Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund

We are committed to growing Queensland's $23 billion tourism industry and partnering with local governments, not-for-profit organisations and private tourism operators to lead the development of new tourism infrastructure.

Through the Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund we are:

• building resilient businesses, regions and communities
• boosting economic returns for the state
• developing new tourism experiences and attractions
• creating new sustainable jobs
• increasing visitor expenditure.

Economic Recovery funding

The $25 million Growing Tourism Infrastructure Fund 2020/21 is a key element of the Queensland Government's Economic Recovery Strategy: Unite and Recover for Queensland - creating jobs to help accelerate the State’s recovery from COVID-19.

This funding boost is fast-tracking the development of new and enhanced tourism infrastructure projects and helping to strengthen Queensland’s tourism industry and deliver economic benefits to across the state.

The key objectives of the Fund are to:

• fast-track shovel-ready projects that can commence within two-three months of approval
• create new jobs in both construction and on-going operational phases
• build sustainable new and improved infrastructure and products that enhance tourism experiences
• increase overnight visitor numbers and expenditure
• deliver regional economic benefits.

All Growing Tourism Infrastructure Funds have been fully committed, with some projects completed ahead of schedule and the remainder being undertaken through 2021 and into 2022.

Projects underway

Our funded projects stretch across the state and include some Australian firsts. These new infrastructure projects will help to attract more visitors to the Queensland and also increase economic development in regional parts of the state.

• North Stores

  North Stores is an exciting new food, art, workshop and event tourism offering at Tamborine Mountain.

• Lone Pine Wild Walk

• Splitters Farm

• BIG4 Sandstone Point Holiday Resort Accommodation Upgrade

• Eromanga Natural History Museum

• Woodfordia

• Wander at The Overflow

• Dusty Joe’s tourist accommodation

• Macadamias Australia

• Aussie World

  We’ve supported Aussie World with an investment of $763,000 for the installation of a new roller coaster thrill ride and car park.

• Amaze World

• TreeTop Junior Adventure Park

• Capricorn Dinosaur Park

• Wildcat

  The Wildcat Mackay catamaran offers tourists an all-inclusive, eco-friendly day tour to view hidden treasures off the coast of Mackay.

• Townsville Eco Resort

• O’Reilly’s Green Mountains Campground

• Wildlife Habitat CrocArena

• Undara Experience

• Paronella Park

  Paronella Park is receiving new construction of additional van sites, an amentiies block and other supporting infrastructure.

• Reef Magic pontoon

• Australian Age of Dinosaurs

• The Crocodile Hunter Lodge

  The Crocodile Hunter Lodge at Australia Zoo will host guests overnight in a mix of accommodation experiences.

• Charleville Cosmos Centre

• Gold Coast Artificial Dive Attraction - Wonder Reef

• Lady Musgrave Island Pontoon

• Luminescent Longreach

• River to Bay Fast Tour Boats

• Reefworld

• Six Day Walk Scenic Rim Trail

• Southport Yacht Club Superyacht Berth

• Story Bridge Adventures

• Sunlover Group Infrastructure

• Talaroo Hot Springs

  The Talaroo Hot Springs experience combines the hospitality and culture of the Ewamian People with one of North Queensland’s most amazing geological wonders.

• Museum of Underwater Art

  The Museum of Underwater Art will be a major tourism attraction highlighting reef conservation, restoration and education on a global scale. 

• Yarrabah Arts and Cultural Precinct