In a major boost for the region, the Queensland Government has committed $5 million in its first Budget to help bring the exciting Whitsunday Skyway project to life. Featuring a cableway, summit station, and downhill mountain biking park near Conway National Park, this world-class experience promises breathtaking views and thrilling new ways to explore the Whitsundays. It’s a game-changer for tourism, jobs, and the local economy. With strong backing from Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm and industry leaders, the Skyway is set to take the region’s adventure offering to the next level.
Big news for adventure tourism in the Whitsundays!
The Government has handed down its first Budget and will be delivering $5 million towards the Whitsunday Skyway project.
This is a bold new project featuring a cableway, summit station and downhill mountain biking park, on and adjacent to Conway National Park.
Member for Whitsunday, Amanda Camm, said this world-class experience will boost tourism, create local jobs, and give visitors a brand-new way to explore our incredible natural landscape.
The Whitsunday region relies heavily on tourism and Whitsunday Skyway would offer a new, unique attraction, providing panoramic views of the islands, reef and coastline.
“Construction, maintenance and operation of the Skyway will create jobs across several sectors. Construction phase jobs would in turn give way to jobs for long-term operational staff in the tourism, hospitality and maintenance field,” Ms Camm said.
CEO of Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Natassia Wheeler and Elizabeth Hackett from Whitsunday Skyway were both in attendance at Parliament last week when the budget allocation was announced.
Elizabeth Hackett, Executive Chair of Australian Adventure Tourism Group Limited (AATG), said the new LNP Government, lead by David Crisafulli, has delivered on its promises.
AATG, the proponent for the Whitsunday Skyway project, has accomplished more in eight months under this new Government, than in eight years under the former Labor government.
This progress has resulted in AATG entering a partnership with a world class tourism infrastructure company who will deliver a nature-based tourism offering that will offer significant public benefit.
“I applaud Amanda Camm for her passion and commitment to our region. Amanda has tirelessly supported AATG and the entire tourism industry and works collaboratively with her colleagues to ensure that the Whitsundays are clearly front of mind,” Ms Hackett said.
CEO of Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) Natassia Wheeler, Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP, and Elizabeth Hackett from Whitsunday Skyway. Photo supplied
The Whitsunday Skyway will offer unparalleled views of the islands. Estimated to cost up to $100M, the construction phase could support 500 local jobs and the destination will ultimately generate $25M in economic impact per year. Photo: Illustration only. whitsundayskyway.com
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