News: Attractions
Australia's first Clip ‘n Climb centre opens in Melbourne
Offering a new type of recreational climbing experience, Australia's first standalone Clip ‘n Climb centre has opened in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. Introducing the...
May 6, 2014
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World’s largest Wibit Sports playground opens in Dubai
Attracting 500 visitors on the first day, the latest Wibit Sports open water inflatable playground has been opened at the famous Jumeirah Beach Residence in Dubai. Jumeirah...
May 5, 2014
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Aquatics
Dubai's US$1.6 billion tourism island plan to be redesigned
The masterplan for the US$1.6 billion Bluewaters Island project off the coast of Dubai's Jumeirah Beach Residences is to undergo a redesign. The island, which is being developed...
May 3, 2014
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25 years of tourism celebrated at NSW Tourism Awards launch
Tourism operators from across the four corners of NSW were celebrated this week at a lively, fun and engaging festival to officially launch the 2014 NSW Tourism Awards at First...
May 3, 2014
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Universal Studios Japan’s Harry Potter attraction to open in July
Expected to become one of Universal Studios Japan's star attractions, the theme park’s new Harry Potter attraction is to open in July. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe...
May 3, 2014
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Skyrail launches new open air gondola experience
The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Far North Queensland has launched the Canopy Glider, a new open air gondola experience that enhances the spectacular tropical rainforest...
May 1, 2014
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Dreamworld hosts annual Star Wars Stormtroopers weekend
With Dreamworld set to host its annual 'Stormtroopers weekend' in the run up to International Star Wars Day on Sunday 4th May, the Gold Coast theme park will also be hosting a...
May 1, 2014
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Wonderland Fun Park launches Spiegeltent Salon De Elegance
Melbourne’s Wonderland Fun Park has launched its newly acquired mirrored Spiegeltent Salon De Elegance - which only arrived in Australia in March. The genuine Spiegeltent...
May 1, 2014
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Taronga app empowers travellers to report illegal wildlife trade
Australian travellers can now use their smartphone to report illegal wildlife trade, using a world-first app developed by the Taronga Conservation Society Australia. Developed...
Apr 30, 2014
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Dubai launches a season of festivals and celebrations
The upcoming (northern hemisphere) summer with see Dubai offer visitors a packed calendar of entertainment, festivals and cultural celebrations. Lasting from 15th June to 6th...
Apr 30, 2014
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AALARA acknowledges 2014 Conference sponsors
With the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) to host 20th Annual Conference at the Sunshine Coast's Twin Waters Resort from 13th to 15th May, the...
Apr 30, 2014
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Sunshine Coast castle sale a ‘unique opportunity’
The Sunshine Castle, a piece of ‘royal’ real estate and a key visitor attraction and events venue on the Sunshine Coast, is for sale. Located centrally on the Sunshine Coast in...
Apr 29, 2014
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Landmark Leisure introduces new FEC brand in the Arabian Gulf
Landmark Leisure, a division of retail and hospitality conglomerate, Landmark Group, is to introduce a new entertainment brand, Fun Works, at its new family entertainment centre...
Apr 29, 2014
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New splashpad opens in western Sydney
Parramatta’s first Splashpad opened to the appreciative smiles of local Merrylands residents on the 9th April 2014. Divided into three age-appropriate zones and accessible by...
Apr 29, 2014
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AALARA/ATPA advances trampoline arena code of practice
The Australian Trampoline Parks Association (ATPA), a sub-committee of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA), has released a draft trampoline...
Apr 28, 2014
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Phillip Island Nature Parks welcomes new ambassador for penguins
Chattabox, a much-loved character from Disney’s Club Penguin, is now an ambassador for the Penguin Foundation at Victoria's Phillip Island. Chattabox is the official ambassador...
Apr 28, 2014
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau issues report into Old Bar Ferris Wheel accident
The Australian Transportation Safety Bureau has released a report into the crash of a Cheetah Sierra 200 light aircraft into a Ferris Wheel on the NSW north coast in October...
Apr 27, 2014
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Ranger Kids opens at Werribee Open Range Zoo
The autumn school holidays saw the Werribee Open Range Zoo open an exciting new indoor play space called Ranger Kids. Within the new space, children can become a wildlife ranger...
Apr 27, 2014
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Mornington Peninsula council considers new $14 million Arthurs Seat chairlift plan
Victoria's Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is considering a planning application to build a new chairlift at Arthurs Seat – replacing the former gondola ride which ceased...
Apr 26, 2014
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Consultation on a national standard for exhibited animals
With the aim of improving standards for exhibited animals in Australia, a public consultation on proposed national standards and guidelines for exhibited animals is currently...
Apr 24, 2014
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Government
Belgravia Leisure to manage Mt Baw Baw Alpine Resort
Belgravia Leisure is to apply its leisure management experience at the Mount Baw Baw Alpine Resort having been appointed to manage the resort facility by the Mount Baw Baw...
Apr 23, 2014
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Fairfield Council advances plans for development of Prairiewood Water Park
Fairfield City Council is advancing plans to develop waterpark facilities at its Prairiewood Leisure Centre, with the addition of a family aqua play area, a splashpad,...
Apr 23, 2014
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Zoom Zip line takes off at Skyline Rotorua
Skyline Rotorua’s much anticipated gravity-ride activity, Zoom Zipline, opened to the public in time for the Easter Weekend. The new attraction, which will be officially...
Apr 22, 2014
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Aquarium at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom confirmed as world’s largest
Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, a huge aquatic theme park on Hengqin Island in Guangdong Province, China has marked its official opening with confirmation that it has set five new...
Apr 22, 2014
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