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Consultation commences on plans for expanded Napier National Aquarium

The process to complete the detailed business case for the proposed expansion of the National Aquarium of New Zealand, known as Project Shapeshifter: Redefining our National Aquarium, has…

Aug 13, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

New Zealand partnership supports tourism industry environmental sustainability

A new partnership between Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Enviro-Mark Solutions will support tourism operators to measure, manage and reduce their climate and environmental impacts. With…

Aug 12, 2019 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

Sydney’s Australian Museum set to close for major renovations

The Australian Museum closes to the public from 19th August 2019, to enable their major renovation, Project Discover. With a budget of $57.5 million, including $50.5 million from the NSW…

Aug 12, 2019 Attractions / Design / Education / Tourism / Venues /

Taronga Western Plains Zoo celebrates Elephant Day

Taronga Western Plains Zoo are today celebrating World Elephant Day (12th August), a global and annual recognition of everything related to Elephants. At Taronga Western Plains Zoo,…

Aug 12, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment /

Adelaide Zoo now home to two pig-nosed turtles

Adelaide Zoo has recently become home to two male Pig-nosed Turtles named Nitmi and Mirdawarr. The freshwater species is named after its fleshy, pig-like snout. Kaylee…

Aug 11, 2019 Attractions / Education / Environment /

New Bali indoor theme park set to open before year end

A new indoor theme park, Trans Studio Bali, is set to open on the Indonesian holiday island before the end of the year. Developed by CT Corp, Indonesia’s leading theme park operator,…

Aug 11, 2019 Attractions / Entertainment / Tourism /

Ekka prioritises amusement ride safety

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland has completed a safety audit of amusement rides and equipment at this year’s Ekka. Queensland Industrial Relations Minister Grace Grace…

Aug 9, 2019 Attractions / Events / Safety / Tourism /

Dreamworld looks to recruit for the upcoming holiday season

Dreamworld has commenced its seasonal recruitment drive for the September and December school holiday periods, looking for more than 100 new team members to work across a range of…

Aug 9, 2019 Attractions / Retail / Tourism / Waterparks /