Wujal Wujal eco-friendly facilities designed to attract more tourists 

Tourists heading to northern Queensland’s Wujal Wujal will soon have access to more eco-friendly accommodation options. The $1 million Wujal Wujal Eco Village upgrade project is being fully funded through the Queensland Government’s Round 4 $295 million Building our Regions (BoR) program.

Wujal Wujal is a small Aboriginal community (local Kuku-Yalanji clan) on the north and south sides of the Bloomfield River in northern Queensland. The name Wujal Wujal means ‘many falls’, highlighting the many sacred waterfalls in the clan’s landscape.

Queensland Minister for State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning Cameron Dick said Round 4 of Building our Regions will see the State Government partner with 37 councils on 49 projects.

Wujal Wujal Ministerial Champion Leeanne Enoch said Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council should be commended for wanting to tap into the lucrative ‘grey nomad’ tourism market.

Minister Enoch advised “this project will significantly improve facilities at the local Eco Village and will result in more visitors travelling to this beautiful part of Queensland.

“Diversifying and raising the quality of accommodation options will enrich visitor experiences and create a new stream of income for the community.

“Four new safari tents - built on raised decks - will be delivered as part of the upgrades, in addition to a camp kitchen and other improved amenities and communal areas.

“There will also be designated camping and RV parking areas, including an RV waste water disposal point.”

The project is expedted to have long-term benefits for the Wujal Wujal community, and the region as a whole, attracting more visitors.

Wujal Wujal Mayor Desmond Tayley said the new facilities and RV waste water disposal point will provide a reason for visitors to stay longer and explore the area, rather than pass straight through, adding "we expect the new accommodation to be used by service providers and tourists, as well as people visiting their relatives and friends."

Image: Wujal Wujal waterfall.