News: Attractions
Brisbane’s Story Bridge Adventure Climb offers world’s first accessible bridge climb
Brisbane’s Story Bridge Adventure Climb is offering people with accessibility requirements including wheelchair users, the opportunity to experience the thrill of scaling...
Apr 8, 2025
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Greater Bilbies thrive at Taronga Western Plains Zoo
Bilbies which were once found across 70% of mainland Australia, have now been reduced to fragmented populations in the Northern Territory, the Great Sandy Desert, Pilbara and...
Apr 8, 2025
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Big Banana Fun Park starts construction on new Plantation Coaster
Coffs Harbour attraction The Big Banana Fun Park has broken ground on the construction of its highly anticipated $5.5 million attraction, The Plantation Coaster, with a...
Apr 7, 2025
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Trespassers break into Canberra’s closed Big Splash Waterpark for social media videos
Closed since late last year, Canberra’s Big Splash Waterpark has been broken into by urban explorers whose videos are gaining attention on social media channels. The popular...
Apr 5, 2025
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Abu Dhabi Pass combines transport and discounts on top attractions
Aiming to enhance visitor experiences, Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) has introduced a digital travel pass offering free SIM cards, unlimited transport and...
Apr 5, 2025
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Legoland Shanghai Resort announces ticket pricing ahead of mid-year opening
Preparing for opening as of the middle of 2025, Legoland Shanghai Resort, China's first Legoland, has this week announced its ticketing. The new attraction, set to become the...
Apr 4, 2025
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Jurassic World attraction to open at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay
NEON, a global leader in creating and producing experiential entertainment has collaborated with Universal Live Entertainment on ‘Jurassic World: The Experience’ which will open...
Apr 3, 2025
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Nocturnal immersive experience returns to Scenic World in 2025
Nocturnal, a sensory journey inspired by the landscape and wildlife of the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and Gundungurra Country returns to Scenic World in 2025 with an...
Apr 2, 2025
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Volcano Discovery Centre receives investment for upgrades
The Penshurst Volcanoes Discovery Centre, located in southwest Victoria at the foot of Mount Rouse, a dormant volcano, is being supported by the Victorian Government to deliver...
Apr 1, 2025
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Japan’s Sumo Hall entertainment experience draws international visitors
Japan’s ‘THE SUMO HALL HIRAKUZA OSAKA’ located in central Osaka, is an inbound-focused sumo entertainment show hall, introducing the rich history and culture of sumo, a Japanese...
Mar 31, 2025
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Astra Lumina immersive night walk experience launches at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
The Gold Coast, renowned for its beaches, nightlife and attractions - has added another premium experience to its offerings with Astra Lumina immersive night walk having...
Mar 30, 2025
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Craig Davidson appointed as new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland
Tourism industry leader and collaborator, Craig Davidson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Tourism and Events Queensland following an international search for one...
Mar 30, 2025
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Funlab named as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025
Rugby Australia has advised that Funlab, a premier creator of competitive socialising experiences, has signed on as an official partner of Community Rugby for 2025. FunLab...
Mar 28, 2025
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Winners announced for IAAPA Inspiration, Service and Young Professional Awards
IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, has named the winners of the 2024-2025 Inspiration, Service, and Young Professional Awards. The awards recognise...
Mar 25, 2025
Attractions
Work commences on Twelve Apostles Visitor Centre
Construction is underway on the Visitor Experience Centre at the new Twelve Apostles Precinct Redevelopment. The Twelve Apostles are an environmental attraction consisting of...
Mar 25, 2025
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Sea World Foundation and TurtleWatch return rescued turtle hatchlings to ocean
99 endangered loggerhead turtle hatchlings have been returned to Tallebudgera and South Stradbroke Island beaches by Sea World Foundation and Watergum Community’s TurtleWatch...
Mar 25, 2025
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MENALAC Chief Executive conclave looks at shaping the future of attractions
With the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s attractions and entertainment industry poised for strong growth - expansion driven by major investments - the Middle East...
Mar 24, 2025
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Northern Territory tourism and events organisations shine at Australian Tourism Awards
Eight Northern Territory tourism and events organisations secured national awards at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards announced at a gala event at the Adelaide...
Mar 24, 2025
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Madame Tussauds Singapore opens new immersive and interactive experience
Madame Tussauds Singapore's new experience - ‘Images of Singapore’ - is offering guests the opportunity to interact with four new AI digital humans including Sir Stamford...
Mar 24, 2025
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NSW businesses recognised at 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
Eight NSW businesses were recognised across nine categories at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards - including Balloon Aloft Australia, which took home double Gold. The...
Mar 23, 2025
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Big Red Group report reveals Australia's tourism and experiences industry finding its stride again
The Seasonal Experiences Index: Spring/Summer 2025 report from Big Red Group, Australia and New Zealand’s largest experience network, found that bookings to date are already up...
Mar 23, 2025
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Werribee Open Range Zoo opens its Elephant Trail for Visitors
The Werribee Open Range Zoo, located 32 kilometres southwest of Melbourne, has today opened its brand-new Elephant Trail for visitors with the walking trail connecting the...
Mar 22, 2025
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40 years of excellence celebrated at 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
The 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards have celebrated 40 years of excellence and recognised the nation’s best tourism businesses, showcasing the dedication to quality and...
Mar 21, 2025
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Aquatic Risk Services launches safer surf parks program
With surf parks and artificial wave pools continuing to gain momentum globally, Aquatic Risk Services has launched the Safer Surf Parks Program to help meet the growing demand...
Mar 19, 2025
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