Selecting the right Attraction Type for your business
Enhance your visibility and set realistic expectations for your customers by specifying the type of attraction you offer.
Attraction Types
Agricultural, Mining and Industry attractions
These attractions primarily offer visitors an immersive experience related to agriculture, mining, or industrial activities. Examples include working farms, open-cut mines, or agricultural centres where visitors can engage with the processes and history of these industries.
Amusement and Theme Parks
Amusement and theme parks are enclosed area or site that provide a variety of entertainment, attractions, and services, often centred around a specific theme. Admission fees typically apply. These can include water parks, mazes, and other themed experiences.
Entertainment Venues
Entertainment Venues encompass a variety of locations where visitors can enjoy performances, films, and other recreational activities. This category includes cinemas, clubs, casinos, licensed venues, theatres, and performance centres.
Galleries, Museums and Collections
Galleries, Museums, and Collections, including Interpretative and Science Centres, must be accessible to visitors on a regular basis. These venues showcase art, historical artifacts, or scientific exhibits, contributing to cultural and educational tourism.
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations are places where significant political, military, cultural, or social history has been preserved due to their heritage value, offering a window into the past for visitors.
Landmarks and Buildings
Landmarks and Buildings of interest to visitors include notable structures such as bridges, historical buildings, places of worship, and lighthouses, each contributing to the character and story of the destination.
National Parks and Reserves
National Parks and Reserves are protected areas, whether land or water, maintained by the state for public enjoyment and the conservation of natural flora and fauna, offering visitors a chance to connect with the natural environment.
Natural Attractions
Natural Attractions are sites formed by nature that visitors can explore and enjoy. These include lookouts, nature walks, waterfalls, state forests, rivers, lakes, and dams, offering a glimpse into the natural beauty of your destination.
Observatories and Planetariums
Observatories and Planetariums are specialized facilities designed to observe astronomical phenomena or to project the positions of planets onto a domed ceiling, providing educational and awe-inspiring experiences related to the cosmos.
Parks and Gardens
Parks and Gardens are open spaces that welcome visitors and vary in size and type. This category includes botanic gardens, arboretums, display gardens, and local parks, offering areas for relaxation and nature appreciation.
Shopping and Markets
Shopping outlets that cater to leisure-tourism can be listed if they play a significant role in the visitor experience. This includes major shopping centres like Westfield Hobart or The Block Arcade in Melbourne. Markets, including food and farmers markets with permanent venues and regular hours, also fall under this category. One-off pop-up markets are classified as events, not attractions.
Spas and Retreats
Spas and Retreats offer a variety of services focused on health, beauty, and relaxation, providing treatments and activities aimed at enhancing well-being and rejuvenation.
Sports and Recreation Facilities
Sports and Recreation Facilities are venues dedicated to physical activity and play, enhancing the visitor experience. These can include indoor and outdoor facilities such as climbing walls, go-kart tracks, gyms, public swimming pools, and playgrounds.
Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
These attractions house collections of wild animals, typically in parks, gardens, or aquariums, for the purposes of study, conservation, and public display, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about and engage with wildlife.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Attraction Types Can I Select?
In some instances, you may be better placed to create multiple profiles for your business. Read the information below for clarity on both approaches. You may also be interested in Do I need multiple profiles. If you unsure, or would like to discuss your individual case further, please contact us - we're here to help.
If you operate two or more attraction types that are closely aligned, you can select multiple attraction types. For example:
Your attraction features both a historical site and a museum, you would select 'Historical Sites and Heritage Locations' and 'Galleries, Museums, and Collections'.
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If you operate distinct attractions at the same location, we recommend creating separate profiles to ensure clear and accurate information is available for each offering - helping your visitors easily differentiate between the experiences available at your location. For example:
Your attraction contains a wildlife park and a theme park, we would recommend creating two profiles - a 'Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums, and Wildlife Parks' profile and an 'Amusement and Theme Parks' profile.
What if I operate tours at my attraction?
Attractions and tours are categorised differently on our platform. Attractions are typically free or have ticketed admission and do not follow a set schedule. If at your Attraction, you also offer bookable tours and experiences, then you can create extra Profiles in the ‘Tour’ category (See: Guide to Creating a Tour Profile).