PACIFICUS TOURISM PROJECT 

 

Pacificus is a never-to-be-repeated catalyst project that will redefine Queensland’s tourism economy and unlock the full potential of the Southern Great Barrier Reef.

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Located on Hummock Hill Island, just 35km south-east of Gladstone Airport, Pacificus will be the only resort island on the Great Barrier Reef with permanent road access via a dedicated bridge. It is not an island development and thereby avoids any of the logistical complexities associated with island developments while still offering an iconic Great Barrier Reef experience.

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This is the first large-scale integrated tourism resort to be delivered on the Great Barrier Reef in over 40 years, and the most significant tourism infrastructure investment ever undertaken in the Gladstone region.  

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The provides a new tourism anchor for Central Queensland and the broader Great Barrier Reef region. Backed by world-class design, engineering and environmental expertise, Pacificus will position Gladstone as a globally recognised eco-tourism destination in its own right, driving sustained growth in both domestic and international visitation – aligning with the Queensland Government’s Destination 2045 Plan. ​​
 

Pacificus is expected to generate:
 

• Over $1 billion to Gladstone’s Gross Regional Product (GRP) during construction

• Over $1.5 billion to Queensland’s Gross State Product (GSP) during construction

• Over $115 million ongoing to the region's annual GRP during operations

• 3,800 FTE person-years of employment in Gladstone during construction

• 6,200 FTE person-years of employment across Queensland during construction

• 1,000 ongoing FTE jobs in Gladstone once operational

• 1,400 ongoing FTE jobs across Queensland once operational

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Pacificus will deliver significant long-term diversification to the regional economy, complementing Gladstone’s existing industrial base and creating permanent career pathways for younger generations in tourism, hospitality, environmental management, construction, and skilled trades. 

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Pacificus will deliver significant long-term diversification to the regional economy, establishing a new economic pillar for the Gladstone region. The project introduces a permanent tourism and lifestyle sector to complements the existing industrial base - and creates long-term career pathways for younger generations across tourism, hospitality, environmental management, construction, and skilled trades.

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With a development footprint limited to approximately 10% of the island, Pacificus is built on a sustainability-first masterplan that preserves and protects the natural environment while unlocking public access to previously inaccessible beaches, parklands, walking trails, cycling paths, water sports, and a vibrant tourism village. Over two-thirds of the island will be dedicated to environmental conservation, education, and low-impact recreation, directly aligning with the Reef 2050 Sustainability Plan.

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Pacificus will deliver an inclusive tourism offering spanning luxury resorts, eco-tourism, family-friendly accommodation, glamping, and caravan parks, ensuring broad accessibility for domestic and international visitors. The project establishes a comprehensive Cultural Heritage Management Plan and Ranger Program, providing long-term employment, stewardship, and cultural preservation opportunities for Traditional Owners. 

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Pacificus’ integrated infrastructure platform will deliver global-best-practice outcomes in renewable energy, water, sustainable transport, waste management, and food systems — creating an efficient, low-impact development. Recognised by Tourism Australia as a nationally significant catalyst project, Pacificus directly supports Queensland’s 2032 Olympic legacy, the Towards 2032 regional development agenda, and national tourism growth targets — driving visitation, investment, and high-value job creation.

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Pacificus represents a rare combination of environmental stewardship, economic stimulus, regional development, and global tourism market opportunity — delivering generational benefits for, Gladstone, Queensland, and Australia.​​

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