News: Attractions

Laservision’s light show in Albury attracts positive community response

Laservision’s month long inaugural Luna Light Journey - Aurora -  held in Albury Botanic Gardens, attracted a wide demographic of over 60,000 patrons from the community and…

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Jul 31, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

Rising Melbourne Royal Show carnival prices a result of increased insurance costs for ride operators

With media reports advising of the rising costs of rides at the 2022 Melbourne Royal Show, carnival attractions operators having pointed put that increases are being driven by rising…

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Jul 29, 2022 Attractions / Events / Finance / Insurance /

 
 

Ekka showgoers to be provided with free face masks

Brisbane Ekka visitors will be offered free masks on entry when the annual show returns to Bowen Hills from 6th to 14th August to help protect patrons. Queensland Health Minister Yvette…

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Jul 29, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Safety /

 
 

Free entry for children at the Melbourne Royal Show amid concerns over ride costs

While children under the age of 14 will be able to go to enter the Melbourne Royal Show for free this year, there are concerns about the rising costs of showbags and rides. The Victorian…

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Jul 28, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events /

 
 

Ardent Leisure allowed to use $2.7 million in koala research funding for new Dreamworld rollercoaster

Almost $3 million of Queensland Government funds allocated to Dreamworld for a state-of-the-art facility to protect endangered koalas is reported to have been diverted to build the theme…

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Jul 27, 2022 Attractions / Environment / Finance / Government / Tourism /

 
 

Tourism and Events Queensland initiative helps operators strive for continuous improvement

The Tourism and Events Queensland initiative - Best of Queensland Experiences program – is helping tourism operators strive for continuous improvement with word-of-mouth and customer…

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Jul 27, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Zoos Victoria restricts visitor access amid fears of potential foot-and-mouth disease outbreak 

Last night, Zoos Victoria which runs Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary announced restricting visitor access to Melbourne Zoo’s giraffes,…

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Jul 26, 2022 Attractions / Education / Environment / Safety / Zoos /

 
 

Canterbury Showgrounds to become permanent home of Christchurch Christmas Show Parade

The Canterbury Showgrounds will host this year’s Christchurch Christmas Show Parade as it makes its big comeback on Sunday 18th December following a three year hiatus due to the…

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Jul 26, 2022 Attractions / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

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