There were 45.1 million visitors to regional Australia in 2017 who engaged in aquatic and coastal tourism activities (Source: Tourism Research Australia).
Investment Opportunities in Beach Tourism
Australia has many of the world’s most iconic island, beach and coastal destinations. Whether it be some of the country's best-known landmarks such as the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Sydney Harbour in New South Wales or Tasman National Park in Tasmania.
Australia's vast coastline plays an important role in defining the character of the country - beaches, islands, ocean lagoons and colourful reefs underpin the Australian way of life. Australia offers two of the world's greatest coral reefs, a variety of world-class fishings options, renowned island resorts and a year-round temperate climate which lends itself to outdoor sports, aquatic and coastal activities.
With a continuous coastline of more than 30,000 kilometres, Australia offers investors the opportunity to go beyond these iconic destinations and create something truly unique on the many spectacular coastal journeys that also make up Australia's repertoire of beach and island experiences.
See below to explore some of the unique tourism investment opportunities Australia's beaches and islands have to offer or contact one of our investment specialists for comprehensive and confidential assistance that will save you time and money, and help you make the right investment decision.
Recent Major Transactions
Date Sold: February 2017
Price: $140,000,000 ($476,190 per key)
Buyer: Far East Consortium
Date Sold: March 2017
Price: $7,100,000 ($61,207 per key)
Buyer: Aldesta Hotel Group
Date Sold: July 2017
Price: $16,000,000 ($1,000,000 per key)
Buyer: Cape Wickham Golf Links Pty Ltd.
Recent Key Developments
InterContinental Hayman
Hayman Island, QLD
Opening date: 2019
Development cost: $100 million
Malaysian multinational Mulpha Group will spend more than $100 million refurbishing its Hayman Island 166-room luxury hotel. The resort will be rebranded as ‘Hayman Island, by InterContinental’ after signing a long-term management agreement with InterContinental. The resort is the only property on the 4-hectare island and will showcase world-class facilities in one of the world’s most unique locations.
Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
Opening August 2018
(Re)development cost: $86 million
Following the damage caused by Cyclone Debbie, Daydream Island has invested $86 million in the redevelopment of the island. Construction officially began with Architecture Firm, Hunt Design, leading the redesign of the island's resort in November 2017. Once the island has reopened, there will be at least 270 job opportunities, creating a huge regional boost.
Crystalbrook Collection
Cairns, QLD
Opening 2019
Development cost: $370 million
Ghassen Aboud’s Crystalbrook Collection has announced the development of four landmark Cairns hotels that will see a 5-star hotel become operational each year for the next three years. The investment comes as tourism drives growth and opportunity up and down the Queensland coast.
