Virtual Voyage

These school holidays Marrickville Metro is offering their customers a completely different experience with Virtual Voyage. Through Google and Samsung headsets powered by Google Nexus and Samsung Galaxy respectively, the user is exposed to a virtual reality experience.

The headsets will have a custom built app, which when peering through the headset will bring to life an immersive new world.

“There will be a series of iconic Australian environments [allowing you to] go flying with native Australian birds and swimming with native Australian sea life,” explained Katey Young, Marrickville Metro’s Marketing Manager.

After the technology had its debut at Amplify Festival (a technology conference with AMP at the helm), Virtual Voyage had stints at Casula Mall and the Way Out West Festival. The response was overwhelmingly positive, which led to Marrickville Metro jumping on board.

For a whole week during the school holidays the Metro will play host to this cutting edge technology that will inspire awe not just in children but adults too.

According to Young: “It’s a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy, and the purpose is to bring imagination to life.” (ASim)

Until Sept 27. Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre, 34 Victoria Rd, Marrickville. Free. Info: marrickvillemetro.com.au

BY ALICIA SIM