News: Attractions
Wellington attractions and arts organisations in line for cash boost
11 attractions and arts organisations that help enhance the lifes of residents of Wellington region are in line for a financial boost, following the latest meeting of the...
Oct 2, 2013
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Dreamworld to introduce new Indigenous themed 'world' in December
Gold Coast theme park Dreamworld is introduce a new themed 'world', the Dreamworld Corroboree, in December. In July last year, Dreamworld was successfully awarded an Australian...
Oct 1, 2013
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Thousands flock to 2013 Melbourne Royal Show
The Ascot Vale showgrounds have been abuzz with noise and colour over the last 10 days as thousands have flocked to the Melbourne Royal Show. Visitors have lapped up the best...
Oct 1, 2013
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Otway Fly attracts global management expertise
Merlin Entertainments has lured a global attractions management expert to manage its Otway Fly Treetop Adventure. Daniel Kay, from Arizona, USA - who previously managed Grand...
Oct 1, 2013
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New staff and new programs for dolphins at Resorts World Sentosa's Marine Life Park
The Marine Life Park at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) has employed 36 trainers for its 24 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins ahead of the imminent opening of its Dolphin...
Sep 29, 2013
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Expansion plans for Victoria's Adventure Park
A land rezoning application that could enable major future expansion of Victorian theme and water park Adventure Park has been submitted the City of Greater Geelong (COGG). With...
Sep 27, 2013
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BOUNCE announces plans to open seven sites across four States in the next 14 months
Melbourne-based trampoline arena operator BounceInc is opening seven sites across four States in the next 14 months. Launched in 2012, the attraction features over 100...
Sep 25, 2013
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TOP 10 Holiday Parks launches Qualmark-standard Top Motel product
New Zealand's premier holiday park group TOP 10 Holiday Parks has launched its new Top Motels product. Of the 49 TOP 10 Holiday Parks throughout New Zealand, 42 of them now have...
Sep 25, 2013
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Sydney's most famous face is given the fright of its life
Luna Park Sydney has become part of the growing trend for horror-based attractions, with the operation of Hollywood Horrors during the current NSW school holidays between 20th...
Sep 25, 2013
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Jamberoo Action Park opens for hot new season and launches new season passes
NSW's favourite theme and water park, Jamberoo Action Park, officially opened for a new season on Saturday 7th September, in time for the current school holidays. Offering a...
Sep 24, 2013
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MTG Hawke's Bay reopens its doors after a three year makeover
Hawke's Bay much loved cultural icon, MTG Hawke's Bay (Museum Theatre Gallery) has re-opened after a three year refurbishment. The redeveloped MTG now sparkles in its waterfront...
Sep 24, 2013
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Aussie World opens new themed FEC
Sunshine Coast amusement park Aussie World has opened a brand new style of Family Entertainment Centre called 'Phileas's Fun Worx'. A themed venue offering a great selection of...
Sep 24, 2013
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'Invisible' Korean tower to feature waterpark and rollercoaster
Through digital processing, the glass-encased Tower Infinity, to be built just outside of Seoul near Incheon International Airport, will appear invisible. The digital processing...
Sep 23, 2013
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Adventure World Perth names new rollercoaster the 'Abyss'
Perth theme park Adventure World has revealed that its new $12 million rollercoaster will be named the 'Abyss'. Set to open in November, the new ride will have an ancient...
Sep 23, 2013
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South Australia lacks appeal for domestic visitors
While more Australians are holiday at home, South Australian remains the least appealing mainland destination for domestic tourists. The latest National Visitor Survey revealed...
Sep 21, 2013
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China looks to improve amusement ride safety
The Chinese Government is aiming to improve the safety of large amusement and theme park rides with its safety and quality agency this week releasing new supervision...
Sep 20, 2013
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750 kilogram saltwater crocodile unveiling marks Melbourne Aquarium rebranding
The $8 million, five-month refurbishment of the Melbourne Aquarium will officially be launched tomorrow (Saturday 21st September), with new Aquarium star Pinjarra, a 50-year-old...
Sep 20, 2013
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Ferrari World Abu Dhabi shifts up a gear for seven-day operations
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is to offer 365-days-a-year visitor access with the commencement of seven-day-a-week operations from 30th September 2013. Further boosting Yas Island's...
Sep 18, 2013
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Wildlife attraction assists research into rare species
Leading North Queensland wildlife experience, The Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, is working with international wildlife research students to learn more about a rare species...
Sep 17, 2013
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Zombie hordes to be let loose on the Gold Coast
At the forefront of developing attractions based on the increasingly popular horror trend in entertainment, Battlefield Sports will be transforming their Battlefield LIVE gaming...
Sep 16, 2013
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Cool design for China's new Ice and Snow World
Austrian firm Coop Himmelb(l)au will design a new sport/ski resort, to be known as the Deep Pit Ice and Snow World, which will be located in an abandoned quarry near Changsha,...
Sep 15, 2013
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Enchanted Kingdom plans US$100 million expansion, targets foreign visitors
Philippine theme park Enchanted Kingdom plans to spend over 5 billion Philippine Pesos (US$100 million) in the next 10 years to build an integrated resort aimed at foreign...
Sep 13, 2013
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Canberra's 26th Floriade festival ready to welcome visitors
Canberra's 26th Floriade flower festival is open to visitors from this weekend with more than a million bulbs awaiting their admirers in Commonwealth Park next to Lake Burley...
Sep 13, 2013
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World's largest inflatable water slide to be unveiled at Tekapo Springs
Tekapo Springs has announced that it is bringing the world's largest inflatable water slide to New Zealand, making it the first location outside the USA to have the attraction....
Sep 12, 2013
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