News: Attractions
2021 Perth Royal Show opens with $4 million support from Western Australian Government
Backed by $4 million in support from the Western Australian Government the 2021 Perth Royal Show will open its gates this morning. This funding has gone towards a range of...
Sep 24, 2021
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Global attraction attendance report shows industry resilience in 2020 and the beginnings of recovery
2020 was a difficult year for theme parks, water parks and museums, but the latest edition of TEA and AECOM's definitive global attraction attendance report shows that operators...
Sep 24, 2021
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Zoos SA monitor Giant Pandas during annual breeding season
The Zoos SA team are monitoring Adelaide Zoo’s Giant Pandas, Fu Ni and Wang Wang, during the annual breeding season especially with COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing a...
Sep 24, 2021
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Royal Hobart Show gets go ahead to run under Covid safe measure
The Royal Agricultural Society of Tasmania has advised that the Royal Hobart Show will go ahead from 20th to 23rd October this year, with crowd restriction measures imposed by...
Sep 23, 2021
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Playscape Creations awarded tender to instal new Aqua Adventure Playground in Hervey Bay
Fraser Coast Regional Council has awarded Playscape Creations the tender to instal a ninja warrior style Aqua Adventure Playground at Hervey Bay’s WetSide Water Park. WetSide’s...
Sep 23, 2021
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Australian Regional Tourism adds voice to fears over skills and workforce shortages
Australian Regional Tourism has today called for Federal Government leadership to address the issue of skills and workforce shortages, which it says will be “the next crisis to...
Sep 22, 2021
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Perth Royal Show deploys Megatix for digital safety and security solution
With its custom made, digital, ticketing and event management solution, Western Australian startup, Megatix is helping the Perth Royal Show return this year in a COVIDSafe way....
Sep 22, 2021
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Monarto Safari Park marks World Rhino Day
Since 2011, World Rhino Day has been celebrated internationally on 22nd September and today marks its 10th anniversary. World Rhino Day is a day of awareness for all five rhino...
Sep 22, 2021
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Polin Waterparks introduce fully transparent composite looping Rocket Waterslide
Polin Waterparks has introduced its latest attraction - the world's first fully transparent composite Looping Rocket Waterslide - pushing waterslide technology to the next level...
Sep 21, 2021
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Strict conditions apply to bovid imports approved for Australian zoos
The Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources has given zoos wishing to import live bovid animals or their semen into Australia a greenlight following...
Sep 21, 2021
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Ocean Park Hong Kong opens new Water World waterpark
Ocean Park has officially opened its new HK$4 billion (US$500 million) Water World water park, with guests now able to enjoy the new aquatic theme park which includes 27...
Sep 21, 2021
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BridgeClimb Sydney to offer five new experiences to fully vaccinated guests
BridgeClimb Sydney is looking forward to welcoming fully vaccinated guests when it reopens on 22nd October and along with offering spectacular views, is also offering new...
Sep 20, 2021
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CrocArena attraction opens at Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas
Iconic Far North Queensland animal attractions, Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, has staged its first ‘swim with the salties’ crocodile experience as part of its new CrocArena...
Sep 20, 2021
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Victorian Premier announces plan for state’s reopening
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a plan for economic activity in the state to reopen as of late October as vaccination rates rise. Speaking yesterday, Premier...
Sep 20, 2021
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2021 Perth Royal Show to offer discounted tickets and walk-in COVID vaccination clinic
The 2021 Perth Royal Show - Western Australia's largest family event - commences Saturday 25th September, with discounted tickets, a walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic and...
Sep 20, 2021
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Blue Mountains Tourism announces new marketing manager appointment
Blue Mountains Tourism has announced the appointment of Colleen Kanzora as its new Marketing Manager - tasked with developing and rolling out a strategic marketing plan to lure...
Sep 19, 2021
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Four architectural firms shortlisted to design Melbourne’s new NGV Contemporary
Four major architectural and multi-disciplinary design teams have been shortlisted to take the next step in the NGV Contemporary Design Competition, bringing the project -...
Sep 17, 2021
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Middle East's largest cylindrical aquarium opens in Bahrain
The Mall of Dilmunia, a family-centric mall concept in the Arabian Gulf kingdom of Bahrain has this officially opened the Bahrain Aquarium showcasing over 2,700 fish in the...
Sep 16, 2021
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Aussie World promotes newly-themed Retro Rocket ride
Encouraging those able to visit the Sunshine Coast to take in the amusement park with family and friends, Aussie World has advised of its new events and signature rides that...
Sep 16, 2021
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Reopening Queensland tourism operators set to face staff shortages
Queensland’s COVID-hit tourism industry is set to face a new challenge as lockdowns ease - a shortage of workers. Associate Professor Richard Robinson of the University of...
Sep 16, 2021
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Sea World team assist in releasing rehabilitated turtles into wild
Sea World on the Gold Coast and the Queensland Department of Environment and Science have released four turtles back into the wild following the animals being rehabilitated at...
Sep 15, 2021
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Layne Beachley named as one of two new URBNSURF board members
Surfing lagoon operator URBNSURF Group Pty Ltd has announced the appointment of two new board members - Layne Beachley, the seven-time world champion and current Chair of...
Sep 15, 2021
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Temporary zip line along the Yarra River being considered once COVID restrictions ease in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne is planning to deliver an exciting line up of events and initiatives to entice people back to the city and boost the local economy as soon as COVID...
Sep 15, 2021
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Sunshine Coast tourism operators encourage Queenslanders to visit the region during school holidays
Having experienced significant disruption to the winter holiday period caused by the COVID outbreak, Sunshine Coast’s tourism operators are calling on Queenslanders to visit the...
Sep 13, 2021
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