Attractions & Theme Park News
Open for (more than) Business
Friday, 5 August 2011A new exhibition exploring the role that local businesses play in migrant and refugee communities in Melbourne opens at Immigration Museum on 21 August 2011.
Two Fly for the Price of One With Port Stephens Parasailing
Thursday, 4 August 2011Two People Parasail Together for Only $85
Capital discounts with the London Sightseeing Pass
Thursday, 4 August 2011New guidebook is packed with special offers
New sugar gliders born at the dome
Wednesday, 3 August 2011Cairns City’s only centrally located wildlife park has two new additions: baby twin sugar gliders.
Dreamworld reveals its new bone chilling thrill ride
Monday, 25 July 2011Dreamworld celebrates its 30th birthday in 2011, and there has never been a better time to visit as Australia’s favourite theme park goes all out with a host of additions including a bone chilling new thrill ride, BuzzSaw.
Premier secures major International sponsorship for Sydney Festival
Monday, 25 July 2011NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell announced the first major international sponsorship deal for the Sydney Festival, after securing an agreement in China with the nation's largest airline, China Southern Airlines.
Humpback Whales Return to Niue Waters
Friday, 22 July 2011Whale season has begun in Niue with the first sightings of migrating humpback whales in Niue occurring in the last few weeks.
Australian Comedian Rove McManus to Host Podcasts from Universal CityWalk
Thursday, 21 July 2011Australian comedian Rove McManus will be bringing his down under humor to Southern California with a series of live podcasts from the Jon Lovitz Comedy Club at Universal CityWalk!
Ningaloo Whale Watching Encounters
Thursday, 21 July 2011During the months between June and November each year, Humpback Whales can be seen along the Western Australian coast as they migrate between their summer and winter breeding grounds.
Australia's first Segway Xperience opens on Gold Coast
Wednesday, 20 July 2011The first adventure centre in Australia to feature the futuristic, two wheel, electrically powered Segway, The Segway Xperience, has opened in Surfers Paradise.
Almost 50,000 Visit Newly Crowned Greenway
Tuesday, 19 July 2011Greenway Proves the Right Way for Top EU Excellence Award
‘Wizarding world’ of Harry takes over Sydney Powerhouse
Monday, 18 July 2011
Harry Potter, his wand and other magical props from the movie franchise are making their way down under, with Sydney chosen as the first and only Australian destination to host Harry Potter: The Exhibition.
‘Spin to Win’ a Sunshine Coast holiday kicks off at biggest wheel of fortune in Brisbane
Friday, 15 July 2011A new Sunshine Coast campaign, ‘Spin to Win’, will kick off this Thursday at Brisbane’s largest spinning wheel of fortune - the Wheel of Brisbane.
Best Family Resort in Australia gets Biggest Aqua Play Water Park
Friday, 15 July 2011Paradise Resort Gold Coast has been named Holidays with Kids Magazine’s Best 4 star Family resort in Australia, a win that will mark the beginning of a very busy year of new developments for the family friendly resort.
Big4 Double Act for Swan Hill
Thursday, 14 July 2011Australia’s favourite holiday park provider, BIG4 Holiday Parks is delighted to announce a second BIG4 Park in Swan Hill, expanding the options for guests travelling to the region and beyond.
Duke and Duchess Getaway to Banff National Park
Monday, 11 July 2011New Royal Legacy for Historical Skoki Lodge
Museum Victoria continues to smash attendance records
Thursday, 7 July 2011Museum Victoria has had its most successful year ever, with more than 2.3 million visits from 1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011, and record-breaking numbers visiting Melbourne Museum.
Escape to a tropical reef these July school holidays at Oceanworld Manly
Thursday, 7 July 2011Come and visit the tropical reef at Oceanworld Manly these July school holidays, with the new Reef Snorkel Adventure for kids on offer every day throughout the winter holiday period.
The Best Value Theme Park Holiday on the Gold Coast is Here
Wednesday, 6 July 2011The best value theme park ticket on the Gold Coast has now officially launched with the commencement of the new VIP Pass.
Holidays with Kids hits the slopes – just in time for winter
Tuesday, 5 July 2011The winter issue of Holidays with Kids magazine is snow-tastic!
The Greatest Show on Earth has begun earlier this year The Wildebeest have started their migration
Tuesday, 5 July 2011The annual great migration of Wildebeest, Zebra and plains game has started slightly earlier than expected.
Luna Park Sydney Launches "My Experience"
Tuesday, 5 July 2011In a world industry first, Luna Park Sydney is leading the way in interactive entertainment with the introduction of its new “My Experience” product, available from 2 July 2011.
Australian Families Rank Their Top 10 Resorts
Monday, 4 July 2011In news that bodes well for Queensland’s recovering tourism industry, the Sunshine State has scooped the pool as home to 16 of the best 20 resorts in Australia for families, according to the country’s leading family travel and lifestyle magazine, Holidays with Kids.
Rare Sighting at The Marataba Safari Company
Friday, 1 July 2011Guests at the 5-star Marataba Safari Company, a luxury safari lodge perfectly positioned at the foot of the Waterberg Mountains, Limpopo






















































