The Queensland Government through the Department of Environment, Science and Innovation is inviting suitably experienced operators who wish to partner with Munamudanamy (Hinchinbrook Island National Park)’s Traditional Owners, the Bandjin people and Girramay people, to submit a proposal to provide guided tours along the Thorsborne Trail on Hinchinbrook Island National Park.

The opportunity presented is for a four-day, three-night guided tour, taking hikers along the world-renowned Thorsborne Trail from Ramsay Bay (northern trailhead), walking from north to south, staying overnight at dedicated camping areas at Little Ramsay Bay, South Zoe Bay, Mulligans Falls and finishing at George Point (southern trailhead) in an immersive natural and cultural encounter with the island’s Traditional Owners.

The successful tourism operator/s will have priority access to group camping areas for guided tours, separated from free and independent hikers. The group camping areas may also be used by other user groups (such as educational groups, or for management purposes) from time to time, at the discretion of QPWS&P. All camping areas will remain national park.

Guided tours will be complementary to the existing remote and wild experience. Applicants should be environmentally and culturally competent, sensitive to national park and world heritage natural and cultural management principles, have demonstrated achievements in working with First Nations peoples, and experience in delivering quality cultural and/or ecotourism offerings.

This opportunity will be offered under a commercial activity agreement for a negotiated period that recognises the genuine commitment to deliver a world class experience, the level of financial investment into the product, the level of commitment and investment into the partnership with the area’s Traditional Owners and their aspirations to achieve economic independence on Country.

The expression is now available on QTenders. Apply online by 4.00pm (AEST) 15 November 2024.