Thursday, 23 May 2013

Attractions & Theme Park News

Kids Fly Free during Teachers Strike

Friday, 22 June 2012

To help out parents looking to entertain their kids during the teachers Industrial Stoppage on June 27, the Illawarra Fly Treetop Walk is offering free entry for kids all day.

Wet, weird and wonderful, all at home on the Sapphire Coast

Friday, 22 June 2012

Children who are wondering where the wild things are may find the answers on the NSW Sapphire Coast over their winter holiday break.

Magnificent tropical rays are released into their new home at Sydney Aquarium

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Sydney Aquarium today unveiled a brand new exhibit to the public – the Tropical Bay of Rays – one of fourteen new exhibits set to reopen as part of the attraction’s extensive $10M refurbishment program.

Leisure Pass Group sets it sights on Italy

Thursday, 21 June 2012

The company behind the smartcard city sightseeing passes – London Pass, Berlin Pass and Paris Pass – has teamed up with Opera Romana Pellegrinaggi, an activity of the Vicariate of Rome, Department of the Holy See, to create the official new website for the OMNIA Vatican and Rome Card, making it easier for customers to find out more about the two capitals, what attractions are available and to ensure that they get the most out of their stay in the two Italian tourist hotspots.

QLD tourist icon Big Pineapple sabotaged

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Tourism icon the Big Pineapple has suffered a blow to its re-opening of the sugar cane train ride after the deliberate act of sabotage on the train’s tracks.

Cars Land set to drive Disney California Adventure

Friday, 15 June 2012

The ‘largest piece’ of a five-year expansion at Disney California Adventure Park, Cars Land looks set to drive a whole new legion of fans to Disneyland Resort.

See Dinosaurs Come to Life at Sea World!

Friday, 15 June 2012

Sea World on Australia’s Gold Coast is stepping back in time more than 65 million years with the launch of a brand new interactive animatronic dinosaur attraction that will take visitors on a journey into the prehistoric world.

Shotover Canyon Swing adds another dimension

Friday, 15 June 2012

The world’s highest cliff jump operator has done it again – developing a unique new jump style that offers adrenalin seekers another dimension and a whole new level of scariness.

New Disney California Adventure Park geared to go

Thursday, 14 June 2012

The ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ is about to get even happier as Disney California Adventure Park celebrates its grand reopening this week.

Flip into Luna Park’s Freestyle Action Zone these school holidays

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

For the first time ever, Australia’s most skilled trials motocross riders will perform at Luna Park Sydney, making the attraction the most thrilling place for fun these school holidays!

Daydream Island a Favourite Family Destination

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

DAYDREAM Island Resort and Spa has been ranked as one of the top family resorts in Australia for the third straight year, according to a recent travel survey.

New Zealand’s Aoraki Mackenzie Named World’s Largest International Dark Sky Reserve

Tuesday, 12 June 2012

Over 4,300 square kilometres of New Zealand’s South Island have just been proclaimed as an International Dark Sky Reserve, making it the largest in the world.

Winter is Warming up with Hot New World Pass Inclusions at Dreamworld and WhiteWater World

Friday, 8 June 2012

Dreamworld and WhiteWater World are bursting at the seams with fun for the whole family these winter holidays and with a World Pass you will have plenty of time to discover it all.

Taronga unveils reconciliation plan

Friday, 1 June 2012

Acknowledging the contributions Aboriginals have made to Australian wildlife and conservation, Taronga Western Plains Zoo has launched its Reconciliation Action Plan.

Dublin Sightseeing Reaches Amazing New Heights

Thursday, 31 May 2012

Etihad Skyline opening at Croke Park Stadium. Unrivalled spectacular panoramic views of Dublin.

Brisbane beware: there’s bugs on a bus!

Tuesday, 29 May 2012

Relax, this is no Snakes on a Plane scenario.

Universal launches “next generation” Transformers ride

Monday, 28 May 2012

Steven Spielberg was among those present at the launch of Universal Studio Hollywood’s (USH) latest attraction, “Transformers: The Ride-3D”, which was officially unveiled at a red carpet event at the Los Angeles theme park last week.

Surprise package arrives for Tangalooma’s dolphin care team

Monday, 28 May 2012

One of Tangalooma’s favourite mums, dolphin Tinkerbell, arrived at shore last night with a brand new calf in tow.

New quoll to be named at the habitat

Friday, 25 May 2012

Australia’s leading wildlife experience, The Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, has a new resident - a cute but sharp-teethed tiger quoll.