Ecotourism Trails

Queensland is one of the most ecologically diverse places in the world, with ideal competitive advantages to attract domestic and international tourists who want to experience nature.

Through a collaborative model we are working with the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, local Traditional Owners, the private sector and regional communities to deliver genuine ecotourism experiences, unlock new income streams for the preservation and management of parks and support long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.

Queensland Ecotourism Trails are designed to be ecologically sustainable and, to the greatest possible extent, preserve and protect community resources, and their natural and cultural values for future generations. They also align with the Ecotourism Plan for Queensland’s Protected Areas 2023-2028, which outlines the government’s commitments and actions for fostering ecotourism in spectacular natural locations including national and marine parks, and other protected areas.

Incentivising investment in sustainable tourism, ecotourism and nature-based infrastructure is an important element of Towards Tourism 2032, Queensland’s tourism industry strategy to increase the tourism economy to $44 billion.

• Cooloola Great Walk

• Wangetti Trail

  The trail will showcase the stunning coastal and hinterland scenery of the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics and the Great Barrier Reef.

• Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail

  The Paluma to Wallaman Falls Trail is a proposed 125km walking and mountain biking trail.

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