Program overview
Growing Future Tourism (GFT) has enabled and leveraged private sector investment for the development and delivery of new and enhanced tourism-related projects in the priority areas coastal and marine tourism, heritage and cultural tourism, and ecotourism and sustainability.
The $30 million fund is now closed and no longer accepting applications.
| Name | Project description | Tourism region | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Zoo | Crocodile Hunter Lodge Stage 4, including four two-storey eco-cabins overlooking a crocodile billabong at Australia Zoo | Sunshine Coast | Beerwah |
| Currumbin Wildlife Hospital | Development of a new research and training precinct at Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, allowing visitors to view and understand wildlife conservation | Gold Coast | Currumbin |
| Lindeman Island Resort | Stage 1 redevelopment of Lindeman Island Resort | Whitsundays | Lindeman Island |
| Raptis Investments | 42-berth marina for commercial vessels on the Brisbane River | Brisbane | Murarrie |
| Flinders Street Wharves | Development of a Marine Tourism Hub at Flinders Street Wharves, featuring marina berths and a floating bar/restaurant | North Queensland | Townsville |
| Name | Project description | Tourism region | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hook Island Eco Lodge | Constructing 39 cyclone-proof luxury villas, food and beverage outlets, a visitor's lounge, and a range of pool, spa, yoga, and wellness facilities | Whitsundays | Hook Island |
| ABC Queensland Adventures | The purchase of a custom-built 20m catamaran and boat lift system to enhance snorkelling and scuba diving experiences | Tropical North Queensland | Port Douglas |
| Paradise Country | Expansion to existing infrastructure with a new 31-tent eco village | Gold Coast | Oxenford |