Program overview

The $9.2 million Activate Ecotourism Infrastructure program is delivering ecotourism and nature-based tourism infrastructure adjacent to, or near, a public protected areas, world heritage area, timber reserve or state forest.

The program is now closed and no longer accepting new applications.

RecipientProjectRegional tourism organisation
Australian Tourist Park Management Pty Ltd (trading as NRMA Parks and Resorts)Deliver Stage 1 of the revitalisation of the existing Turtle Sands Nature Retreat at Mon Repos, including cabins, powered campsites, glamping tents, amenities, a camp kitchen and utilities.Bundaberg North Burnett Tourism
Pandana Capital Pty LtdDeliver glamping pods as part of a nature-based luxury accommodation facility including conference, events and wedding facilities and beach club amenities on South Stradbroke Island.Destination Gold Coast
Jarramali Rock Art ToursDeliver the Jarramali Rock Art Eco Retreat to provide a living classroom for visitors hosted by Kuku-Yalanji traditional owners.

The funding will contribute to refurbishing and extending an existing eco-camp in Cape York, including camp huts, a kitchen and communal building, sustainable energy, waste and water infrastructure, additional glamping tents and cultural, eco and tech education tourism infrastructure.

Tourism Tropical North Queensland
Carnarvon Gorge Park Pty LtdDeliver additional facilities at the Carnarvon Gorge Holiday Park, including a restaurant, studio cabins, staff cabins and renewable energy.Capricorn Enterprise
Marine Media GroupDeliver the Pioneer Valley Outdoor Tourism Hub for tour operators to use, providing increased access to fishing, hiking and mountain biking opportunities across the Mackay region, including accommodation.Mackay Isaac Tourism