Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024
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The popular children’s program Bluey is set to have its own tourist attraction in Brisbane.

The animated show is produced and set in Brisbane and follows the adventures of a blue heeler dog and her family.

The ABC program streams to 60 countries worldwide and has become an Emmy award-winning phenomenon.

Andrew Kay is the producer of the show’s theatre production, and described it as a “huge undertaking.”

“Bluey’s World is twice as big as any other immersive experience that’s ever been in Australia,” Mr Kay said.

A small yellow and red cottage made to look like the Bluey house
Nestled among Paddington’s character cottages, the Bluey house has been painstakingly brought to life.(ABC Radio Brisbane: Lucy Stone)

“It tries to create a world in which the children and families can actually experience the whole Bluey world, including the house, the backyard, the creek, and then there’s a whole playground.

“There’s the party rooms. It’s an amazing experience, and we have three designers working on it constantly.”

Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said it will be a boost to Queensland’s tourism economy.

“It’s a huge opportunity for our tourism industry to shine and bring to life the great Queensland lifestyle that Bluey Heeler and her family show to the world already,” Mr Hinchliffe said. 

“Tourism and Events Queensland estimate that Bluey’s World will generate more than $18 million for the visitor economy and support 250 good Queensland jobs.”

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