TQUAL Grants — Tourism Quality Projects 2011 Successful Applicants – updated 17 February 2012.
Of the original 117 projects announced on 26 July 2011, eight did not proceed and four projects from the reserve list were offered funding in their place.
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-ACT-001
Mount Majura Wines
(ACT) Pty Ltd
Terroir Gardens at
Mount Majura Vineyard
TQG-NSW-011
Viva Investments Pty
Ltd
The Entrance
Backpackers Fit Out
TQG-NSW-013
Honeycomb Valley
Pty Ltd
The Australian Native
Bee Sanctuary & Honey
Tasting Bar at
Honeycomb Valley
Farm
TQG-NSW-015
Curtin Raiser Pty Ltd
TQG-NSW-019
Sapphire Coast
Tourism Ltd
Develop "Warrawong
on the Darling" a
camping and
accommodation resort
at Wilcannia NSW
Implementation of the
Sapphire Coast
Heritage Tourism
Strategy
Project Description
Landscape and plant a 'Terroir Gardens' complementing the Cellar
Door where wines of terroir (expressing the unique features of the
vineyard site) are tasted. The Gardens will be marketed as a new
visitor experience, complementing not only the Cellar Door but
also other garden attractions in Canberra such as Australian
National Botanic Gardens, Floriade and the National Arboretum.
Refurbishment of the 'The Entrance Backpackers' accommodation
located in The Entrance Town Centre. The Entrance Backpackers
will bring a new level of budget accommodation to the area, filling
a current void in the market. The Entrance Backpackers will bring
substantial economic benefit to the local region and boost
international visitor numbers.
Installation of a tasting centre, bee hives, plants and landscaping
at The Australian Native Bee Sanctuary & Honey Tasting Bar at
Honeycomb Valley Farm. This initiative will deliver benefits
including social, environmental, expanded employment
opportunities, increased investment within the regional economy
and the creation of Australia's first native bee sanctuary.
Installation of infrastructure for camping facilities on the bank of
the Darling River at Wilcannia. This project is Stage 1 of the
"Warrawong on the Darling" tourism venture. This project will
provide facilities to encourage large numbers of tourists currently
travelling through Wilcannia to stay overnight in the area.
Development of heritage information, interactive web page, maps,
interpretive displays and signage to promote heritage experiences
on the Sapphire Coast. The project will familiarise the community
on how to use and update the heritage material and stories
through social media tools and demonstrate how they can be used
to deliver heritage stories to the visitor.
Project Location
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$35,000.00
Suburb
State
Majura
ACT
The Entrance
NSW
$110,000.00
Nabiac
NSW
$46,000.00
Wilcannia
NSW
$100,000.00
Bega Valley
Shire Council
area
NSW
$50,000.00
1
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-NSW-021
Katoomba Scenic
Railway Pty Ltd
Sculpture at Scenic
World
TQG-NSW-022
Narrabri Shire
Council on behalf of
the Kamilaroi
Highway Group
TQG-NSW-024
Four Winds Vineyard
Services Pty Ltd
Kamilaroi Highway
Touring route Development of
Aboriginal & Naturebased Products /
Businesses
Developing a
sustainable cellar door
at Four Winds Vineyard
TQG-NSW-025
The Big Banana Pty
Limited
Big Banana Tourism
Complex Waterpark
Upgrade
TQG-NSW-029
Coonabarabran
Telescope Pty Ltd
Exploring our southern
skies, increasing
astronomy tourism
options
TQG-NSW-032
Lismore City Council
The Nimbin Walking
Track Feasibility Study
and Stage One
implementation plan.
Project Description
Engagement of an art and sculpture industry installation team for
'Sculpture At Scenic World' in the Blue Mountains. 'Sculpture At
Scenic World' will attract new visitors, encourage extended stays
and re-visitation to the region. Sculpture at Scenic World is also
designed to enhance relationships between the community and
local government.
Feasibility study to identify and evaluate opportunities for the
development of Aboriginal and Nature-based products,
experiences and businesses along the Kamilaroi Highway. The
Kamilaroi Highway Group aim is to diversify and strengthen the
tourism product and experiences along the Kamilaroi Highway
touring route.
Construction of a cellar door building at the Four Winds Vineyard
near Murrumbateman. Utilising innovative green construction and
operating practices to create a sustainable attraction, the project
will meet the need of the growing number of visitors demanding
sustainable tourist attractions in the area.
Upgrade to the infrastructure, amenities and guest experience of
the Water Park attraction based within the Big Banana Tourism
Complex at Coffs Harbour. It is envisaged the upgrade will further
establish the Big Banana as a destination showcase and assist
with increasing visitation to the region by providing a more diverse
modern tourist attraction.
Relocate and refurbish the 40" telescope from Siding Spring
Observatory to "Milroy” west of Coonabarabran in NSW. This
project will establish a new observatory providing astronomy
tourists with amateur’s access to the largest publicly accessible
telescope in the Southern Hemisphere.
Feasibility study, planning and costings for Stage 1 of the Nimbin
Walking Track Scoping Plan. The Nimbin Walking Track is a 4
stage tourist experience planned in the village of Nimbin and its
immediate surrounds. It is envisaged this project will deliver to the
Northern Rivers Tourism Industry a highly marketable product,
with opportunities for education and skills development, increased
visitor spend and a stimulation of private tourism investment.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Katoomba
NSW
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$46,800.00
Narrabri
NSW
$16,500.00
Murrumbateman
NSW
$110,000.00
Coffs Harbour
NSW
$110,000.00
Coonabarabran
NSW
$110,000.00
Nimbin
NSW
$39,500.00
2
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-NSW-037
Cartoscope Pty Ltd
NSW Geo-tourism Map
and website
www.geomaps.com.au
TQG-NSW-047
House with No Steps
The Farm Gate Tractor
Tour
TQG-NSW-049
Harbourside
Helicopters Pty Ltd
Feasibility studies for a
Sydney CBD Heliport
TQG-NSW-050
Bathurst Goldfields
Breathing New Life into
Australia's Golden
Heritage
TQG-NSW-051
Untamed Group Pty
Ltd
China Ready –
increasing the supply of
Chinese friendly
ecotourism products
TQG-NSW-054
Billabong Koala &
Wildlife Park Pty Ltd
TQG-NSW-057
Wellington Council
Jurassic Pond "Big
Croc" Exhibit featuring
CrocXperience
interactive performance
Lighting upgrade at
Wellington's Cathedral
Cave
Project Description
Development, publication and distribution of a free geo-tourism
map of NSW, locating and describing significant geological sites
throughout the state. An associated website, geomaps.com.au,
will carry additional information on these geological sites. The map
will encourage visitation and exploration of regional areas all over
NSW from a high yield low impact market.
