Visitor Experience Enhancement Program - round 9

The projects allocated funding from round 9 of VEEP, Military heritage tourism offerings (excluding GST) are:

• Gooney Bird Adventures: Upgrade an iconic WWII aircraft with new artwork, upholstery and ramp for flights following WWII flight path $27,456.25
• Katherine Town Council: Enhance the presentation of Katherine’s wartime role through upgrades to Katherine Museum including improved accessibility and preservation of historic outdoor displays $38,962.50
• Museum and Art Gallery of the NT: Install the Military Mascots exhibition, the stories of human-animal relationships forged in times of conflict and service $5,002.00
• Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia Darwin facility: Deliver four immersive exhibits, sharing Darwin’s wartime history through dynamic and immersive experiences that honour the legacy of those who served $74,916.50
• Tiwi Enterprises: Install marine audio-visual system with immersive content to create a dynamic narrative and enhance the WWII Bombing of Darwin Harbour story $44,000.00
• True Blue Production: ‘See the Light: 3D Immersive Experience’ a guided, QR code activated journey through the WWII Oil Storage Tunnels which features projection mapping and holographic storytelling $9,572.73
• Walk Darwin: Create a self-guided military history tour of Darwin city and East Point, with GPS triggered content and available in multiple languages $16,250.00
• WWII Oil Storage Tunnels: Upgrade access into the WWII Oil Storage Tunnels for wheelchairs and mobility aids, install new fans for ventilation and lighting $19,044.96.

The projects allocated funding from round 9 of VEEP, New product and experience development (excluding GST) are:

• Arltunga Bush Pub and Eco Retreat: Construct a new group campground facility including bathroom amenities and a large common area including kitchen and barbecue facilities $79,875.00
• Art Tours of Australia: Build a new campsite with 6 swag camping platforms, a central campfire area, a shaded outdoor workshop space and amenities block $58,411.82
• Athelle Outback Hideaway: Build an education and large groups facility by installing an amenities block, a fully equipped kitchen with covered dining and activity area $108,750.00
• Crab Claw Island Resort: Develop a new premium studio cabin with private wrap-around deck and panoramic views of Bynoe Harbour to attract high-yield markets $145,000.00
• Curtin Springs: Establish The Night Yard - a Dark Sky experience with camera and telescope platforms, interpretative signs and seating area $25,656.61
• Darwin FreeSpirit Resort: Construct a three-bedroom holiday home to cater for families and groups seeking a more spacious and private stay $150,000.00
• Hooked On Barra: Develop a new easy access land-based fishing experience including casting decks, shaded seating area, and accessible facilities $101,555.45
• Ilparpa Carriage: Restore an old railway carriage to offer unique accommodation in Alice Springs including solar panel and battery system to ensure the carriage operates sustainably $74,103.37
• Intrepid DMC: Install 2 glamping tents at Palm Valley Cultural Camp site within the Finke Gorge National Park $149,722.50
• Litchfield Safari Camp: Build a multi-use outdoor venue to explore the night sky, an accessible amenities block and off-grid solar system $150,000.00
• Outback Horse Treks: Develop a new tourism venture by installing 8 air-conditioned safari tents on platforms, an ablution block and dust suppression $111,841.00
• Wintersun Cabin & Caravan Park: Construct an accessible open plan ensuite cabin, with ramp entrance to be able to welcome guests in wheelchairs and/or with limited mobility $139,426.40.

The projects allocated funding from round 9 of VEEP, Upgrading and enhancing existing offerings (excluding GST) are:

• Australian Walking Holidays: Construct new roof structures for communal areas at two campsites on the Larapinta Trail $80,000.00
• Banubanu Beach Retreat: Construct an expansive new deck and dining space with a custom-built pizza oven $37,948.90
• Contour Hotel: Upgrade the pool and BBQ area with shaded lounging zones, modern cooking facilities and landscaped tropical gardens $78,403.63
• Courtyard by Marriott Darwin: Upgrade guest rooms with longboard vinyl plank flooring $80,000.00
• Crocosaurus Cove: Erect shade sails to cool the park $13,500.00
• Daly Waters Pub: Install a new communal undercover full equipped camp kitchen with accessible pathways $52,595.00
• Earth Sanctuary: Upgrade two outdoor kitchens and serving areas, two toilets with new flooring and fixtures, 24 tent platforms and renewable solar system $37,948.90
• Elkira Court Motel: Soft refurbishment of motel rooms and common areas including painting and new flooring $79,646.36
• Katherine Motel: Install a shade structure over pool area and a freestanding covered patio, paving and fencing over adjoining beer garden $80,000.00
• Knotts Crossing Resort: Upgrade rooms with new vinyl plank flooring and new furniture in deluxe rooms $31,438.12
• Kulgera Roadhouse: Refurbish 6 motel rooms, render swimming pool and fit new liner $50,729.00
• Lasseter: Upgrade lighting quality and management including zone control and reduced energy consumption throughout the Alice Springs Convention Centre $44,777.25
• Mataranka Roadhouse: Reconfigure the counter layout, refurbish 15 on-site cabins and install a new self-service laundry facility $23,337.28
• Mt Bundy Station: Install a new communal laundry and bathroom amenities facility with accessible ramps and new septic system $80,000.00
• Novotel Darwin CBD: Upgrade guest rooms with vinyl plank flooring with timber skirting $80,000.00
• Offshore Boats: Upgrades to the Tropic Thunder vessel with inbuilt toilet, seating, storage, fish filleting station, freshwater wash down station and bow access ladder $22,659.09
• Ooraminna Station Homestead: Refurbish two cabins including new roofed decking, air-conditioners, septic, hot water and solar power systems $79,953.66
• Outback Ballooning: Install a hydraulic hoist system to assist with pack-up at the landing site, for the lifting of the balloon envelope $7,875.00
• Renner Springs Roadhouse: Construct an amenities block with two accessible cubicles and install 12 new powered sites $80,000.00
• Skippers at Dundee: Install new solar power and battery system, upgraded outdoor lighting and larger beds $20,641.60.