Tasmania is opening more spectacular walking tracks. Source: News Corp Australia
WE’RE always on the lookout for something new and exciting in travel. From hidden beaches to city secrets and places off the beaten path it’s about seeing Earth’s incredible sites before the rest of the world catches on.
The team at Lonely Planet have scoured the globe to bring you their list of new experiences in 2015 that you need to see this year.
From thrillseeking rides, to spectacular coastal walks and hundred year old breweries you’ll need to start planning now, these won’t stay secret for very long.
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1. One World Observatory, New York, USA
Open: Autumn 2015
The highly anticipated launch of the observation deck at One World Trade Centre tops the list of new attractions this year. At 540 metres it’s the tallest building in the western hemisphere with a viewing area across Manhattan.
One World Trade Center lit up and towering over the Manhattan skyline. AP Photo/Mark Lennihan. Source: AP
2. Cape Canopy Tour, Elgin, South Africa
Open: August 2014
This four hour zip line tour takes you over the top of the 70,000 hectare Hottentots Holland Nature Reserve.
A series of steel cables up to 320 metres long lead between 13 platforms zipping past waterfalls, valleys and previously inaccessible areas of this World Heritage Site.
You’ll see sites unseen by the public before. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
3. The Yellow Submarine, Península Valdés, Argentina
Open: July 2014
This 17 metre semi-submergible boat is the first of its kind offering an underwater viewing for whale watchers.
Featuring an underwater cabin with 40 viewing windows it will operate during the whale migration season from mid June — Mid December.
For the first time ever you can now view whales underwater. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
4. The Smithwick’s Experience, Kilkenny, Ireland
Open: July 2014
Ireland’s oldest beer is celebrated at this brand-new visitor attraction that recreates the birth of this famous brew with a multimedia tour and obligatory tasting.
It’s no secret that the Irish love a drink. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
5. Caminito del Rey Footpath, Garganta del Chorro, El Chorro, Spain
Open: February 2015
Once known as the world’s scariest walking trail, it was closed down after being deemed too dangerous to continue operating. It is now open to the public again a after a multi-million dollar restoration that has widened the path and put in a much needed safety handrail.
6. BioMuseo, Panama City, Panama
Open: October 2014
Celebrating the Isthmus of Panama as one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet, Panama City’s BioMuseo will feature a 2.4 hectare botanical park and an aquarium.
7. Rimutaka Cycle Trail, Wellington/Wairarapa, New Zealand
Open: March 2015
One of New Zealand’s 22 new ‘Great Rides’, the 115km-long Rimutaka Cycle Trail loops through urban and wild terrain between Wellington and neighbouring Wairarapa.
The spectacular NZ coastline is now accessible by bike. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
8. Hong Kong Observation Wheel, Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong
Open: October 2014
The 20-storey tall Hong Kong Observation Wheel commands sweeping views of Victoria Harbour all the way to Kowloon. The giant ferris wheel has 42 gondolas that hold 8 to 10 passengers each.
9. King Richard III Visitor Centre, Leicester, England
Open: July 2014
Richard III was the last English king to die in battle and now the site of his burial has become a new $7 million visitor centre.
You can learn about the life and death of England’s King Richard III. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
10. Ice Cave, Langjökull ice cap, West Iceland
Open: May 2015
It’s Europe’s second largest ice cap, and you can now explore Langjökull through an incredible ice tunnel. The 500 metre long tunnel sits 1260 metres above sea level allowing visitors to walk with crampons into the blue-ice interior of the glacier.
11. Three Capes Track, Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania, Australia
Open: Late 2015
The second stage of this new wilderness walk on the Tasman Peninsula is set to open late in 2015. The multi-day walk will be 82km when complete and will feature communal huts at three sites with mattresses and cooking facilities.
The spectacular Three Capes Track will officially open this year. Source: News Corp Australia
12. The Guayusa Trail, Napo Province, Ecuador
Open: Summer 2014
Guayusa is a plant used in sacred ceremonies by the indigenous Kichwa and is known for its super-leaf powers including high doses of caffeine and antioxidants. Now a brand new trail will take visitors to the guayusa growing farms called chakras and learn about fair trade farming.
