A rich economic eco-system.
As one of the world’s richest economic eco-systems, you’ll find a unique combination of climate, land, people, power, water, infrastructure, innovation, and entrepreneurship in Greater Whitsunday to resource almost any ambitious organisation or industry.
From traditional wealth powerhouses such as mining, agriculture, and tourism; to exciting emerging industries including aerospace, aquaculture and biomanufacturing, Greater Whitsunday welcomes investment in vital infrastructure and job-creating, future focused projects.
We’re home to Australia’s largest metallurgical coal reserves, which is supported by global leaders in extraction and processing technology, ideally positioning our region to support the burgeoning critical minerals sector.
Related Accelerators
Decarbonisation
The region’s vision for decarbonisation is as aspirational as it is audacious.
Infrastructure, Energy & Water
Engaging in road advocacy, election priorities, and funding opportunities, GW3 aims to amplify our region’s voice and ensure that critical projects receive the attention and funding they deserve.
Diversification
Expanding and transforming legacy industries and exploring economic diversification into new sectors.
Bright minds and a proud track record.
Our highly skilled workforce has a proud track record for hard work and innovation and is supported by world class educational initiatives.
Access to good hands and bright minds, combined with our location close to the equator, is now attracting investment from a growing number of technology and aerospace companies.
Emerging technologies and industries.
Global decarbonisation is reshaping industry, economies, and innovation in Greater Whitsunday as we seize the opportunities that net-zero mandates present.
Embracing these new technologies and emerging industries positions Greater Whitsunday to provide solutions to some of the world’s most complex social and environmental challenges.
Green energy and renewable resources.
Green energy will become a cornerstone of our economic landscape as the region becomes home to an array of green and renewable energy projects.
From solar, bagasse and waste coal mine gas, these types of energy have an overall capacity of close to 800 megawatts (MW). Many of these projects are leading the way in renewable energy and establishing the Greater Whitsunday region as a place of high quality, energy resources working together in emerging and established industries.
Endless sunny days and abundance.
Endless sunny days in a tropical climate serve abundant agriculture, aquaculture, and biomanufacturing production as well as a vibrant tourism industry highlighted by the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands and the majesty of tropical rainforests make the possibilities endless in Greater Whitsunday.
Latest News
CQUniversity Launches Free Online Course to Help Local Businesses Decarbonise
CQUniversity Australia has officially launched its new micro-credential course, Decarbonisation and Gas Emissions Scopes, designed to equip local small and medium businesses with the essential skills and knowledge needed to tackle the challenges of decarbonisation.
Talking about Greater Possibilities: Greater Whitsunday Champions bring regional power to Queensland Parliament
Are you ready for Greater Possibilities?
Greater Possibilities for the Greater Whitsunday Region: 2025 Federal Election Priorities
2025 Federal Election Priorities
Greater Whitsunday Delegation explore opportunities and innovations at evokeAG.
A delegation of 12 leading agribusinesses and innovators from the Greater Whitsunday region have travelled to Brisbane this week to attend evokeAG 2025, Asia-Pacific’s premier agrifood innovation event.
Greater Whitsunday Geospatial Hub to connect the dots across future workforce landscapes
Geospatial and Earth Observation (EO) technologies could be the next frontier for the Greater Whitsunday region’s workforce to explore.
Greater Whitsunday road infrastructure projects left behind in election commitments.
The Mackay and Whitsunday region are still waiting for road infrastructure commitments from parties in the lead up to the Queensland Government election this week.