TOURISM — NULLAGINE
524. Hon ROBIN CHAPPLE to the minister representing the
Minister for Tourism:
I refer to the town of Nullagine.
(1) Is the
minister aware that Nullagine is an ideal place to pause on the long drive
between Marble Bar and Newman, making the caravan park a worthwhile place to
rest?
(2) Is the minister aware that the whole area comes alive
with wildflowers in the spring?
(3) Will the
minister advise what investment has been made by this government to ensure the
success of tourism in the town of Nullagine?
Hon ALANNAH MacTIERNAN
replied:
I thank the member for the
question. The Minister for Tourism has provided the following information.
(1)–(2) Yes, I am aware. Information about Nullagine's
natural attractions, including its wildflowers, caravan park and suitability
for travellers seeking a four-wheel drive adventure is promoted on Tourism WA's
consumer website, www.westernaustralia.com, domestically and
internationally in five foreign languages.
(3) In addition,
the McGowan government, through Tourism WA, has invested nationally and in nine
international markets to promote the state as an ideal road trip holiday
destination. Nullagine is identified on ''The Warlu Way'' map in
the ''Welcome to the Road Trip State'' brochure and the overall
messaging of a self-drive holiday is one that would encompass the Nullagine
offering.
Nullagine is also promoted on
Australia's North West regional tourism organisation's website,
www.australiasnorthwest.com, and in its 2019 Kimberley and Pilbara holiday
planner. The McGowan government provides funding support to the five regional
tourism organisations, including Australia's North West, to undertake more detailed promotion of towns and
attractions within their respective regions.