Construction of infrastructure and signage for the Farm Gate
Tractor Tour near Ballina NSW. A 30 minute tractor ride tour over
the 172 acre property will be a major tourist drawcard, as a unique
Australian experience, encompassing history, farming and food the first of its kind in the region. It will also support disability
employment activities with 89 employees with a disability
supporting the sites operations.
Feasibility study to investigate the implementation of scenic
helicopter tours to regional NSW from Sydney’s CBD. It is
envisaged the project will deliver new experiences to high-yielding
visitors wishing to visit regional New South Wales including the
Hunter Valley, Mudgee, Bowral, Bathurst, and Dubbo.
Development of meeting and conference facilities at Bathurst
Goldfields educational facility. Through securing increased
visitation and offering new meeting and conferencing facilities this
initiative will bring much needed economic and employment
outcomes whilst attracting new domestic and international
markets.
Development of a China Ready handbook, information workshop
and training material. This project will not only equip tourism
operators with the skills required to become Chinese Ready, but it
will also create a direct path to market through a promotional
support and accreditation program.
Construction of a crocodile exhibit at the Billabong Koala & Wildlife
Park, Port Macquarie. This project is aimed at further engaging
visitors, encouraging them to spend the whole day exploring the
Park and the surrounding region.
Install an interactive LED system to replace the current
incandescent system at the Cathedral Cave at Wellington. This
project will improve the experience of visitors while limiting the
environmental impacts caused by lighting the cave chambers.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Hornsby
NSW
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$42,574.40
Alstonville
NSW
$110,000.00
$65,400.00
Bathurst
NSW
$85,000.00
Brookvale
NSW
$110,000.00
Port Macquarie
NSW
$110,000.00
Wellington
NSW
$20,000.00
3
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-NSW-058
Cessnock City
Council
GPS activated in-car
delivered touring guides
for the Wollombi Valley
TQG-NSW-060
Parkes Shire Council
Feasibility Study for
development of Henry
Parkes Centre Stage 3
TQG-NSW-062
Hay Shire Council
Bidgee Riverside
Cultural Trail
TQG-NSW-063
Coonamble Shire
Council
Coonamble Eco Spa &
Caravan Park Investment Ready
TQG-NSW-065
The City of
Newcastle
TQG-NSW-067
Clarence Valley
Council
City Evolution reveals
Newcastle through
interpretations,
sculpture and
projections.
Clarence BOOST - how
to compete in an
experience driven
world.
Project Description
Project Location
Suburb
State
Production of a GPS multi-media application for use on The Great
North Road, Cessnock. It will integrate an original script, period
music and special effects to evoke the period in which the road the
person is driving over was built between 1826 and 1836
Feasibility Study to define a plan for future development of the
Henry Parkes Centre, Parkes. The study will analyse demand for
an interactive, mining interpretive centre and recommendations to
develop the Henry Parkes Centre beyond its current capacity for
the future.
Construction of artwork, sculptures and interpretive panels at the
Bidgee Riverside Cultural Trail, Hay. The project supports regional
themes associated with The Long Paddock Touring Route and
Riverina Regional Tourism's Murrumbidgee Access Trail.
Production of technical, design and planning documents for the
Coonamble Eco Spa and Caravan Park project. The project will
bring the Eco Spa to the point of being 'investor ready'. There is
potential for the Eco Spa to attract day trips from people visiting
the surrounding region, particularly the Warrumbungle National
Park and Lightning Ridge, adding to the regional offering and
contributing to longer stays.
Bucketty to
Wollombi
NSW
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$20,000.00
Parkes
NSW
$18,500.00
Hay
NSW
$82,500.00
Coonamble
NSW
$50,000.00
Development of interactive multi media applications and sites
revealing the evolving essence of the City of Newcastle. The
project will combine the audio-visual experience with a regular
loop walk linking the City Centre with other tourist sites.
Newcastle East
NSW
$100,000.00
Consulting services to develop skills and capacity building at
Clarence BOOST. Clarence BOOST is boot camp for our tourism
community - operators, stakeholders, agencies and residents. The
project aims to help the Clarence tourism community to play its
part in building a sustainable regional tourism future.
Grafton
NSW
$44,000.00
4
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-NSW-069
Muswellbrook Shire
Council
Shh the
Wollemi…Ecotourism &
Access in Wollemi
National Park
TQG-NSW-074
Pet Porpoise Pool
Pty Limited
Pet Porpoise Pool preparation and
planning for the next 40
years
TQG-NSW-078
Coffs Harbour City
Council
Bruxner Park / Ulidarra
Eucalypt Ecotourism
project
TQG-NSW-079
Cumnock & District
Progress Association
"Animals on Bikes" creating art to develop a
touring trail
TQG-NT-003
World Expeditions
Pty Ltd
World Expeditions
Larapinta Trail semipermanent Campsites
TQG-NT-008
Alice Dreaming Pty
Ltd
Development of a Multiuse Interactive
Entertainment and
Cultural Venue
Project Description
Feasibility study identifying ecotourism opportunities in (northern)
Wollemi National Park area. The project will identify opportunities
for hikers, day trippers, small tour groups, education and
Indigenous tourism. The study will explore interpretation, signage,
access and managing potential tourism impacts.
Production of a ‘Conceptual Development Approval’ of the Pet
Porpoise Pool ‘Master Plan’, Coffs Harbour. The project will
enable the multi award winning park to increase visitation to the
park and the region, ultimately creating more jobs through direct
and indirect employment, increasing the economic value in our
region’s economy.
Development of a plan to submit a Development Application for
the Café and interpretative centre at The Bruxner Park / Ulidarra
Ecotourism project. The plan will propose a number of natural and
cultural infrastructure initiatives (proposed walking / cycle trails,
interpretive centre and café, lookout upgrades, viewing platform,
picnic areas and interpretive signage.
Construction of 4 large "Animals on Bikes" village sculptures at the
“Paddock Art” sculpture tourist trail from Molong-Cumnock-YeovalDubbo. This unique creative project will capture any travellers’
imagination, promote local tourist operators, showcase rural
creativity and encapsulate the spirit of regional NSW.
