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OPPORTUNITY
PROJECT TITLE
PROJECT LOCATION
PROJECT PROPONENT
OPERATING STRUCTURE
TYPE OF BUSINESS ASSISTANCE SOUGHT
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CURRENT PROJECT STATUS
FORECASTED ROI
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Ella Bay Integrated Resort Development
will transform the face of tourism in Tropical
North
Queensland.
The
Ella
Bay
development is sited in an island of freehold
land that sits within the World Heritage
listed Wet Tropics Area.
The development features:
 4 resort precincts with 6 five star resorts
comprising 890 units and villas
 4 residential precincts of 610 residences
 Village precinct accommodating retail,
professional services & restaurant spaces
 18 hole competition golf course,
clubhouse, sports complex and parks
 Research and educations area, including
an international school.
Ella Bay Integrated Resort
Ella Bay, Queensland
Ella Bay Pty Ltd (Rod Lamb)
Equity investors/ Joint partner venture
Investment sought
$220 million
Freehold
Little Cove site – DA approval. Resort site – environ. approval
Positive net income within 5 years
Investment Brief
When completed, Ella Bay will cater for over
2,000 tourists and 1,000 residents making it the
only 5 star eco-resort development to cater for
the new wave of luxury eco-tourists. Ella Bay is
a rare and exclusive site due to the vast area of
surrounding protected coastal rainforest.
LOCATION OVERVIEW
Ella Bay is located only 90 minutes south of
Cairns. South of Cairns, the Wet Tropics World
Heritage Area runs along the coast from Cairns
to Innisfail and effectively blocks tourism
development to the south. Ella Bay is an island
of freehold land within this Area.
This is a spectacular part of Queensland, where
rainforest meets reef, where flora, fauna and
marine reef ecosystems abound.
UNIQUE SELLING PROPOSITION
What really sets this project apart is the
magnificent location which is like no other.
Ella Bay is uniquely located on a 470 hectare
parcel of freehold land within Queensland’s
Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, and
alongside the iconic Great Barrier Reef
Marine Park. Ella Bay will represent world
class
ecological
and
sustainable
development.
The air that you breathe will have been
filtered by being immersed amongst millions
of rainforest trees. Where else could you
find tropical rainforest surrounded by
national park and fringed by a golden beach?
The unique setting and proximity to World
Heritage Areas enhance the eco-resort
experience. Eco-tourists will immerse
themselves within the trails guided by
traditional
owners,
wildlife
photo
opportunities and research programs before
boating or flying off to experience the
wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
TROPICAL NORTH QUEENSLAND REGIONAL PROFILE
Cairns and the region is Australia’s premier regional destination and is perfectly positioned for conducting
serious business in Australia’s most stunning location. Cairns, the gateway city to the region, is highly regarded
because of its location, infrastructure and world class facilities and attractions. It is Australia’s northern
gateway to Asia and beyond, and a major service provider into Northern Australia.
Cairns is host to more than 690,000 international and 1.55 million domestic visitors each year, resulting in an
annual visitor spend of approximately $2.46 billion.
Cairns Airport is one of Australia’s busiest for international passengers with direct flights from Auckland, Tokyo,
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guam, Port Moresby and Singapore (via Darwin). Major industries in the Cairns region
include tourism, agriculture, construction, mining and retail, with marine, aviation and tropical knowledge
industries experiencing growth and offering opportunities for investment.
Cairns and the region has a bright future, with population estimated to grow more than 90,000 by 2026,
accompanied by major infrastructure development. The trend towards a more digitally based economy will
provide a transformational opportunity for Cairns and regional communities as more business activity is
conducted through high-speed broadband.
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