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Ninja Parc franchise expands its offering with ‘Ninja Parcade’
Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc franchise is rolling out ‘Ninja Parcade’ to its existing sites across Australia, with the offering included as an add-on for new franchise sites....
Jan 16, 2024
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Auckland’s Rainbows End closes theme park ride
Auckland’s Rainbows End theme park closed its popular log flume ride yesterday following an incident with one of the logs containing passengers. According to Ranbow's End Chief...
Jan 16, 2024
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URBNSURF Melbourne to host 2024 BYD Pro QS3000 World Surf League event
URBNSURF Melbourne is hosting the 2024 BYD Pro QS3000 World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series presented by Rip Curl and Pirate Life on Saturday 3rd February. The event will...
Jan 16, 2024
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Popular demand sees MCEC extend its season of BBC Earth Experience
Exclusive to Melbourne, tickets to the BBC Earth Experience - an immersive audio-visual and interactive experience at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre - have been in...
Jan 16, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo’s tiger cub Ketambe operated on to remove intestinal blockage
Adelaide Zookeepers and veterinary staff have revealed that male tiger cub Ketambe had a close call following a bone becoming lodged in his intestine. With only 400 Sumatran...
Jan 16, 2024
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Mt Buller set to open Via Ferrata adventure experience
Victoria’s Mt Buller is counting down to the opening of RockWire, a new Via Ferrata adventure tourism experience that is the first of its kind in Australia. Based on Via Ferrata...
Jan 15, 2024
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Western Sydney indoor ski resort gets development approval
The development of a $400 million year-round indoor winter sport resort on the banks of the Nepean River in Western Sydney is a step closer following the NSW Department of...
Jan 15, 2024
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City of Perth experiences biggest festive season on record
According to the latest spend and foot traffic data, the City of Perth has recorded its biggest festive season on record with Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas noting the data...
Jan 15, 2024
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Theme Parks among Gold Coast tourism attractions to benefit from 50,000 vouchers
The Queensland Government has today launched the GC Summer FUNds initiative - a government investment of $2.5 million which will see 50,000 vouchers give visitors $50 off some...
Jan 14, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo keeps animals cool through recent heat wave
Adelaide Zookeepers have kept their animals cool through recent heat waves with icy enrichments - Icy treats, cool baths and plenty of fresh water have helped the furry,...
Jan 14, 2024
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Two whale sharks at Japan aquarium die due to earthquake related equipment failures
Two whale sharks at Notojima Aquarium in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan died in successive days after equipment failures led to deterioration of their water tank environment....
Jan 14, 2024
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French theme park commences trials for immersive theatre experience in Shanghai
Puy du Fou, a historical theme park in Les Epesses, in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, will commence trial operations for its new immersive theatre in the first...
Jan 14, 2024
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Surf Lakes Global shifts base to USA
The formerly Queensland-based wave pool developer Surf Lakes Global has advised of the creation of a new parent company, Surf Lakes Global, Inc., based in the USA state of...
Jan 12, 2024
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Giant aquatic inflatables keep crowds entertained over Australia’s summer
Across Australia, giant aquatic inflatables are keeping locals and visitors cool and entertained with obstacle courses providing exhilarating experiences for both children and...
Jan 11, 2024
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Asian and Australian theme parks set to open new rides
A number of announcements have been made over the past couple of years suggesting the completion and opening of new theme park rides across Australia and Asia. A selection of...
Jan 11, 2024
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Sydney’s Australian Museum attracts one million visitors for second successive year
Ongoing free general entry, a blockbuster exhibition on ancient Egyptian, a new permanent Pasifika Gallery, Wansolmoana and an award-winning children’s play space, Burra, have...
Jan 11, 2024
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New mini golf attraction opens on NSW Central Coast
Family owned mini-golf attraction, Hole in Fun, has recently opened in Lisarow, located on the NSW Central Coast, and offers experiences tailored to both children and adults....
Jan 11, 2024
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WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo relaunches its popular Australian Wildlife Tour
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo has relaunched its popular Australian Wildlife Tour allowing guests to come face-to-face with some of Australia’s much-loved native animals at their...
Jan 10, 2024
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Werribee Open Range Zoo offers summer activities at Hippo Beach attraction
Werribee Open Range Zoo, an African themed zoo located about 32 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, is offering an array of fun family ‘Hippo a Go-Go Beach Party’ activities...
Jan 10, 2024
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Sea World responds to media scrutiny over ride stoppages
Following media coverage of a stoppage to one of its rides, Gold Coast theme park Sea World has taken to social media to explain how it deals with ride safety and maintenance...
Jan 10, 2024
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Therme Group advises of Incheon Golden Harbor location for South Korean wellbeing resort
International wellness resort developer the Therme Group has advised that its first Asia Pacific project is to feature as part of the Golden Harbour development in Incheon City,...
Jan 9, 2024
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New Zealand, Tasmania and Brisbane listed by New York Times as among top 2024 destinations
New Zealand by train, Tasmania and Brisbane are the three ‘Down Under’ destinations listed by global news outlet, the New York Times , as among the top destinations to visit in...
Jan 9, 2024
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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium opens its transformed oceanarium featuring new exhibit ‘Night on the Reef’
Following the $9 million renovation of its oceanarium, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium has officially opned its brand-new exhibit, ‘Night on the Reef’. The transformation represents...
Jan 8, 2024
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Endangered Sumatran tiger cubs born at Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton Zoo, located on New Zealand’s north island, welcomed the birth of two critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs last week to Kirana (mother) and Scout (father) in the...
Jan 8, 2024
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