Creation of semi-permanent campsites at 3 select locations along
the Larapinta Trail. Funding will also support engagement of the
traditional owners and development of economic opportunities for
indigenous people. Funding will also provide for innovative design
and construction, ensuring low-impact tourism as well as
maximising the amenity and attraction to the global trekking
market.
Construction of a cultural venue in Alice Springs .The project will
provide a cultural activity venue; provide a venue for wildlife
displays and interaction; develop a venue for local indigenous
musicians; encourage private investment; improve the quality of
the backpacker hostel, and; provides a new night time experience
for all backpackers in Alice Springs.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Baerami
NSW
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$20,000.00
Coffs Harbour
NSW
$108,640.00
Coffs Harbour
NSW
$44,000.00
Cumnock
NSW
$20,500.00
Alice Springs
NT
$100,000.00
Alice Springs
NT
$43,490.70
5
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
TQG-NT-014
Katherine Town
Council
TQG-QLD-001
Discovery Centre Pty
Ltd atf Discovery
Centre Trust
TQG-QLD-004
Toowoomba and
Golden West
Regional Tourist
Association Ltd
South East Queensland
Country (SEQC)
Agritourism
Development Project
TQG-QLD-005
BIG4 Cairns Crystal
Cascades Holiday
Park
TQG-QLD-006
Silverback Properties
Pty Ltd as trustee for
Terri Irwin Family
Trust
North Stradbroke
Enterprises Pty Ltd a
subsidiary of
Indigenous Business
Australia
Environmentally
educational eco friendly
family accommodation
for our Cairns rainforest
location.
Africa at Australia Zoo
TQG-QLD-007
Project Title
Refresh and Enhance
the Indigenous
Narrative of the
Katherine Regional
Museum
Enhancing the visitor
experience using audio
guides in multiple
languages
Innovative Ecodesign
Reviving Quintessential
North Stradbroke Island
Beach Holiday
Experiences
Project Description
Project Location
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$50,000.00
Suburb
State
Design and construction of new exhibits at Katherine Museum.
These important historical stories will enhance visitors
understanding of Northern Australia, encourage them to stay
longer and to explore the regions more remote areas.
Katherine
NT
Provision of audio visual guide units in multiple languages at the
Daintree Discovery Centre, Cow Bay. The project increase the
number of units to cater for a wider range of visitor interests and
will enrich the visitor experience by allowing DDC to offer guided
tours in Chinese, introduce an Aboriginal tour, develop an
interactive children’s cassowary conservation audio tour.
Implementation of an agritourism business development program
in the South East Queensland Country (SEQC) region,
encompassing South Burnett, Toowoomba and Southern
Downs/Granite Belt. This project will allow new agritourism
experiences to emerge and help expose the regions strengths food, wine and country to visitors and locals alike.
This project will see the delivery and installation of environmentally
friendly accommodation units. Educational interpretation will be
used to assist visitors to better understand the Park's choice to
become more environmentally sustainable as well as to increase
their own interest in it.
Construction of Stage 1 of the 'Africa at Australia Zoo' exhibit,
Beerwah. This project will have a significant impact on tourism in
Australia, increasing visitors and supporting the local economy at
a time when Queensland needs it the most.
Construction of two eco-accommodation structures at Amity Point
on North Stradbroke Island. The project will incorporate cutting
edge sustainability features in relation to energy efficiency,
building materials, water consumption and waste management.
These design prototypes will be tested and evaluated for use in
other Holiday Parks on North Stradbroke Island.
Cow Bay
QLD
$30,499.50
Toowoomba
QLD
$100,000.00
Cairns
QLD
$110,000.00
Beerwah
QLD
$110,000.00
Amity Point
QLD
$110,000.00
6
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
TQG-QLD-012
Gold Coast City
Council
Site monitoring of
potential artificial dive
sites for a Gold Coast
Dive Attraction
TQG-QLD-013
Kroombit Park Pty
Ltd The Trustee for
Sandilands Family
Trust
National Park Pty Ltd
Expanding the
Awesome Australian
Outback Adventure
TQG-QLD-016
Townsville City
Council
Nelly Bay Gateway
Precinct Masterplan
TQG-QLD-017
Morton Island Ferries
Pty Ltd
TQG-QLD-018
James Cook
University
Construction of nature
based tourism
accommodation on
Moreton Island.
Implementing
sustainable swim-withwhales tourism in Far
North Queensland
TQG-QLD-014
Project Title
O'Reilly's Rainforest
Retreat - room upgrade
project
Project Description
Provision of research services to investigate 2 possible dive wreck
sites on the Gold Coast. Initial research has identified that a
dedicated dive attraction would attract visitors, encourage repeat
visitation and further enhance the Gold Coast's image as a
vibrant, world-class and unique destination.
Installation of an eco-friendly waste management system at
Kroombit Park - Lochenbar Station, Biloela. The project will
accommodate the current and future needs of the tourist park and
ensure the pristine condition of the adjacent National Park.
Interior modernisation of 60 rooms in O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat
an iconic eco-tourism destination for 85 years on the Gold coast
hinterland. The funding will be used to support a project that is
integral to tourism industry development on the Gold Coast and
which will stimulate private sector investment.
Development of The Nelly Bay Harbour Gateway Precinct Master
Plan. This Master Plan will guide the establishment of new tourism
enterprises and sustainability attractions on the world heritage
listed Magnetic Island, thereby strengthening visitor appeal and
activity levels on this significant north Queensland tourist
destinations.
Supply and construction of tent accommodation at Moreton Island.
The project will provide guests with the opportunity to experience
Moreton Island, which is listed on the Australia Heritage Register
and has over 98% of the island designated as a National Park.
Provision of a research officer, consultation and workshops
regarding swim-with-dwarf minke whales tourism industry in Far
North Queensland. The feasibility of additional value-adding
regional attractions (e.g. a minke whale festival) will be evaluated
to enhance regional economic benefits of this internationally
significant wildlife tourism experience
Project Location
Suburb
State
Bundall
QLD
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$110,000.00
Biloela
QLD
$107,410.00
Via Canungra
QLD
$110,000.00
Magnetic Island
QLD
$25,000.00
Bulwer, Moreton
Island
QLD
$110,000.00
Cairns
QLD
$40,000.00
7
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-QLD-020
Djabugay Native
Title Aboriginal
Corporation RNTBC
Djabugay Rainforest
Tours
TQG-QLD-021
Fraser Coast
Regional Council
The "Fraser Coast
Discovery Trails"
integrated visitor
experience package.
