News: Attractions
Rotorua's Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa development set for mid-2023 opening
After five years of planning, geotechnical preparation, COVID challenges and building, Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua is edging closer to completion, with the roof now...
Dec 23, 2022
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Gumbuya World opens two new rollercoasters for peak summer season
Complete and operational for its peak summer holiday season, Victoria’s biggest theme park, Gumbuya World has today opened its new TNT and Project Zero rollercoasters. Offering...
Dec 22, 2022
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Ardent Leisure to pay $2.15 million to family of woman who died on Dreamworld ride
Ardent Leisure has reached a Court settlement the with husband of Cindy Low, one of the four people who died when the Thunder River Rapids ride at Gold Coast theme park...
Dec 21, 2022
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Australians set to spend their holidays by the coast with family and pets this Christmas
Australians taking holidays over the summer months will take their vacations domestically instead of overseas, with most taking a trip to the coast with family between Boxing...
Dec 21, 2022
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Ferrari World’s new mega coaster features global first special effect
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi is launching its new 5D interactive mega coaster called ‘Mission Ferrari’ on 12th January with the attraction being the first coaster in the world to...
Dec 21, 2022
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New data shows Victorian tourism recovery
New research shows that Victoria’s tourism industry has rebounded during the year ending as September 2022, showing a 4.9% rise in total expenditure market share, giving the...
Dec 21, 2022
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NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service partners with adventure experts to deliver new Lithgow experience
A partnership between the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and adventure tourism experts Experience Co, will position Lithgow as an eco-adventure tourist destination with...
Dec 20, 2022
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Waterbom Bali sustainable waterpark celebrates 30th anniversary with expansion project for 2023
Waterbom Bali, voted Asia’s top waterpark by TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards 2022, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with work commencing on stage one of a massive...
Dec 20, 2022
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Record visitor numbers deliver for the Whitsundays
Tourism in The Whitsundays has broken all records this year, with National Visitor Survey (NVS) data released today revealing a record 923,000 domestic visitors, who spent...
Dec 20, 2022
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Sydney Royal Easter Show receives international recognition at renowned IAFE Awards
The Sydney Royal Easter Show has received international recognition, with the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW securing 15 accolades at the International Associations of Fairs...
Dec 20, 2022
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Ocean Park Hong Kong announces readiness to again welcome overseas visitors
In preparation for its reopening to international visitors, the Ocean Park theme park has been among Hong Kong attractions hosting a delegation of about travel trade...
Dec 19, 2022
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China’s first interactive, experiential science and technology museum opens in Shanghai
The first interactive, experiential science and technology museum in China – the NEOBIO Museum (Shanghai), located in Al PLAZA along the Xuhui West Bund, was officially opened...
Dec 18, 2022
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Polin Waterparks awarded for innovation
Polin Waterparks has secured an award in the "Innovation Cycle" category at the InovaLIG Champions Award Ceremony held recently in Turkey. The ‘InovaLIG Champions Award...
Dec 16, 2022
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WA Museum Boola Bardip collaborates with Melbourne’s ACMI to deliver Wonderland exhibition
The playful and highly immersive Wonderland exhibition - designed by ACMI, the Melbourne-based museum of screen culture - has opened at the WA Museum Boola Bardip and will run...
Dec 16, 2022
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IWannaTicket continues as ticketing partner for Royal Canberra Show
Royal National Capital Agricultural Society has selected Sydney based ticketing company, IWannaTicket, to continue as the ticketing partner for the Royal Canberra Show,...
Dec 15, 2022
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KLT secures international recognition for 30 years of delivering media-based attractions
Kraftwerk Living Technologies, a global specialist for integrated media technology solutions and media-based attractions headquartered in Austria not only celebrates its 30th...
Dec 15, 2022
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Clip ‘n Climb expands into Saudi Arabia in partnership with SEVEN
International recreational climbing operator Clip ‘n Climb has signed a license agreement with Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the...
Dec 15, 2022
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Village Roadshow Theme Parks look to successful summer season
With its New Atlantis precinct at Sea World now complete and operational and plans for ongoing investment at Warner Bros. Movie World, Village Roadshow Theme Parks (VRTP) is...
Dec 14, 2022
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China's 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival to open late December
The largest ice and snow festival in the world – the annual Harbin International Ice and Snow festival - is an annual winter festival that takes place with a theme in Harbin,...
Dec 14, 2022
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Luna Park Melbourne celebrates 110 years of history
Luna Park Melbourne has marked its 110th anniversary with a celebration event held last night. The oldest amusement park in Australia, Luna Park Melbourne staged a community...
Dec 13, 2022
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Paul Moreton promoted to role of chief development officer with Merlin Entertainments
Attraction operator, Merlin Entertainments, has appointed Paul Moreton as its new chief development officer to lead the company’s global development and creative division,...
Dec 13, 2022
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Aussie Ark to welcome general public during Summer school holidays
Back by popular demand, conservation organisation Aussie Ark is opening its doors to the general public this January during the Summer school holidays. Following the great...
Dec 13, 2022
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Ninja Parc network hosts its inaugural National championships
The Belgravia Group’s Ninja Parc indoor obstacle course franchise is leveraging its growing network to run its own Ninja championship events - much like the Ninja Warrior TV...
Dec 12, 2022
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World renowned immersive light experience to transform Perth’s Kings Park
Perth’s Kings Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland light spectacular with the arrival of global phenomenon 'Lightscape' in June 2023. More than 190,000 tickets have...
Dec 12, 2022
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