Accommodation and Hospitality
The Western Downs is a gateway to Outback Australia, promising a delightful cocktail of country and city life.
Growing the drive tourism industry makes sense, when the Western Downs is strategically located at the intersection of two major state highways and traversed by three long-haul drive touring routes.
Natural assets and diverse landscapes are what draw visitors to the Western Downs, with the promise of ancient pines at the Bunya Mountains, state forests, national parks, a major river system, fossils and plenty of open spaces to choose your own adventure.
Visitors are guaranteed an authentic taste of country culture, best explored through one of the diverse events across the region.
Our region is renowned for iconic major events that truly capture the essence of the region - from music to melon festivals and lanterns to camel races.
With a growing population, an increasing visitor market and year-round non-resident workforce, the Western Downs has potential for further development in the accommodation and hospitality industries.
There is a great opportunity for development of accommodation to support the increase in population and workforce, with a rising need for semi-detached and apartment housing along with medium to high density options. In an effort to increase housing stock for rent and sale, and in particular, improve the diversity of housing across the region, Council has released the Dalby CBD Development Investment Prospectus.
In addition to this, the region is uniquely placed to attract niche accommodation options, providing visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in our lush landscapes and enjoy the whistling of the variety of birds and the breeze of the wind.