TQG-QLD-023
Australia Nature
Tours Pty Ltd
Creating Voluntourism
Opportunities in
Tropical North
Queensland
TQG-QLD-024
Leknarf Pty Ltd
Meeting tourist demand
- Refurbishment of
facilities Fraser Coast
Top Tourist Park
TQG-QLD-025
Kombumerri
Aboriginal
Corporation for
Culture trading as
Yugambeh Museum
Language and
Heritage Research
Centre
Aboriginal Cultural
Tourism product in
south east Queensland
Project Description
The project will establish walking tracks and a small indigenous
village in a rainforest area adjacent to Skyrail Cableway that is
part of the Traditional Lands of the Djabugay People. The visitor
will experience unique insight of how Djabugay People lived and
used the rainforest. When established, Djabugay will train tour
guides and operate a 30 minutes rainforest tours that can be
accessed through Skyrail and will be sold as an optional activity to
the Skyrail visitors.
Development of a smart phone application and physical
interpretive signage on The "Fraser Coast Discovery Trails"
project. The project will support and encourage regional tourism
industry growth by providing a leading solution and consumer
product that maximises online marketing and distribution
investment.
Development of Voluntourism Opportunities in Tropical North
Queensland. The project will support tourism, community and
conservation collaboration to deliver economic growth through
TNQ. Voluntourism will increase the number of domestic and
international visitors to TNQ, extend their stay and spend in the
region, while supporting positive environmental and conservation
outcomes.
Construction of Infrastructure at the Fraser Coast Tourist Park
including swimming pool and slide for children, shade structure,
landscaping and the installation of a covered children’s
playground. Amenities blocks and the laundry will also be
refurbished to reflect the raised standard of facilities.
Feasibility study on the translation of cultural elements from the
Yugambeh Aboriginal language region of south east Queensland
(Gold Coast, Logan, Scenic Rim) into new tourism products. The
project has a number of outcomes including developing cultural
competency and education services for tourism operators,
interaction with the Yugambeh Aboriginal Exhibition & Training
Centre at Beenleigh (opening June 2011) and create a resource
titled Aboriginal Tourism Action Strategy for the Yugambeh
Region.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Kuranda
QLD
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$17,500.00
Hervey Bay
QLD
$60,000.00
Mooroobool
QLD
$27,500.00
Scarness
QLD
$59,932.45
Beenleigh
QLD
$88,000.00
8
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-QLD-026
Lady Elliot Island Pty
Ltd
Enhancing the Eco
Experience - Lady Elliot
Island Exploration HQ
and Adventure Trail
Project
TQG-QLD-030
Capricorn Tourism
and Economic
Development Limited
A farmer and consumer
led feasibility study into
Capricornia food
tourism opportunities.
TQG-QLD-031
Habitat Dome Pty
Ltd as trustee for
Cairns Wildlife Dome
Trust
Cairns ZOOm
adventure challenge
within a zoo.
TQG-QLD-032
Brisbane Holiday
Village
TQG-QLD-038
Maranoa Regional
Council
Brisbane Holiday
Village - Introduction of
3-Bedroom Cabin
Range
The Great Artesian Spa
Upgrade
TQG-QLD-039
Karumba Progress
Association
Feasibility of Green
Season Tourism Growing Karumba and
the Gulf
Project Description
Project Location
Suburb
State
Trail construction, infrastructure and development of facts sheets
at Lady Elliot Island Exploration HQ and Adventure Trail Project. It
will assist in promoting LEI and the GBR as a 'must see'
destination to the domestic and global markets and attract the
increasing green, nature, eco and special interest traveller. It will
also increase tourism in regional areas that connect to LEI.
Great Barrier
Reef
QLD
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$39,700.00
Feasibility study to considering possible links between the local
food production area and tourism in Rockhampton. The project will
deliver a comprehensive report that will be made available online
on the options for sustainable local food supply and the economic
benefits of local fresh food tourism and associated events.
Design, engineering and construction of additional infrastructure at
Cairns ZOOm adventure course inside the Cairns Wildlife Dome
Zoo. The project will provide infrastructure required within the
existing building for Cairns ZOOm to be the only indoor, day/night
adventure experience in Queensland which will appeal to local,
domestic and international markets.
This project will see the purchase and installation of three 3bedroom cabins designed to receive a minimum of 4 star AAA
Tourism rating for large groups.
Rockhampton
QLD
$33,960.00
Cairns
QLD
$110,000.00
Brisbane
QLD
$110,000.00
Upgrade of the Great Artesian Spa Hot Spring pools to minimise
energy needs and allow for better use of resources in the
management and maintenance of this facility. The project would
result in with a high quality, safe upgrade of a popular tourist
attraction to the benefit of the Mitchell area.
Feasibility study on development of future wet or 'green' season
tourism in Karumba and adjacent areas of the Gulf of Carpentaria.
The project will provide information and a 'road map' to address
issues and establish a sound basis for new and expanded tourism
initiatives particularly transport, land/air/water based tours,
experiences and activities.
Mitchell
QLD
$110,000.00
Karumba
QLD
$16,500.00
9
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-QLD-040
Stephen Ross
Landscaping Pty Ltd
as trustee for Ross
Family Trust
High-end, minimalimpact wilderness
camp, Lamington
National Park
TQG-QLD-043
Oz Ski Resort Pty
Ltd
Establish a world-class
water ski attraction in
Coolum, Queensland
TQG-QLD-045
Cobbold Gorge tours
Pty Ltd
TQG-QLD-049
Dreamworld
Cobbold Village
Enhancement
Supporting Sustainable
Tourism in the Gulf
Savannah
Australian Aboriginal
Wildlife Experience
TQG-QLD-058
The Australian Sugar
Industry Museum
Incorporated
Sugar Industry
Information
Interpretative Centre
TQG-QLD-059
Taylor Industries Pty
Ltd
Gems By Day, Jewels
By Night
Project Description
Project Location
Suburb
State
Construction of a eco-tourism certified camp beside World
Heritage Lamington National Park. The project will enhance and
improves supply of genuinely sustainable high-quality tourism
accommodation in a unique natural environment, supports
economic growth and bolsters the region’s tourism reputation.
Construction of infrastructure for a water ski attraction at Oz Ski
Resort, Coolum Quanda Park Water Resource. The facility will
provide a new, innovative sport and recreation tourist destination,
which will attract more visitors to the Sunshine Coast, and can
host state, national and international water ski competitions.
