Tourism, Agritourism & Hospitality
Holiday Haven for the Taking.
The Harvey Region is emerging as a tourism destination, blessed with wine and food trails, farm stays, and nature walks against a backdrop of untouched landscapes.
With significant investments planned in the Harvey Region, there are opportunities for investors to develop eco-tourism, agritourism, and new accommodation options, all while celebrating the area’s rich heritage and cultural experiences.
The potential for growth is significant, with record visitor spend in Western Australia in 2022. With the Harvey Region’s dedication to sustainable tourism development, it’s a sound business decision for investors looking to tap into a growing market.
Holiday Haven
Investment opportunities in the Region, include:
- Developing eco-tourism sites that showcase the Harvey Region’s natural beauty and wildlife.
- Establishing agritourism ventures that showcase the Harvey Region’s agricultural produce and farming practices.
- Investing in new accommodation options to meet the growing demand from visitors.
- Developing unique food and beverage experiences that showcase local produce.
- Supporting the development of events and festivals that celebrate the Harvey Region’s cultural and sporting heritage.
- Investing in stylish accommodation options, such as luxury hotels or boutique bed and breakfasts.
- Investing in diversification of general agriculture land into tiny house cabins.
- Creating contemporary cafes and restaurants that offer visitors unique food and beverage experiences.
- Developing adventure tourism opportunities, such as hiking trails, mountain biking, and kayaking tours.
- Establishing wellness and spa retreats that cater to visitors seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.
Destination Drive on a Roll
The Harvey Region’s Tourism Road Map 2031 Implementation Plan drives destination development, destination marketing, industry support, destination events and governance.
The Bottom Line
- In the 2020/21 financial year, the Shire of Harvey LGA’s tourism industry was valued at $37.7 million.
- Western Australia achieved its highest-ever annual visitor spend on record in 2022, with $14 billion spent in the WA economy by travellers (a $3.6 billion increase compared with 2021 and $500 million more than the previous record in 2019 before the pandemic).
- From April to December 2022, WA was the top-performing state for growth in interstate leisure visitors.
Key Fact
Western Australia achieved its highest ever annual visitor spend on record in 2022, with $14 billion spent in the WA economy by travellers.
