Queensland Regions Chart an Exciting New Course for Tourism Growth

Outback Queensland

Queensland's regional tourism industry is preparing for an exciting decade of growth, with Outback Queensland and the Gladstone Region unveiling new Destination Management Plans designed to strengthen visitor experiences, support local communities and build thriving visitor economies.

The new plans provide a strategic roadmap for tourism development while highlighting the diverse experiences that make regional Queensland such an appealing destination for Australian and international travellers.

Outback Queensland Plans for 2030

The Outback Queensland Destination Management Plan 2030 establishes a shared tourism roadmap covering 19 local government areas and five sub-regions.

The plan identifies key priorities across ecotourism, events, connectivity, visitor experiences, destination brand development and industry capability.

It also highlights opportunities to expand emerging tourism experiences including First Nations tourism, agritourism, wellness, food and beverage and dark sky tourism.

These opportunities complement Outback Queensland's established strengths in history and heritage, palaeontology tourism, spectacular natural landscapes, events and drive tourism.

For travellers, the strategy points towards an even broader range of experiences across one of Australia's most distinctive regions, from discovering ancient landscapes and heritage stories to enjoying immersive nature-based adventures.

Gladstone Region Sets a Ten-Year Tourism Vision

Gladstone Region

The Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited has launched its new Gladstone Region Destination Management Plan, providing a shared direction for tourism development over the next decade.

The plan is built around six strategic priorities: Experience, Partnerships, Ecotourism, Brand, People and Advocacy.

Rather than simply increasing visitor numbers, the long-term approach aims to strengthen the overall tourism experience while encouraging collaboration and sustainable destination development.

For visitors, this creates opportunities for the Gladstone Region to further develop its natural attractions, experiences, tourism businesses and connections with local communities.

Building Sustainable Regional Tourism

The Outback Queensland DMP 2030

Sustainability is an important theme running through the new tourism planning approach.

Both Destination Management Plans recognise the importance of ecotourism and responsible tourism development, helping regional Queensland grow while protecting the landscapes, communities and experiences that attract visitors.

The focus on First Nations tourism, nature-based experiences, agritourism, wellness and local food also reflects changing traveller interests, as visitors increasingly seek authentic experiences connected to place and community.

A Coordinated Queensland Tourism Future

Gladstone Region

The new Outback Queensland and Gladstone Region plans join Experience Gold Coast's Destination Management Plan, launched in June, as part of a coordinated approach to strengthening Queensland's regional visitor economy.

Together, these strategies support the broader ambitions of Destination 2045, providing a long-term framework for tourism development across the state.

For travellers, the result could be a more diverse and connected Queensland tourism offering, with regional destinations continuing to develop memorable experiences while retaining their unique character.

Discover Queensland Beyond the Coast

Outback Queensland

Queensland is renowned for its beaches, tropical islands and major cities, but its regional destinations offer another side of the state.

Outback Queensland provides opportunities to explore Australia's pioneering history, ancient landscapes, Indigenous culture, wildlife and vast open spaces, while the Gladstone Region combines coastal experiences with nature, industry and community stories.

The new tourism plans signal a strong future for regional Queensland and provide travellers with even more reasons to venture beyond the state's best-known destinations.

Tourism and Events Queensland

Website: www.queensland.com
Phone: 1800 801 723
Address: Level 7, 111 George Street, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Tourism and Events Queensland is the Queensland Government's tourism and major events agency, working with industry and destinations to promote Queensland and support the state's visitor economy.

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