Refurbishment of accommodation on Robin Hood Station, Far
North Queensland. This project will assist in reducing the facility’s
carbon footprint in addition to lifting service delivery to both
international and domestic standards.
Lamington
QLD
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$110,000.00
Coolum Beach
QLD
$107,291.00
Forsayth
QLD
$110,000.00
Feasibility study examining options to overlay existing tourism
products at Dreamworld, with awareness and education about the
history and contribution of Indigenous people on the Gold Coast.
The project aligns the development of Indigenous tourism with
objectives under the National Long Term Tourism Strategy, will
add to the quality and diversity of tourism experiences on the Gold
Coast and will support Indigenous employment and businesses.
Construction of an interpretative centre inside the Australian Sugar
Industry Museum at Mourilyan, Cassowary Coast Area of
Queensland. This project will allow the establishment of a
interpretative centre that will provide information about the growing
of sugar cane and the processes to manufacture crystal sugar
allowing visitors to develop an understanding of one of the
agricultural industries that dominates the landscape in
Queensland
Construction of a purpose built observatory to support the 'Gems
by Day, Jewels by Night' at the Gemfields, Central Queensland.
Combining the existing attractions of the Sapphire Gemfields with
a night time product will result in a more diverse experience for
tourists. This project aims to increase visitor yield and length of
stay to the Sapphire Gemfields and Central Queensland regions.
Coomera
QLD
$110,000.00
Mourilyan
QLD
$16,500.00
Rubyvale
QLD
$20,000.00
10
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-QLD-060
Scott Canty & Sons
Pty Ltd
Bella Park Multi Sports
Park
TQG-QLD-062
BIG4 Atherton
Woodlands Tourist
Park
TQG-QLD-065
Undaval Pty Ltd
BIG4 Atherton
Woodlands Tourist Park
- Bringing Solar Eco
Cottages to the
Tablelands
The introduction of
Pioneers Huts at
Undara Experience
(UE).
TQG-QLD-067
Bamaga Enterprises
Build upmarket ecotent
campground / outside
eating area overlooking
creek
TQG-SA-002
Wirraway
Homestead Limited
Facilities for live-in
students studying
tourism qualifications
TQG-SA-004
Nuriootpa Vine Inn
Hotel Motel Ltd
Refreshing Barossa
Valley's only
Community Hotel
Project Description
Construction of key facilities (kiosk and amenities block) for the
proposed Multi Sport Park in Queensland's Sunshine Coast
region. This recreational park will cater for dirt bikes, mountain
bikes and 4x4 vehicles, and will also offer camping facilities. This
project enables the recreational park to service visitors to the
attraction.
BIG4 Atherton Woodlands Tourist Park is centrally located. The
project will see the construction and fit out of two solar eco
cottages, providing an eco-accommodation experience at an
affordable price, setting a new benchmark for sustainable caravan
park accommodation, increasing regional visitation.
Purchase and installation of four Pioneers Huts at Undara
Experience located in the Gulf Savannah region of Tropical North
Queensland. These huts will increase the capacity of Undara
Experience and will also help tour operators and retailers to meet
the demand for outback style accommodation.
This project will see the development of an upmarket eco tent
wilderness camping area, complete with amenities block. The
campground will accommodate diners with an outside, covered
dining area. The proposed facility will provide eco tent
accommodation of a more upmarket standard and therefore are
attractive to this more mature and usually affluent traveller
Construction of an accommodation and training centre for 20
Outdoor Recreation students at Wirraway Homestead on South
Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula. Wirraway provides on the job
training for students as instructors/guides in horse riding, climbing,
archery, and ropes courses. This project improves Wirraway's
training capability and importantly will allow for students to stay
onsite.
Refurbishment of 18 rooms at the community owned Vine Inn
(Vine Court Barossa). A direct outcome will be development of
improved corporate packages and local experiential tours in
conjunction with other local attraction providers e.g. wineries &
sporting events.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Bella Creek
QLD
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$85,000.00
Atherton
QLD
$88,000.00
Undara Volcanic
National Park,
(near Mt
Surprise)
QLD
$110,000.00
Bamaga
QLD
$110,000.00
Strathalbyn
SA
$66,350.00
Nuriootpa
SA
$110,000.00
11
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-SA-005
Gemtree Vineyards
Pty Ltd
Environmentally
Sustainable Cellar Door
linking with Wetlands
Ecotourism Trail
TQG-SA-006
Aurora Ozone Hotel,
Kangaroo Island, New
Seaview Room Project
TQG-SA-012
Australian Property
Projects Pty Ltd as
trustee for the Red
Centre Unit Trust,
trading as Auora
Ozone Hotel
Langmeil Pty Ltd
TQG-SA-013
Bungaree Station
TQG-SA-014
TQG-SA-016
Project Description
Project Location
Suburb
State
Construction of an environmentally sustainable cellar door facility
at Gemtree Vineyard, McLaren Flat. The Cellar Door will blend
with Gemtree Vineyards's Biodynamic farming program and
existing Wetlands Walking Eco Trail and will be the first of its type
in the McLaren Vale and Fleurieu region of South Australia. This
project will not only add a new visitor experience to the wine
region but also allow for the education of sustainable building
practices.
Refurbishment of 12 hotel rooms on South Australia's Kangaroo
Island. This project will help meet the strong demand for 4 star
accommodation on the island.
McLaren Flat
SA
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$110,000.00
Kingscote,
Kangaroo Island
SA
$110,000.00
Langmeil and T-qual
restores 1840s Barossa
ironstone cottage into
B&B
Bungaree Station
Interactive History Trail
Refurbishment of a pioneer ironstone cottage at the Langmeil
Winery, based around the 1843 pioneering village of Langmeil.
This project will provide unique accommodation option within this
carefully restored village which will benefit the wider region.
Development of an interactive trail around Bungaree Station's
historic complex in South Australia's Clare Valley region. This
project will add to the variety of tourism product available for
international visitors through to school groups in the area.
Tanunda
SA
$36,000.00
Clare
SA
$60,000.00
Port Lincoln Fresh
Fish Company
Upgrading of retail
space to include
Seafood Cooking
Classes and
Demonstrations
Port Lincoln
SA
$110,000.00
Seppeltsfield Wines
Pty Ltd
Development of a
Tourism Master Plan for
Seppeltsfield Estate
Upgrade and extension at Port Lincoln Fresh Fish Company on
South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. This project will deliver improve
the seafood experience on offer and will provide a greater capacity
to showcase a wider range of product. The new space will double
the visitor capacity and will cater for tour greetings and tastings,
cooking demonstrations and seafood cooking classes.
