoo family in 14 years. Western Lowland Gorilla Kimya is expected to give birth to her first baby in...
Jul 27, 2014
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Dreamworld and WhiteWater World unveil new attractions for September opening
Gold Coast attractions Dreamworld and WhiteWater World have revealed details of their much-anticipated new rides and slides due for launch in September. After much speculation,...
Jul 26, 2014
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Dubai’s latest leisure developments
Dubai is gearing up for the opening of a series of major leisure developments in the remaining months of 2014 and onwards through the coming years, with major attractions...
Jul 26, 2014
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Dunsborough's Xscape at the Cape attraction up for sale
Western Australian attractions entrepreneur Douglas G. Campbell has announced plans to sell the Xscape at the Cape water and amusement park. Opened in November 2012, the popular...
Jul 25, 2014
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Dubai to introduce disability-friendly public and leisure spaces
The Dubai Municipality has announced that it intends for 20% of each park, theme park and public square to be easily accessible to those in wheelchairs, the blind, or those with...
Jul 24, 2014
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Port Hedland's Spinifex Spree Carnival set for weekend of fun
The annual Spinifex Spree Carnival is set to offer the residents of Port Hedland a range of activties, stalls and entertainmentover the coming weekend - 25th and 26th July. The...
Jul 23, 2014
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Shark Mystique Aquarium Opens at Hong Kong Ocean Park
Ocean Park’s Shark Mystique, one of Asia’s largest shark aquariums, has been opened to the public. The new attraction combines a 360 degree aquarium display of hundreds of...
Jul 22, 2014
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Sea World to retire the Sea Viper
After bringing thrills to Sea World’s guests for 32 years, the Gold Coast theme park is to retire its Sea Viper rollercoaster. The first Australian rollercoaster to feature...
Jul 22, 2014
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Concept design revealed for $428 million WA Museum
Concept images have been released for the interior of the planned $428 million Western Australian Museum, complete with its famed blue whale skeleton hanging overhead. The...
Jul 21, 2014
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Gold Coast to introduce surf management plan in 2015
With the world's first ever surf management plan to be implemented on the Gold Coast next year, surfers are being urged to give their input in the management of the region's...
Jul 21, 2014
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Resorts World Sentosa’s attractions welcomes 20th million visitor
Four years after opening, Resorts World Sentosa's attractions - Universal Studios, Adventure Cove Water Park and S.E.A Aquarium - welcomed their 20th million visitor last...
Jul 21, 2014
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First Sky Zone trampoline arena launches in Brisbane
The first Sky Zone indoor trampoline arena in Queensland has opened in the Brisbane suburb of Macgregor. The 3,287 metre2 is the largest trampoline park in Australia and the...
Jul 19, 2014
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Historic investment precedes 2014 Ekka
$2 million is being invested in free entertainment at this year’s Royal Queensland Show (Ekka) to ensure budget conscious families can enjoy the best value event of its kind and...
Jul 18, 2014
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Rotorua’s Te Puia leads the way with certification for rural skills
Rotorua’s Te Puia became the first visitor attraction in New Zealand to have staff certified in rural skills, with its Environment Team members recently presented with National...
Jul 18, 2014
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Record education visitors at Melbourne Museum
The last year saw a record number of students visit the Melbourne Museum for education experiences tailored to the curriculum. 140,360 students flocked to Melbourne Museum in...
Jul 17, 2014
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Universal Studios Japan unveils Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has opened at Universal Studios Japan this week, with stars of the Harry Potter films taking part in the opening ceremony on Tuesday (15th...
Jul 17, 2014
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