Attractions

  

In February 2008 Village Roadshow acquired the previously ASX listed Sydney Attractions Group. The attractions acquired include the following:

Sydney Aquarium

Sydney Aquarium boasts the world’s largest collection of all-Australian aquatic life featuring 8 habitats, 60 tanks and 3 oceanariums set in the heart of Sydney on Darling Harbour. Sydney Aquarium showcases over 12,000 aquatic animals from 650 species, in spectacular habitat displays.

Go on a journey to the Southern Rivers, home of the shy platypus and one of the world's largest freshwater fish, the Murray cod. Head into the Northern Rivers, paddling ground of the world’s largest reptile, the saltwater crocodile. Take a trip to the vast Southern Oceans and see the fascinating little penguins, seahorses, sharks and stingrays. Get up close to sharks in our glass-bottomed boat. Visit Mermaid Lagoon, featuring 2 of only 6 dugongs on display anywhere in the world. Then finish with a mesmerising journey alongside the colourful species that live on and around the Great Barrier Reef in the Northern Oceans.

 

For more information about Sydney Aquarium, visit the web site at myfun.com.au

Sydney Wildlife World

Sydney Wildlife World is an interactive attraction featuring world-class displays of all-Australian animals set in the heart of Sydney on Darling Harbour, and was voted the number 1 family attraction in a 2007 newspoll.

There’s a lot to explore with three levels, over 65 exhibits representing several different habitats, and more than 250 different species of Australian animals.

Marvel at one of Australia's most renowned creatures in the Koala Sanctuary and have your photo taken with this iconic marsupial at Koala Rooftop. Discover Red Kangaroos in our Semi-Arid habitat and Yellow-footed Rock Wallabies, as well as Hairy-nosed Wombats, in our Wallaby Cliffs habitat. Explore the Rainforest, home to the world's most dangerous bird, the Southern Cassowary. Take a trip into the dark, nocturnal world of bilbies, quolls and Sugar-gliders. Wonder at the weird and wonderful reptile world, including Australia's largest snake, the Scrub Python. Learn about the creepy crawly set in the invertebrate displays and become immersed in the colourful, beautiful world of butterflies. And new for late 2009, see one of the world's biggest Saltwater Crocodiles at the amazing new Kakadu Gorge exhibit. 
 

 For more information about Sydney Wildlife World, visit the web site at myfun.com.au

Oceanworld Manly

Oceanworld is one of the original icons of Manly. The facility was the first aquarium in Australia to introduce the concept of underwater tunnel viewing. Oceanworld has interactive shows every day including shark and fish feeds, tunnel tours, hands-on reptile shows and animal talks. Oceanworld offers a wide range of educational and entertainment activities including sleepover adventures, birthday parties, Kids Club and function hire. Oceanworld Manly is also home to Shark Dive Xtreme - a unique and once-in-a-lifetime cageless shark dive experience.

 

For more information about Oceanworld Manly, visit the web site at myfun.com.au

Koala Gallery on Hamilton Island, Queensland

Situated on beautiful Hamilton Island The Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience features a large collection of Australian native animals including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, wombats, Tasmanian devils, frilled necked lizards and various reptiles. Special experiences include 'Breakfast with the Koalas' which is held daily from 7:30am to 9:30am. 

Sydney Tower Skytour, Skywalk and Oz Trek

Host of Sydney’s highest open air attraction, Skywalk, Sydney Tower offers 360-degree views over Sydney and beyond. Skywalkers experience a buzz unmatched by any other Sydney attraction, at double the height of Sydney Harbour Bridge and the same height as the Eiffel Tower visitors walk across glass-floored viewing platforms and literally hang over the edge as they face Sydney like never before.

 

For more information about Sydney Tower, visit the web site at myfun.com.au 

Kelly Tarlton’s Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World, Auckland New Zealand

Opened in 1985, the original Underwater World was the vision of Kelly Tarlton - an extraordinary Kiwi adventurer, who wanted to share his love of the ocean with others.

Today, Kelly's vision has grown to become a world-class visitor attraction, offering a unique aquatic experience and a myriad of opportunities to get up close with New Zealand’s incredible marine life – whilst maintaining a strong commitment to marine conservation.

Acquired by Village Roadshow in 2008, the Antarctic Encounter is home to the largest colony of sub-Antarctic penguins in the Southern Hemisphere, offering a rare opportunity to see the birds up close in their icy domain. A unique snowcat ride brings you within arms length of the 80-strong colony of King and Gentoo penguins to watch their playful antics on the snow or their elegant flight underwater. You can delve deep into the Underwater World on a moving walkway to see the rich variety of species from New Zealand’s coastal waters or get an awe-inspiring look at giant rays in Stingray Bay.

 

For more information about Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World, visit the web site at www.kellytarltons.co.nz