Development of a Tourism Master Plan for Seppeltsfield Estate in
South Australia's Barossa region. This plan aims to provide key
information and data to facilitate sound investment in tourism and
hospitality economic development opportunities at Seppeltsfield
Estate.
Seppeltsfield
SA
$27,500.00
12
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-SA-020
Sticky Rice Cooking
School Pty Ltd
Sticky Rice Cooking
School Asian Villas
TQG-SA-024
d'Arenberg Pty Ltd
The Stable d'Arenberg's Wine
Immersion Centre
TQG-TAS-001
The Wicked Cheese
Company Pty Ltd
Establishment of a
Cheesery/Tasting
house at Richmond
Tasmania
TQG-TAS-007
Bretos Project
Management Pty Ltd
Avalon City retreat perched atop an office
tower overlooking
Hobart's Waterfront
TQG-TAS-009
Simon Currant &
Associates
Build an
Education/Interpretation
Centre within a
Wilderness Lodge
TQG-TAS-016
Anvers
Confectionery Pty
Ltd
House of Anvers multipurpose Conservatory
and Chocolate
experience.
Project Description
Design and construction of three self contained Asian villas at the
Sticky Rice Cooking School in the Adelaide Hills. The
accommodation will allow for food and accommodation packages
and will provide a unique accommodation option for the region.
Development of interactive displays at d'Arenberg in South
Australia's Barossa region. Through this interface, visitors will be
able to have a simulated tasting with a winemaker and also a wine
blending experience.
Construction of a cheesery and local produce tasting house in
historic Richmond in the surrounding Hobart region. The facility
will comprise of maturing and making/demonstration rooms, a
tasting area for cheese and other local produce, an interpretative
display and an area for visitors to enjoy light meals. The project
will complement the existing Coal Valley wine trail adding a new
and unique visitor experience for the region.
Installation of an architecturally-designed Omnipod atop a 9-story
office building in the centre of Hobart. This unique accommodation
concept will be known as Avalon City Retreat and will be the
ultimate in sustainable accommodation. This project will also be a
prototype for environmentally friendly, sustainable and portable
accommodation that tourism operators from around Australia can
view and adapt to their own tourism environments.
Construction of an Education/interpretation Centre within Sleeping
Water Lodge at Lake St Clair in Tasmania's Cradle Mountain
National Park. The Sleeping Water Lodge Education/Interpretation
Centre will strengthen Tasmania's offering of wilderness
experiences and open it up to new markets of high end Education
Tourism.
Construction of a multi-purpose conservatory at the House of
Anvers in North West Tasmania. The House of Anvers offers a
total chocolate experience and this project will enable more
visitors to enjoy this experience and also new experiences. This
project aims to increase the length of visitor stays in the region.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Stirling
SA
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$110,000.00
McLaren Vale
SA
$62,485.94
Richmond
TAS
$110,000.00
Hobart
TAS
$110,000.00
Derwent Bridge
TAS
$100,950.00
Latrobe
TAS
$110,000.00
13
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-TAS-018
Tranquilles Bed and
Breakfast, Café and
Gallery
Cooking with fine
Tasmanian produce in
Tranquilles, Port Sorell
TQG-TAS-019
Westminster 1257
Pty. Ltd.
Designer Quality
Accommodation and
Interpretive Wildlife
Experience on Bruny
Island
TQG-TAS-021
Stefano Lubiana
Wines Pty Ltd
Stefano Lubiana Wines'
Biodynamic Food and
Wine Interpretation
Centre
TQG-TAS-023
Velo Wines
Velo Cellar Door &
Barrel Room Café
TQG-VIC-004
Hot Shots Paintball
Skirmish Pty Ltd
Hot shots upgrade and
creative expansion
project
TQG-VIC-005
Grevon Pty Ltd as
Trustee for Culell
Family Trust
Halls Gap Zoo
Giraffe/Zebra Complex
Project Description
Expansion of the kitchen facilities and offering at Tranquilles Bed
and Breakfast in Tasmania's North West region. This project will
enable cooking classes run by local chefs and culinary weekends
to be offered to visitors. It will also engage visitors with the fresh
produce available in the region.
Addition of four architecturally designed and accessible studios on
Tasmania's Bruny Island. This project will also include an
accessible interpretational boardwalk and wildlife viewing platform.
This project will help to meet the demand for quality
accommodation on the island but also offers accessible
accommodation and activities.
Development of interpretative displays and activities at Stefano
Lubiana Wines, Derwent Valley, Tasmania. This project will
highlight the site's biodynamic credentials and will complement the
development of a purpose-built tasting and dining facility that will
demonstrate sustainable production methods. This project will also
allow for local strategic partnerships in the are of ‘clean and green’
experiences.
Construction of a restaurant and redevelopment of the cellar door
area at Velo Wines in Tasmania's Launceston and Tamar Valley
region. This project provides the opportunity to showcase local
produce in an ambient setting and will improve the visitor
experience at the winery.
Construction of 3 paintball playing fields at Hot Shots Paintball
Skirmish in Victoria's Geelong region. This project will create new
game features and an immersive entertainment experience of an
international standard that will help the region to attract visitors.
Construction of a giraffe/zebra complex and feeding area at Halls
Gap Zoo in Victoria's Central Highlands region. The feeding area
will allow visitor to have a close encounter with the giraffes and the
project will add a high yield activity to the region's tourism offering.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Port Sorell
TAS
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$35,000.00
Lunawanna
TAS
$110,000.00
Granton
TAS
$110,000.00
Legana
TAS
$110,000.00
Anakie
VIC
$40,150.00
Halls Gap
VIC
$48,600.00
14
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-VIC-007
Walhalla Board of
Management
Incorporated
Upgrading of Long
Tunnel Extended Gold
Mine Museum and
Entry Facility
TQG-VIC-009
Phillip Island
Chocolate
Experience Pty Ltd
New Exhibits and
Extensions to Pannys
Amazing World of
Chocolate
TQG-VIC-010
Taming the Dragon
Pty Ltd
The hills come alive
with the roar of
Mansfield's lions
TQG-VIC-011
Koorie Heritage
Trust Incl.
Upgrade facilities for the
presentation of Koorie
culture and history
TQG-VIC-015
Melbourne
Underwater World
Pty Ltd
Unique opportunity for
viewing and
interpretation of iconic
marine species
TQG-VIC-019
North East Victoria
Tourism Inc.
