News: Attractions
Victoria's Enchanted Adventure Park advises of record summer
The operators of Victoria’s Enchanted Adventure Park have advised of record attendance levels during its post COVID summer season operations. Commenting on the season, Enchanted...
Apr 29, 2021
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Plans move forward for Endless Surf facility on the Gold Coast
Australia’s latest proposal for the development of an artificial surf attraction have been revealed for a site at Parkwood Village on the Gold Coast. The project would be part...
Apr 29, 2021
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Polin Waterparks offers Innovative Solutions for Holiday Parks
Polin Waterparks has shared that during the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, they completed more than 30 Holiday Park projects including Polin's signature waterslides such as the...
Apr 29, 2021
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Darkfield’s popular multi-sensory experiences return to Perth Cultural Centre
Darkfield’s highly popular multi-sensory immersive experiences, FLIGHT and COMA are returning for a limited run at Perth Cultural Centre following their Fringe World season...
Apr 28, 2021
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Licensing agreement between Tenpin Bowling Australia and International Bowling Federation leads to global expansion
Tenpin Bowling Australia has announced the signing of a significant MOU with the International Bowling Federation allowing the International Bowling Federation Academy (IBFA) to...
Apr 27, 2021
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ProSlide innovates with world’s first family rafting MammothBLAST water Coaster
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology, and manufacturing businesses, has broken new ground as part of the expansion of Atlantis...
Apr 27, 2021
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Busselton’s Australian Underwater Discovery Centre aims for 2023 opening
Designs and details of what will be Australia's largest natural marine observatory have been released with an expectation that the new Australian Underwater Discovery Centre, to...
Apr 26, 2021
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New Zealand tourism industry looks to futureproofing
Next week’s TRENZ Hui conference, which is set to prepare the New Zealand tourism industry for the return of international visitors, has reached capacity with more than 700...
Apr 26, 2021
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2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show welcomes 800,000 attendees over its 12 days
The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW has revealed remarkable attendance levels for the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show, welcoming 800,000 people to the event over its 12 days -...
Apr 23, 2021
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Former Nazi’s name removed from Mt Hutt ski attractions
New Zealand ski field Mt Hutt has reportedly removed references to a former Nazi military officer from its attractions. Management at the Canterbury ski field Mt Hutt have...
Apr 22, 2021
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AALARA’s first Roadshow event addresses key industry issues with update on moves to establish discretionary mutual fund
The first in a series of three industry Roadshow events presented by the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation Association (AALARA) has seen presentations and discussions...
Apr 22, 2021
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Ardent Leisure promotes Greg Yong as Theme Park Division Chief Executive
Ardent Leisure Group has announced the appointment of Greg Yong, its current Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive of its theme parks and attractions division. Yong will...
Apr 21, 2021
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Victorian Government releases $633 million ‘roadmap’ funding to boost tourism and major events
Today’s Victorian Tourism Conference has seen the state’s Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events, Martin Pakula announce a “roadmap” that will help boost the tourism and...
Apr 21, 2021
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Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular announces full program at Boonah Showground
The Clydesdale horse breed – known as the ‘gentle giants of the horse world’ will be celebrated at the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular – held at Queensland’s Boonah Showground...
Apr 20, 2021
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World's largest dragon kite unveiled at the 38th Weifang International Kite Festival
With the debut of the world's largest 280-metre-long dragon kite at the Weifang Binhai International Kite Flying Field, the 38th Weifang International Kite Festival opened on...
Apr 19, 2021
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Closed Sydney Indoor MX Dome owes more than $7.6 million to contractors and investors
Media reports have indicated that the Sydney Indoor MX Dome, closed at the end of last month less than a year after its opening, owes an estimated $7.699 million to contractors,...
Apr 19, 2021
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Sea World's Leviathan rollercoaster nears completion
The new Leviathan wooden rollercoaster at Gold Coast theme park Sea World is nearing completion. As reported by the theme parks enthusiasts website Parkz , most of the new...
Apr 17, 2021
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Work advances on new Western Sydney wave pool
While the Fairfield City Council is set to close its Aquatopia waterpark for the winter season at the end of the current school holidays, work on its latest addition - an...
Apr 17, 2021
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Vision Australia partners with LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
Vision Australia has teamed up with LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Melbourne to introduce children who are blind or have low vision to LEGO® Braille Bricks for the very first...
Apr 16, 2021
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ProSlide unveils game-changing KidzADVENTURE Tower at Dubai’s Atlantis Aquaventure
ProSlide Technology Inc., one of the world’s leading water ride design, technology and manufacturing businesses, has released details of new attraction under its WaterKINGDOM...
Apr 15, 2021
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Sydney Indoor MX Dome closes after less than a year of operations
Less than a year after its opening the Sydney Indoor MX Dome at the Eastern Creek Motorsport Hub has closed - amid reports of creditors seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars...
Apr 15, 2021
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Plans revealed for Zip line in Hanmer Springs
Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa has lodged a resource consent application for its new 850-metre-long zip line descending from the town’s Conical Hill. Funded by a $2.2...
Apr 15, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park Ranger marks 60,000th show
Australian Reptile Park ‘Ranger Mick’ today officially marks his 60,000th show performed at the Park. From the two reptile shows, feeding Elvis the crocodile, koala talks,...
Apr 13, 2021
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Solid demand from New Zealand tourists for Queensland holiday experiences
The Queensland Government has reported a huge surge in demand for trans-Tasman services, adding more than 230 flights per week to New Zealand’s major airports following the...
Apr 13, 2021
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