Attractions & Theme Park News
Kids Fly Free during Teachers Strike
Friday, 22 June 2012To 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 2012Children 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 2012Sydney 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 2012The 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 2012Tourism 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 2012The ‘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 2012Sea 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 2012The 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 2012The ‘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 2012For 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 2012DAYDREAM 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 2012Over 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 2012Dreamworld 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 2012Acknowledging 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 2012Etihad Skyline opening at Croke Park Stadium. Unrivalled spectacular panoramic views of Dublin.
Brisbane beware: there’s bugs on a bus!
Tuesday, 29 May 2012Relax, this is no Snakes on a Plane scenario.
Universal launches “next generation” Transformers ride
Monday, 28 May 2012Steven 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 2012One of Tangalooma’s favourite mums, dolphin Tinkerbell, arrived at shore last night with a brand new calf in tow.
Cirque du Soleil prepares for mass insect migration from Portland to Brisbane:
Friday, 25 May 2012The countdown to OVO is on!
New quoll to be named at the habitat
Friday, 25 May 2012Australia’s leading wildlife experience, The Wildlife Habitat in Port Douglas, has a new resident - a cute but sharp-teethed tiger quoll.













