Australian Alps National
Landscape Visitor
Experience Project Bogong Cluster
Project Description
Construction of outdoor facilities and displays at the historic
Walhalla Long Tunnel Extended Gold Mine at Walhalla in Victoria.
This project will provide undercover seating and accessible
bathroom facilities together with refurbishment and additional
display modules, static mine displays and AV concepts for the
visitors to one of two remaining accessible Gold Mines open for
Tourism within Victoria.
Extension and installation of custom designed exhibits at Pannys
Amazing World of Chocolate on Philip Island in Victoria. This
project will cater for increasing demand at the attraction
particularly from international visitors, and enables the expansion
of the tourism experience offered.
Addition of a white lion exhibit and entry area at Mansfield Zoo in
Victoria's High Country region. This project will give Victoria its
first white lions and add more hands on experiences to the zoo's
offering.
Upgrade of information booths to state of the art equipment at the
Koorie Heritage Trust Cultural Centre in Melbourne. It holds an
extensive collection of Aboriginal artefacts and artwork and this
project will provide a much needed refurbishment for the displays.
Construction and fit out of a shipwreck exhibit at Melbourne
Aquarium. Using the latest technology and conservation practices,
the project will separate the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium into two
different areas, allowing the opportunity to exhibit new and varied
animals not ever seen before in Australian aquaria. This will
strengthen the Aquarium’s tourism offering, and in turn,
Melbourne's tourism offering.
Construction of visitor infrastructure and camping facilities along
the Bogong Alpine Way at the Falls-Hotham Alpine Crossing in the
Australian Alps National Landscape area. This project provides
key visitor facilities for the Bogong Cluster.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Walhalla
VIC
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$30,140.00
Newhaven
VIC
$110,000.00
Mansfield
VIC
$100,000.00
Melbourne
VIC
$20,000.00
Melbourne
VIC
$100,000.00
Near
Germantown
VIC
$100,000.00
15
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-VIC-020
A Maze'N Things Pty
Ltd
Heritage Brewhouse,
Restaurant, Traditional
Cheese Factory and Art
Trail
TQG-VIC-022
Bendigo's Park Lane
Holiday Park Pty Ltd
Bendigo Fun Park.
Putting "fun" back into
Holiday/Tourist Parks.
TQG-VIC-026
National Trust of
Australia (Victoria)
Old Melbourne Gaol:
Planning for reinterpretation and
upgrade
TQG-VIC-027
Te Arani Pty Ltd as
Trustee for the Sharp
Family Trust
Research into
customised, translated
audio tours for
international travellers
TQG-VIC-028
Leora Pty Ltd
Wild Dog Winery
Walking Trail, Wetlands
and Viewpoints Project
TQG-VIC-035
Ballarat Wildlife and
Reptile Park
The Crocodile Billabong
Experience and
Conservation Centre
Project Description
Completion of a feasibility study, strategic plan and scoping study
for the proposed Heritage Brew House and Traditional Cheese
Factory on Victoria's Phillip Island. The project will also involve the
development of architectural, building and landscaping plans and
will work to establish the viability of the proposal. The proposed
project would be a major addition to the tourism landscape of the
island and this project helps to make it a reality.
Construction of an Indoor Children’s & Youth Activity Centre at the
Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park. The project will focus on
increasing occupancy in the peak times shoulder periods with an
all weather indoor play centre that drives attraction based growth
within the industry.
Development of an interpretation plan and repairs to wiring and
lighting in preparation for new displays at the Old Melbourne Gaol.
This project aims to re-interpret the site to provide an exciting and
engaging heritage experience that explored the severity of
imprisonment and punishment regimes in the nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries. This project is an important step in revitalising
this Melbourne attraction.
Completion of a feasibility study to test new customised,
translated, self guided audio tours that are delivered digitally to
visitors from a database. The content will be provided in English
and also in other languages which will cater to the emerging
markets such as China.
Construction of walking trails, board walks and viewing platforms
to complement and protect remnant forest along with existing and
proposed wetlands within the Wild Dog Winery in Victoria's
Gippsland region. The project will provide a nature-based activity
for visitors that will add another dimension to the activities on offer
at the winery and in the region.
Construction of the Crocodile Billabong Experience and
Conservation Centre in Ballarat. The Centre will house large
freshwater crocodiles and allow educational and information
sessions to be held at the Ballarat Wildlife and Reptile Park in the
Goldfields region of Victoria. This project will provide an
educational resource, and creating a new tourist opportunity in the
region.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Newhaven
VIC
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$71,500.00
Junortoun
VIC
$110,000.00
Melbourne
VIC
$60,000.00
Highett
VIC
$37,518.00
Warragul
VIC
$110,000.00
Ballarat
VIC
$110,000.00
16
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-VIC-038
City of Wodonga
The Bonegilla Migrant
Experience - Steps to
Sustainability
TQG-VIC-039
Magheragall
Nominees Pty Ltd
Lavers Hill Roadhouse
& Caravan Park Facility
Upgrade
TQG-VIC-041
Milawa Cheese
Company
Artisan Bakery and
Centre of Culinary
Excellence
TQG-VIC-044
Universal Logic as
Trustee for Brandon
Reddaway Family
Trust
Bright Brewery
expansion: enriching
the food and wine
experience in Victoria's
High Country
TQG-VIC-047
Livingstone Family
Trust
Re-development of
Harcourt Valley
Vineyards as a quality
tourism destination
TQG-VIC-048
Lake Mountain
Alpine Resort
Lake Mountain to
Marysville Mountain
Bike Trail and Network
Project Description
Develop a business strategy for the Bonegilla Migrant Experience
heritage and cultural tourism site. This project will to further extend
the visitor experience as a viable education, recreation and tourist
attraction to give the site long term security and independence to
this important site.
Upgrades to the Lavers Hill Roadhouse and Caravan Park. The
project will be the first step to creating an integrated hub servicing
the regional and tourism needs including the development of the
Tavern to provide a local food and beverage experience.
Construction of a culinary classroom for artisan baking, cheese
making and specialist cooking classes at the Milawa Cheese
Factory Bakery Restaurant complex. This project will help to
showcase local produce to visitors and will also allow for an
increase in production of artisanal sour dough bread. This
increased production allows for the development of local labour
and skills and will create additional jobs in the bakery, tourism and
regional transport sectors.
Construction of a hospitality space at Bright Brewery in Victoria's
High Country. This project will provide much needed space to
cater for the growth in numbers of tourists visiting the brewery and
will establish the brewery as an all weather attraction for Bright. In
addition, the project will see the expansion of Bright Brewery's
existing edu-tourism experiences.
