News: Attractions
Celebrating Banjo's Billabong's first Australia Day
Jamberoo Action Park is gearing up for the first Australia Day since the launch of its Australiana themed water attraction Banjo's Billabong. To celebrate, every child entering...
Jan 26, 2013
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28 Years of Conservation Success at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
Today (Friday 25th January) marks a milestone for Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium 28 years since opening and 28 years of successful conservation initiatives. Environmental...
Jan 25, 2013
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Abu Dhabi's Yas Waterworld opens
Yas Waterworld, Abu Dhabi's new waterpark on Yas Island, has opened to the public. The waterpark opened on Monday (20th January), ahead of its scheduled opening on Thursday,...
Jan 25, 2013
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Review recommends commission cuts for Queensland tour desks
Recommendations from an independent review into the level of commission fees tour desk operators charge when taking bookings on behalf of Queensland attractions and tourism...
Jan 25, 2013
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Sunway Lagoon treat for 600 children
More than 600 disadvantaged and disabled children had a great time at Kuala Lumpur's Sunway Lagoon when they were treated to a recent day of fun and games by the Rotary Club of...
Jan 22, 2013
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Circus festival opens in Karridale
Thousands of people are expected to enjoy family friendly circus fun at the 2013 Western Australian Circus Festival at Karridale during the Australia Day long weekend. Western...
Jan 21, 2013
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Alpine Health & Fitness launches 'Bootcamp for Beginners'
Alpine Health & Fitness is offering a new beginner bootcamp in response to the Queenstown community's demand for an entry level fitness programme. Rookies 'The Bootcamp for...
Jan 21, 2013
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High diving summer fun at Luna Park Sydney
Summer holiday guests at Luna Park Sydney are being entertained by The Sky Pirates a high diving troupe who perform a pirate themed diving entertainment. In an entertaining...
Jan 21, 2013
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Dubai Adventure Studios to open in 2014
Phase one of Dubai's newly approved AED10 billion (US$2.7 billion) entertainment and leisure development, which will include five theme parks based on movies and characters from...
Jan 20, 2013
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Timezone Surfers Paradise wins Gold Coast Tourism, Hospitality and Events excellence award
Timezone Surfers Paradise was recently announced as the overall winner in the Tourism, Hospitality & Events Category at the Gold Coast Business Excellence Awards 2012. Owners...
Jan 19, 2013
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Abu Dhabi Louvre to open in 2015
A new timetable for the Abu Dhabi Government's development of an ambitious cultural district on the Emirate's Saadiyat Island will see the first attraction - a branch of the...
Jan 18, 2013
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Adrenaline activities at Sydney's Urban Jungle
With five courses, over 50 aerial activities ranging between two and six metres up in the trees including four flying foxes to get users back to ground level, Urban Jungle...
Jan 18, 2013
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Plans for FEC in Casuarina
Plans for a $30 million Family Entertainment Centre (FEC) at the new Casuarina Square development in the Northern Territory have been revealed. The development, by the GPT...
Jan 18, 2013
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Mona Foma takes centre stage
Hobart's fifth annual MONA FOMA festival, being held this week, is becoming a destination for tourists from all over the world according to Curator Brian Ritchie. Explaining...
Jan 17, 2013
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Glenelg Beachouse to develop waterpark expansion?
A proposal to build a new waterpark in the Adelaide beachside suburb of Glenelg has been presented to Holdfast Bay Council by Peter Rimington, owner of Glenelgs Beachouse...
Jan 17, 2013
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Newspoll to research attractions performance in Australia
Respected market research business Newspoll is launching syndicated research covering the performance of attractions and theme parks in Australia. Newspoll Market Research is...
Jan 15, 2013
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Ripley's edges closer to centenary
Ripley's Believe It or Not! attractions celebrated their 94th anniversary before Christmas 19th December marking the anniversary of Robert Ripley's first cartoon, which was the...
Jan 13, 2013
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Brunei waterpark popularity exceeds expectations
Brunei's first waterpark, located in the western disrict of Belait, has become a hit among the public during the holidays. Opened in December, the water amusement park at the...
Jan 10, 2013
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Warren's wetlands biggest tourist drawcard
A study by the University of Technology Sydney rates the Tiger Bay Wetlands as the most significant visitor attraction for the Warren Shire Council in western NSW. The Visitor...
Jan 10, 2013
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Animals beat the heat at Australian Reptile Park
Extreme weather conditions across NSW yesterday (8th January) meant keepers had to be creative when providing relief for the animals at the Australian Reptile Park. The Parks's...
Jan 9, 2013
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Breeding programme success at Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium has welcomed its latest additions - seven newly-hatched Gentoo Penguins, hatched as part of the only Gentoo Penguin breeding programme in New...
Jan 9, 2013
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World's biggest water slide draws crowds at Jamberoo Action Park
Jamberoo Action Park is enjoying massive peak season visitor numbers following the launch of two major new water attractions; including the longest and largest water ride of its...
Jan 8, 2013
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Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk to close ahead of severe fire warnings
The Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk will heed the severe fire danger warning forecast for Tuesday (8th January) and will close in the interests of safety for visitors and staff. With...
Jan 8, 2013
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Namco to open Manga-themed attraction in Tokyo
Japanese game company Namco Bandai Group is set to open a new indoor attraction, dedicated to the Shonen Jump comic magazine, in Tokyo's Ikebukuro district in mid 2013. The...
Jan 7, 2013
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