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Bicentennial Tree in Western Australia’s Pemberton region reopens for climbing

For decades, travellers to Pemberton in Western Australia’s south west have climbed almost 60 metres to the top of the Gloucester and Dave Evans Bicentennial trees without a harness…

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Jul 8, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Recreation / Tourism /

 
 

Australian Museum purpose-built virtual reality theatre to screen Thin Ice VR

The Australian Museum’s purpose-built virtual reality theatre, located in its touring exhibition hall, is screening Thin Ice VR, open until 13th October and taking the audience on an…

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Jul 8, 2024 Attractions / Education / Entertainment / Venues /

 
 

Balloon Aloft becomes first tourism operator to achieve sustainable certification

Ecotourism Australia has advised that Balloon Aloft has become the first tourism operator in Australia to progress through the Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard and then achieve…

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Jul 5, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Qatar plans for US$5.5 billion tourism development with Disney-size theme park

Qatar is starting work on a new US $5.5 billion tourism development - the Simaisma project - that will be situated north of Doha and centred around a large amusement park –…

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Jul 2, 2024 Attractions / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Taronga Zoo opens its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre

Taronga Zoo Sydney has officially opened its Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Centre (ARC) offering guests the opportunity to encounter amphibians and reptiles from across Australia and…

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Jul 1, 2024 Attractions / Education / Environment / Zoos /

 
 

Wollemi glow worms protected during tunnel precinct $4.3 million upgrade

NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service have carried out a ‘glow worm friendly’ $4.3 million upgrade at the popular Glow Worm Tunnel precinct in Wollemi National Park, which is…

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Jun 29, 2024 Attractions / Environment / Parks / Tourism /

 
 

Aussie World expansion to include $60 million waterpark for Sunshine Coast

As part of a plan to expand the Aussie World Entertainment Complex, Aussie World has submitted a development application to Sunshine Coast Council this week to build a multi-faceted $60…

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Jun 28, 2024 Attractions / Waterparks /

 
 

Newcastle City Council praises bravery of Museum staff after knife incident

The City of Newcastle has released a statement applauding the bravery and professionalism of staff at its Newcastle Museum after a man armed with knives and tactical equipment was found on…

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Jun 27, 2024 Attractions / Legal / Safety / Security /

 
 

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