13. National Gallery Singapore, Singapore
Open: October 2015
Housed in two of Singapore’s most iconic national monuments — City Hall and the former Supreme Court building — Singapore’s newest arts institution dedicated to Southeast Asian and Singaporean art is the city-state’s most hotly anticipated opening of 2015.
The National Art Gallery of Singapore will be housed in the former Supreme Court and City Hall. Source: Supplied
14. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Universal Orlando, USA
Open: July 2014
Diagon Alley, the second phase of the Harry Potter attraction, added 8 hectares of Harry Potter fantasy to Universal. The alley has a hi-tech ride, a fire breathing dragon and wizard loving shops.
Take a ride on the Hogwarts Express at Diagon Alley. Source: Supplied
15. Diquís Spheres, Sitio Arqueológico Finca 6, Palmar Sur, Costa Rica
Open: Gained UNESCO World Heritage status in June 2014
Named for the civilisation that created them, the Diquis Spheres date from around AD 500 to AD 1500. The mysterious spheres were made from igneous rock and range in diameter from several centimetres to almost three metres.
Only one domain of Diquis Spheres has managed to remain intact through the years and is now a World Heritage site.
16. Outback Astronomy, Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Open: mid-2014, with new tours starting 2015
Outback Astronomy offers naked-eye and binocular-assisted astronomy tours in Australia’s spectacular outback.
There’s no better place to star gaze than the Aussie outback. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
17. Museo Novecento, Florence, Italy
Open: June 2014
This new museum showcasing 20th century Italian art has a permanent collection of works including Marino Marini, Giorgio Morandi, Gino Severini and Renato Guttuso.
18. Breweries in Britain
Bombay Sapphire Distillery, England
Open: October 2014
East London Liquor Company (Bow Wharf, London, England)
Open: June 2014
The fascinating science behind brewing. Source: Supplied
Isle of Harris Distillers (Isle of Harris, Scotland)
Open: Autumn 2015
Ardnamurchan Distillery (Ardnamurchan, Western Highlands, Scotland)
Open: July 2014
19. Highlights of Haiti, Haiti
Open: first tour departs February 2015
Haiti may be in the news for all the wrong reasons but the countryside is incredibly beautiful showcasing spectacular waterfalls, European fortresses, jungle covered mountains and pristine beaches. G Adventures will host the first Highlights of Haiti tour next month.
20. Dyess Colony, Arkansas, USA
Open: August 2014
Music pilgrims now have another place to add to their bucket list. The small farmhouse of rock and roll legend, Johnny Cash, has recently been restored and furnished exactly how it looked back then.
Get inspired at the house of musical legend Johnny Cash. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
21. National ANZAC Centre, Albany, Western Australia
Open: November 2014
The ANZACs departed from King George Sound in Albany, WA in 1914. One hundred years on, the city of Albay has commissioned the state-of-the-art National Anzac Centre commemorating their sacrifice.
A beautiful memorial to our soldiers. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
22. Flyway Taiwan, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Open: Autumn 2015
Eight zip trek lines pass over the jungle of Taiwan and through valleys on a two hour outdoor adventure.
Explore the jungle of Taiwan in a rather unusual way. Source: Supplied
23. Musée Picasso, Paris, France
Open: October 2014
The recently restored Musée Picasso holds the world’s biggest collection of works by the master, and is housed in the beautiful mid-17th-century Hôtel Salé in the Marais district. The impressive collection is composed of 5000 works including paintings, ceramic pieces, engravings and sculptures.
24. Tufi Tribal Homestays, Oro Province, Papua New Guinea
Open: October 2014
The ancient tribes of Papua New Guinea have suddenly collided with the 21st century, with the first opportunity to stay with a local PNG tribe gaining a listing on the accommodation marketplace Airbnb.
Renowned as wild and dangerous, PNG is opening its doors to tourists. Picture: Lonely Planet. Source: Supplied
25. Chocolate Village, Brussels, Belgium
Open: September 2014
Known as the capital of chocolate, it’s no surprise that Belgium has its own chocolate village. Located on the preserved site of the 19th-century Victoria chocolate factory in Brussels, the Belgian Chocolate Village is one of the largest museums in Europe dedicated to the sweet treat.
26. Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, USA
Open: Autumn 2015
The dilemma of where to house the collection of 21,00 American artworks has now been solved with the building of the Whitney Museum on the Hudson River. Spread over 4645 square metres it will give the first comprehensive view of the permanent collection.
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