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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Sydney Tourism News and Information: How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular


How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular - World Tour Premiers in Australia, March 2012.

Global Creatures, the masterminds behind the phenomenon Walking with Dinosaurs - The Arena Spectacular, and DreamWorks Theatricals are bringing high-flying, fire-breathing dragons to life in an unprecedented live entertainment event for a worldwide audience. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON ARENA SPECTACULAR is an epic arena adventure inspired by the Academy Award nominated DreamWorks Animation firm, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: How to Train Your Dragon Arena Spectacular

Thursday, August 18, 2011

A new Australian Animal Adventure opens in time for September school holidays

To coincide with the September school holidays, Merlin Entertainments Group is bringing the ultimate Australian Animal Adventure to Sydney as it officially launches WILD LIFE Sydney, at Aquarium Wharf on 13 September.

Visitors will be taken on an amazing Australian journey as they travel into Australia’s most famous and travelled locations.

Walking through eight iconic Australian habitats, this Australian Animal Adventure takes on average 1.5 to 2 hours from start to finish and will see visitors encounter Australia’s most loved and feared animals as they travel to Kakadu Gorge, The Outback, Gum Tree Valley, Daintree Rainforest, Butterfly Tropics and more.

Formerly the site of Sydney Wildlife World an exciting refurbishment took place throughout July and August, and now opens as the brand new attraction, WILD LIFE Sydney. Domestic and international visitors are now offered the opportunity to experience the ultimate Australian Animal Adventure and come face‐to‐face with one of Australia’s largest collection of native Aussie animals.

More than just a new name, WILD LIFE Sydney will feature enhanced interactive displays, inspiring and entertaining daily shows, captivating daily feeding sessions and enhanced walk‐through habitats including Koala Encounters, The Outback and Butterfly Tropics.

WILDLIFE Sydney is home to the un‐bearably cute koala, Australia’s largest kangaroo, the world’s deadliest bird and WILD LIFE’s monster croc, Rex!

To coincide with the official 13 September relaunch, WILD LIFE Sydney will expand its iconic Outback habitat by introducing six baby emus. The cute striped chicks will make their debut in time for the September school holidays. Alongside their neighbour – the towering Red Kangaroo ‐ the baby emus will call the Outback’s Red Centre habitat home, completing Australia’s Coat of Arms in one iconic habitat.

When: The Australian Animal Adventure official launch Tuesday, 13 September
Where: WILD LIFE Sydney, Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour (right next door to Sydney Aquarium)
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm every day of the year
Cost: Adults $35
Children $18 combo tickets also available combining entry to WILD LIFE Sydney
with Sydney Aquarium, and/or the new Sydney Tower Eye experience, and/or Oceanworld Manly starting at $50 for an adult and $30 for a child.

For more information and exciting updates on WILD LIFE Sydney, please visit:
www.wildlifesydney.com.au

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Rachel de Graaf at Hausmann Communications on 02 8353 5787 or
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Thursday, August 4, 2011

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Aquarium - CLAWS! What's On Sydney

In September 2011, the world's largest and most intriguing crabs will crawl into town to take centre stage in a spectacular new exhibition. Currently the largest crab at Sydney Aquarium is Bruce, he's a Giant Tasmanian Crab, clocks in at a hefty 10kg!

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Aquarium - CLAWS! What's On Sydney

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Fennec Foxes make a new pair at Taronga

Taronga Zoo has welcomed a new Fennec Fox pair, with a female from Adelaide and male from Germany taking up residence in Sydney.

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Fennec Foxes make a new pair at Taronga

Sunday, July 24, 2011

Winter Fun at the National Sports Museum

This winter the National Sports Museum has plenty of interactive fun for the kids and great exhibitions to keep the adults entertained.

The Yiloga! Tiwi Footy exhibition (until 17 July), explores the influence and importance of Australian Rules Football in the lives of a small indigenous community in the Timor Sea. The exhibition highlights the Tiwi community’s passion for AFL well as its positive impact on community life.

A new themed tour demonstrates the strong link between sport and war throughout history, paying special tribute to the role of the MCG in times of conflict.

And Circus Oz comes to the National Sports Museum for the winter school holiday program (5 July to 15 July).

With AFL and NRL stars making daily appearances, the National Sports Museum is the place to be this winter.

Location

National Sports Museum, Olympic Stand, MCG
Gate 3, Brunton Avenue
Jolimont 3002
Show on the map
Entry to the National Sports Museum via Gate 3 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Contact details

Tel.:039657 8879
contactus@nsm.org.au
www.nsm.org.au

Date & times

01/06/2011 to 31/08/2011

Monday: 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 5 pm
Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 5 pm

How to get there

Trams and buses: Metlink

Price

Entry included in general admission to the National Sports Museum.


Features

All ages

Wheelchair accessible Disabled access.

Bookings

N/A - No bookings

Payment method accepted

Cash

EFTPOS

All major cards

Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Shows Australia: Exclusive Wiggles Concert Tickets offer - Medibank Exclusive Ticket Offer 27-28 July 2011

So look out for our email on 27 July 2011, which will provide you with details to be one of the first to purchase tickets to The Wiggles Big Birthday in the Big Tent tour. A limit of ten (10) tickets per family will apply and tickets are limited, so be ready!

Shows Australia: Exclusive Wiggles Concert Tickets offer - Medibank Exclusive Ticket Offer 27-28 July 2011

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Wildlife World - Temporarily Closing

Sydney Tourism News and Information: Sydney Wildlife World - Temporarily Closing

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