Construction of a kitchen and new tasting area at Harcourt Valley
Vineyards. This infrastructure will also allow catering for functions,
weddings and events. A kitchen focusing on regional foods will
encourage people to come to our region as currently there is a
lack of such infrastructure in the local area
A feasibility study and design framework for a proposed Lake
Mountain to Marysville mountain bike trail and a complimentary
trail network at Lake Mountain in southern Victoria. This project
will examine the issue around building more quality Mountain
biking trails attracting hundreds of riders to the Marysville Triangle
area which is recovering following the 2009 Black Saturday
bushfires.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Bonegilla
VIC
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$17,600.00
Lavers Hill
VIC
$100,000.00
Milawa
VIC
$100,000.00
Bright
VIC
$110,000.00
Harcourt
VIC
$62,072.00
Marysville
VIC
$18,491.00
17
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-VIC-053
Spring Spur Pty Ltd
TQG-WA-003
Evedon Park Bush
Resort
TQG-WA-011
Metalic Investment
Pty Ltd
Midland Caravan park
Short Term High Quality
Budget Tourist Cabin
Accommodation
TQG-WA-017
Ferngrove Vineyards
Limited
TQG-WA-020
WAITOC Association
Inc.
Ferngrove's Killerby
cellar door at their
Wilyabrup (Margaret
River) vineyard in
Western Australia
Study into Tourism
Accreditation for
Indigenous Tourism
Operators.
TQG-WA-021
WAITOC Association
Inc.
Spring Spur Riders
Lounge &
Accommodation Further developing
Bogong Horseback
Adventures
Evedon Park Bush
Resort Expansion
Project
Connecting Indigenous
businesses/organisation
s with the Perth region
tourism industry.
Project Description
Project Location
Suburb
State
Construction of a lounge and accommodation facility at Bogong
Horseback Adventures' Spring Spur Stables in Victoria's High
Country. This project will open the horseback experience to new
markets and will help to grow the business and in turn, the regions
tourism industry
Tawonga
VIC
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$110,000.00
Construction of a new retail facility and upgrade of the restaurant
and reception area at Evedon Park Bush Resort in Western
Australia's South West region. The project will raise the level of
quality of the resort and will help to attract new visitors, which will
support other local businesses in the Ferguson Valley region.
Purchase and installation of ensuite bedrooms and a shared
kitchen at the Midland Caravan Park at Swan. This project will
provide an example of the latest principles of environmental
sustainability and 7 star energy efficiency rating while providing
high quality budget accommodation for tourists visiting the City of
Swan attending local events, attractions and sightseeing.
Provide heritage interpretation and innovative technology to the
Ferngrove’s Killerby cellar door. This project will add to the
microbrewery-restaurant complex enhancing the visitor experience
to this region
Burekup
WA
$100,000.00
Midland
WA
$100,000.00
Wilyabrup
WA
$110,000.00
Feasibility Study into the design and establishment of an
Indigenous Tourism Accreditation module for potential
implementation within the National Tourism Accreditation
Framework (NTAF). Options will be presented with an outcome to
recommend the design, establishment and implementation of a
new indigenous tourism accreditation module/program, or update
a current program to address identified stakeholder needs.
Perth
WA
$16,500.00
Feasibility study of demand for Indigenous cultural experiences
and product by the Perth tourism industry and future connection
between the owners of Aboriginal experiences and products with
the Perth region tourism industry.
Perth
WA
$16,500.00
18
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
Project Title
TQG-WA-024
City of Cockburn
Cockburn Aboriginal
Cultural and Visitor
Centre Feasibility Study
TQG-WA-029
Shire of Coorow
Wildflower Country
Development Project
incorporating a Tourism
Development Plan
(2011-2016)
TQG-WA-034
Shire of Leonora
Develop tourism to the
only living ghost town in
Australia
TQG-WA-037
Geographe Bay
Tourism Association
Ngilgi Cave Light and
Sound Project
TQG-WA-038
Shire of
Gnowangerup
Auspicing for the
Gnowangerup
Progress Association
Inc.
Gnowangerup Travel
Stop incorporation the
Hidden Treasures Drive
Trail
Project Description
Feasibility study to consider the need and viability for an
Aboriginal Cultural and Visitors Centre in Cockburn, Western
Australia. This project will also consult with stakeholders regarding
a preferred site and viable operational models and list of
requirements for a proposed facility that if build would bring the
rich and unique Aboriginal stories and sites to the visitors to this
region.
Development of a Tourism Development Plan and delivery of a
community survey and workshop for the Wildflower Country,
Western Australia. The key aspect of the project is the five year
tourism development plan which will identify methods for the
consortium to develop the Wildflower Country tourism routes to
link regional destinations and support industry growth and
prosperity.
Restoration of a boarding house and development of visitor
facilities in the historic mining and ghost town of Gwalia in
Western Australia's Golden Outback region. This project enables
the final restoration of the Mrs Patroni’s Boarding House, which is
an integral part of the township, and will also see the development
of an information hub alongside the house as a starting point for
tours of the area.
Replacement of light and sound facilities with state-of-the-art LED
lamps and audio capabilities in the Ngilgi Cave in Western
Australia's South West region. This project will work to minimise
environmental impacts on the fragile karst system and will also
reduce the growth of Lampenflora (algal) in the cave. T
Construction of a Travel Stop for short stay accommodation in
Gnowangerup. The project will become a central hub location for
the hidden Treasures Drive Trail and allow travellers to stay in
Gnowangerup and travel out into the Hidden Treasures for day
trips.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Spearwood
WA
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$15,000.00
Coorow
WA
$22,350.00
Gwalia
WA
$110,000.00
Yallingup
WA
$58,000.00
Gnowangerup
WA
$73,150.00
19
TQUAL Grants
Ref No
Organisation Name
TQG-WA-040
Augusta Margaret
River Tourism
Association
Project Title
Cape Leeuwin
Lighthouse Preservation
and Redevelopment
Project
Project Description
Renovation of the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Western
Australia's South West region. The project will complete the
internal works for Cottage Two at the lighthouse and will work to
showcase the diverse heritage and cultural values of the site. The
further development of tourism facilities at the lighthouse will help
to cater to and attract more visitors.
Project Location
Suburb
State
Cape Leeuwin,
Augusta
WA
Amount of grant
funds sought
(GST incl)
$110,000.00
20