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Dinosaur based tourism is expected to grow in outback Queensland as the State Government commits close to $500,000 over three years.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the government would use the funding to develop a road map to growing dinosaur tourism, which would help to boost the region’s tourism industry in years to come.
“Outback Queensland is one of the best places in the world to have a dinosaur experience,” she said.
“Some of Australia’s most significant dinosaur discoveries have been made in Queensland in recent years.
“We want to capitalise on demand for unique tourism experiences in the future – that’s what our road map will help us achieve.
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Subscriber only An iconic attraction in the central west has reopened its new cafe, retail outlet and children s area as part of a multimillion-dollar upgrade, creating a better experience for visitors and tourists. The new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre (AWHC) in Barcaldine officially reopened on Sunday, just in time for Monday s 2021 Labour Day celebrations. Tourism Minister Stirling Hinchliffe was in Barcaldine for the official opening. He said the new entry building was designed to welcome tourists into the facility directly from the main street. The new building features a themed entry to draw guests inside, a cafe-restaurant, a retail outlet, children s activity area, rest room facilities, covered and easy access for disability parking, and environmental utilities such as solar power and water efficient devices, Mr Hinchcliffe said.
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has officially reopened one of the outback’s most iconic tourism attractions.
The new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre (AWHC) in Barcaldine has officially reopened after a multi-million-dollar upgrade to the attraction’s entrance delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.
“This place is iconic. Not just for Queenslanders but for Australians,” the Premier said.
“The Australian Workers Heritage Centre is one of western Queensland’s most important tourism attractions.
“These upgrades will help to ensure more Australians visit this region to embrace our heritage.
“If you’re a history buff and you’re yet to experience the outback, I urge you to experience the new and improved Australian Workers Heritage Centre.”
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The Palaszczuk Government will deliver close to half a million dollars over three years to deliver a roadmap to grow dinosaur tourism across outback Queensland.
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the roadmap would help to boost the region’s tourism industry in years to come – supporting the state’s economic recovery plan.
The Premier outback Queensland had a rich history of fossils and palaeontology which had spurred the development of numerous attractions in the region over the years.
“Outback Queensland is one of the best places in the world to have a dinosaur experience,” the Premier said.
“Some of Australia’s most significant dinosaur discoveries have been made in Queensland in recent years.