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Hanmer Springs Resort benefits from upgrade
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has seen an expansion of visitor numbers since its $7.5 million investment in expanding and upgrading its facilities. Completed in 2010, the...
Mar 6, 2013
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Kryal Castle lowers its drawbridge
After a multi-million dollar redevelopment, Kryal Castle's world of myth, magic and medieval adventure re-opened at the weekend. Having had its gates closed for more than 12...
Mar 6, 2013
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Landmark environmental attraction to be built in Sydney's Royal Botanical Garden
The pyramid glasshouse at Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens is to be demolished and replaced by the 'Biome', an environmental attraction which aims to inspire a new generation of...
Mar 5, 2013
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Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium hosts beach clean-up for Seaweek
Members of the local community, including schools, businesses and local residents, gathered together to clean up Auckland's Okahu Bay over the past weekend. As part of Seaweek -...
Mar 5, 2013
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Prime Minister launches re-developed AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key has officially launched the re-developed Kawarau Bungy Centre at Queenstown's famous Kawarau Bridge. On Friday (1st March) he was welcomed at...
Mar 4, 2013
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Hong Kong Disneyland to expand with Marvel Superheroes attraction
Hong Kong Disneyland is to open a themed land dedicated to Marvel Comic superheroes including Spider-Man, X-Men and the Fantastic Four. Hong Kong Financial Secretary John Tsang...
Mar 4, 2013
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Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary farewells Holey the crocodile
Holey, a 5.1 metre, 42-year-old saltwater crocodile, was recently euthanased at the Gold Coast's Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary after vets discovered an aggressive cancer had...
Mar 4, 2013
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Sesame Street immersive ride blasts off at Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios Singapore (USS) has launched the world's first Sesame Street indoor theme park ride, bringing the total number of rides at the Resorts World Sentosa attraction...
Mar 3, 2013
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New Zealand's first treetop walk to inject $3 million into the Hokitika regional economy each year
Offering "an exhilarating treetop adventure among temperate rainforest giants", the Westcoast Treetop Walk & Café, New Zealand's first treetop walk, is now operational. Sited on...
Feb 27, 2013
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Ballarat Pass unites gold city attractions
Launched on Boxing Day, the Ballarat Pass offers discounted admission to the the city's major attractions Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park – with the soon to open Kryal...
Feb 27, 2013
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Toilets the attraction at South Korean theme park
The world's first toilet theme park has opened in the Korean city of Suwon. The Restroom Cultural Exhibit Hall and Theme Park has a museum displaying Roman style loos,...
Feb 26, 2013
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Go ahead for Fraser Coast waterpark set to boost tourism
Backers of the Splash Bay waterpark in the Hervey Bay suburb of Urangan believe that the development will stimulate the local tourist industry with up to 300,000 people a year...
Feb 26, 2013
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ProSlide delivers anchor attractions to Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi
The two most iconic water rides at the newly opened Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi are based on award-winning ride technology from ProSlide Technology. Yas Waterworld's Falcon's Falaj...
Feb 24, 2013
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Big Wet heading to BIG4 Howard Springs
In a picturesque corner of the Northern Territory, just 23 kilometres from Darwin, BIG4's Howard Springs Holiday Park is preparing for the Big Wet with the imminent arrival of...
Feb 22, 2013
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Tjapukai auditions Indigenous talent around Australia
Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park is looking for the next generation of Indigenous Australians to showcase their culture on the world stage. Chief Executive Geoff Olson has...
Feb 22, 2013
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Hong Kong Disneyland reveals first ever profit
After years of disappointing results, the Hong Kong Government-backed Disneyland has finally made a profit, with Hong Kong Disneyland Managing Director Andre Kam this week...
Feb 22, 2013
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Significant increase in visitors to Abu Dhabi
Visitor arrivals to Abu Dhabi rose by 13% in 2012, with the most noticeable increase being among in visitors from Asia and Africa. Bucking the GFC, the recession the Abu Dhabi...
Feb 20, 2013
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Tjapukai to begin $12 million redevelopment
The $12 million transformation of Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park into Australia's leading venue to experience Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is set to begin....
Feb 19, 2013
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National Basketball Association to launch basketball themed building in China
The National Basketball Association's China division is set to open the first ever NBA Centre in Wuqing, China. NBA China has agreed a partnership with Yatai Lanhai Investment...
Feb 19, 2013
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Regional Australia outdoes cities at tourism awards
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park named best major tourist attraction, Madame Tussauds Sydney awarded best new tourism development at 2012 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Tourism...
Feb 16, 2013
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Laservision event one of the world's largest architectural 3D light and sound shows
Laservision's recently launched 'Winter in Venice' sound and light show at The Venetian Macau has been acknowledged as one of the world's largest architectural 3D light and...
Feb 15, 2013
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Zoos SA to close Warrawong Sanctuary
Zoos SA is making plans to close the Warrawong Sanctuary at the end of the month. In an email to Zoos SA members, the organisation says it is unable to get a sustainable return...
Feb 14, 2013
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Kingston Flyer hits the sidings?
The Kingston Flyer steam railway attraction near Queenstown has been put up for sale by its owner David Bryce. Forced to close for a short period in December - due to issues...
Feb 13, 2013
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Australians in 2013: 21% to visit a theme park, 12% to join a gym
New research on the intentions of Australians in 2013 shows that 21% are planning a visit to a theme park/attraction in Australia and 8% a park overseas while 25% are going to...
Feb 13, 2013
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